KRUI’s Logan Melia recaps his experience during Innings Festival 2026, hosted at Tempe Beach Park from February 20-22
The Lemonheads return with their first album in 19 years to Chicago’s Thalia Hall, with support from Erin Rae.
Down at Tempe Beach Park, they’re throwing a party. From February 20th-22nd, a barrage of bands and baseball players will descend on the sunny banks of the Salt River. KRUI’s Logan Melia is there to cover it all.
KRUI sports broadcaster Ryan Paris channels his inner Kevin Harlan, calling both a baseball and basketball game on the same day last Tuesday.
After eight years of radio silence, rapper, producer, model and fashion designer ASAP Rocky finally released his latest studio album “Don’t be Dumb”. After a couple of listens, the album certainly demonstrated its charm and charisma. While it wasn’t quite up to par with his earlier records, it’s still a great listen on its own.
RGBdatamoshchaosinformercialblownouttattoocontentawaredistortpopupad band Lip Critic returns to Iowa City at Gabe’s this Thursday, February 19th, as part of The Englert’s Track Zero x SCOPE collaboration. They are supported by Iowa City’s Recess and Cincinatti metal Ascended Master.
The Heligoats snuck into the KRUI studios on September 1st after recording a Daytrotter session but before playing a show at Gabe’s in Iowa City. The group has an album due out at the end of October.
On September 7th, Vice President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama addressed a crowd of about 8,000 on the Jessup Hall Lawn at the University of Iowa. Check out our coverage of the event!
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Did you miss SNL’s Seth Meyers visit to the IMU Main Lounge as part of the UI Lecture Series? KRUI’s got a recap and exclusive interview for you!
The “Weekend Update” anchor will visit the KRUI studios for an exclusive interview on Wednesday, August 22 at 9:30 PM. KRUI listeners are encouraged to submit questions for Seth Meyers. See post for further details!
Somewhere on the spectrum between Bjork and Braids lies Purity Ring, whose debut album “Shrines” was released on July 24. Give a listen to our track of the week, “Fineshrine.”
Dive into the new track from Wisconsin-based husband and wife, Peaking Lights! The duo’s next album “Lucifer” is set to be released by Mexican Summer on June 19th.
Ramona and the Swimsuits will perform this Thursday, May 24 at The Mill at 9 PM. But before you go, make sure to check out their summery song “Grown Ups” as KRUI’s Track of the Week!
Iowa City folk favorite, Joe Pug, released his new album “The Great Despiser” this week, and KRUI is already digging title track.
It’s that time of the week! Our DJs have been hand-selecting new artists and albums all week long just for you and playing them on the air. Check out our Top 30 Chart here and discover some sweet under-the-radar songs.
