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
Andy Stoll shares a few high school experiences, reflects on the opportunities of life, and offers a few pieces of advice on how to make the most of yours.
This week’s track of the week is, “Mother” by Said The Whale. The track starts with light beats, along with lyrics suggesting that we are always trying to show a good image to others. Said The Whale is using another way to express something young adults all have chances to face in college life, a turning point in life. Said The Whale is an indie rock band from Vancouver, which started in 2007. They started with releasing EPs, gaining popularity and then touring the US. They recently released their fourth studio album, Hawaii. This album consists different kinds of rock, … Continued
Read about Grieves’ stop at the Blue Moose on the “Back On My Grizzly” Tour.
Check out Brad Pector’s insightful take on James Blake’s music and performance at the Englert theater.
Every band, especially a singer-songwriter, should be able to produce a sense of prestige and conviction while on stage. Mason Jennings’s performance Saturday, October 5th at The Englert succeeded in both of these aspects, as he sailed through a menagerie of melodic, guitar and piano based tracks. He quickly jumped into his set, with the crowd anxiously awaiting his presence. Within the first few songs, Jennings built a lot of respect from the crowd. He spoke of his family with gratitude, the kind only seen when someone has really taken the time to appreciate his surroundings. This sense of kindness … Continued
Check out this week’s track, “Bright Leaves” off of Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin’s new album, Fly By Wire.
Trumpet Blossom Café will be hosting musician Teaadora this Friday, November 8. Teaadora is participating in Mission Creek’s artist residency program and recorded with Luke Tweety at Flat Black Studios this past weekend. Teaadora’s sound is mysterious and haunting with slow finger-picking on electric guitar and a piercing falsetto voice. Doors open at 9pm and the performance will be free and open to the public. Check out his Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/teaadora Check out the event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/596216807103111/?ref=br_tf
KRUI’s very own Ethan Sturm caught Hip Hop & Reggae artist, Shotta G’s show in St. Louis. Check out the interview here.
Check out this week’s track, a new single from Arctic Monkeys.
Listen to Caroline Smith’s indie-pop tune, “Magazine.”
