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Category: Music

Music reviews, latest additions, charts, news about bands and the music industries!

Danny Brown at Uptown Theater – KURE Concert Review

January 29, 2026

Written by Spenser Leise I drove three hours to Minneapolis to catch Danny Brown’s Stardust Tour, featuring underscores and Femtanyl. The short answer to…

Stardust by Danny Brown – Review

December 9, 2025

Written by Payton Lehman and Spenser Leise Spenser: Danny Brown evolves again with his latest project, “Stardust.” Released on November 7th, this project makes…

psykotic by OsamaSon – Review

December 2, 2025

Written by Lily Cochiaro Covered in layers of distortion and raw energy, OsamaSon gives us psykotic. Released on October 10th, this album is loud,…

Standout Singles 10/8-10/22

November 20, 2025

By Various Authors Every 2 weeks, Music Review Committee comes together and puts together the 6 best singles that came out in the last…

Getting Killed by Geese – Review

November 13, 2025

Written by Ryan Watson and Julien Michalski “Getting Killed” is the newest album from Brooklyn alt-rock darlings Geese. Since they’re last album 3D-Country, Geese…

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  • Feedback Ritual February 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm This radio show blends the raw chaos of noise rock, the edge of alternative rock, the heaviness of metal, and the dreamy haze of shoegaze. Each broadcast pushes boundaries, moving from crushing riffs and feedback storms to swirling, atmospheric soundscapes. It’s a space for listeners who want intensity, texture, and emotion colliding in every track.…
  • Geology 101 February 2, 2026 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Geology 101 is your one-stop-shop for music that rocks! Exploring a variety of rock genres with DJ Pebble, featuring (but not limited to!) alt rock, shoegaze, grunge, folk rock, and all sorts of hidden gems… Including occasional field trips outside of the rock genre. Attendance not mandatory, but each genre will be on the quiz!
  • Midnight Marauders February 2, 2026 at 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm 7 times out of 10, we listen to our music at night, thus spawning the title of this radio show. Hear out-there, fresh tracks from the eclectic sides of rap, rock, electronic and even more, probably! This ain't your grandma's radio show hosted by DJ Beanbag, It's Midnight Marauders!
  • Flavor of the Week February 3, 2026 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm “Only good music, guaranteed!” DJ Beanbag is serving up mixes with a plethora of different styles, serving up fresh alternative rock, rap, R&B and dance music on a week-to-week basis. Dig in!
  • Deep Digs February 3, 2026 at 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Each week, we'll dig deep into the ground to find the best gems of each genre. Tune in to Deep Digs with DJ Jewel and immerse yourself in the music!
  • Low Earth Orbit February 3, 2026 at 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm 1,200 miles above the Earth, Low Earth Orbit is picking up all different grooves from all around the world. At the deck is DJ Watt curating these sounds and sending them back down to please your earthly ears. Tune in every week for a brand new carefully selected genre.
  • The Midnight Howl February 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm Deep in the forests of the KURE studio, DJ Mad Dawg is howling and rocking out to the best music in alternative rock, and he's calling on you to join him. Every week will bring a new theme, and we want to invite you to join. So, are you brave enough to answer the call?

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