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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.

Credit: Pitchfork Music Festival

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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