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Standout Singles 9/10-9/24

October 5, 2025

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

Don’t Tap The Glass by Tyler, the Creator – Review

September 21, 2025

Written by Dzevad Busnov What is there left to say about Tyler, The Creator? You could start with his days as a member of…

KURE Takes Hinterland 2025 – A Recap of Day Two

August 11, 2025

Written by Molly Hardacre After Friday’s roster of music, dancing, and Rebecca Black literally remixing an Apple ringtone,Bria and I woke up in our…

Rainbow Kitten Surprise Unveils New Sound at Waukee’s Vibrant Music Hall

May 24, 2025

Written by Bria Cox Photos by Haesung Michael Lee Walking into Waukee’s newest venue, the Vibrant Music Hall, feels like entering a portal. The…

Live from KURE – Interview with Pullstring

March 11, 2025

This interview is from the November 9th, 2024 live studio session with Pullstring, interviewer is KURE’s Live Director Joseph Diehl. *Due to length, the…

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