Mission Creek Celebrates 15 Years

December 11, 2019

Mission Creek Festival will celebrate 15 years of showcasing the arts in Iowa City next year. With a lineup of literary and musical acts, the festival is sure to draw crowds. Featured Image via Mission Creek.

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Album Review: “Mr” by Leslie Odom Jr.

November 25, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. released his second album, Mr, this November. Read more to find out about its unique mix of musical styles and influences. Featured image via Playbill.

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Witching Hour: Counterfeit Madison @ Englert Theatre 11/2/19

November 3, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Counterfeit Madison confronted racial issues in America through her original work and the recontextualisation of the music of visionary Nina Simone during a powerful performance at the Englert Theatre on Saturday, November 2nd. Featured image by Kate Sweeny, courtesy of Counterfeit Madison website.

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Bad Suns @ The Pentacrest 10/18/19

October 19, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

The homecoming concert at the Pentacrest on Friday, October 18th featured alternative rock groups The Greeting Committee and Bad Suns. Featured image via substreammagazine.com

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A Soundtrack to Madness: The Music of Joker

October 16, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Joker hit theaters this week, to wide acclaim from audiences and critics alike. The film is not only powerful in character and visuals, but features an impactful soundtrack that plays off of the themes of the movie. Featured image via standard.co.uk

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Album Review: “Dazer” by Halfloves

September 30, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Let Halfloves new album “Dazer” hypnotize you with their unique psychedelic blend of indie rock. Featured photo courtesy of the Des Moines Music Coalition.

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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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Today's 89.7FM Program

	Saturday
8:00 AM	8:00 AM 9:30 AM Jeff Liebermann Program
9:00 AM	8:00 AM 9:30 AM Jeff Liebermann Program
12:00 PM	12:00 PM 1:00 PM Etheria
1:00 PM	1:00 PM 2:00 PM Bijou Banter
3:00 PM	3:00 PM 4:00 PM Nonfiction Radio Hour
4:00 PM	4:00 PM 5:00 PM KRUI Spins
5:00 PM	5:00 PM 6:00 PM KRUI Spins
6:00 PM	6:00 PM 7:00 PM KRUI Spins
7:00 PM	7:00 PM 8:00 PM KRUI Spins
8:00 PM	8:00 PM 10:00 PM KRUI Spins
9:00 PM	8:00 PM 10:00 PM KRUI Spins
10:00 PM	10:00 PM 12:00 AM KRUI Spins
11:00 PM	10:00 PM 12:00 AM KRUI Spins

Saturday

Jeff Liebermann Program
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Etheria
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Bijou Banter
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Nonfiction Radio Hour
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
KRUI Spins
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
KRUI Spins
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
KRUI Spins
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
KRUI Spins
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
KRUI Spins
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
KRUI Spins
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Local Iowa City band Twin River Revivalist put on a great show last Halloweekend. With songs that can charge up any crowd, their next show at Elray’s this Friday, Dec. 5th is sure to be a good one.

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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.

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Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

This month, Johnson County Democrats are conducting “listening tours” to connect with students at the University of Iowa, consisting of various extracurricular and undergraduate-based organizations and events. The listening tour works as an open forum for students to describe their needs, goals, and priorities when it comes to both elected officials and the Democratic Party.

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Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

The vast majority of Voters in Iowa City turned out on Nov 4th to adopt a 1 % local-option sales tax (LOST), setting the stage for a shift in how the city will raise and allocate funds beginning next summer.

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Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Interview: Jano Rix of The Wood Brothers

Making a Statement: Bears run over Eagles, 24-15

Corn’s Better Over Here: Iowa pummels Nebraska, 40-16

Not Christmas Yet, Rudolph: Bears hold off Steelers, 31-28

Lauren Arzbaecher

Mission Creek Underground: Garth Greenwell

“It’s Corona Time,” and Music Might Help Get You Through It

Crashing Cars and Candy Bars: Inside COIN’s “Dreamland”

Mission Creek Celebrates 15 Years

Album Review: “Mr” by Leslie Odom Jr.

Bad Suns @ The Pentacrest 10/18/19

A Soundtrack to Madness: The Music of Joker

Album Review: “Dazer” by Halfloves

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

Old Soul: Sunny Day Songs

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

Jay Som @ The Englert Theatre 4/5/2019

Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Making a Statement: Bears run over Eagles, 24-15

Corn’s Better Over Here: Iowa pummels Nebraska, 40-16

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