Oneohtrix Point Never Uploads to sunsetcorp Again

November 8, 2023

Oneohtrix Point Never uploaded to the sunsetcorp YouTube channel, famous for hosting Eccojams, some of the first vaporwave songs. It has people believing more may release soon, but there seem to be alternate motives.

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Birdlabs and Tengger Bewitch and Transfix

October 15, 2023

By Evan Raefield

Artists Tengger and Birdlabs deliver an one-two punch of electronic bliss in a lowkey concert at the Trumpet blossom.

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Emily Wells and Lex Leto are the Staple of What Track Zero Achieves

September 27, 2023

By Andres Mora Mata

The first concert of the Track Zero series from The Englert displays perfectly the goal of this initiative: the perfect blend of our talented music scene with touring exponents that inspire those locally and continue to make strides internationally.

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

September 19, 2023

By John Glab

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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Youth Lagoon Remerges from Hibernation at Gabe’s

July 23, 2023

By John Glab

Youth Lagoon played their fourth show on there first tour in over five years at Gabe’s in Iowa City after the release of “Heaven is a Junkyard.”

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Show Preview: Gabe’s Hosts One of the First Youth Lagoon Performances in Over Five Years

July 15, 2023

By John Glab

Youth Lagoon returns to touring after releasing his new album “Heaven is a Junkyard,” playing one of his first shows in over five years at Gabe’s in Iowa City on July 18th.

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Interview: The Homegrown Success of MSPAINT

June 2, 2023

By John Glab

MSPAINT vocalist Deedee sat down for an interview ahead of their show at The James Theater in Iowa City on June 2nd.

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Album Review: MSPAINT Burn Down Any Notions on “Post-American”

March 27, 2023

By John Glab

MSPAINT release their debut album “Post-American” showcasing their fresh synth-punk sound.

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Witching Hour Preview: DEBIT’s liminal sound

September 15, 2022

By Benjamin MacArthur

DEBIT kicks off the Englert Theatre’s 2022 Witching Hour festival at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17. Image via Pitchfork.

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Tennyson electrifies the Englert Theatre at Mission Creek Festival

April 8, 2022

By Lauren Asman

Tennyson rocked night one of Mission Creek with an enthusiastic set.

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Best Albums of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

The rumors are true, KRUI likes music! 2025 was a crazy year all around, and even crazier, we here at KRUI actually listened to lots of albums this year. We’ve picked out eleven of our favorite albums from this year to share, and explore together.

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Best Songs of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

It’s December 29, 2025, and if you can believe it, we here at KRUI actually listened to music throughout the whole year! From pop superstars, to indie legends, to the fresh Bandcamp up-and-comers, we’ve picked out nine of our favorite songs released this past year to share and explore together.

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Iowa Public Safety Leaders Warn “9-1-1 Can’t Wait,” Push for First Surcharge Increase Since 2013

Iowa’s 911 operators urge lawmakers to increase surcharge fees to cover rising costs.

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Dancing Differently

For nearly 40 years, Jhe Russell needed to be perfect. After all, his dance career demanded it. But when injuries and the chaos of life took him in a different direction, he found peace in a job he never expected.

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Calling for Free

With over three decades of calling hockey games under his belt, Jason Shaver is considered one of the most respected sports broadcasters in the American Hockey League. While his path to the Chicago Wolves was anything but conventional, he will never put a price tag on the journey.

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Out of Magic: Rams Knock Bears Out of Playoffs in Overtime 20-17

A miraculous season for the Chicago Bears finally came to an end against the Rams, one game shy of the NFC championship. Instead of boos from the stadium, there was applause, and hope, for a team that exceeded all expectations.

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Iowa City Free Week 2026 Preview

Comedy Review: I Was Not the Target Audience for Tom Arnold at The Englert

Interview: Sierra Hull

Oasis “Live 25”: The Gig of a Lifetime

A Night at The Englert with Joseph

Interview: Jaret Reddick of Bowling for Soup

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Oneohtrix Point Never Uploads to sunsetcorp Again

Birdlabs and Tengger Bewitch and Transfix

Emily Wells and Lex Leto are the Staple of What Track Zero Achieves

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

Youth Lagoon Remerges from Hibernation at Gabe’s

Show Preview: Gabe’s Hosts One of the First Youth Lagoon Performances in Over Five Years

Interview: The Homegrown Success of MSPAINT

Album Review: MSPAINT Burn Down Any Notions on “Post-American”

Witching Hour Preview: DEBIT’s liminal sound

Tennyson electrifies the Englert Theatre at Mission Creek Festival

Iowa Public Safety Leaders Warn “9-1-1 Can’t Wait,” Push for First Surcharge Increase Since 2013

Dancing Differently

Calling for Free

Out of Magic: Rams Knock Bears Out of Playoffs in Overtime 20-17