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.
Daisy Chains rocked the Trumpet Blossom Cafe on the fifth night of Mission Creek!
Read about the Mission Creek Festival’s Iowa City Expo for Comics & Real Eclectic Alt Media (or ICE CREAM) here.
Saul Williams shared an intimate night at The Mill on the fifth night of Mission Creek
Check out John D’Agata and guests read aloud excerpts from their favorite pieces in “A New History of the Essay.”
Read about how these panelists are trying to change the music industry.
Glenn Jones and Paul Metzger are inventive, talented musicians I had the privilege to hear at Trumpet Blossom Cafe!
Check out a cool cover of the honest and honestly hilarious Marc Maron’s performance during Mission Creek Festival. (photo via: missionfreak.com)
On Friday night, zombies took over Blue Moose for the Flatbush Zombies show, part of the Mission Creek Festival (Photo via: TheOdysseyOnline.com)
The Peter Aguero show hosted by The Mill on the Friday of Mission Creek 2016 was basically an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. Check out our review! (photo via Mission Creek Festival)
San Fermin and guests do not disappoint on the fourth night of Mission Creek Festival 2016.
