Laundry Day performed at Gabe’s in Iowa City on Friday Feb. 13. Leaving the crowd in tears, they put on an amazing performance.
It felt like they were up against a WNBA team. But if they want a shot in the national tournament, this loss will have to make them better, not bitter.
KRUI’s Logan Melia talks with Canadian indie-rock quartet while at Innings Festival in Tempe.
A series of strikes against the coffee conglomerate’s treatment of workers are currently underway. The current strikes follow Starbucks’s refusal to honor the years-long demands of workers.
Scope Productions x Track Zero brought Lip Critic back to Iowa City. With the band’s unique and unconventional blend of music styles, it’s no surprise that they’ve quickly gained the cult following of punks, raver’s, alt kids, hip hop heads and music lovers alike all across Iowa.
From a Nirvana cover, to NY rap, to the rumbling ashes of black midi’s remains, our KRUI Staff recommends some of our favorite releases from February, 2026!
Reviewing White Reaper, World’s Worst and Lip Critic at Gabe’s on Oct. 4th. The Englert’s Track Zero series continues to expose exciting up-and-coming artists in the electronic and alternative rock scene.
Five years after Tame Impala released Currents, The Slow Rush is a disappointing drag, functioning as atmospheric background music.
Unlike the angst-filled, gut-wrenching tracks that saturated Pinegrove’s 2016 release, Cardinal, Marigold is a hesitant musical work that just doesn’t sound like them.
Mission Creek Festival will celebrate 15 years of showcasing the arts in Iowa City next year. With a lineup of literary and musical acts, the festival is sure to draw crowds. Featured Image via Mission Creek.
Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. released his second album, Mr, this November. Read more to find out about its unique mix of musical styles and influences. Featured image via Playbill.
The homecoming concert at the Pentacrest on Friday, October 18th featured alternative rock groups The Greeting Committee and Bad Suns. Featured image via substreammagazine.com
Joker hit theaters this week, to wide acclaim from audiences and critics alike. The film is not only powerful in character and visuals, but features an impactful soundtrack that plays off of the themes of the movie. Featured image via standard.co.uk
Hip hop and self-empowerment queen Lizzo released a new album, “Cuz I Love You,” this April. Read more about the spirit-stirring album here! (Featured Image via The Cut)
Lush, varied, and classic Omar Apollo, time spent listening to the artist’s sophomore EP is time well spent (Image via The Partae)
Good music can be an even more powerful vitamin D. It lifts our spirits, gets us moving, and can even give us a better outlook on the day. With a mix of r&b, rock, EDM, and other genres, enjoy any of these sunny day songs! (Featured photo by Leon Biss on Unsplash)
Hurray for the Riff Raff brought a powerful political voice to The Englert Theatre on Saturday, taking a stance through music. (Featured image via Reddit)
