Album Review: “Vikings” By New Politics

October 19, 2015

Still haven’t listened to the new New Politics album? Check out our review here. (Photo via: SecretFanGirls)

Album Review: Run by AWOLNATION

October 13, 2015

Check out our review of AWOLNATION’s 2nd album Run, and find out the driving mood that goes along with each track on it.

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Album Review: “Depression Cherry” by Beach House

September 10, 2015

By Connor Ferguson

Looking for a dreamy soundtrack to your late night comedowns and intimate conversations? Check out our review for Beach House’s new album, Depression Cherry.

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Album Review: My Favourite Faded Fantasy by Damien Rice

February 24, 2015

By Natalie Himmel

KRUI’s Natalie Himmel gives a review and picks her favorite lyrics from Damien Rice’s new album, My Favourite Faded Fantasy.

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Album Review: I Will Not Be Afraid by Caroline Rose

November 20, 2014

By Alex Kolker

Check out Caroline Rose’s brave new american album, I Will Not Be Afraid.

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Album Review: Run The Jewels 2 by Run The Jewels

November 11, 2014

By Ben Kasl

Run the Jewels have solidified themselves as a hip-hop force to be reckoned with since the release of their latest album, Run The Jewels 2.

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Album Review: This is All Yours by Alt J

October 26, 2014

By Camden Kent

Alt-J’s second album This Is All Yours blends elements of electronic, post-rock, and alternative.
(Photo Cred: Gabriel Green)

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Album Review: NehruvianDOOM by Bishop Nehru

October 7, 2014

By Ben Kasl

NehruvianDOOM, the collaboration between young rapper Bishop Nehru and super villain MF DOOM has finally dropped.

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Album Review: Listen by The Kooks

September 24, 2014

By Natalie Himmel

Check out this rave review of The Kooks’ latest album, Listen.

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Album Review: Herein Wild by Frankie Rose

May 11, 2014

By Ethan Sturm

Frankie Rose’s latest album Herein Wild is out. See what we think about it.

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Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

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.

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Film still from the 1965 Newport Folk Festival footage, filmed by Murray Lerner

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy in Iowa City, March 25th, 2026

KRUI’s Logan Melia reviews Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour as it stopped in Iowa City on March 25th, 2026.

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Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

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.

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First Person POV of NASW “Legislative Day on the Hill,” February 24, 2026

Take a look inside the National Association of Social Worker’s 2026 “Legislative Day on the Hill” at the Iowa Capitol building through Carson’s eyes and ears.

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Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy in Iowa City, March 25th, 2026

Dead to Me, reminiscing on Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead

A Team of Dreamers

The Price of a Miracle, Women’s Basketball Iowa v. Virginia

Jason Isbell’s Loud Return to Hancher, and His Bronze Medal in Trivia

album review

Album Review: “Vikings” By New Politics

Album Review: Run by AWOLNATION

Album Review: “Depression Cherry” by Beach House

Album Review: My Favourite Faded Fantasy by Damien Rice

Album Review: I Will Not Be Afraid by Caroline Rose

Album Review: Run The Jewels 2 by Run The Jewels

Album Review: This is All Yours by Alt J

Album Review: NehruvianDOOM by Bishop Nehru

Album Review: Listen by The Kooks

Album Review: Herein Wild by Frankie Rose

Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy in Iowa City, March 25th, 2026

Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

A Team of Dreamers

The Price of a Miracle, Women’s Basketball Iowa v. Virginia

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