KRUI Staff Favorite Songs of 2024

January 3, 2025

With the end of 2024, some of the KRUI staff made a playlist of their favorite songs released in the past year. Here are the tracks they picked along with why these songs were their favorite.

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Rediscovery in “swanlike” by They Are Gutting a Body of Water

October 17, 2024

By John Glab

“swanlike” from They Are Gutting a Body of Water rediscovers old demo tracks put up on their SoundCloud over the last few years. All of them perfect for reflecting on the state of things in the endless drift.

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Interview: Joe Pera Goes to Shows with You

June 11, 2024

By John Glab

Joe Pera talks about the bands he likes, along with how music can connect with a comedy show ahead of his performance at The Englert Theater.

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Pokey’s Fest 2 Preview

June 5, 2024

By John Glab

Pokey’s Fest 2 takes place in Iowa City this weekend from June 7th to June 9th. The DIY punk music festival features many Iowa City bands, along with performers from elsewhere in the Midwest, and a welcoming communal vibe.

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Zmar Brings a Beautiful World to Wild Culture

May 24, 2024

By John Glab

Prague screamo band Zmar unearth a core beauty from the wreckage of the world in their performance at Wild Culture Kombucha in Iowa City.

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“pack your bags the sun is growing” from bedbug has granted immortality

April 14, 2024

By John Glab

On “pack your bags the sun is growing” bedbug shows the remanence of the past linger with a person for eternity. Dylan Gamez Citron gives insight into their new album, along with their thoughts and feelings behind it.

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Mission Creek Preview: KRUI 40th Anniversary & Saturday

April 2, 2024

By John Glab

KRUI celebrates its 40th Anniversary on Saturday with Blist Her and OHYUNG as part of Mission Creek Festival. Previews for other Saturday performances are also featured.

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Interview: Laura Bergus on Authoritarianism in Iowa

March 12, 2024

By John Glab

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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KRUI Staff Favorite Albums of 2023

January 5, 2024

By John Glab

With the new year now here, twelve KRUI staff members write about their favorite albums from the past year that helped define their 2023. Here are their thoughts and feelings on their individual picks.

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KRUI Staff Favorite Songs of 2023

January 4, 2024

By John Glab

2023 is now over. To either celebrate or mourn that, fourteen KRUI staff members pick their favorite songs released over the past year. Here are their thoughts and feelings on their individual picks.

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Today's 89.7FM Program

	Wednesday
12:00 AM	12:00 AM 2:00 AM STAIN TRAIN: YOUR OLDER SIBLING'S PUNK & EMO
1:00 AM
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12:00 PM	12:00 PM 1:00 PM Mueller Time
2:00 PM	2:00 PM 3:00 PM Press Box Banter
3:00 PM	3:00 PM 4:00 PM Save The Vibes
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8:00 PM	8:00 PM 9:00 PM No Clue
9:00 PM	9:00 PM 10:00 PM Mind Mischief
10:00 PM	10:00 PM 11:00 PM Velvet Horizons
11:00 PM	11:00 PM 12:00 AM Your Weekly Fics

Wednesday

STAIN TRAIN: YOUR OLDER SIBLING'S PUNK & EMO
12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
KRUI Spins
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Mueller Time
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Press Box Banter
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Save The Vibes
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
KRUI Spins
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Lonely Cloud FM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Light in the Black
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
No Clue
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mind Mischief
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Velvet Horizons
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Your Weekly Fics
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Music →

Concert Preview: Spin Art, painting the scene with sound

In the crowded gallery of rising bands, few make as bold a splash as Iowa’s own prog pop-punks Spin Art, performing live at Lefty’s in Des Moines this weekend.

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Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Father John Misty returns to Iowa tonight on October 1st at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines for the first time since performing at 80/35 festival in 2022, a show I was not only at, but also vaguely remember.

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News →

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

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.

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Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Cartels have increasingly looked to social media to move counterfeit medications made to resemble authentic prescriptions, often laced with deadly doses of fentanyl.

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Sports →

Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Soldier Field finally had something to celebrate again, as the Chicago Bears snapped their eight-game losing streak to the New Orleans Saints with a 26-14 win. Powered by a dominant defense and resurgent run game, the Bears overcame offensive struggles to notch their fourth straight win and move to 4-2 on the season.

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Heartland Domination: All Iowa as the Hawkeyes shutout Wisconsin, 37-0

Iowa silenced Camp Randall with a statement 37-0 shutout over Wisconsin, reclaiming the Heartland Trophy for a fourth straight year and notching their first road shutout against the Badgers since 1929. Behind Kamari Moulton’s breakout performance and a smothering defense that snagged two interceptions from defensive linemen, the Hawkeyes looked every bit like Big Ten contenders.

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Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Father John Misty played “I Love You, Honeybear” for the 602nd time in Des Moines at Val Air Ballroom, October 1.

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

When We Were Young in Las Vegas, 2025 Festival Preview

October 4th: White Reaper, World’s Worst & Lip Critic at Gabe’s. Lip Critic’s Hex Dealer Album & Show Review.

KRUI Big Room Show & Concert Preview: Night Moves at Gabe’s this Wednesday, Oct. 15th!

John Glab

Mission Creek 2025 Preview: Saturday

Show Preview: urika’s bedroom at Gabe’s

Rediscovery in “swanlike” by They Are Gutting a Body of Water

Interview: Joe Pera Goes to Shows with You

Pokey’s Fest 2 Preview

Zmar Brings a Beautiful World to Wild Culture

“pack your bags the sun is growing” from bedbug has granted immortality

Mission Creek Preview: KRUI 40th Anniversary & Saturday

Interview: Laura Bergus on Authoritarianism in Iowa

Concert Preview: Spin Art, painting the scene with sound

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Heartland Domination: All Iowa as the Hawkeyes shutout Wisconsin, 37-0

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