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
For nine days, an unlikely cast of Hawkeyes made the world believe. They made themselves believe. The team of dreamers, and an unforgettable run in March.
This is not the way it was supposed to go. Not with this team. But such is life. Grief and glee. The dichotomy of college sports.
Read all about Karen Meat, Quilt, and Caroline Smith’s performances at the Mill on the first day of Mission Creek Music Festival. (Image via: Elaine Irvine)
The film portion of the Mission Creek Festival kicked off with a celebration of the father of African cinema, Ousmane Sembene (Photo via: FirstCutMedia.com)
Faust stopped by Iowa City during Mission Creek for what is their last stop on their tour. Iowa City welcomed with them with smiles and sparkles in their eyes.
Who is Tomi Lahren? What’s her problem, anyways? Check out the newest edition of “Shut Up and Listen” to find out. (photo via: uproxx.com)
Check out some smooth new jams from the master of the breathy, Ray LaMontagne. (photo via: telegraph.co.uk)
Come check out the top ten things that drive me crazy! (photo via: marieclaire.com)
This English band is breaking ground in making a name for 21st century glam rock. Check them out!
“My Wild West” is Lissie’s best album yet, tying in not only personal ties but reaching it to a higher audience–donating to water charity.
Checkout the ethereal and dark debut album by the Norwegian singer with the coolest name, AURORA! (photo via: pastemagazine.com)
Read this review about The Frights newest album, “You Are Going to Hate This”.
