There were many tours in 2025, but one stood out. On a weekend that housed five shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field, Oasis Live ’25 was the standout of the weekend, and of a lifetime.
Portland indie-pop duo Joseph made their way to The Englert Theatre as they tour their new record “Closer to Happy”
KRUI’s Logan Melia chats with Jaret Reddick, frontman of Bowling for Soup. Jaret talks about Warped Tour’s return, diving into setlist creation, and their biggest headlining gig ever at Wembley Arena.
KRUI’s Logan Melia talks with Brendan Brown of Wheatus discussing their historic gigs, the joy of live shows, and what’s next for the band
With over three decades of calling hockey games under his belt, Jason Shaver is considered one of the most respected sports broadcasters in the American Hockey League. While his path to the Chicago Wolves was anything but conventional, he will never put a price tag on the journey.
A miraculous season for the Chicago Bears finally came to an end against the Rams, one game shy of the NFC championship. Instead of boos from the stadium, there was applause, and hope, for a team that exceeded all expectations.
eraefield@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: TBD
On-Air Show: The Evil Witching Hour, Thursdays 7-8pm
Field of Study: English and Creative Writing, Junior
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Favorite artists: Arthur Russell, Basic Channel, quinn, Wipers, Team Dresch
Why did you first join KRUI? I joined KRUI because I love music, and stayed because I love radio!
rbrindley@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: Fridays 12-2pm
Field of Study: Journalism and English, Sophomore
Hometown: Algona, IA
Favorite artists: Sublime, The Clash, Kings of Leon, Pixies, and The Cure
Why did you first join KRUI? I joined KRUI because I wanted get more experience with audio production!
lily-graham@krui.fm, she/they
Office Hours: Thursdays 1-3pm
On-Air Show: Music Staff Flagship, Mondays 6-7pm
Field of Study: Journalism and Anthropologie, Senior
Hometown: Sioux City, IA
Favorite artists: Wednesday, The Sundays, Caroline Polachek, & Prince
Why did you first join KRUI? I wanted to meet some fellow music freaks, of course, but I also wanted to learn more about the some alternative forms of journalism and mass communication
ahassan@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: TBD
Field of Study: Urban Planning and Environmental Policy, Junior
Hometown: Fort Madison, IA
Favorite artists: Black Country, New Road Westside Gunn, Viagra Boys, Model/Actriz, & The Beatles
Why did you first join KRUI? KRUI offered me the most opportunity and creative freedom while having the coolest people on campus. Why wouldn’t I join.
epauly@krui.fm, she/they
Office Hours: Mondays 11am-1pm
On-Air Show: kittenkaboodle, mondays 10-11am
Field of Study: Human-Computer Interaction, 2nd-year grad student
Hometown: CEDAR RAPIDS IOWA !
Favorite artists: Modest Mouse.
Why did you first join KRUI? as both ontologically evil and a liar, i joined to further my spread of misinformation and modest mouse to the public through new and exciting wavelengths.
ithompson@krui.fm, he/they
Office Hours: Tuesdays 2-3:30p
On-Air Show: eclectronica, tuesdays 4-5pm
Field of Study: Electrical Engineering, Senior
Hometown: Iowa City, IA
Favorite artists: Takashi Kokubo, Dopo Goto, Mouse on Mars, Chemlab, Joanna Newsom, & Strawberry Switchblade
Why did you first join KRUI? i wanted to impose my freaky music taste on the town without having to witness anyone’s reactions. later i discovered i can use my skills of plugging things in and turning them on to benefit my community apparently???
awirtz@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: TBD
Field of Study: Journalism, Senior
Hometown: La Grange, IL
Favorite artists: Bob Marley, Noah Kahan, Jack Johnson, The Fruit Bats, & Sticky Fingers
lee-nienhaus@krui.fm, she/he
Office Hours: TBD
Field of Study: Art & Pre-Business, Sophomore
Hometown: Muscatine, IA
Favorite artists: Sleigh Bells, Car Seat Headrest, Geese, Yves Tumor, Donna Summer, & Blood Orange
Why did you first join KRUI? When I first came to Iowa I was looking to branch out and find people who had similar interests to me. I was always involved in music spaces in high school and online, so when I found out about KRUI, I was ecstatic. I went to my first online content meeting and the rest is history.
Maya-hernandez@krui.fm, any/all
Office Hours: Wednesdays 12-2pm
Field of Study: Creative Writing and History, Junior
Hometown: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Favorite artists: I am currently in love with the album “In a Bed of Broken Roses” by Self-Help Tapes
Why did you first join KRUI? Student radio is the bees knees!
will-clair@krui.fm, he/him
Office Hours: Thurdays 2-4pm
Field of Study: Criminology and Creative Writing, Sophomore
Hometown: Cedar Rapids, IA
Favorite artists: Vampire weekend, Alvvays, The Cure, Tyler the Creator, & Brent Faiyaz
Why did you first join KRUI? My dad was a KRUI show host about 18 years before my first year and told me about the station. I also was looking to meet new people as a freshman. I also liked the idea of being able to talk with people and write about things I was interested in.
