The Blind Boys of Alabama @ The Englert Theatre 1/19/18

January 21, 2019

The Blind Boys of Alabama took the whole crowd of The Englert Theater to church this last Friday night.

Kamasi Washington w/ Victory @ The Englert Theatre

November 1, 2018

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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Conundrum of the Veil: Monster Mashes

October 10, 2018

By Ella Heckman

Halloween jams and hidden gems. (Image via: Urban Outfitters)

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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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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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Noname @ IMU Ballroom, 2/24/17

March 8, 2017

By Olivia Sun

Iowa’s Black Student Union showcased the University’s talent before Ravyn Lenae and Noname graced the IMU’s ballroom stage.

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Album Review: “Boy” by Failure Machine

April 29, 2016

By David Becker

Failure Machine brings all the funk, rock, and soul you would expect from a band out the the biggest little city on earth. (Picture via: tahoeonstage.com)

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Album Review: “Love Stuff” by Elle King

December 9, 2015

By Josephine Beddor

An album review of “Love Stuff” by Elle King!

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Album Review: Listen by The Kooks

September 24, 2014

By Natalie Himmel

Check out this rave review of The Kooks’ latest album, Listen.

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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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Mission Creek: A Translation of Grief, Joy, and Love from L’Rain

Old Soul: Sunny Day Songs

Old Soul: Leon Bridges

The Blind Boys of Alabama @ The Englert Theatre 1/19/18

Kamasi Washington w/ Victory @ The Englert Theatre

Conundrum of the Veil: Monster Mashes

Stella: Aretha Franklin

Stella: All Over the Place by The Bangles

Stella: “On How Life Is” by Macy Gray

Noname @ IMU Ballroom, 2/24/17

Album Review: “Boy” by Failure Machine

Album Review: “Love Stuff” by Elle King

Album Review: Listen by The Kooks

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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