Album Review: “Mr” by Leslie Odom Jr.

November 25, 2019

Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. released his second album, Mr, this November. Read more to find out about its unique mix of musical styles and influences. Featured image via Playbill.

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Album Review: Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You”

April 30, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Hip hop and self-empowerment queen Lizzo released a new album, “Cuz I Love You,” this April. Read more about the spirit-stirring album here! (Featured Image via The Cut)

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Album Review: Omar Apollo’s “Friends EP”

April 16, 2019

By Alex Escalada

Lush, varied, and classic Omar Apollo, time spent listening to the artist’s sophomore EP is time well spent (Image via The Partae)

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Old Soul: Sunny Day Songs

April 8, 2019

By Lauren Arzbaecher

Good music can be an even more powerful vitamin D. It lifts our spirits, gets us moving, and can even give us a better outlook on the day. With a mix of r&b, rock, EDM, and other genres, enjoy any of these sunny day songs! (Featured photo by Leon Biss on Unsplash)

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Kamasi Washington w/ Victory @ The Englert Theatre

November 1, 2018

By Austin J. Yerington

Kamasi Washington took The Englert on this Halloween to a large audience excited to hear his soulful music to wash over them. (Cover Image via i.ytimg.com)

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Stella: Aretha Franklin

July 12, 2018

By Elaine Irvine

Learn more about the first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Aretha Franklin. (Image via: Mam’zelle Swing)

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The Rolling Bean: NE-HI

May 25, 2018

By Isabella Volfson

Read a review of the band NE-HI here! (Image via NE-HI’s Bandcamp)

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Mission Creek Festival: Ancient Posse @ The Englert Theatre 4/8/18

April 9, 2018

By Constance Judd

Ancient Posse decided to join us this year for Mission Creek (Image via City View)!

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Mission Creek Festival Promo: Ancient Posse @ The Englert Theatre

March 31, 2018

By Isabella Volfson

This is a promotion for Ancient Posse, who will be performing at Mission Creek in April (Image via Ancientposse)!

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Stella: “Baduizm” by Erykah Badu

March 1, 2018

By Elaine Irvine

Read about Erykah Badu and her album “Baduizm” here! (Image via True Too)

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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Bjork’s latest “Cornucopia: Live” album is a near spiritual experience with her haunting vocals and eclectic melodies capturing the essence of the original songs, magnifying their impact.

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Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

This Wednesday on November 12th, Iowa City embraces the New Wave revival as the trailblazing band, Nuovo Testamento performs at The James Theater as part of The Englert’s Track Zero Series.

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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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Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

Interview & Concert Preview: Molly Tuttle at the Englert, Nov. 16

KRUI Interview: Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

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Album Review: “Mr” by Leslie Odom Jr.

Album Review: Lizzo’s “Cuz I Love You”

Album Review: Omar Apollo’s “Friends EP”

Old Soul: Sunny Day Songs

Kamasi Washington w/ Victory @ The Englert Theatre

Stella: Aretha Franklin

The Rolling Bean: NE-HI

Mission Creek Festival: Ancient Posse @ The Englert Theatre 4/8/18

Stella: “Baduizm” by Erykah Badu

Album Review: An exploration of nature, music, and technology with Björk’s “Cornucopia: Live”

Concert Preview: New Wave Glamour with Nuovo Testamento at the James, Nov. 12

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

Iowa City Passes (LOST) Sales Tax

Still Getting Away With It: Bears survive against Vikings, 19-17

So Close, Yet So Far Away: Iowa Collapses, Falls to USC, 26-21

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