Mission Creek Preview: mars hojilla

April 6, 2023

Paras Bassuk (bass), Myles Evangelista (vox/guitar), and Chloe Weidl (drums) pose for a photo (L to R). Image via Little Village. Photo by: Paras Bassuk

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Mission Creek Preview: Sudan Archives

April 6, 2023

By Robert Rysz

Sudan Archives performs Friday at the Englert Theatre for Mission Creek Festival. Image via Edwig Henson, FADER.

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Robert’s Reviews: Kali Uchis’ “Red Moon In Venus” is Endlessly Stunning

March 6, 2023

By Robert Rysz

Kali Uchis returns with her first project since 2020’s “Sin Miedo.”
Image via Pitchfork.com

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Album Review: Kelela’s “Raven” reaches new depths

February 17, 2023

By Samuel Bowden

Kelela goes underwater in her sophomore album.

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Robert’s Reviews: Carly Rae Jepsen continues to amaze with “The Loneliest Time”

October 31, 2022

By Robert Rysz

The Canadian pop star returns with her 6th full-length studio album
Image via Pitchfork.com

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Robert’s Reviews: Duckwrth astonishes with “Chrome Bull”

October 24, 2022

By Robert Rysz

The LA native pushes dance music far into the future on his latest EP.
Image via Duckwrth on twitter

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“Dirt Femme:” Tove Lo’s feminine revolution

October 23, 2022

By Anna Ottavi

A look inside Tove Lo’s new album “Dirt Femme:” The modern story of a woman in love – sex, obsession, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Image via Tove Lo on Twitter.

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Robert’s Reviews: Björk digs deep on “Fossora”

October 3, 2022

By Robert Rysz

On “Fossora,” Björk explores motherhood, love, family, and growth.
Image via floodmagazine.com

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Tennyson electrifies the Englert Theatre at Mission Creek Festival

April 8, 2022

By Lauren Asman

Tennyson rocked night one of Mission Creek with an enthusiastic set.

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Alyx Rush kicks off Mission Creek Festival at the Englert Theatre

April 8, 2022

By Lauren Asman

Alyx Rush wooed the audience with his silky, effortless vocals.

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Concert Review: Bladee Brings Dynamic Energy to His First-Time Performance in the Twin Cities

Stockholm cloud rap sensation Bladee performed in Minneapolis for the first time ever on November 10th, 2025. During his set, he played many of his own beloved songs and collaborations he’s made with members of his rap collective, Drain Gang.

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Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Local Iowa City band Twin River Revivalist put on a great show last Halloweekend. With songs that can charge up any crowd, their next show at Elray’s this Friday, Dec. 5th is sure to be a good one.

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Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

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.

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Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

The vast majority of Voters in Iowa City turned out on Nov 4th to adopt a 1 % local-option sales tax (LOST), setting the stage for a shift in how the city will raise and allocate funds beginning next summer.

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Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

An overtime thriller, a stadium on edge, and a Bears team pushed to its limit. From the moment the clock hit zero to the final snap in OT, this one had everything. And it might say more about this team than just a win.

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Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

An uncommon, stress-free win for the Chicago Bears puts them back at the top of the NFC North. A rematch with their rival Packers awaits.

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Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

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Mission Creek Preview: mars hojilla

Mission Creek Preview: Sudan Archives

Robert’s Reviews: Kali Uchis’ “Red Moon In Venus” is Endlessly Stunning

Album Review: Kelela’s “Raven” reaches new depths

Robert’s Reviews: Carly Rae Jepsen continues to amaze with “The Loneliest Time”

Robert’s Reviews: Duckwrth astonishes with “Chrome Bull”

“Dirt Femme:” Tove Lo’s feminine revolution

Robert’s Reviews: Björk digs deep on “Fossora”

Tennyson electrifies the Englert Theatre at Mission Creek Festival

Alyx Rush kicks off Mission Creek Festival at the Englert Theatre

Review: Twin River Revivalist at Elray’s November 1st

Democrats Tour Campus to Connect with Youth Voters, KRUI Talks with Clara Reynen

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Never Let It Rest: Bears stun Packers 22-16 in overtime thriller

Wish It Was Colder: Bears cruise past Browns, 31-3

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