Logan Melia talks about Six Foot Blonde’s headlining gig at Lincoln Hall on January 9th, 2026 with support form Pretoria and Violet Crime
On a regular Thursday in March, I discovered underscores while scrolling on Tiktok. I worked my way through her discography and eventually fell down a rabbit hole of hyperpop. Her take on electronic and pop music is deeply refreshing and her captivating sound is definitely one to pay attention to.
From true Iowan emos, to psychedelic folk, to Polska amidst a heartbreaking World Cup Qualifier loss, our KRUI Staff recommends some of our favorite releases from March, 2026!
A new festival produced by Hancher Auditorium is taking place in Iowa City this weekend. Stop/Time Festival celebrates contemporary musicians and interdisciplinary arts this Friday and Saturday, April 3-4.
KRUI’s Logan Melia reviews Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour as it stopped in Iowa City on March 25th, 2026.
Logan Melia discusses his connection with the Grateful Dead, and what made them so impactful on someone born forty years after their inception
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings electrified the Englert Wednesday night, get the first hand emotional experience from KRUI’s very own Natalie Himmel.
Read about and watch some of Tiff Jimber’s set at Java House, 2/28/14.
“Give The People What They Want”, has more character and emotional value than ever before.
Check out this album review on Chicago Indie duo Sleepy Kitty’s new album, “Projection Room”.
February 8th was the 2014 National South Asian A Capella Competition. Here are some reasons it was one of the best things that have happened so far this year and why you should go next year
SCOPE is bringing the BET Hip Hop Awards 2013 “Rookie of the Year” rapper to IMU Ballroom.
The album is the first release from UK artist and composer Mat Zo. Check out this review of a worthy addition to the canon of electronic music.
Learn about British Indie Rocker Jake Bugg, and his track “Messed Up Kids” in our Track of the Week.
Missed Nick Swardson’s SOLD OUT show at the IMU? Get the details here.
I have attended Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza twice, and Pitchfork once. Each festival has had a different vibe. Here are some other festivals that are happening all over the country this summer. Counterpoint Music Festival April 25-27, 2014 in Kingston Downs, Georgia $199 (GA Camping) This three-day festival features four music stages. Counterpoint also has an Art Village which features artists from all over the world displaying their work. The 2014 line-up includes: : Outkast, Pretty Lights, J. Cole, Major Lazer, Chance the Rapper, Sleigh Bells, Rubblebucket, and Tycho. Hangout Music Fest May 16-18 in Gulf Shores, Alabama $229 … Continued
