KRUI was proud to present Shabazz Palaces at Gabe’s in Iowa City on April 25. Catch KRUI writer Christian Craig’s review of the show and see exclusive photos of the event.
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Iowa City folk favorite, Joe Pug, released his new album “The Great Despiser” this week, and KRUI is already digging title track.
Article and photos by Shari Elis Jaffri The Antlers took over Iowa City’s Blue Moose Tap House to perform on the 31st of March as a part of the Mission Creek Festival. Not currently on tour, the band made it all the way to Iowa City for a special performance and managed to give a hauntingly powerful show. Opening bands Emperor’s Club and Tires set the mood just right – not too raucous, not too quiet. The Antlers started the show with single “Parentheses” taken from Burst Apart, their 2011 album which was featured heavily on many Top Albums of … Continued
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 songs.
Goonin’ and goofin’ in this week’s Bottom 5.
By KRUI News Reporter Lauren Siebert lmsiebert@gmail.com On Saturday, March 24th, the KRUI News Team invited Anna Wickes, social media guru of Revival Clothing Store, and Tara Cronbaugh, president, head of accounting and owner of The Java House, into the studio to discuss development in downtown Iowa City. Many Iowa City residents are familiar with the changes that have been taking place in downtown since the 2008 floods, but the city council and local business owners and developers have been working on comprehensive growth plans for the city since 1997. Called the Comprehensive Plan, it defines a vision and a … Continued
KRUI’s Track of the Week is “Break My Heart” by La Sera, a new project of The Vivian Girls’ “Kickball” Katy Goodman. Check out music director Max Johnson’s write-up and listen to the track here!
Jordan Kabialis has the all-new Tuesday Tirade. The 8th seeded LA Kings find themselves up 3 games to none on the #1 Vancouver Canucks…. More riots anyone?
Check out our pictures of Childish Gambino performing on April 16 at the IMU Main Lounge!
By Shari Ellis Jaffri The Mission Creek Festival continued in festive force on Friday, March 30th. Even as early on as 7 PM, Iowa City was thick with celebration in the air with a majority of its residents eagerly ushering in the weekend by choosing to bask in live music. With a lineup of shows worth boasting about at The Mill by Alexis Stevens, The Lonelyhearts, Bowerbirds and Sharon Van Etten, the Mission Creek festival promised a delectable palate to all fortunate music-enthusiasts in town, particularly for lovers of folk music. If it’s any indication of success, The Mill itself … Continued