Kanye’s Empty First Entry in the Vultures Series

February 19, 2024

Kanye after coming off a very problematic year comes out with a very problematic album. Along with this, the album is completely uninspired.

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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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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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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: Kali Uchis’ “Red Moon In Venus” is Endlessly Stunning

March 6, 2023

By Robert Rysz

Kali Uchis returns with her first project since 2020’s “Sin Miedo.”
Image via Pitchfork.com

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Robert’s Reviews: SoFaygo’s “Pink Heartz” is a mixed bag

November 14, 2022

By Robert Rysz

The Atlanta rapper returns with his long-awaited full-length debut.
Image via Complex.com

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Robert’s Reviews: Smino stuns with “Luv 4 Rent”

November 7, 2022

By Robert Rysz

The St. Louis star keeps things bright on his 3rd full-length studio album
Image via Pitchfork.com

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Robert’s Reviews: Carly Rae Jepsen continues to amaze with “The Loneliest Time”

October 31, 2022

By Robert Rysz

The Canadian pop star returns with her 6th full-length studio album
Image via Pitchfork.com

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Robert’s Reviews: Duckwrth astonishes with “Chrome Bull”

October 24, 2022

By Robert Rysz

The LA native pushes dance music far into the future on his latest EP.
Image via Duckwrth on twitter

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Robert’s Reviews: M.I.A. returns with “MATA”

October 17, 2022

By Robert Rysz

The London rapper’s 6th studio album is her first full-length release in over 6 years. Image via M.I.A on twitter

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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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Kanye’s Empty First Entry in the Vultures Series

Boldy James Embraces Vulnerability with “Penalty of Leadership”

Album Review: Terra Sancta’s “Exile”

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

Robert’s Reviews: Kali Uchis’ “Red Moon In Venus” is Endlessly Stunning

Robert’s Reviews: SoFaygo’s “Pink Heartz” is a mixed bag

Robert’s Reviews: Smino stuns with “Luv 4 Rent”

Robert’s Reviews: Carly Rae Jepsen continues to amaze with “The Loneliest Time”

Robert’s Reviews: Duckwrth astonishes with “Chrome Bull”

Robert’s Reviews: M.I.A. returns with “MATA”

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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