The Cardiac Bears did it again. As they move onto round two of the playoffs, they send their rivals, the Green Bay Packers, back to the offseason training.
After discovering The Hold Steady at Riot Fest, Logan Melia sits down with Craig Finn to discuss his new solo record Always Been, the evolution of narrative songwriting, and finding meaning in modern American life. From faith and mental health to baseball heartbreak, the conversation spans far beyond music.
Even after a valiant fourth quarter comeback, the Chicago Bears fell short of the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. Heading into the playoffs, they’ll once again face off against a bitter rival: the Green Bay Packers.
For nearly 40 years, Jhe Russell needed to be perfect. After all, his dance career demanded it. But when injuries and the chaos of life took him in a different direction, he found peace in a job he never expected.
KRUI is pretty special, not only do we like music, but we also enjoy other things! From movies, video games, a DJ set, and sports, here’s a list of some of our KRUI picks from all things media that we loved to see in 2025.
No. 23 Iowa closed the 2025 season with a statement win, knocking off No. 14 Vanderbilt in the ReliaQuest Bowl behind a clutch performance from senior quarterback Mark Gronowski. The victory snapped Iowa’s long skid against ranked opponents and served as a fitting sendoff for a senior class that chose loyalty and one last ride together.
Looking for a road trip playlist and songs to remind you of summer? Read about Moon Taxi’s newest album, “Daybreak,” here.
Moving Panoramas recently released their debut album, a collection of dreamgaze influenced by the lead singer’s experience with home invasion and kidnapping, as well as the resulting PTSD.
An album review of “Love Stuff” by Elle King!
Come check out my take on The Sheepdog’s Future Nostalgia Deluxe, driving album filled with captivating instrumentals
Move over, Sailor Moon. There’s a new anime magical girl in town and she is taking names and giving zero f**** about your ideas of a female pop star, or just a pop star, or just an artist in general. This is Grimes we’re talking about, and welcome to the technicolor, out of this universe world of Art Angels.
Let U.S. Elevator bring you to a new level of musical enjoyment with their self-titled rock album. (Picture via: uselevator.net)
An album review of Sevdaliza’s “Children of Silk.”
“Chained” is the most recent album by Martin X. Petz that talks about love, heartbreak, and Jesus. It will pleasantly surprise you.
Beirut’s fifth album, “No No No” features their classic, lighthearted tone with whimsical lyrics, and makes listeners long for summer days again.
The anticipation was worthwhile for The Paper Kites new album, twelvefour.
