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.
The Peter Aguero show hosted by The Mill on the Friday of Mission Creek 2016 was basically an emotional rollercoaster from start to finish. Check out our review! (photo via Mission Creek Festival)
Checkout the ethereal and dark debut album by the Norwegian singer with the coolest name, AURORA! (photo via: pastemagazine.com)
St. Patrick’s day is long gone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn more about it from Chicago native, Rachel Green!
No money for Spring Break?? No problem! (photo via blog.travefy.com)
Read the second part to Joe’s adventure during the Zombie Apocalypse.
Listen to the difference in Spanish dialects as demonstrated by various soccer players. (photo via: www.ticotimes.net)
Double Indemnity is a classic example of film noir, and is a defining piece of American cinema.
Check out Wet’s debut alternative-pop album “Don’t You.” (photo via: musictap.net)
This week’s frustrations come to you in exhaustion, confusion, disbelief, and as always, disappointment.
An album review of Lizzo’s “Big GRRRL Small World.” (Feature Photo via: houstonpress.com)
