Fête de la Musique Doesn’t Insist on a Single Penny

July 26, 2024

Fête de la Musique is an annual music festival celebrated in 120 countries to commemorate World Music Day. Manila in the Philippines was one of the cities that celebrated in 2024. It’s free music for everyone and anyone.

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Kim Gordon Shows that You Can Still be Cool at 71

May 9, 2024

By Anika Maculangan

All time Kim Gordon fan, Anika Maculangan, reviews “The Collection” album freshly released under a light of revolution.

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“pack your bags the sun is growing” from bedbug has granted immortality

April 14, 2024

By John Glab

On “pack your bags the sun is growing” bedbug shows the remanence of the past linger with a person for eternity. Dylan Gamez Citron gives insight into their new album, along with their thoughts and feelings behind it.

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needle in a haystack: sydney mills runner

January 16, 2024

By Casper Bakker

Frequently, the most earnest and sentimental works of music and art can be found milling around the bottom of a list. A small point of data. A needle in a haystack.

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International Music Spotlight: A Guide to Asian Shoegaze

November 21, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

For the International Music Spotlight’s first edition, KRUI provides a starter guide to Asian-based shoegaze bands.

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Long Live the Preacher: Model/Actriz and KL!NG Show Review

November 3, 2023

By Evan Raefield

Model/Actriz and KL!NG bring down the house at Gabe’s in Iowa City, in a phenomenal rocker of a performance, Hancher Auditorium’s Infinite Dream Festival.

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Tennis, The Calm After the Storm

October 24, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

Tennis headlines a show with Sam Evian for the Englert Theatre’s Track Zero series, bringing in breezy, light-rock tonalities alongside psychedelic pop and hypnagogic soul. Upon the night’s show, both acts exemplify what is evocative of what is carefree and serenely casual.

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Track Zero Interview: Tennis on Sound, the Sea, and Disco

October 16, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

An interview with Alaina Moore of the pop band Tennis, ahead of their performance as a part of the Track Zero concert series.

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A Half Decade Track by Track Retrospective of “Wide Awake” by Parquet Courts

May 18, 2023

By John Glab

“Wide Awake” Parquet Courts reaches its 5th anniversary. To celebrate we look back through its 13 tracks, and how its message applies to today.

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Mission Creek Preview: mars hojilla

April 6, 2023

By Nick Layeux

Paras Bassuk (bass), Myles Evangelista (vox/guitar), and Chloe Weidl (drums) pose for a photo (L to R). Image via Little Village. Photo by: Paras Bassuk

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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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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

Interview: Brendan Brown of Wheatus

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Fête de la Musique Doesn’t Insist on a Single Penny

Kim Gordon Shows that You Can Still be Cool at 71

“pack your bags the sun is growing” from bedbug has granted immortality

needle in a haystack: sydney mills runner

International Music Spotlight: A Guide to Asian Shoegaze

Long Live the Preacher: Model/Actriz and KL!NG Show Review

Tennis, The Calm After the Storm

Track Zero Interview: Tennis on Sound, the Sea, and Disco

A Half Decade Track by Track Retrospective of “Wide Awake” by Parquet Courts

Mission Creek Preview: mars hojilla

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