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.
Somehow, someway, the Bears keep winning. It isn’t pretty, but it doesn’t matter. A win is a win is a win.
I had the chance to sit down with Andrew McMahon while at When We Were Young Festival in Las Vegas. We spoke about his historic gig at Red Rocks this summer, playing at Notre Dame Stadium, and how incredible of a movie “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” is.
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.
In a rain-soaked showdown at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa’s playoff hopes slipped away as Oregon edged the Hawkeyes 18-16 on a last-second field goal. Despite a thrilling 93-yard touchdown drive led by Mark Gronowski, the Ducks’ steady ground game and clutch kicking sealed Iowa’s heartbreak.
Our KRUI Staff recommends some of our favorite releases from October, 2025!
Quadeca, the West Coast internet founded rapper, shows off immense potential on his newest mixtape “SCRAPYARD”. He mixes in several diverse genres into his cloud rap sound.
The London rapper’s 6th studio album is her first full-length release in over 6 years. Image via M.I.A on twitter
Ahzia Hester brought heat to Gabe’s on Friday evening. (Header image via Alyssa Leicht)
How the convergence of Hamilton’s and Fortnite’s rhetoric proves to be a “story about America then, told by America now.”
Ella Heckman reviews the new album “The Juice: Vol.I” by Emotional Oranges, the enigmatic R&B/pop duo.
Hip hop and self-empowerment queen Lizzo released a new album, “Cuz I Love You,” this April. Read more about the spirit-stirring album here! (Featured Image via The Cut)
Warped Tour will be making its last cross-country tour next summer. In 2019, there will be an anniversary thing, and then Warped Tour will be dead.
A brief summary of Noname’s performance at the Englert Theater this past Saturday (photo via dcmusicdownload)
Read about Marianne Faithfull’s album “Broken English” here! (Image via Wax Vinyl Records)
Missed out on Noname’s February concert at the IMU? Her upcoming show at the Englert will give show-goers a second chance to see this introspective and inventive rapper perform live in Iowa City. (image via nytimes.com)
Read about the 21-year-old visionary rapper before you see him at The Mill on Saturday, October 21st at 11pm.
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