Track Zero Preview: Emily Wells to Christen the New Concert Series by The Englert

September 19, 2023

Emily Wells will play the first ever show for The Englert’s new concert series Track Zero, which aims to bring in more alternative artists, and newer, experimental sounds to the Iowa City area.

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Iowa City Proves to Be a Turning Point for Soul Glo

September 7, 2023

By Jayce Bertrand

After releasing a critically acclaimed album and playing to crowds at Coachella, Soul Glo finds the next step of their career not in the festival scene, but rather a small dive bar in Iowa City.

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Bing Crosby, a Course in Late Career Triumph

August 30, 2023

By John Mumm

Bing Crosby would revitalize his career in the 1970s after a slow down that took place in his middle-aged years.

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Youth Lagoon Remerges from Hibernation at Gabe’s

July 23, 2023

By John Glab

Youth Lagoon played their fourth show on there first tour in over five years at Gabe’s in Iowa City after the release of “Heaven is a Junkyard.”

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Top Ten Weirdest Guided By Voices Songs

July 21, 2023

By Nick Layeux

Guided By Voices have a lot of songs, and a lot of them are weird. But which ones are the weirdest? Here’s the top 10 weirdest GBV songs.

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Show Preview: Gabe’s Hosts One of the First Youth Lagoon Performances in Over Five Years

July 15, 2023

By John Glab

Youth Lagoon returns to touring after releasing his new album “Heaven is a Junkyard,” playing one of his first shows in over five years at Gabe’s in Iowa City on July 18th.

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Sibling Duo, Silver Cup, Embody Early Influences and Themes Onto Their Music

July 14, 2023

By Andres Mora Mata

By translating the experiences they have had growing up as siblings through palpable themes lyrically and sonically, Silver Cup propose a fresh take on indie pop. After sitting down with them and going to their show in Iowa City it was clear their enthusiasm towards their upcoming dates and future mixtape release.

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Water From Your Eyes Shatter Structure on “Everyone’s Crushed”

June 8, 2023

By John Glab

“Everyone’s Crushed” sees Water From Your Eyes embracing abrasiveness as they continue on their journey of developing new sounds.

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Interview: The Homegrown Success of MSPAINT

June 2, 2023

By John Glab

MSPAINT vocalist Deedee sat down for an interview ahead of their show at The James Theater in Iowa City on June 2nd.

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A Half Decade Track by Track Retrospective of “Wide Awake” by Parquet Courts

May 18, 2023

By John Glab

“Wide Awake” Parquet Courts reaches its 5th anniversary. To celebrate we look back through its 13 tracks, and how its message applies to today.

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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.

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Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

This Wednesday on November 12th, Iowa City embraces the New Wave revival as the trailblazing band, Nuovo Testamento performs at The James Theater as part of The Englert’s Track Zero Series.

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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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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

Interview & Concert Preview: Molly Tuttle at the Englert, Nov. 16

KRUI Interview: Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

Music

Track Zero Preview: Emily Wells to Christen the New Concert Series by The Englert

Iowa City Proves to Be a Turning Point for Soul Glo

Bing Crosby, a Course in Late Career Triumph

Youth Lagoon Remerges from Hibernation at Gabe’s

Top Ten Weirdest Guided By Voices Songs

Show Preview: Gabe’s Hosts One of the First Youth Lagoon Performances in Over Five Years

Sibling Duo, Silver Cup, Embody Early Influences and Themes Onto Their Music

Water From Your Eyes Shatter Structure on “Everyone’s Crushed”

Interview: The Homegrown Success of MSPAINT

A Half Decade Track by Track Retrospective of “Wide Awake” by Parquet Courts

Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

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