Chicago Bears Extend Win Streak to Four with 26-14 Victory Over Saints

October 21, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

Soldier Field finally had something to celebrate again, as the Chicago Bears snapped their eight-game losing streak to the New Orleans Saints with a 26-14 win. Powered by a dominant defense and resurgent run game, the Bears overcame offensive struggles to notch their fourth straight win and move to 4-2 on the season.

Father John Misty played “I Love You, Honeybear” for the 602nd time in Des Moines at Val Air Ballroom, October 1.

October 21, 2025

On October 1, 2025, I journeyed to Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines to see a performance from Father John Misty, and left with a disappointment most bitter and foul, great show though!

Between Silicon and Soil: AI’s Impact on Iowa’s Academic Landscape

October 20, 2025

By Amman Hassan

Iowa education’s system has embraced the arrival of artificial cal intelligence with no signs of slowing down. However, some have raised concerns that it may lead to its downfall while others see it as a successor to the internet and printing press.

When We Were Young in Las Vegas, 2025 Festival Preview

October 17, 2025

This weekend, Las Vegas will host the fourth edition of When We Were Young. A festival celebrating the scene out in the desert holds more than you’ve bargained for as 53 bands take on 4 stages in 1 day. A whirlwind for every pair of vans and fishnets in the pit, it’s Christmas in October for many. Here is your stage by stage preview of When We Were Young 2025.

October 4th: White Reaper, World’s Worst & Lip Critic at Gabe’s. Lip Critic’s Hex Dealer Album & Show Review.

October 15, 2025

Reviewing White Reaper, World’s Worst and Lip Critic at Gabe’s on Oct. 4th. The Englert’s Track Zero series continues to expose exciting up-and-coming artists in the electronic and alternative rock scene.

KRUI Big Room Show & Concert Preview: Night Moves at Gabe’s this Wednesday, Oct. 15th!

October 14, 2025

By Carson Chittick

Minneapolis alt-rock band Night Moves is heading all the way to Gabe’s in Iowa City this Wednesday night, October 15th. Opening acts will be performed by Dearborn, a four piece alt-rock band straight out of Iowa City, and pianist Sam Blasucci, a founding member of California-based indie band Mapache.

Tennis, The Calm After the Storm

October 24, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

Tennis headlines a show with Sam Evian for the Englert Theatre’s Track Zero series, bringing in breezy, light-rock tonalities alongside psychedelic pop and hypnagogic soul. Upon the night’s show, both acts exemplify what is evocative of what is carefree and serenely casual.

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Track Zero Interview: Tennis on Sound, the Sea, and Disco

October 16, 2023

By Anika Maculangan

An interview with Alaina Moore of the pop band Tennis, ahead of their performance as a part of the Track Zero concert series.

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Label Lookout – Fall ’23

October 12, 2023

By Evan Raefield

Label Lookout brings you some our favorite releases from some of our favorite record labels here at KRUI. The debut Fall ’23 edition covers labels like Saddle Creek, Geometric Lullaby, and more.

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Bing Crosby, a Course in Late Career Triumph

August 30, 2023

Bing Crosby would revitalize his career in the 1970s after a slow down that took place in his middle-aged years.

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Sibling Duo, Silver Cup, Embody Early Influences and Themes Onto Their Music

July 14, 2023

By Andres Mora Mata

By translating the experiences they have had growing up as siblings through palpable themes lyrically and sonically, Silver Cup propose a fresh take on indie pop. After sitting down with them and going to their show in Iowa City it was clear their enthusiasm towards their upcoming dates and future mixtape release.

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Interview: The Homegrown Success of MSPAINT

June 2, 2023

MSPAINT vocalist Deedee sat down for an interview ahead of their show at The James Theater in Iowa City on June 2nd.

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Album Review: ZIAN’s “Burden” is a Swiss gem

February 2, 2023

By Suzan van den Broek

Introducing ZIAN and the singer’s debut album BURDEN. Swiss music filled with emotion, knowledge and life. Image via Keystone.

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Staff Picks: Best of October

November 8, 2022

KRUI’s music staff breaks down their favorite music from October 2022.

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The Best Releases of February: Music Staff Picks

March 3, 2022

By Jaden Amjadi

KRUI Music Staff’s picks for February.

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Moebius Strips and Subsequent Reflections

November 9, 2021

By Jacob Smithburg

Jacob Smithburg reviews Tim Story’s installation titled ‘Moebius Strips’ for Iowa City’s 2021 Witching Hour.

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