Album Review: Foxygen’s “Hang”

March 13, 2017

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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Album Review: “Young Chasers” by Circa Waves

May 16, 2016

By Emily Weaver

Catch up on all things Circa Waves and their new album “Young Chasers!”

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Album Review: “Next Thing” by Frankie Cosmos

May 10, 2016

By Camden Kent

Frankie Cosmos’s newest record “Next Thing” may be her most popular work yet, but that doesn’t save it from being rather forgettable (Photo via: PitchFork.com).

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Album Review: “We Can Do Anything” by Violent Femmes

April 26, 2016

By Xuan Chen

Listen to the newest Violent Femmes album and read my thoughts!

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Album Review: “Bemidji” by Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes

April 25, 2016

By Landon Kuhlmann

Daniel Ellsworth and company show us a good time with their new EP “Bemidji.”

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Album Review: “Emily’s D+Evolution” by Esperanza Spalding

April 20, 2016

By Tanvi Yenna

Read about Esperanza Spalding’s newest creation “D+Evolution” by her alter-ego Emily! (Photo via: esperanzaspalding.com)

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Album Review: “Cascades” by High Highs

April 18, 2016

By Alix Moad

High HIghs’ Jack Milas and Oli Chang don’t disappoint in their second album, Cascades.

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Mission Creek: Saul Williams @ The Mill 4/9/16

April 10, 2016

By Tanvi Yenna

Saul Williams shared an intimate night at The Mill on the fifth night of Mission Creek

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Music →

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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News →

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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Sports →

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!

New music

Album Review: Foxygen’s “Hang”

Album Review: “Laugh Tracks” by Knocked Loose

Album Review: “iii” by Miike Snow

Album Review: “Young Chasers” by Circa Waves

Album Review: “Next Thing” by Frankie Cosmos

Album Review: “We Can Do Anything” by Violent Femmes

Album Review: “Bemidji” by Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes

Album Review: “Emily’s D+Evolution” by Esperanza Spalding

Album Review: “Cascades” by High Highs

Mission Creek: Saul Williams @ The Mill 4/9/16

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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