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Category: Music

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

Top Albums of 2019

January 5, 2020

Let me start by saying that 2019 was more or less dominated again by Hip Hop tracks. Songs like “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and “bad guy” by Billie Eilish commanded every second of airtime on the radio. That’s not to say there are a few diamonds in the rough and hopefully you’ll find a few below to enjoy.

Electric Guest- “KIN”

November 18, 2019

LA has some big names when it comes to the music industry, but it’s amazing to see LA-based artists with new and upcoming music. Electric Guest’s latest album, “KIN”, is genuinely one of my favorites this school year. If you’re looking for a great indie pop vibe with lo-fi tracks, this is definitely the album for you!

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!

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