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.
Last week, Chicago’s emo sweethearts Your Arms Are My Cocoon returned to Iowa City (again!), this time in the basement of someone’s house.
Iowa punks BOOTCAMP record release show exemplified the huge impact that even small music communities can bring.
Amidst 2025’s exciting alternative rock scene, Irish trio NewDad released their second studio album on September 19, Altar. Expanding on punk and soft rock elements from their first studio album Madra, the band also pulls from shoegaze with the explosive, distorted guitars and airy vocals that build the new record’s atmosphere.
Bluff Street, a new band from Cedar Falls is bringing their heartfelt indie rock and to Iowa City, only at the James this Saturday.
Iona Zajac made her way across the pond from Glasgow with The Pogues to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their record “Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash”. We discussed touring with this historic band, the best music coming out of Ireland, and her debut album “Bang” releasing this November.
Read about Netflix’s new mini-series “Maniac” here. (Photo: Netflix)
Hello and welcome to my new article, Jen’s Top Tens! Every couple of weeks I will be discussing my “top tens” of anything music related.
Read about my second part of Shenzhen’s mini-guide includes the seaside, nightlife, and food. (via e.tinyuri.com)
An album review of “Love Stuff” by Elle King!
Meet Jade Howser! A feminista TA that’s cooler than you’ll ever be.
Melanie Martinez’s album “Cry Baby” will leave you wanting more!
Check out this week’s profanity filled Track of the Week, from New Politics.
Looking for a dreamy soundtrack to your late night comedowns and intimate conversations? Check out our review for Beach House’s new album, Depression Cherry.
The Iowa Screendance Festival, part of the Mission Creek Festival, explores the intersection of dance and film through eight unique short films from local and national filmmakers.
Check KRUI staffer Maritza Salinas’ moving experience at the Brother Ali show at Gabe’s here. (Photo: Tyler Horst)
Miss Phillip Glass’ highly anticipated Mission Creek show? Read about the musical experience here.
