Soil Compilation

Music
Interview: Andrew McMahon

I had the chance to sit down with Andrew McMahon while at When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas. We spoke about his historic gig at Red Rocks this summer, playing at Notre Dame Stadium, and how incredible of a movie “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” is.

News
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. 

Sports
The “Duck” Hunt for Playoffs Falls Short

In a rain-soaked showdown at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa’s playoff hopes slipped away as Oregon edged the Hawkeyes 18-16 on a last-second field goal. Despite a thrilling 93-yard touchdown drive led by Mark Gronowski, the Ducks’ steady ground game and clutch kicking sealed Iowa’s heartbreak.

Check out KRUI’s exclusive interview with New York City-based indie pop band Fun. and view videos from their acoustic afternoon performance in the Iowa Memorial Union!

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Click here to see pictures and listen to Brass Bed discuss French music, their recent performance at the Maximum Ames Music Festival, and band names that start with the letter “B.”

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Washington D.C. based indie rock quartet Deleted Scenes visited KRUI on September 17, 2011 before playing later that night at The Mill. Check out their exclusive performance of “Ordination Day,” live in the KRUI Studio.

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