An interview with McKinley Dixon for Mission Creek 2023

April 11, 2023

An interview with rap and jazz artist McKinley Dixon for the Mission Creek Festival. Photo by David Muessig for NPR.

Album Review: “Mr” by Leslie Odom Jr.

November 25, 2019

Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. released his second album, Mr, this November. Read more to find out about its unique mix of musical styles and influences. Featured image via Playbill.

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Witching Hour: Counterfeit Madison @ Englert Theatre 11/2/19

November 3, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Counterfeit Madison confronted racial issues in America through her original work and the recontextualisation of the music of visionary Nina Simone during a powerful performance at the Englert Theatre on Saturday, November 2nd. Featured image by Kate Sweeny, courtesy of Counterfeit Madison website.

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Kamasi Washington w/ Victory @ The Englert Theatre

November 1, 2018

By Austin J. Yerington

Kamasi Washington took The Englert on this Halloween to a large audience excited to hear his soulful music to wash over them. (Cover Image via i.ytimg.com)

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Witching Hour: Jack Lion @ Gabe’s 10/13/18

October 14, 2018

By Grace Moore

Read about Jack Lion’s performance at Gabe’s here! (Image via: Little Village Magazine)

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Witching Hour: Witch Note Hosted By Damani Phillips @ The Mill 10/12/2018

October 13, 2018

By Isabel Zuppa

Read about Damani Phillips hosting Witch Note: An After-Hours Jazz Jam Session at The Mill (image via Elizabeth Morrissey)

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Ozzy’s Spotlight: Bill MacKay Interview

October 11, 2018

By Austin J. Yerington

Recently I got the chance to talk to Bill Mackay and discuss his recent album, career, and influences (Cover Photo by Maren Celest)

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Stella: Aretha Franklin

July 12, 2018

By Elaine Irvine

Learn more about the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Aretha Franklin. (Image via: Mam’zelle Swing)

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Stella: “Baduizm” by Erykah Badu

March 1, 2018

By Elaine Irvine

Read about Erykah Badu and her album “Baduizm” here! (Image via True Too)

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Stella: All Over the Place by The Bangles

December 4, 2017

By Elaine Irvine

Read about The Bangles’ album All Over the Place here! (Image via Tidal)

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Concert Preview: Spin Art, painting the scene with sound

In the crowded gallery of rising bands, few make as bold a splash as Iowa’s own prog pop-punks Spin Art, performing live at Lefty’s in Des Moines this weekend.

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Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Father John Misty returns to Iowa tonight on October 1st at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines for the first time since performing at 80/35 festival in 2022, a show I was not only at, but also vaguely remember.

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Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

Iowa education’s system has embraced the arrival of artificial cal intelligence with no signs of slowing down. However, some have raised concerns that it may lead to its downfall while others see it as a successor to the internet and printing press.

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Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Cartels have increasingly looked to social media to move counterfeit medications made to resemble authentic prescriptions, often laced with deadly doses of fentanyl.

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Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Soldier Field finally had something to celebrate again, as the Chicago Bears snapped their eight-game losing streak to the New Orleans Saints with a 26-14 win. Powered by a dominant defense and resurgent run game, the Bears overcame offensive struggles to notch their fourth straight win and move to 4-2 on the season.

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Heartland Domination: All Iowa as the Hawkeyes shutout Wisconsin, 37-0

Iowa silenced Camp Randall with a statement 37-0 shutout over Wisconsin, reclaiming the Heartland Trophy for a fourth straight year and notching their first road shutout against the Badgers since 1929. Behind Kamari Moulton’s breakout performance and a smothering defense that snagged two interceptions from defensive linemen, the Hawkeyes looked every bit like Big Ten contenders.

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Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Father John Misty played “I Love You, Honeybear” for the 602nd time in Des Moines at Val Air Ballroom, October 1.

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

When We Were Young in Las Vegas, 2025 Festival Preview

October 4th: White Reaper, World’s Worst & Lip Critic at Gabe’s. Lip Critic’s Hex Dealer Album & Show Review.

KRUI Big Room Show & Concert Preview: Night Moves at Gabe’s this Wednesday, Oct. 15th!

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KRUI Media Empire Expands by Introducing New Video Content

Kassa Overall’s Ode to Percussion for Track Zero

Bing Crosby, a Course in Late Career Triumph

An interview with McKinley Dixon for Mission Creek 2023

Album Review: “Mr” by Leslie Odom Jr.

Kamasi Washington w/ Victory @ The Englert Theatre

Witching Hour: Jack Lion @ Gabe’s 10/13/18

Witching Hour: Witch Note Hosted By Damani Phillips @ The Mill 10/12/2018

Ozzy’s Spotlight: Bill MacKay Interview

Stella: Aretha Franklin

Stella: “Baduizm” by Erykah Badu

Stella: All Over the Place by The Bangles

Concert Preview: Spin Art, painting the scene with sound

Concert Preview: Father John Misty at Val Air Ballroom DSM on October 1

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

Law Enforcement Warns Students About Fentanyl-laced Prescription Pills.

Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

Heartland Domination: All Iowa as the Hawkeyes shutout Wisconsin, 37-0

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