The Return of ASAP Rocky, “Don’t be Dumb” Album Review

February 19, 2026

By Clara Carrion

After eight years of radio silence, rapper, producer, model and fashion designer ASAP Rocky finally released his latest studio album “Don’t be Dumb”. After a couple of listens, the album certainly demonstrated its charm and charisma. While it wasn’t quite up to par with his earlier records, it’s still a great listen on its own.

Show Preview: Lip Critic with Recess and Ascended Master at Gabe’s, February 19th

February 18, 2026

RGBdatamoshchaosinformercialblownouttattoocontentawaredistortpopupad band Lip Critic returns to Iowa City at Gabe’s this Thursday, February 19th, as part of The Englert’s Track Zero x SCOPE collaboration. They are supported by Iowa City’s Recess and Cincinatti metal Ascended Master.

Iowa City Free Week 2026 Preview

February 16, 2026

Free Week returns to Iowa City from February 16-22, 2026! An expansive and sprawling celebration of the arts here in our town, with performances, workshops, screenings, and more, free for all! Here are our day-by-day highlights.

Comedy Review: I Was Not the Target Audience for Tom Arnold at The Englert

February 11, 2026

By Bailey Vergara

Tom Arnold hosted a show at The Englert Theatre on February 6th. Though Tom Arnold is an undoubtedly adept comedian, I found myself at odds with his material.

Interview: Sierra Hull

February 9, 2026

KRUI’s Logan Melia talks with Sierra Hull ahead of her stop at The Englert Theatre on February 12th with The Milk Carton Kids.

Oasis “Live 25”: The Gig of a Lifetime

February 5, 2026

There were many tours in 2025, but one stood out. On a weekend that housed five shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field, Oasis Live ’25 was the standout of the weekend, and of a lifetime.

Old Soul: What Makes a Love Song?

February 14, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

With Valentine’s Day almost at hand, love songs are increasingly played over the radio. But what really makes any particular song a love song? Featured Image via singingmachine.com

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Album Review: “The Home Inside My Head” by Real Friends

June 15, 2016

Real Friends, a pop punk band from Tinley Park, Illinois, released their sophomore LP to Fearless Records on May 27th, 2016.

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Album Review: “PersonA” by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

May 23, 2016

By Elaine Irvine

Read my personal take on Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros’ newest album, “PersonA.”

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Diary of a Wallflower: The Lyrical Epigraph

November 10, 2015

By Alyssa O'Brenski

This month’s collection of poems includes a selection of verse accompanied and centered around epigraphs–all of which drawn from songs. Check it out!

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Album Review: My Favourite Faded Fantasy by Damien Rice

February 24, 2015

By Natalie Himmel

KRUI’s Natalie Himmel gives a review and picks her favorite lyrics from Damien Rice’s new album, My Favourite Faded Fantasy.

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