September 21, BOOTCAMP release show, “The Love” and the importance of local music scenes.

September 30, 2025

Iowa punks BOOTCAMP record release show exemplified the huge impact that even small music communities can bring.

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

September 29, 2025

By Clara Carrion

Amidst 2025’s exciting alternative rock scene, Irish trio NewDad released their second studio album on September 19, Altar. Expanding on punk and soft rock elements from their first studio album Madra, the band also pulls from shoegaze with the explosive, distorted guitars and airy vocals that build the new record’s atmosphere.

‘Bluff Street: From the Vault’ preview

September 26, 2025

Bluff Street, a new band from Cedar Falls is bringing their heartfelt indie rock and to Iowa City, only at the James this Saturday.

Interview: Iona Zajac on The Pogues, “Bang”, and the Lash

September 25, 2025

Iona Zajac made her way across the pond from Glasgow with The Pogues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their record “Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash”. We discussed touring with this historic band, the best music coming out of Ireland, and her debut album “Bang” releasing this November.

ICSF Friday- September 5th

September 23, 2025

It is crucial to preface this article with a warning. Without fail, every single set that I saw during ICSF left me in tears. Both Sunny War and Courtney Andrews’ ability to be completely and wholly open in their art showed in every single second of their performances.

Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

September 22, 2025

By Amman Hassan

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

A Message From the Void with Glixen’s “Quiet Pleasures” EP

February 22, 2025

By Evan Raefield

Phoenix, Arizona shoegaze band Glixen returns more punishing than ever on their newest EP, the loud and heavy “Quiet Pleasures”.

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Track Zero: Drifting, Floating, and Ascension with Water From Your Eyes

May 14, 2024

Water From Your Eyes, Friko, and Lou Sherry all sent audiences drifting on a wide assortment of sonic vibes for their Track Zero performance. The show brought forth a valuable lesson in letting your consciousness take the back seat, allowing the wave of music pass you by.

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Kim Gordon Shows that You Can Still be Cool at 71

May 9, 2024

By Anika Maculangan

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

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A Reflection of Careen’s “Cycle 3”

February 23, 2024

By Anika Maculangan

A review of Careen’s newly-released EP entitled “Cycle 3”. A haunting, searing journey through different facets of time.

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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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Finishing Off Track Zero with ZORA, YXNG RASKAL, and Sarahann Kolder

November 28, 2023

By Casper Bakker

Minneapolis based artist Zora, along with Iowa City locals YXNG RASCAL and Sarahann Kolder, close out Track Zero’s inaugural series to a warm, thunderous atmosphere.

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International Music Spotlight: A Guide to Asian Shoegaze

November 21, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

For the International Music Spotlight’s first edition, KRUI provides a starter guide to Asian-based shoegaze bands.

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Bandcamp and its Quick Plunge Into Decline: The End of an Era

October 26, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

Bandcamp’s recent acquisition to Songtradr sees half of its staff laid off, and likely changes that would greatly change the music service.

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Track Zero Preview: Kate Bollinger To Set the Bridge That Meets Indie Pop and Folk Rock

October 2, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

Kate Bollinger, along with Sam Burton and 24thankyou, will look to drape her lavish, satin sound to Gabe’s in Iowa City for her part in the Track Zero concert series.

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Track Zero Preview: Emily Wells to Christen the New Concert Series by The Englert

September 19, 2023

Emily Wells will play the first ever show for The Englert’s new concert series Track Zero, which aims to bring in more alternative artists, and newer, experimental sounds to the Iowa City area.

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

June 8, 2023

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

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KRUI Spins
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Mueller Time
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Save The Vibes
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KRUI Spins
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Lonely Cloud FM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Light in the Black
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No Clue
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mind Mischief
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Velvet Horizons
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Your Weekly Fics
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