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.
Lush, varied, and classic Omar Apollo, time spent listening to the artist’s sophomore EP is time well spent (Image via The Partae)
Good music can be an even more powerful vitamin D. It lifts our spirits, gets us moving, and can even give us a better outlook on the day. With a mix of r&b, rock, EDM, and other genres, enjoy any of these sunny day songs! (Featured photo by Leon Biss on Unsplash)
Hurray for the Riff Raff brought a powerful political voice to The Englert Theatre on Saturday, taking a stance through music. (Featured image via Reddit)
Bedroom-pop artist Jay Som regaled The Englert Theatre with her mesmerizing sound on Friday, April 5 as part of the 2019 Mission Creek Festival. (Featured Image via Bandcamp)
Upholding a cheerful bohemian style, rock band The Artisanals gave a psychedelic performance at Gabe’s on Thursday, March 28th. (Featured image via Billboard)
Keep up with baseball and other sports, past and present here (Image via: espn.com).
Soul music may not get the most airtime on today’s radio, yet artists like Leon Bridges make it so easy to listen. (Featured Image via neilbedford.com)
Follow the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times to keep up with market developments. (Image via: CNN Money)
On being homesick and the concept of “home,” with Ellie and Kris of Deluka. (Photo by Frank Maddocks)
For more commentary and analysis on Sears’ bankruptcy, check out articles by the Wall Street Journal. (Image via: wsj.com)
