Album Review: “The Juice: Vol. I” by Emotional Oranges

October 23, 2019

By Ella Heckman

Ella Heckman reviews the new album “The Juice: Vol.I” by Emotional Oranges, the enigmatic R&B/pop duo.

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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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Album Review: Honey by Robyn

October 31, 2018

By Luke Bonner

A review of the indie pop legend’s new body of work (Image via Mark Peckmezian)

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Mission Creek Festival: The Weepies @ The Englert Theatre 4/5/18

April 6, 2018

By Austin J. Yerington

This concert was intoxicatingly cute and sweet, needless to say, I enjoyed this performance very much (Image Via Tunefind)!

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Mission Creek Festival: Dessa @ Gabe’s 4/3/2018

April 4, 2018

By Isabella Volfson

Dessa came to the Mission Creek Festival. Read about it here! IMAGE VIA BELLA VOLFSON PHOTOGRAPHY

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The Rolling Bean: “Swim Against the Tide” by The Japanese House

March 8, 2018

By Isabella Volfson

Here is a recent review of The Japanese House’s EP, “Swim Against the Tide”. In this column, read short summaries of each song and an overview of the entire EP. Image via The Radical

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Ode To Protest Music: Culture Club

February 27, 2018

By Joshua Balicki

The rise and fall of Boy George and Culture Club. Image via: billboard.com

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Stella: All Over the Place by The Bangles

December 4, 2017

By Elaine Irvine

Read about The Bangles’ album All Over the Place here! (Image via Tidal)

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Stella: “On How Life Is” by Macy Gray

November 1, 2017

By Elaine Irvine

Read about Macy Gray and her album “On How Life Is” here! (Image via tidal.com)

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Witching Hour: Karen Meat @ Gabe’s 10/20/17

October 21, 2017

By Elaine Irvine

Read about Karen Meat’s Witching Hour Festival performance here! (Image via Mary Mathis)

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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.

KRUI Big Room Show & Concert Preview: Night Moves at Gabe’s this Wednesday, Oct. 15th!

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Album Review: “The Juice: Vol. I” by Emotional Oranges

Song Review: “Tomorrow” by Mika

Album Review: Honey by Robyn

Mission Creek Festival: The Weepies @ The Englert Theatre 4/5/18

Mission Creek Festival: Dessa @ Gabe’s 4/3/2018

The Rolling Bean: “Swim Against the Tide” by The Japanese House

Ode To Protest Music: Culture Club

Stella: All Over the Place by The Bangles

Stella: “On How Life Is” by Macy Gray

Witching Hour: Karen Meat @ Gabe’s 10/20/17

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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