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.
Four seconds left, just two yards away. After an all-game shootout, the Bears had one final chance to close the book on an improbable ending. They fell just short.
The LA native pushes dance music far into the future on his latest EP.
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The London rapper’s 6th studio album is her first full-length release in over 6 years. Image via M.I.A on twitter
The alternative innovator returns with his second studio album. Image via Jean Dawson on Twitter
On “Fossora,” Björk explores motherhood, love, family, and growth.
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The Nakatani Gong Orchestra captivates the audience with their mesmerizing performance.
Don’t miss White Mystery at Gabe’s March 8th. (Image via Bandcamp)
Learn more about how Warren Buffett spent the Summer of Love.
Mister Miracle was a 12-issue limited series written by Tom King, illustrated by Mitch Gerads, and published monthly by DC Comics. The final issue of the limited series was released on November 14th. Tom King and Mitch Gerads both won Eisner Awards, the highest award offered in the comics industry, for their work on this series. The pair previously worked on The Sheriff of Babylon, a 12-issue series published under Dc’s adult-oriented Vertigo imprint. The story of Mister Miracle follows an American police officer-turned military consultant as he attempts to solve the murder of one of his Iraqi police trainees … Continued
Read about Antarticgo Vespucci’s newest album “Love in the Time of E-Mail” here! (Image via: www.polyvinylrecords.com)
Looking for new ways to explore Tokyo or your local neighborhood? Check this out. Photo via author.
