Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

November 18, 2025

Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

November 17, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

Good. Better. Best. The Chicago Bears hung on once again to defeat the Minnesota Vikings, taking sole possession of first place in the NFC North.

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

November 17, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

It happened again. Another extremely close loss for Iowa, this time to USC, that left fans slamming TV remotes and flipping couch cushions. Again.

Interview & Concert Preview: Molly Tuttle at the Englert, Nov. 16

November 16, 2025

By Logan Melia

I had the chance to talk with 2-time Grammy Award winner Molly Tuttle ahead of her performance at The Englert on November 16th.

KRUI Interview: Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade

November 14, 2025

By Logan Melia

I spoke with Derek Sanders, frontman of Mayday Parade after their gig at Vibrant Music Hall in Waukee, Iowa. A conversation spanning much more than the 20 years of the band, he told me about his latest trilogy release and all the way back to his very first autograph he signed.

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

November 11, 2025

By Lee Nienhaus

This Wednesday on November 12th, Iowa City embraces the New Wave revival as the trailblazing band, Nuovo Testamento performs at The James Theater as part of The Englert’s Track Zero Series.

Infinite Dream Festival Preview

September 17, 2025

By Logan Melia

Hancher Auditorium will be hosting the 3rd annual Infinite Dream Festival this week from September 17 through September 20th. From the heart of the festival at Hancher, it branches all across Iowa City to The James Theater, The Old Capitol Museum, and many more locations. Here is your guide to the festival.

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Mission Creek Preview: Thursday & Friday

April 1, 2024

By Evan Raefield

KRUI Staffers give a preview look for what’s to come on Thursday and Friday for the 2024 Mission Creek Festival in Iowa City.

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An Introspection on the Cosmos in “NOWISWHENWEARE (the stars)”

October 28, 2023

By John Mumm

Hancher Auditorium’s Infinite Dream festival ended with Andrew Schneider’s NOWISWHENWEARE (the stars) art installation. The piece itself brings reflections on grief, and our place in the universe using strings of lights, and surrounding audio.

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12:00 PM	12:00 PM 1:00 PM Laughing Lyre
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5:00 PM	5:00 PM 6:00 PM People Power Radio Hour
6:00 PM	6:00 PM 7:00 PM KRUI Spins
7:00 PM	7:00 PM 8:00 PM The Evil Wizard Witching Hour
8:00 PM	8:00 PM 9:00 PM Happy Happy Joy Joy Radio Hour
9:00 PM	9:00 PM 10:00 PM T.R.E.A.T.
10:00 PM	10:00 PM 12:00 AM freemusicnow.net
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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
KRUI Spins
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Laughing Lyre
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
KRUI Spins
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
KRUI Spins
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
People Power Radio Hour
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
KRUI Spins
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Evil Wizard Witching Hour
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Happy Happy Joy Joy Radio Hour
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
T.R.E.A.T.
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
freemusicnow.net
10:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.

Keep reading...

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

This Wednesday on November 12th, Iowa City embraces the New Wave revival as the trailblazing band, Nuovo Testamento performs at The James Theater as part of The Englert’s Track Zero Series.

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Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

This month, Johnson County Democrats are conducting “listening tours” to connect with students at the University of Iowa, consisting of various extracurricular and undergraduate-based organizations and events. The listening tour works as an open forum for students to describe their needs, goals, and priorities when it comes to both elected officials and the Democratic Party.

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Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

The vast majority of Voters in Iowa City turned out on Nov 4th to adopt a 1 % local-option sales tax (LOST), setting the stage for a shift in how the city will raise and allocate funds beginning next summer.

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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

Interview & Concert Preview: Molly Tuttle at the Englert, Nov. 16

KRUI Interview: Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

hancher auditorium

Infinite Dream Festival Preview

Mission Creek 2025 Preview: Thursday & Friday

Mission Creek: A Translation of Grief, Joy, and Love from L’Rain

Mission Creek Preview: Thursday & Friday

An Introspection on the Cosmos in “NOWISWHENWEARE (the stars)”

Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

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