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8 Songs You Missed in 2019

January 15, 2020

By Nick Demaree, ndemaree@iastate.edu Look, I’m not trying to shame anybody here. Obviously, it’s impossible to listen to every song released in a single…

ISU Implements New Chalk Rule

November 10, 2019

by Ryan Pattee On Thursday November 7 Iowa State University announced a temporary limitation on what individuals can use chalk for on campus. In…

Young the Giant Interview

March 5, 2019

On Saturday, February 16, Eric Cannata from alternative rock group, Young The Giant, sat down for a phone interview with our “Live From KURE”…

Lowfaith Interview

October 8, 2018

Danny and Cole from gloom rock band Lowfaith came in to promote their new album “On Loss,” as well as their midwest tour, which…

Credit: Karina Abbott

Abbott: Pitchfork Music Festival Review

August 1, 2018

KURE’s Karina Abbott stepped foot into one of the largest music festivals in the Midwest and reported back her findings. Read on to see the magic that was created in Chicago’s Union Park.

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Preview: Day Three of Pitchfork Music Festival

July 21, 2018

We’re counting down the days to the Pitchfork Music Festival by looking at the artists featured in the spotlight. Day Three headliners include low-fi artist (Sandy) Alex G and Canadian band Japandroids.

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Preview: Day Two of Pitchfork Music Festival

July 19, 2018

We’re counting down the days to the Pitchfork Music Festival by looking at the artists featured in the spotlight. Day Two headliners include indie favorites Fleet Foxes and The War on Drugs.

Preview: Day One of Pitchfork Music Festival

July 13, 2018

We’re counting down the days to the Pitchfork Music Festival by looking at the artists featured in the spotlight. Day One headliners include psychedelic rock band Tame Impala and Australian rock artist Courtney Barnett.

Pitchfork Music Festival 2018

Preview: Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago’s Union Park

July 9, 2018

Even though I’ve lived in the Midwest for three solid years, I’ve yet to see the ‘Windy City’ as it is so fondly called. So, naturally, when I learned I’d (finally) be going to Chicago this Summer, I did some research to make sure it would be a great trip. […]

Glass Animals – How To Be A Human Being

September 21, 2016

Reviewed by: Cole Schroder-Kelly Score: 7.5/10 As the second release from Oxford English Indie Rock band Glass Animals, “How to be a Human Being”…

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  • Cold Drive March 22, 2023 at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Welcome to the Cold Drive where you can listen to some melancholy post-punk and rock from across the globe as you drive, study or just chill out after a long day of work and study. With The Traveller
  • Discography Dive March 22, 2023 at 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Discography Dive will spotlight a specific artist every week! Artists will span across all genres and backgrounds, with the purpose of introducing people to new artists, or exploring further into artists whom they're already familiar with! With DJ Tangerine
  • Broken Speakers March 22, 2023 at 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Bringing you underground indie artists from pop to rock and maybe a little 80s and jazz sounds. These indie songs blasted in your car, will for sure break your speakers. With kaitlin :)
  • Pedalhouse March 22, 2023 at 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm A variety of shoegaze and dreampop beats with just the right amount of distortion. Join DJ Shoo for a set that will calm your mind and drown your thoughts with some fuzzy guitars.
  • Run The Alternative March 22, 2023 at 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Running the gamut of pop and rock, and their various sub genres, from the 60’s to the present, with an alternative selection. From the indie rock and pop of today, to deep cuts and gems from big and small artists of the past. A little world, folk, and electronic will get mixed in here and…
  • The Den March 22, 2023 at 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tune in with Little Red and unwind for an hour in the Den. With new songs every week, The Den is the perfect place to spend your evening.
  • Take It Easy & Take It March 22, 2023 at 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Tune in for a mix of folk and blues rock with a new theme every week. Close out your night on a high note while learning a little music history along the way. With DJ Ragman

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