Arctic Monkeys’ “The Car” is a Comfort Cruise: Album Review

November 9, 2022

By Benjamin MacArthur

Arctic Monkeys slows their tempo on their latest album. Image via NME.

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Album review: “Future Past” proves that Duran Duran hasn’t lost steam

November 15, 2021

By Lauren Asman

The band’s 15th studio album is, in my opinion, one of their best. Image via John Swannell.

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Song Review: “Tomorrow” by Mika

October 17, 2019

By Alia Mnayer

Alia Mnayer delves into the uncompromising love inherent in Mika’s newest single.

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When Music is the Muse: On George Krikes

October 17, 2018

By Joy

Catching up with George Krikes, a review of his new EP “LM,” and musings on healing and relationships. (Photo by Robbie Jeffers)

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Album Review: “Shapeshifter” by Knuckle Puck

October 18, 2017

By Jen Moulton

Chicago-based pop punk band Knuckle Puck are at it again with their sophomore full length, “Shapeshifter”. After their debut album dropped in 2015, I have been dying for new KP music. photo: knucklepuckil.com

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Everything you need to know while you’re listening to The National’s new LP “Sleep Well Beast”

September 10, 2017

By Mary Mathis

Read here to know everything about The Nationals new LP! Image via: Graham Macindoe

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Concert Review: Conor Oberst @ Englert Theatre 3/26/2017

March 29, 2017

By Landon Kuhlmann

Conor Oberst returned to the Englert Theater backed by the Felice Brothers. (Image via The Englert Theater)

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Album Review: Foxygen’s “Hang”

March 13, 2017

By Landon Kuhlmann

Foxygen’s new album redeems the band and gives fans and newcomers alike hope for the future (photo via: flavorwire.com).

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Album Review: “Laugh Tracks” by Knocked Loose

October 13, 2016

By Logan Grant

If you are looking for an album to bang your head to, check out Knocked Loose’s new album here! (photo via: merchnow.com)

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Album Review: “iii” by Miike Snow

May 18, 2016

By Tanvi Yenna

Read about Miike Snow’s newest album, “iii,” and its upbeat but inventive sound (in the first half).

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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.

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Denzel Curry’s “King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2” and His Origins

Arctic Monkeys’ “The Car” is a Comfort Cruise: Album Review

Album review: “Future Past” proves that Duran Duran hasn’t lost steam

Song Review: “Tomorrow” by Mika

When Music is the Muse: On George Krikes

Album Review: “Shapeshifter” by Knuckle Puck

Everything you need to know while you’re listening to The National’s new LP “Sleep Well Beast”

Concert Review: Conor Oberst @ Englert Theatre 3/26/2017

Album Review: Foxygen’s “Hang”

Album Review: “Laugh Tracks” by Knocked Loose

Album Review: “iii” by Miike Snow

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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