Seeing Double with Two Words’ Debut Album “Double Vision”

December 20, 2024

Chicago band Any Two Words’ debut album “Double Vision” tugs at the main themes of the genre of Midwest Emo. Its’ 13 song run is a mass of casual poetry.

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Magdalena Bay at an Artistic Peak, Live in the Flesh

November 9, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

On their sophomore album, indie pop duo Magdalena Bay manages to deliver an instant classic that showcases a progressive and genre-blending interpolation of pop music. This release cycle also featured a special performance at the University of Iowa.

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Controlled Demolition on Her New Knife’s “chrome is lullaby”

October 24, 2024

By Evan Raefield

Philadelphia band Her New Knife’s new EP “chrome is lullaby” continues their blasted out odyssey as standard bearers of modern shoegaze.

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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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Cash Cobain: Play Cash Cobain

September 20, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

On his debut album, Cash Cobain attempts to capitalize upon his recent success and put himself at the forefront of the hottest trends in rap right now, but stretches his talents thin.

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Who Needs a Beer When You Have MJ Lenderman?

September 12, 2024

By Jillian Abreu

The liberating intoxication of “Manning Fireworks” and every other creation Jake Lenderman seems to put his hands on.

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Denzel Curry’s “King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2” and His Origins

August 29, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

Following up his well acclaimed 2022 album, Denzel Curry takes it back closer to his roots on his new mixtape “King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2” evoking nostalgia from the Dirty South.

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Vampire Weekend Demonstrate Proficiency with “Only God Was Above Us”

August 6, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

On their latest release, Vampire Weekend manages to reach new musical highs and make a case for album of the year with their fifth record “Only God Was Above Us”.

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Las Nubes’ “Tormentas Malsanas” and the Weight of Summer

June 14, 2024

By Lily Graham

Las Nubes capture the unforgiving heat of the summer, along with the unpredictable storms that come in their new album “Tormentas Malsanas”.

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Kim Gordon Shows that You Can Still be Cool at 71

May 9, 2024

By Anika Maculangan

All time Kim Gordon fan, Anika Maculangan, reviews “The Collection” album freshly released under a light of revolution.

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Concert Review: Bladee Brings Dynamic Energy to His First-Time Performance in the Twin Cities

Stockholm cloud rap sensation Bladee performed in Minneapolis for the first time ever on November 10th, 2025. During his set, he played many of his own beloved songs and collaborations he’s made with members of his rap collective, Drain Gang.

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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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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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Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

Interview: KRUI With The Plain White T’s

The Iowa Heartlanders Field Trip Experience

Same Old Story: Bears lose to Packers, 28-21

Concert Review: Nuovo Testamento sparks infectious dancing at The James

Album Review

Seeing Double with Two Words’ Debut Album “Double Vision”

Magdalena Bay at an Artistic Peak, Live in the Flesh

Controlled Demolition on Her New Knife’s “chrome is lullaby”

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

Cash Cobain: Play Cash Cobain

Who Needs a Beer When You Have MJ Lenderman?

Denzel Curry’s “King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2” and His Origins

Vampire Weekend Demonstrate Proficiency with “Only God Was Above Us”

Las Nubes’ “Tormentas Malsanas” and the Weight of Summer

Kim Gordon Shows that You Can Still be Cool at 71

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

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

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

The Iowa Heartlanders Field Trip Experience

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