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.
Bloc Party embrace their love of dance and electronic music in their latest album Hymns (Photo via: NME.com)
You’ve probably heard cimbalom in movies without realizing it, but read this article to learn all about its successful history! (Photo via: cimbalom.com)
Iowa City has become a political warzone in anticipation of this month’s caucus
Come check out what is pissing me off this week (photo via buzzed.com)
“Welcome to Leith” tells the story of an attempted neo-Nazi take over of a small town (Photo via: WelcomeToLeithFilm.com)
Like poetry? Look no further. Go ahead, click away.
Listen to what many call “Mexican Music” even though it’s just music.
Come check out Basement’s enchanting new album “Promise Everything!” (photo via: youtube.com)
Anomalisa is a stop-motion sex drama from famed writer/director Charlie Kaufman (Photo via: SlashFilm.com)
Check out Daughter’s latest album “Not To Disappear” here!
