Iowa education’s system has embraced the arrival of artificial cal intelligence with no signs of slowing down. However, some have raised concerns that it may lead to its downfall while others see it as a successor to the internet and printing press.
This weekend, Las Vegas will host the fourth edition of When We Were Young. A festival celebrating the scene out in the desert holds more than you’ve bargained for as 53 bands take on 4 stages in 1 day. A whirlwind for every pair of vans and fishnets in the pit, it’s Christmas in October for many. Here is your stage by stage preview of When We Were Young 2025.
Reviewing White Reaper, World’s Worst and Lip Critic at Gabe’s on Oct. 4th. The Englert’s Track Zero series continues to expose exciting up-and-coming artists in the electronic and alternative rock scene.
Minneapolis alt-rock band Night Moves is heading all the way to Gabe’s in Iowa City this Wednesday night, October 15th. Opening acts will be performed by Dearborn, a four piece alt-rock band straight out of Iowa City, and pianist Sam Blasucci, a founding member of California-based indie band Mapache.
We need to talk. You need more excitement. Confess your private desires. Experience the incredible. Concert review of Deafheaven at the Capitol Theater in Davenport, October 9th.
Developer Wrong Organ’s existential horror game “How Fish is Made” left me with some deeper questions about the nature of choice in the broader context of our existence. If the only way forward is death, does it matter what choices you make in the meantime?
eraefield@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: Fridays 4-6pm
On-Air Show: The Evil Witching Hour, Thursdays 7-8pm
Field of Study: English and Creative Writing, Junior
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Favorite artists: Arthur Russell, Basic Channel, quinn, Wipers, Team Dresch
Why did you first join KRUI? I joined KRUI because I love music, and stayed because I love radio!
rbrindley@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: Thursdays 6-8pm
Field of Study: Journalism and English, Sophomore
Hometown: Algona, IA
Favorite artists: Sublime, The Clash, Kings of Leon, Pixies, and The Cure
Why did you first join KRUI? I joined KRUI because I wanted get more experience with audio production!
lily-graham@krui.fm, she/they
Office Hours: Tuesdays 12:30-2:30pm
On-Air Show: Music Staff Flagship, Mondays 6-7pm
Field of Study: Journalism and Anthropologie, Senior
Hometown: Sioux City, IA
Favorite artists: Wednesday, The Sundays, Caroline Polachek, & Prince
Why did you first join KRUI? I wanted to meet some fellow music freaks, of course, but I also wanted to learn more about the some alternative forms of journalism and mass communication
ahassan@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: Fridays 1-3pm
Field of Study: Urban Planning and Environmental Policy, Junior
Hometown: Fort Madison, IA
Favorite artists: Black Country, New Road Westside Gunn, Viagra Boys, Model/Actriz, & The Beatles
Why did you first join KRUI? KRUI offered me the most opportunity and creative freedom while having the coolest people on campus. Why wouldn’t I join.
epauly@krui.fm, she/they
Office Hours: Mondays 2-4pm
On-Air Show: kittenkaboodle, mondays 12-1pm
Field of Study: Human-Computer Interaction, 1st-year grad student
Hometown: CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA !
Favorite artists: Modest Mouse.
Why did you first join KRUI? as both ontologically evil and a liar, i joined to further my spread of misinformation and modest mouse to the public through new and exciting wavelengths.
ithompson@krui.fm, he/they
Office Hours: Tuesdays 2-4pm
On-Air Show: eclectronica, tuesdays 4-5pm
Field of Study: Electrical Engineering, Senior
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Favorite artists: Takashi Kokubo, Fire-Toolz, Ministry, Strawberry Switchblade, & Aphex Twin
Why did you first join KRUI? i wanted to impose my freaky music taste on the town without having to witness anyone’s reactions. later i discovered i can use my skills of plugging things in and turning them on to benefit my community apparently???
awirtz@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: Mondays 2:30-4:30pm
Field of Study: Journalism, Senior
Hometown: La Grange, IL
Favorite artists: Bob Marley, Noah Kahan, Jack Johnson, The Fruit Bats, & Sticky Fingers
