By Terry Quinn Deerhoof’s latest release finds a happy medium between the reverb-flecked, art rock leanings they have built much of their sound around and the nuanced, ADD-informed pop structures of their 2007 release, Friend Opportunity. On Deerhoof vs. Evil this balance allows a collection of songs that can stand strong on their own attributes to fuse together into a seamless experience upon a full listen. This can be immediately recognized in the transition from the playful opening track, “Qui Dorm, Només Somia” to its progression building follow up, “Behold a Marvel in the Darkness.” The two flow into each … Continued
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By Alex Solsma 1 ) Michigan State (14-10, 6-6 Big Ten) RPI: 49 SOS: 8 I did not think that Michigan State, a team that was in the Final Four last year and was preseason #2, would be a team fighting to get into the tournament late in the season. This week Michigan State has to play at Ohio State (RPI #3) on Tuesday and hosts Illinois on Saturday. Michigan State can’t afford many more losses after dropping games to Michigan, Penn State, Illinois, and Iowa. 2 ) Kansas State (16-9, 4-6 Big 12) RPI: 40 SOS: 17 #1 … Continued
By Jordan Kabialis The Utah Jazz took a major blow last Thursday when head coach, Jerry Sloan resigned. It was something no one wanted to see happen and something not many saw coming. That Monday it had been announced that Sloan and the Jazz had signed a one-year contract extension. However, following a loss at home to the Chicago Bulls (Utah’s 11th home loss of the season) Sloan was ready to put an end to an incredible 26-year coaching career. The end to Sloan’s reign as head coach of the Jazz was made official in a press conference Thursday afternoon. … Continued
The Hawkeye track and field team had a record setting weekend, and KRUI Sports Staffer Kylie Sebert has the update.
KRUI’s Matt Sowada and Vik Patel talk politics Sunday evenings from 4-5pm
Photos from KRUI’s exclusive in-studio with The Hold Steady on November 17th, 2010. (Photos by Christy Aumer.)
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
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
Twee and Crumpets offers a look into the world of twee every Wednesday night at 8 in The Lab
Pat, Lars and Ryan talked Kif into going out for Iowa’s intramural wrestling. Read about Kif’s “Rocky” inspired performance.
