Kim Gordon Shows that You Can Still be Cool at 71

May 9, 2024

All time Kim Gordon fan, Anika Maculangan, reviews “The Collection” album freshly released under a light of revolution.

Yeat and Flawed Innovation in “2093”

February 29, 2024

On “2093”, Yeat establishes himself as one of hip-hop’s biggest innovators. Nonetheless, this cannot hide the many flaws and shortcomings of the Portland rapper’s latest album.

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Boldy James Embraces Vulnerability with “Penalty of Leadership”

January 26, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

With assistance from Canadian producer Nicholas Craven, Boldy James delivers a level of vulnerability and sincerity not often seen in his projects on his first project after a brutal car crash.

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needle in a haystack: sydney mills runner

January 16, 2024

By Casper Bakker

Frequently, the most earnest and sentimental works of music and art can be found milling around the bottom of a list. A small point of data. A needle in a haystack.

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Water From Your Eyes Shatter Structure on “Everyone’s Crushed”

June 8, 2023

By John Glab

“Everyone’s Crushed” sees Water From Your Eyes embracing abrasiveness as they continue on their journey of developing new sounds.

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A Half Decade Track by Track Retrospective of “Wide Awake” by Parquet Courts

May 18, 2023

By John Glab

“Wide Awake” Parquet Courts reaches its 5th anniversary. To celebrate we look back through its 13 tracks, and how its message applies to today.

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Album Review: Terra Sancta’s “Exile”

May 3, 2023

By Jacob Siefke

Nearly ten years later, this is still one of the best dark ambient albums of all time. Photo courtesy of Malignant Records.

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Washer Count the Passing Moments on “Improved Means To Deteriorated Ends”

April 27, 2023

By John Glab

Washer return with their first release in nearly six years with “Improved Means To Deteriorated Ends” out via Exploding In Sound Records.

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Robert’s Reviews: JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown are a force to be reckoned with on “SCARING THE HOES”

March 27, 2023

By Robert Rysz

Two of hip-hop’s most prolific weirdos release their long-awaited collaborative album.
Image via JPEGMAFIA on Twitter.

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Robert’s Reviews: Don Toliver returns with “Love Sick”

February 28, 2023

By Robert Rysz

The Houston native returns with his 4th full length project.
Image via Complex.com

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Concert Preview: Spin Art, painting the scene with sound

In the crowded gallery of rising bands, few make as bold a splash as Iowa’s own prog pop-punks Spin Art, performing live at Lefty’s in Des Moines this weekend.

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Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Father John Misty returns to Iowa tonight on October 1st at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines for the first time since performing at 80/35 festival in 2022, a show I was not only at, but also vaguely remember.

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Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

Iowa education’s system has embraced the arrival of artificial cal intelligence with no signs of slowing down. However, some have raised concerns that it may lead to its downfall while others see it as a successor to the internet and printing press.

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Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Cartels have increasingly looked to social media to move counterfeit medications made to resemble authentic prescriptions, often laced with deadly doses of fentanyl.

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Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Soldier Field finally had something to celebrate again, as the Chicago Bears snapped their eight-game losing streak to the New Orleans Saints with a 26-14 win. Powered by a dominant defense and resurgent run game, the Bears overcame offensive struggles to notch their fourth straight win and move to 4-2 on the season.

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Heartland Domination: All Iowa as the Hawkeyes shutout Wisconsin, 37-0

Iowa silenced Camp Randall with a statement 37-0 shutout over Wisconsin, reclaiming the Heartland Trophy for a fourth straight year and notching their first road shutout against the Badgers since 1929. Behind Kamari Moulton’s breakout performance and a smothering defense that snagged two interceptions from defensive linemen, the Hawkeyes looked every bit like Big Ten contenders.

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Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Father John Misty played “I Love You, Honeybear” for the 602nd time in Des Moines at Val Air Ballroom, October 1.

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

When We Were Young in Las Vegas, 2025 Festival Preview

October 4th: White Reaper, World’s Worst & Lip Critic at Gabe’s. Lip Critic’s Hex Dealer Album & Show Review.

KRUI Big Room Show & Concert Preview: Night Moves at Gabe’s this Wednesday, Oct. 15th!

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NewDad on homesickness, fame and sacrifice in their latest album: Altar

Album Review: Nate Currin’s Ghost Town

Seeing Double with Two Words’ Debut Album “Double Vision”

Kim Gordon Shows that You Can Still be Cool at 71

Yeat and Flawed Innovation in “2093”

Boldy James Embraces Vulnerability with “Penalty of Leadership”

needle in a haystack: sydney mills runner

Water From Your Eyes Shatter Structure on “Everyone’s Crushed”

A Half Decade Track by Track Retrospective of “Wide Awake” by Parquet Courts

Album Review: Terra Sancta’s “Exile”

Washer Count the Passing Moments on “Improved Means To Deteriorated Ends”

Robert’s Reviews: JPEGMAFIA & Danny Brown are a force to be reckoned with on “SCARING THE HOES”

Robert’s Reviews: Don Toliver returns with “Love Sick”

Concert Preview: Spin Art, painting the scene with sound

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Heartland Domination: All Iowa as the Hawkeyes shutout Wisconsin, 37-0

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