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!
Black Belt Eagle Scout will perform at Mission Creek Festival Thursday night in the wake of their new record The Land, The Water, The Sky. Image via Nate Lemuel.
Illinois indie music duo Sister Wife comes to Iowa City’s Mission Creek festival at the Englert theater on April 6. Image via: missioncreekfestival.com
Tracks that will ensure you feel that Halloween spirit! Image via: JoyTunes.com
Conor Oberst returned to the Englert Theater backed by the Felice Brothers. (Image via The Englert Theater)
The Strumbellas continue their success as a premiere indie folk band with their new album “Hope.” Image courtesy of universalmusic.ca
Frankie Cosmos’s newest record “Next Thing” may be her most popular work yet, but that doesn’t save it from being rather forgettable (Photo via: PitchFork.com).
Daniel Ellsworth and company show us a good time with their new EP “Bemidji.”
High HIghs’ Jack Milas and Oli Chang don’t disappoint in their second album, Cascades.
PHOX’s performance at Mission Creek amazed and charmed audiences.
Check out Daughter’s latest album “Not To Disappear” here!
Read all about Sleep Study’s new album, “Nothing Can Destroy.”
