Condé Nast Merges Pitchfork with GQ and Lays Off Multiple Staffers

February 6, 2024

Pitchfork was merged with GQ magazine by parent company Condé Nast. This caused mass layoffs, with over half of the publications staff losing their jobs.

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Oneohtrix Point Never Uploads to sunsetcorp Again

November 8, 2023

By John Glab

Oneohtrix Point Never uploaded to the sunsetcorp YouTube channel, famous for hosting Eccojams, some of the first vaporwave songs. It has people believing more may release soon, but there seem to be alternate motives.

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Bandcamp and its Quick Plunge Into Decline: The End of an Era

October 26, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

Bandcamp’s recent acquisition to Songtradr sees half of its staff laid off, and likely changes that would greatly change the music service.

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SCOPE’s Homecoming 2023 Concert Line-Up Announced

October 5, 2023

By Case Fenner

KRUI helps announce the SCOPE Production’s Homecoming 2023 concert line up, featuring Grammy nominee Swae Lee and Iowa City local Ahzia.

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This Week in Music History: 10 & 20 Years of Dark Ambient

December 7, 2022

By Jacob Siefke

Two long-running dark ambient labels commemorate their tenth and twentieth anniversaries. Image via Cryo Chamber’s Youtube channel.

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Moebius Strips and Subsequent Reflections

November 9, 2021

By Jacob Smithburg

Jacob Smithburg reviews Tim Story’s installation titled ‘Moebius Strips’ for Iowa City’s 2021 Witching Hour.

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Music and our Mood

November 8, 2021

By jroberts

We listen to music every day. In the shower, on our way to and from work, while we’re making dinner– the list goes on. How does the music we listen to affect our mood, productivity, and all-around well-being on a given day? (Image via Professor Ramos)

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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.

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Concert Review: State Champs

June 12, 2016

By Jen Moulton

State Champs performed at Gabe’s in Iowa City, Iowa on Saturday, May 14th, 2016 with openers Words Like Daggers, Know The Ropes, and Starry Nights. (photo via: flippenmusic.com)

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The Looking Glass: What Art Entails

May 22, 2016

By Elaine Irvine

Read about how many things can be classified as art and how this can create a new open-mindedness.

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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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Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

An overtime thriller, a stadium on edge, and a Bears team pushed to its limit. From the moment the clock hit zero to the final snap in OT, this one had everything. And it might say more about this team than just a win.

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

An uncommon, stress-free win for the Chicago Bears puts them back at the top of the NFC North. A rematch with their rival Packers awaits.

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Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

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

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Condé Nast Merges Pitchfork with GQ and Lays Off Multiple Staffers

Oneohtrix Point Never Uploads to sunsetcorp Again

Bandcamp and its Quick Plunge Into Decline: The End of an Era

SCOPE’s Homecoming 2023 Concert Line-Up Announced

This Week in Music History: 10 & 20 Years of Dark Ambient

Moebius Strips and Subsequent Reflections

Music and our Mood

The Best Releases of January: Music Staff Picks

Concert Review: State Champs

The Looking Glass: What Art Entails

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

Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

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

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