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!
Dylan Anderson takes a look at the annual Cy-Hawk game in Iowa City this weekend. (Photo: Reese Strickland/USA TODAY Sports)
Peter Yarrow stopped by the Englert Friday, May 9th. Read about his performance here.
Frankie Rose’s latest album Herein Wild is out. See what we think about it.
Come check out this misty acid country album by Web of Sunsets. (Photo by Graham Tolbert, via citypages.com)
Check out the Track of the Week “I’m Not Park of Me” by Cloud Nothings.
Not sure if you want to see Sky Ferreira at the 10k SCOPE show on Thursday? You will be after reading this preview.
Check out some great shots KRUI photographer Ian Netter got from the SCOPE show.
Check out the Track of the Week, “Divisionary (Do the Right Thing)” by Ages and Ages!
Check out our review for The Mountain Goats presented by Scope Productions
Check out this album review of Wondrous Bughouse by Youth Lagoon here.
