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Local Iowan Hip Hop: An Interview with XIX

October 15, 2019

This past week, I was able to sit down with Nate Carabaugh (known as XIX) to talk about the local rap and hip hop scene in Iowa. Although they’re a rare breed around these parts, XIX discusses his upbringings as a musician with plans for future projects. His newest EP, “Hello :)”, can be found on Spotify and Apple Music right now, and you should definitely check it out!

Jade Bird with Flyte: Wooly’s

October 13, 2019

This past Sunday, I was lucky enough to catch the one and only Jade Bird at Wooly’s in Des Moines with some of our other KURE members. Our first time seeing her live was this past summer at Hinterland in St.Charles, IA. Since then, KURE has been blown away with her projects, including her newest self-titled album. This past weekend’s performance was no disappointment.

Maximum Ames Music Festival – Last Day Recap

September 9, 2019

The last day of MAMF 2019 was a crazy one, and we have reviews of some of our favorite artists! Come out next year and check out the talented artists from around the area!

Maximum Ames Music Festival – Day 1 Recap

September 7, 2019

KURE has ventured to downtown Ames Mainstreet to experience Maximum Ames Music Festival. This nine year running DIY music fest showcases a wide variety of local talent we have right here in our community. Venues include bars, the public library, and even a church. There’s something for everyone, no matter your age or music taste.

Peter Frampton Comes Alive in Cedar Rapids!

August 7, 2019

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3 mil kilometros (three thousand kilometers) February 11, 2026 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Shoegaze, Rock en Español, and Reggueton from down south, up north, & across the pond. Hosted by vagrancy.
Peaceland February 11, 2026 at 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Peaceland explores a range of classical and jazz expressions from all different genres and times. Tune in for an hour of chill and study time. Hosted by DJ Bebop.
Color Theory February 11, 2026 at 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm DJ Vivid takes you through some mercurial music variety based solely on the colors heard through his synesthesia. Experience music that tells tales of woe and mania as you spin the color wheel not knowing what color you're gonna get. Get a taste of some indie alternative, shoegaze, rock, jazz, and anything else following the…
Live In the Moment February 12, 2026 at 9:00 am – 10:00 am “Wait a minute, Doc, are you telling me you built a Time Machine out of a Delorean?” Not quite, Marty, here at Live In the Moment, I am going to take you back to the music of the past to experience the world from a different time, and tell some facts and stories along the…
Weekly Spotlight February 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Each week I will be shedding a light on under appreciated genres, styles, scenes and other categories of music. Hosted by DJ Snaporaz.
Rhythm Section Want Ad February 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm On Rhythm Section Want Ad, we do a weekly dive into different areas in the world of music, whether that be genres, scenes, labels, years, artists, or any other arbitrary theme! Expect to mostly hear indie pop / rock, but any genre is welcome here, from vaporwave to prog metal to bluegrass. Hosted by DJ…
Gaining an Edge February 12, 2026 at 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm Join me, C100, as I investigate the artists that held cultural clout in a 30-something NYC hipster's mind during the 2000s. Each week, we'll be diving into an artist name-dropped in LCD Soundsystem's "Losing My Edge", discussing their history and discography. In doing so, we can attempt to gain the edge that James Murphy was…