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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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Mags' Mosaic November 4, 2026 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm DJ Mags puts on the music she likes to play and hopes you’ll like to hear. Mags’ Mosaic ventures into all different genres weekly, from soul to shoegaze, as DJ Mags’ explores her music taste and shares it with you. Together, these sounds form a shifting mosaic of music in the hope you’ll find a…
Worth the Waite November 4, 2026 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm For my show I wanted to talk about NFL football and I hope to give my listeners a good rundown on fantasy football. Each week I will provide lots of information so people can stay up to date with NFL news and a lot of fantasy info as well. Hosted by Cameron Waite.
Low Earth Orbit November 4, 2026 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 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.
Deep Digs November 4, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 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!
Vibing with VINE November 4, 2026 at 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm We'll be poking our tendrils into a unique genre every show: intertwining a variety of alternative rock, electronic, city pop, bluegrass, and a smattering of international music. Whether you need high energy tracks to make your world more verdant or calming songs to keep you rooted, tune in and vibe with me! Hosted by DJ…
What The Puck! November 5, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Whether you know nothing about the sport of hockey, love the sport of hockey, or just want to hear someone talk about sports, you are in the right spot. Join me every Thursday at 12pm to discuss all things NHL. Hosted by Elijah Caliger.
Laythan Loves The Long Ball November 5, 2026 at 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm A baseball centered show where I will recap what has been going on recently in baseball, breakdown historic plays, and give my prediction on what might happen this postseason. Hosted by Laythan Anders.