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Hinterland 2026 Preview

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89.7 KRUI’s preview of the eleventh Hinterland in St. Charles, Iowa with headliners KATSEYE, Lorde, Mumford and Sons, and Kali Uchis

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Minnesota Yacht Club Recap

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The third edition of Minnesota Yacht Club has wrapped was a resounding success. Through sweltering temperatures, heat lightning, and rain drops, none of it phased the over 35,000 fans who came each day to Harriet Regional Park. Celebrating music and summer on the water, it continues to be a highlight for the thousands of Minnesotans and the travelers. Friday Pat Kennedy is a name will be known far and wide very soon. Hailing from Boston, and a recent graduate of Berklee, Kennedy dances the oh so fine line of bringing classic cassette rock and roll with a modern push. Through … Continued

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Interview: Pat Kennedy

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Logan Melia sits down with Pat Kennedy after his electric set at Minnesota Yacht Club discussing new music, his favorite gigs, and more

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Review: Smith Westerns – Dye It Blonde

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By Emily Levins Dye It Blonde is the sophomore effort from the Chicago-based group of twenty-somethings, Smith Westerns.  The album is a wonderful mix of youth, rebellion, and love, all set to a backdrop of fuzzy and dreamy instrumentals.  The songs have a certain drunken haze to them, seen especially with album opener, “Weekend.”  This ten-song collection is the perfect blend of carefree and catchy, a fun and exciting soundtrack to the glory days of adolescence. Smith Westerns – Weekend

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Review: Mogwai – Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will

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By Trent Harrison Mogwai’s trademark humor is apparent throughout their newest release, Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will.  As if the title wasn’t proof enough, sections of the album deviate greatly from their previous sound, using upbeat synthesizers, vocoded vocals, and simple rock compositions. Regardless, every track incorporates a wide range of dynamics, sonically beautiful atmospheres, and meticulous attention to detail. Complete with an infectious, repetitive melody and fuzzy, doom-drone guitars, “Rano Pano” is by far one of the standout tracks on the album.  The album’s brooding, 8-minute closer, “You’re Lionel Richie,” uses soft dynamics to create an enormous … Continued

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Photos: KRUI Underground w/ The Wailers

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By Drew Ingersoll We had the pleasure of having the Wailers stop by for an intimate KRUI Underground session with us at Public Space One on Saturday, February 5th before taking stage at The Blue Moose Tap House. The crowd varied from young children to older adults who all experienced the interview by KRUI’s own Alina Perez Gomez and a two song set by The Wailers. They emphasized being humanitarians, musicians, and taking pride in education. Stay tuned for more remote broadcasts from Public Space One. A live stream and/or video will be up shortly. Photos by Lars Headington

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Top 30: 2/8/11

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Rank Artist Recording Label User Supplied Version 1 IRON AND WINE Kiss Each Other Clean Warner Bros. 2 SMITH WESTERNS Dye It Blond Fat Possum 3 TENNIS Cape Dory Fat Possum 4 NO JOY Ghost Blonde Mexican Summer 5 DESTROYER Kaputt Merge 6 ELVIS COSTELLO National Ransom Hear 7 DEERHOOF Deerhoof Vs. Evil Polyvinyl 8 MATT AND KIM Sidewalks Fader 9 BLANK DOGS Land And Fixed Captured Tracks 10 BELLE AND SEBASTIAN Write About Love Matador 11 DELICATE STEVE Wondervisions Luaka Bop 12 GOSPEL CLAWS C-L-A-W-S Common Wal 13 AKRON/FAMILY S/T II: The Cosmic Birth And Journey Of Shinju TNT … Continued

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Preview: Fitz and the Tantrums

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Fitz and the Tantrums are kicking off our Low Frequency Series tomorrow night at Blue Moose.
Find out why we think this show will be the best $3 you’ve spent in a long time.

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Top 30: 1/24/11

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1 MATT AND KIM Sidewalks Fader 2 DUCKTAILS Ducktails III: Arcade Dynamics Woodsist 3 MENOMENA Mines Barsuk 4 KLAXONS Surfing The Void Modular 5 HUNDRED IN THE HANDS Hundred In The Hands Warp 6 SMITH WESTERNS Dye It Blonde Fat Possum 7 EXTRA LENS Undercard Merge 8 BELLE AND SEBASTIAN Write About Love Matador 9 BLACK ANGELS Phosphene Dream BLUE HORIZON 10 CLOUD NOTHINGS Turning On Carpark 11 DUKE SPIRIT Kusama [EP] Shangri-La 12 SUPERCHUNK Majesty Shredding Merge 13 GOLD PANDA Lucky Shiner Ghostly International 14 SUN AIRWAY Nocturne Of Exploded Crystal Chandelier Dead Oceans 15 RUSSIAN FUTURISTS The Weight’s … Continued

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