Fête de la Musique is an annual music festival celebrated in 120 countries to commemorate World Music Day. Manila in the Philippines was one of the cities that celebrated in 2024. It’s free music for everyone and anyone.
The music at 80/35 was excellent as usual, but the festival’s new location at Water Works Park was deeply disappointing.
Las Nubes capture the unforgiving heat of the summer, along with the unpredictable storms that come in their new album “Tormentas Malsanas”.
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.
Pokey’s Fest 2 takes place in Iowa City this weekend from June 7th to June 8th. The DIY punk music festival features many Iowa City bands, along with performers from elsewhere in the Midwest, and a welcoming communal vibe.
New York based filmmaker Jane Schoebrun releases “I Saw the TV Glow”, a movie dedicated to their community and generation.
Listen to KRUI interview former Minister for the Environment of Chile, Marcelo Mena.
Iowa City improv troupe Paperback Rhino stopped by to talk about their upcoming show with Upright Citizens Brigade – and general hilarity ensued.
On Saturday, September 15, the living legend Dino Mannone stopped by KRUI to perform. Don’t forget about his show on Wednesday at 10 PM at Public Space One. The performance will feature the budding sensation Max and Kendall After Dark as an opening act, along with the Italian Futurist Robot Sextet. Admission is free, and, as per Dino’s request, “respectable threads” are preferred. Listen to Dino sing “Rose Marie” live at KRUI: [audio: http://krui.fm/assets/music/Rose%20Marie.m4a]
The Heligoats snuck into the KRUI studios on September 1st after recording a Daytrotter session but before playing a show at Gabe’s in Iowa City. The group has an album due out at the end of October.
Listen to KRUI’s exclusive interview with The Antlers and view pictures from the band’s visit to the 2012 KRUI Mission Creek Lounge in Public Space One!
The founder of the original Mission Creek Festival in California, Jeff Ray, joined us at the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge in Public Space One for an interview.
Check out Christopher the Conquered’s performance in the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge!
Frontman Nate Logsdon, of Ames, Iowa band Mumfords, performed in the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge last week!
El Ten Eleven stopped by the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge for an interview on March 28. Hear what they had to say here and view exclusive pictures from their visit!
Folk singer/songwriter William Fitzsimmons visited the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge on March 28. He performed three songs acoustically with his bandmates and had a brief interview. Check out the audio and photos here!
Iowa City singer/songwriter Douglas Kramer Nye performed in the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge in Public Space One on Wednesday, March 28. Check out the photos and audio here!
