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.
KRUI’s Erin Marshall saw Cuddle Magic & The Daredevil Christopher Wright play at the Mill recently. Read her thoughts on the groups’ performances and see her photos right here!
KRUI’s music director and website editor recently ventured to New York City to attend the 2012 CMJ Music Marathon and to participate in the CMJ’s legendary College Radio Day. Read all about their adventures here!
KRUI’s own Eric Intlekofer says The Mountain Goat’s show at The Blue Moose Tap House was one of the best he’s seen in recent memory. Read his review of the concert right here!
The Works-in-Progress Festival, hosted by Public Space One, featured a wide variety of artists in different mediums to enhance the necessary but often forgotten part of art: the process. I signed up to take Polaroid pictures of the show to highlight the event as it went on. I didn’t know what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised. The event started with the anthology at PSZ on Thursday, October 18. Before the show started, various installations entertained the guests. Chelsea Cox sat behind a curtain as patrons slid a signed index card towards her. She then used an old-fashioned typewriter … Continued
KRUI writer B. Condon offers a peek at the upcoming Iowa City Song Project release shows!
KRUI’s music director and website editor recently ventured to New York City to attend the 2012 CMJ Music Marathon and to participate in the CMJ’s legendary College Radio Day. Read all about their adventures here!
KRUI’s own Erin Marshall reviews the latest installment of Iowa Public Radio’s live music program, “Java Blend.”
Video by Bryan McIntyre On Sunday, September 30, 2012 Nate Logsdon performed at Public Space One in Iowa City. Check out our video of the event!
Take a look at our photos from this past week’s live recording of “Java Blend” on Iowa Public Radio.
On October 11, the Alloy Orchestra will provide a live score to “Nosferatu” at the Englert Theatre.
