A celebration took place in Chicago this September. The 20th edition of Riot Fest has come and passed, and while still covered in a layer of dirt and sweat, next year’s edition can’t come soon enough.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Read all about the most amazing and incredibly theatrical Lab show in the history of man!
Grant Jackson, host of The Basement Show on The Lab, interviews Lindsey Robinson, a former University of Iowa student now living in Oakland, California. Robinson got involved after the police brutality occurred.
Jayson Gegner reviews the Kinect gaming platform and the new release game “Gunstringer.” For more, don’t forget to tune into “Hey! Listen!” on The Lab, Fridays from 3-5 PM.
Permission to Boogie co-host Zach Tilly on the Boston Red Sox beer-drinking scandal and baseball tradition. Listen to Permission to Boogie every Thursday night at from 10 pm to midnight on The Lab.
Jayson Gegner, host of “Hey! Listen!” on the Lab, shares his review of the new “Gears of War 3” video game. Check it out, and be sure to tune into “Hey! Listen!” on Fridays from 3-4 PM.
Every Thursday night on The Lab, hosts Zach Tilly and Skaaren Cossé bring you the perfect blend of up-and-coming tunes and clever banter on their show, Permission to Boogie.
Jayson Gegner, host of “Hey! Listen!” on the Lab, shares his top picks for video game releases this September. Check it out here, and be sure to tune into “Hey! Listen!” on Fridays from 3-4 PM.
This week’s episode spotlights “The Happy Landfill” with DJ Jacob Lane. Lane describes his show as a “landfill” because he strives to include all types of music, news bits, and jokes to entertain his audience on Thursdays from 6-8p.m.
This week’s episode features DJ Chuy Renteria of “The Amalgamation.” Outside of KRUI, Chuy is also a performing DJ with an interest in electronic/dance/house music.
Break out your hairspray, plug in the Atari and tune in to The Alternative Factor every Sunday on The Lab from 3:00 – 5:00 PM.
Paperback Rhino, Iowa City’s longest running improv comedy troupe, entertain every Sunday from 5-6pm on their show Paperback Radio
