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.
Postfontaine, Little Ruckus, and The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt tore it up at Public Space One on Sunday, January 29. Check out our pictures of the show!
Yet another big announcement from the folks at Iowa City’s Mission Creek Festival. This year will include Kimya Dawson, Caroline Smith & The Goodnight Sleeps, Lulacruza, and more!
Lucky Science, along with Minneapolis bands Tarlton and Zoo Animal totally slayed at PS1 on Saturday, January 28. Take a look at some sweet photos of the event!
If you’ve been to a show at the Englert Theatre in the past six years, chances are that Mr. Kent Smith greeted you at the door. KRUI’s Eric Intlekofer sat down with the star usher to find out more about his work.
Iowa City’s Mission Creek Festival Returns March 27-April 1, 2012, and KRUI has the scoop on the star-studded line-up…and this is just the first announcement!
Will 2012 bring about the end to the era of compact discs? Music Columnist Caitlin Fry gets to the bottom of things.
KRUI’s 9th Installment of its Low Frequency Series: the Night-People Records Showcase featured Wet Hair, Peaking Lights, and a DJ set by Shawn Reed and Aaron Coyes. Check out our photos here!
Check out our exclusive pictures from SCOPE’s Janelle Monáe and Fun concert on October 12.
By Eric Intlekofer Walk the Moon’s set at the Blue Room at the Blue Moose Tap House proved that they are a band you will be hearing from in the future. Following their appearances at this year’s Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, they’ve embarked on a nationwide tour in support of their debut album I Want! IWant! and have been gaining recognition as an upcoming indie-pop act. Despite there being fewer people than I expected at the show, the Cincinnati quartet hit the stage with the typical enthusiasm one can expect from their energetic performances. The floor of the Blue Room was … Continued
Will Justin Timberlake’s new ownership of MySpace be the celebrity’s first business failure, or a raging success? Music columnist Caitlin Fry investigates.
