Youth Lagoon Remerges from Hibernation at Gabe’s

July 23, 2023

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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Sibling Duo, Silver Cup, Embody Early Influences and Themes Onto Their Music

July 14, 2023

By Andres Mora Mata

By translating the experiences they have had growing up as siblings through palpable themes lyrically and sonically, Silver Cup propose a fresh take on indie pop. After sitting down with them and going to their show in Iowa City it was clear their enthusiasm towards their upcoming dates and future mixtape release.

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On Cloud Nine with Beach Bunny

April 12, 2022

By Katherine Steahly

Beach Bunny had had their first performance of their tour at the Englert Theatre. The theater quickly filled with excited young bodies thrilled to see Beach Bunny live.

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Beach Bunny preforming at the Englert Theater

Vibe? Checked. – An Indie Music Roundup

March 27, 2020

By Ella Heckman

This is a roundup of the worst and my favorite genre of music: male indie artists singing about their manic pixie dream girl of the month. AKA indie pop. (image via DIY Mag)

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New Artist Spotlight: Benee

March 3, 2020

By Ella Heckman

As a young artist at the beginning of her career with such success, Benee is one to watch in the years to come. (image via NicheMusic)

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Crashing Cars and Candy Bars: Inside COIN’s “Dreamland”

February 28, 2020

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Get lost in COIN’s Dreamland, the indie group’s third album. Smile-inducing and musically intricate, the 14 track collection is a refreshing jolt of happiness. Featured image via David Odonoghue for Magnetic Magazine.

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Album Review: Fuzzybrain by Dayglow

October 14, 2019

By Grace Wachholz

Dayglow’s Fuzzybrain is a strong debut that shows an upcoming artist’s best side.

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Song Obsession: “Heels” by Sir Babygirl

March 3, 2019

By Luke Bonner

Sir Babygirl is an up and coming indie artist with an exceptionally strong voice. (Image via Father/Daughter records)

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Album Review: Honey by Robyn

October 31, 2018

By Luke Bonner

A review of the indie pop legend’s new body of work (Image via Mark Peckmezian)

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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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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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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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Stumbling to the Finish: Bears Rally Comes Up Short Against Lions 19-16

Even after a valiant fourth quarter comeback, the Chicago Bears fell short of the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Heading into the playoffs, they’ll once again face off against a bitter rival: the Green Bay Packers.

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KRUI Staff Picks our Favorite Media of 2025

KRUI is pretty special, not only do we like music, but we also enjoy other things! From movies, video games, a DJ set, and sports, here’s a list of some of our KRUI picks from all things media that we loved to see in 2025.

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Stumbling to the Finish: Bears Rally Comes Up Short Against Lions 19-16

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Youth Lagoon Remerges from Hibernation at Gabe’s

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

Sibling Duo, Silver Cup, Embody Early Influences and Themes Onto Their Music

On Cloud Nine with Beach Bunny

Vibe? Checked. – An Indie Music Roundup

New Artist Spotlight: Benee

Crashing Cars and Candy Bars: Inside COIN’s “Dreamland”

Album Review: Fuzzybrain by Dayglow

Song Obsession: “Heels” by Sir Babygirl

Album Review: Honey by Robyn

Dancing Differently

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

Stumbling to the Finish: Bears Rally Comes Up Short Against Lions 19-16

KRUI Staff Picks our Favorite Media of 2025

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