After three years of hibernation, Phoebe Bridgers returned to the stage this fall for The Lost Tour spanning across North America and Europe. On Saturday, September 19th there was a sold out crowd awaiting the four time Grammy winner at United Center without a phone in sight.
After the Chicago Bears won their second straight game without quarterback Caleb Williams, Alex Izienicki recaps what worked in their 23-12 victory over the New York Jets.
When a student dies under the university’s watch, it should become the concern of the entire student body. That is why, despite not being a member of the Hawkeye Marching Band or a student-athlete, I write today to call for more robust protocols and protections in the future to safeguard the health of some of the most dedicated and hardworking student-athletes on campus: the Hawkeye Marching Band. It’s worth comparing what happened on September 5th to a similar tragedy that happened recently at Arizona State. This involved a draft pick, Matthew Mayich, who collapsed from heat exhaustion during an intense … Continued
As far back as my first punk show as an Iowa City resident, I would continue to hear calls to action to vote against a bill being proposed to spend $125 million on building a new jail within Johnson County. It seemed like a persistent issue with little in the way of progress, as those with any power to stop it were refusing to listen to the pleas of concerned citizens. So when I saw the announcement of a show to protest this very bill, I knew it was something I couldn’t miss out on. In collaboration with Johnson County … Continued
Owen Raefield recaps what went wrong in the Iowa Hawkeyes’ 31-14 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday in Kinnick Stadium.
Week 3 of the NFL season was filled with improbable wins, and KRUI’s Payton Gloria covers the major headlines from a jampacked slate of 16 games.
Read Eric Kuehl’s review and view photos of the Black Milk, A.Dd+, Ion, and Rich Rok show at Gabe’s on Thursday night of the 2012 Mission Creek Festival.
Erase Errata and company put on an incredible show on Wednesday at Gabe’s. Read KRUI writer Eric Kuehl’s exclusive review here and check out some photos of the night!
This year’s Mission Creek Festival only lasts until Sunday, which means there is even more musical goodness to pack into the end of your weekend. Check out our preview guide for Saturday and Sunday!
By Gabrielle Pawlikowski At Gabe’s on Tuesday night Rhys Chatham gave an incredible performance. He played three songs totaling an hour, but for anyone familiar with his music and status as a No Wave precursor, the night seemed much shorter. Chatham’s minimalist/avant garde compositions can’t be pulled off with just one guitar without a slew of effect units, so Chatham invited members of local IC bands for help. Nine guitar players and a drummer joined him, forming a semi-circle around Chatham, who positioned himself front stage center. He played the role of a conductor to his mini guitar orchestra, nodding … Continued
KRUI guides you through Friday, which brings a bundle of fantastic free shows for the broke college student, as well as David Cross, Sharon Van Etten, Lulacruza, The War On Drugs, and more!
KRUI contributor Sam Kienzle reviews the KRUI Pizza Party, featuring The Poison Control Center, Like Pioneers, and The Parlour Suite. It’s all part of the ongoing Mission Creek Festival. Read now!
El Ten Eleven stopped by the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge for an interview on March 28. Hear what they had to say here and view exclusive pictures from their visit!
Folk singer/songwriter William Fitzsimmons visited the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge on March 28. He performed three songs acoustically with his bandmates and had a brief interview. Check out the audio and photos here!
Give our handy guide a read. We’ll help you navigate through the numerous Thursday Mission Creek shows!
Iowa City singer/songwriter Douglas Kramer Nye performed in the KRUI Mission Creek Lounge in Public Space One on Wednesday, March 28. Check out the photos and audio here!
