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.
Four seconds left, just two yards away. After an all-game shootout, the Bears had one final chance to close the book on an improbable ending. They fell just short.
Seattle based dance punk band Zookraught talks about their new album “VIDA VIOLET”, touring, and the importance of the DIY community in punk.
On their sophomore album, indie pop duo Magdalena Bay manages to deliver an instant classic that showcases a progressive and genre-blending interpolation of pop music. This release cycle also featured a special performance at the University of Iowa.
The Crane Wives sat down to talk about their inspiration, their process, their community of fans, and how far they’ve come together ahead of their performance at The Englert Theater in Iowa City.
Fête de la Musique is an annual music festival celebrated in 120 countries to commemorate World Music Day. Manila in the Philippines was one of the cities that celebrated in 2024. It’s free music for everyone and anyone.
The music at 80/35 was excellent as usual, but the festival’s new location at Water Works Park was deeply disappointing.
Water From Your Eyes, Friko, and Lou Sherry all sent audiences drifting on a wide assortment of sonic vibes for their Track Zero performance. The show brought forth a valuable lesson in letting your consciousness take the back seat, allowing the wave of music pass you by.
In a music bubble where many mainstream hip hop artists’ performances are extremely shallow, Armand Hammer go against that sentiment, showcasing genuine artistry.
Hatis Noit conjured intense, powerful emotions with even more powerful vocals in her performance at Mission Creek. Her entire performance visually and audibly was a mystifying experience.
Hickman, Kentucky folk country artist S.G. Goodman opens up her heart to the crowd at this year’s Mission Creek festival.
Bootcamp rip apart the quaint Trumpet Blossom Café with their heavy, hardcore riffs for their performance at the Mission Creek festival.
