This Week in Music History: The Beginning of a Legend

February 24, 2023

This Week in Music History: The Beginning of a Legend. This week we explore the first live gig of music legend Jimi Hendrix – how it shaped his career and how we still interpret his legacy. Image via crosscut.com

Keep reading...

The Best Releases of January: Music Staff Picks

February 3, 2021

By Jaden Amjadi

With contributions from Jaden Amjadi, Sydney Sjobakken, Marisa Rude, and Lela Lemke.

Keep reading...

Independence Day: Director’s Cut

July 4, 2020

By KRUI

On a holiday that celebrates American Independence, the directors take a moment to reflect on the rich history of political activism in music. We are not free until all of us are free. (image via Bernie Boston/The Washington Star Collection)

Keep reading...

Vibe? Checked. – An Indie Music Roundup

March 27, 2020

By Ella Heckman

This is a roundup of the worst and my favorite genre of music: male indie artists singing about their manic pixie dream girl of the month. AKA indie pop. (image via DIY Mag)

Keep reading...

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)

Keep reading...

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)

Keep reading...

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)

Keep reading...

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)

Keep reading...

The Artisanals @ Gabe’s 3/28/19

April 2, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Upholding a cheerful bohemian style, rock band The Artisanals gave a psychedelic performance at Gabe’s on Thursday, March 28th. (Featured image via Billboard)

Keep reading...

Competing in the Age of Performance-Enhancing Bubbles

March 26, 2019

By Dennis Hamilton

Keep up with baseball and other sports, past and present here (Image via: espn.com).

Keep reading...

Friday

12:00 AM

1:00 AM

freemusicnow.net

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

KRUI Spins

12:00 PM

1:00 PM

Dragon Town: VII Deluxe Generations Special Mode Featuring Crazy Kong

1:00 PM

2:00 PM

KRUI Spins

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

KRUI Spins

3:00 PM

4:00 PM

MUSIC 4 BUGS

4:00 PM

6:00 PM

Jimmy Cox Talks

5:00 PM

6:00 PM

7:00 PM

Outbound

7:00 PM

8:00 PM

Radio Vostok

8:00 PM

9:00 PM

The Bodhi Brent Show

10:00 PM

11:00 PM

Riffs & Ruin

11:00 PM

12:00 AM

Metal Mayhem

Music →

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Father John Misty returns to Iowa tonight on October 1st at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines for the first time since performing at 80/35 festival in 2022, a show I was not only at, but also vaguely remember.

Keep reading...

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Last week, Chicago’s emo sweethearts Your Arms Are My Cocoon returned to Iowa City (again!), this time in the basement of someone’s house.

Keep reading...

News →

Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Cartels have increasingly looked to social media to move counterfeit medications made to resemble authentic prescriptions, often laced with deadly doses of fentanyl.

Keep reading...

Des Moines’ plan to solve its budget crisis: gentrification

Des Moines is facing the culmination of multiple long-standing budgetary crises resulting in its present $17 million annual deficit. Without room in the general fund, transportation is facing cuts, utility rates have been hiked, and agencies reorganized…

Keep reading...

Sports →

The Time is ‘Nowski: Hawks Fight Their Way Out Of Piscataway, 38-28

Iowa unveiled a far more dynamic offense at Rutgers, mixing creativity with big-play confidence behind Mark Gronowski’s command. The result was a 38-28 road win that felt like a turning point for the Hawkeyes’ attack.

Keep reading...

Alone at the Top

As the final seconds drained away at Kinnick Stadium, Kirk Ferentz was doused in orange Gatorade and handed his place in history. With win No. 206, Ferentz passed Woody Hayes to become the winningest coach in Big Ten history, his understated Midwestern legacy built less on titles than on the thousands of players who call him their coach.

Keep reading...

Concert Preview: Deafheaven in Davenport at the Capitol Theater, October 9

Interview: World’s Worst on their past, present, and the Real Housewives of SLC

Concert Review: Jefferson Starship, September 21st

Concert Preview: White Reaper w/ Lip Critic and World’s Worst at Gabe’s Oct. 4. An open-eyed look into the new record Only Slightly Empty

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Column

This Week in Music History: The Beginning of a Legend

The Best Releases of January: Music Staff Picks

Independence Day: Director’s Cut

Vibe? Checked. – An Indie Music Roundup

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

The Artisanals @ Gabe’s 3/28/19

Competing in the Age of Performance-Enhancing Bubbles

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought the death of a rabbit tour to Iowa City (again!) – September 23, 2025

Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Des Moines’ plan to solve its budget crisis: gentrification

The Time is ‘Nowski: Hawks Fight Their Way Out Of Piscataway, 38-28

Alone at the Top

krui89.7fm