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

November 16, 2025

I had the chance to talk with 2-time Grammy Award winner Molly Tuttle ahead of her performance at The Englert on November 16th.

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October 4th: White Reaper, World’s Worst & Lip Critic at Gabe’s. Lip Critic’s Hex Dealer Album & Show Review.

October 15, 2025

By Tarik Krob

Reviewing White Reaper, World’s Worst and Lip Critic at Gabe’s on Oct. 4th. The Englert’s Track Zero series continues to expose exciting up-and-coming artists in the electronic and alternative rock scene.

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

October 14, 2025

By Carson Chittick

Minneapolis alt-rock band Night Moves is heading all the way to Gabe’s in Iowa City this Wednesday night, October 15th. Opening acts will be performed by Dearborn, a four piece alt-rock band straight out of Iowa City, and pianist Sam Blasucci, a founding member of California-based indie band Mapache.

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Interview: World’s Worst on their past, present, and the Real Housewives of SLC

October 7, 2025

By Logan Melia

On Saturday October 4th, World’s Worst took the stage at Gabe’s. The band took some time after sound check to chat with me, discussing their latest record “American Muscle”, how they got started playing music, and The Real Housewives of SLC.

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Concert Review: Jefferson Starship, September 21st

October 6, 2025

By Carson Chittick

Jefferson Starship landed in Iowa City’s Englert Theater on Sunday the 21st of September for a spectacular show. As the show began, the projector took us through time, introducing the band’s long history and members that shaped their legacy, with pictures and videos eliciting our minds’ imagination to the past lives of the other 99% of the room. It. Was. AWESOME.

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Concert Review: Iowa City Songwriters Festival, Friday, September 5th

September 23, 2025

By Tobi Naylor

It is crucial to preface this article with a warning. Without fail, every single set that I saw during ICSF left me in tears. Both Sunny War and Courtney Andrews’ ability to be completely and wholly open in their art showed in every single second of their performances.

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Jefferson Starship landing at the Englert, September 21

September 18, 2025

By Carson Chittick

This weekend, the one and only Jefferson Starship will be taking off at the Englert Theatre! This legendary band has stood the test of time and continues to tour today, but how is it possible they’re still here after 50 years?

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The Perfect Beginning to Iowa City Songwriters Festival: Aaron Longoria, Sophie Mitchell, and Penny Peach

September 16, 2025

By Pauly

The Englert Theatre’s inaugural Iowa City Songwriters Festival began September 4th with a beautiful intimate set at The Black Angel, featuring local artists Aaron Longoria (of Early Girl), Sophie Mitchell, and Penny Peach.

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Iowa City Songwriters Festival Preview

September 2, 2025

By Logan Melia

The Englert Theatre will host the inaugural Iowa City Songwriters Festival, headlined by Jeff Tweedy and Joy Oladokun, this weekend from September 4-6. Sprawling across many of Iowa City’s favorite venues, this town wide event is bound to be memorable.

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Mission Creek 2025 Preview: Thursday & Friday

March 30, 2025

By Andres Mora Mata

Mission Creek runs again for its 20th year. The arts festival brings a plethora of events in the realms of music and literature, with both artists local, and from elsewhere. Here’s some of the events happening this Thursday and Friday.

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Feeling the BPM with underscores’ third studio album “U”

On a regular Thursday in March, I discovered underscores while scrolling on Tiktok. I worked my way through her discography and eventually fell down a rabbit hole of hyperpop. Her take on electronic and pop music is deeply refreshing and her captivating sound is definitely one to pay attention to.

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KRUI Staff Picks: Best Releases of March 2026

From true Iowan emos, to psychedelic folk, to Polska amidst a heartbreaking World Cup Qualifier loss, our KRUI Staff recommends some of our favorite releases from March, 2026!

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Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

A series of strikes against the coffee conglomerate’s treatment of workers are currently underway. The current strikes follow Starbucks’s refusal to honor the years-long demands of workers.

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First Person POV of NASW “Legislative Day on the Hill,” February 24, 2026

Take a look inside the National Association of Social Worker’s 2026 “Legislative Day on the Hill” at the Iowa Capitol building through Carson’s eyes and ears.

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A Conversation Between Artists: Ambrose Akinmusire and PUBLIQuartet, Friday of Stop/Time Festival

Six Foot Blonde at Tomorrow Never Knows Festival

Feeling the BPM with underscores’ third studio album “U”

KRUI Staff Picks: Best Releases of March 2026

Stop/Time Festival 2026 Preview, a new festival celebrating music and the arts across Iowa City

Bob Dylan: Rough and Rowdy in Iowa City, March 25th, 2026

The Englert

Comedy Review: I Was Not the Target Audience for Tom Arnold at The Englert

Interview: Sierra Hull

Review: A Look at Comedy’s “Golden Retriever,” Dan Soder at The Englert Theatre

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

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!

Interview: World’s Worst on their past, present, and the Real Housewives of SLC

Concert Review: Jefferson Starship, September 21st

Concert Review: Iowa City Songwriters Festival, Friday, September 5th

Jefferson Starship landing at the Englert, September 21

The Perfect Beginning to Iowa City Songwriters Festival: Aaron Longoria, Sophie Mitchell, and Penny Peach

Iowa City Songwriters Festival Preview

Mission Creek 2025 Preview: Thursday & Friday

Feeling the BPM with underscores’ third studio album “U”

KRUI Staff Picks: Best Releases of March 2026

Iowa City Starbucks Keeps Fighting Back with Open Doors

A Team of Dreamers

The Price of a Miracle, Women’s Basketball Iowa v. Virginia

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