Label Lookout – Fall ’23

October 12, 2023

Label Lookout brings you some our favorite releases from some of our favorite record labels here at KRUI. The debut Fall ’23 edition covers labels like Saddle Creek, Geometric Lullaby, and more.

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Bing Crosby, a Course in Late Career Triumph

August 30, 2023

By John Mumm

Bing Crosby would revitalize his career in the 1970s after a slow down that took place in his middle-aged years.

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This Week in Music History: The Beginning of a Legend

February 24, 2023

By Anna Ottavi

This Week in Music History: The Beginning of a Legend. This week we explore the first live gig of music legend Jimi Hendrix – how it shaped his career and how we still interpret his legacy. Image via crosscut.com

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The Best Releases of January: Music Staff Picks

February 3, 2021

By Jaden Amjadi

With contributions from Jaden Amjadi, Sydney Sjobakken, Marisa Rude, and Lela Lemke.

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Independence Day: Director’s Cut

July 4, 2020

By KRUI

On a holiday that celebrates American Independence, the directors take a moment to reflect on the rich history of political activism in music. We are not free until all of us are free. (image via Bernie Boston/The Washington Star Collection)

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Vibe? Checked. – An Indie Music Roundup

March 27, 2020

By Ella Heckman

This is a roundup of the worst and my favorite genre of music: male indie artists singing about their manic pixie dream girl of the month. AKA indie pop. (image via DIY Mag)

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Album Review: Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You”

April 30, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Hip hop and self-empowerment queen Lizzo released a new album, “Cuz I Love You,” this April. Read more about the spirit-stirring album here! (Featured Image via The Cut)

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Old Soul: Sunny Day Songs

April 8, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Good music can be an even more powerful vitamin D. It lifts our spirits, gets us moving, and can even give us a better outlook on the day. With a mix of r&b, rock, EDM, and other genres, enjoy any of these sunny day songs! (Featured photo by Leon Biss on Unsplash)

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Hurray for the Riff Raff @ The Englert Theatre 4/6/2019

April 7, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Hurray for the Riff Raff brought a powerful political voice to The Englert Theatre on Saturday, taking a stance through music. (Featured image via Reddit)

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Jay Som @ The Englert Theatre 4/5/2019

April 6, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Bedroom-pop artist Jay Som regaled The Englert Theatre with her mesmerizing sound on Friday, April 5 as part of the 2019 Mission Creek Festival. (Featured Image via Bandcamp)

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Label Lookout – Spring ’24

Label Lookout, a semi-regular series at KRUI highlighting a few exciting contemporary record labels and what they have to offer. Here we feature six of the station’s favorite labels in this Spring ’24 Edition.

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KRUI Spins [02/27/24]: Molly Lewis, Elkka, bedbug, and More

Our music staff compiled a list of what we liked the most from music either promoters, labels, or artists have sent us.

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Interview: Laura Bergus on Authoritarianism in Iowa

Lawyer and Iowa City city council member Laura Bergus talks about the alarming recent trend of authoritarianism in Iowa. She also elaborates on why the government is targeting trans people, and the purpose of the Back the Blue laws.

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Condé Nast Merges Pitchfork with GQ and Lays Off Multiple Staffers

Pitchfork was merged with GQ magazine by parent company Condé Nast. This caused mass layoffs, with over half of the publications staff losing their jobs.

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