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

August 29, 2024

Following up his well acclaimed 2022 album, Denzel Curry takes it back closer to his roots on his new mixtape “King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2” evoking nostalgia from the Dirty South.

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Mission Creek: Armand Hammer Perform In the Purest Form

April 28, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

In a music bubble where many mainstream hip hop artists’ performances are extremely shallow, Armand Hammer go against that sentiment, showcasing genuine artistry.

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Mission Creek: Strangers of Necessity and Anthony Worden Thrill at Gabe’s

April 21, 2024

By Glenn Houlihan

Strangers of Necessity and Anthony Worden demonstrated the power of Midwest music on Friday night at Mission Creek.

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Quadeca Scavenges Different Genre Fragments for “SCRAPYARD”

March 18, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

Quadeca, the West Coast internet founded rapper, shows off immense potential on his newest mixtape “SCRAPYARD”. He mixes in several diverse genres into his cloud rap sound.

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Yeat and Flawed Innovation in “2093”

February 29, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

On “2093”, Yeat establishes himself as one of hip-hop’s biggest innovators. Nonetheless, this cannot hide the many flaws and shortcomings of the Portland rapper’s latest album.

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Kanye’s Empty First Entry in the Vultures Series

February 19, 2024

By Amman Hassan

Kanye after coming off a very problematic year comes out with a very problematic album. Along with this, the album is completely uninspired.

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Boldy James Embraces Vulnerability with “Penalty of Leadership”

January 26, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

With assistance from Canadian producer Nicholas Craven, Boldy James delivers a level of vulnerability and sincerity not often seen in his projects on his first project after a brutal car crash.

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SCOPE’s Homecoming 2023 Concert Line-Up Announced

October 5, 2023

By Case Fenner

KRUI helps announce the SCOPE Production’s Homecoming 2023 concert line up, featuring Grammy nominee Swae Lee and Iowa City local Ahzia.

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Kassa Overall’s Ode to Percussion for Track Zero

October 4, 2023

By Izzy Dorothy

The next Track Zero concert review, with Kassa Overall, Jack Lion, and Tahjia Brantley. Hear about their music and poetry along with their connection to jazz and percussion.

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An interview with McKinley Dixon for Mission Creek 2023

April 11, 2023

By Briana Bohling-Hall

An interview with rap and jazz artist McKinley Dixon for the Mission Creek Festival. Photo by David Muessig for NPR.

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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

Interview: KRUI With The Plain White T’s

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Playboi Carti May Not Be the “MUSIC”

Cash Cobain: Play Cash Cobain

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

Mission Creek: Armand Hammer Perform In the Purest Form

Mission Creek: Strangers of Necessity and Anthony Worden Thrill at Gabe’s

Yeat and Flawed Innovation in “2093”

Kanye’s Empty First Entry in the Vultures Series

Boldy James Embraces Vulnerability with “Penalty of Leadership”

SCOPE’s Homecoming 2023 Concert Line-Up Announced

Kassa Overall’s Ode to Percussion for Track Zero

An interview with McKinley Dixon for Mission Creek 2023

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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