Seattle based drone metal band sunn O))) performed at Iowa City’s Englert Theater last week, April 18th.
During the new Stop/Time Festival on April 4th, I had the pleasure of attending a reading by acclaimed poet Danez Smith at the Englert Theatre.
Continuing to find inspiration in Iowa City’s arts community. KRUI’s Tarik took a little day trip to Hancher’s new Stop/Time Festival, losing himself in two incredible performances from Evicshen and Sharp Pins.
Logan Melia sits down with Eve 6 at Innings Festival in Tempe, Arizona. Eve 6 took some time after their slot to discuss their early days playing gigs at small cafes all the way to a racetrack.
Luke Combs came to Ames, Iowa with his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour on April 11th, 2026
After listening to a lot of jazz over the past week, culminating in an amazing performance by renowned trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire and the PUBLIQuartet last Friday at the Stop/Time Festival presented by Hancher Auditorium, I’ve come to the conclusion that most jazz isn’t meant for an audience at all.
On March 2nd, Sup Pop recording artists Memoryhouse stopped by the KRUI studios. Listen to the audio here!
Can’t wait till Mission Creek Week? Listen to KRUI’s exclusive Mission Creek Mixtape for 2012 and get a preview of some of the bands that will be playing in Iowa City during the fest from March 27-April 1.
KRUI columnist Gabrielle Pawlikowski reviews novelist Lisa See’s latest work “Dreams of Joy”, a book which is absolutely filled with soap operatic intrigue. Lisa See will read her work at Prairie Lights on March 14 at 7 p.m.
It’s that time of the week! Our DJs have been hand-selecting new artists and albums all week long just for you and playing them on the air. Check out our Top 30 Chart here and discover some sweet under-the-radar tunes.
KRUI music contributor Shari Ellis Jaffri reviews the Kids These Days show at The Mill on Friday, February 24, 2012. See photos from the group’s in-studio interview with RadioSCOPE here!
By Keith Evanson Hip-hop duo, Chiddy Bang, have taken their underground hype into the mainstream. After nonstop touring, mixtape releases, and record label signings, they have now settled down to release an official album. Band members, Chidera “Chiddy” Anamege and Noah “Xaphoon” Jones Beresin, use a successful formula to stimulate the ears of as many listeners as possible. Combining elements of hip-hop, electronica, and indie, they have displayed how versatile rap music can be. Xaphoon Jones shows a lot promise as a producer, there is no doubt about that. He has made a lot of interesting choices in the samples … Continued
The results are in! Check out what brand new artists and albums have been most-played by our DJs this week.
Scope, RiverFest, and KRUI are proud to announce Sleigh Bells on April 24, 2012 at the Iowa Memorial Union!
From SPIN, to SNL, to Pitchfork, Sleigh Bells has been getting a lot of deserved attention lately. Check out our “Track of the Week” feature to find out why!
By Gabrielle Pawlikowski Say what you want about the Heartless Bastards, but don’t deny Erika Wennerstrom’s vocal talent. As the only consistent member in the band’s ever-changing lineup, Erika’s masterful singing never fails to enrapture. And don’t let the name of the band fool you – these bastards are in fact full of heart. The band’s fourth release, Arrow, is firmly rooted in southern blues rock – gritty yet sentimental. Also their debut from Partisan Records, the album falls short lyrically. But its stripped- down instrumentation showcases Erika’s voice, and that’s enough to guide any music fan through the ten … Continued
