Payton Gloria takes stock of the NFL after Week 8 and how some notable Iowa Hawkeye alums have been playing this season.
Luke Jorden breaks down how the Iowa Men’s Basketball team fared in their first game of the season against Lipscomb.
Alex Izienicki recaps the Chicago Bears’ statement-making 34-17 victory in Seattle on Monday night.
Payton Gloria covers some of the notable storylines from around the NFL as the league approaches the midseason mark.
Owen Raefield recaps how the Iowa Hawkeyes pitched their second straight shutout victory over Wisconsin in the battle for the Heartland Trophy.
Article by Myles Ackman and Kade Grierson | Cover Photo by Cat Dooley For the first time in fifteen years, Fruit Bats returned to Iowa City on October 21 for a performance at The Englert Theatre, with support from Matthew Logan Vasquez. “Iowa City was the first place I ever traveled far to, and I thought, ‘this place resembles freedom,’” – Fruit Bats and permanent member Eric D. Johnson. The three of us—Elle, Myles, and Kade—were the youngest people in the audience by far, and sat near the front on the edge of a sea of double denim, floral shirts, … Continued
“Heirloom” from Memoryhouse’s forthcoming LP “The Slideshow Effect” is our Track of the Week. Memoryhouse will perform at the Mill on March 1 and visit the KRUI studios on March 2 for a live in-studio!
Zoe Keating visited KRUI before her show at the Englert Theatre to perform her unique avant-garde cello music on Monday, February 13, 2012.
By Kendall McCabe Dr. Dog’s seventh full-length, Be The Void, was released on February 7, but we still can’t keep “Lonesome” out of our heads here at KRUI. The song’s sunny, classic rock feel is nothing new for the group, but rather a continuation of what was already great. Sloppily perfect vocals, big loopy melodies, and a jam session feel are what give “Lonesome” its easy-going charm.
Damien Jurado, the notoriously gruff-voiced Seattleite, showcases his sweeter side and extensive vocal range on “Museum of Flight.” This single ends a long period of anticipation for fans- his last release was 2010’s Saint Bartlett. Maraqopa, his latest solo album, is set to be released by Secretly Canadian on February 21, 2012.
By Gabrielle Pawlikowski A Place To Bury Strangers’ eighth EP, Onwards To The Wall, is a fifteen minute maelstrom of industrial noise. Against a percussive backdrop of repetitive pummeling, distorted guitars ferociously wail and Oliver Ackermann croons of lost love in a manner so bleak it is almost deadpan. The result: a visceral unleashing of emotion that is both defiant and triumphant. The EP is drenched with the band’s characteristic use of feedback and reverb, stemming from effect petals custom made by Ackermann. The innovative effects are tightly coiled to create five nuggets of post-punk inspired melodies wrapped in an … Continued
KRUI is proud to announce that Shabazz Palaces will be playing at Gabe’s on April 25th as part of our Low Frequency Series. Check out our exclusive preview here!
Here’s a new announcement from the folks at Iowa City’s Mission Creek Festival: this year will include The Antlers, Poison Control Center, The Daredevil Christopher Wright, Death Ships, Emperors Club, and more!
Listen to Andrew Bird’s new track “EyeonEye” and find out why it’s fit for Valentine’s Day haters and summer lovers alike!
Postfontaine, Little Ruckus, and The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt tore it up at Public Space One on Sunday, January 29. Check out our pictures of the show!
Yet another big announcement from the folks at Iowa City’s Mission Creek Festival. This year will include Kimya Dawson, Caroline Smith & The Goodnight Sleeps, Lulacruza, and more!
