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.
Check out KRUI’s review of Bridget Bates and Lauren Haldeman’s Prairie Lights poetry reading.
Check out the Track of the Week, “Divisionary (Do the Right Thing)” by Ages and Ages!
On Friday, February 28th, National Theatre Live had a live broadcast of Donmar Warehouse’s production of Coriolanus at the Englert. Coriolanus, one of Shakespeare’s last plays, tells the tale of a proud Roman war hero who returns home after defeating his archrival, the Volscian ruler Aufidius, and attempts to translate his success in the battlefield to the political sphere. However, Coriolanus is too proud to speak to the public and beg them for votes. He first feigns a favorable opinion of the people, but cannot withhold it to advance his campaign. He instead tells the plebeians exactly what he thinks of … Continued
Didn’t make it to Rachel Kushner’s reading? KRUI’s got you covered. Check out what you missed here.
Check out Alex Kolker’s review of the up-and-coming jazz-rock band, Lake Street Dive’s show at The Englert.
In love with Best Coast or missing the Beach Boys? Check out Seattle’s surf rock group, La Luz.
Andy Stoll shares a few high school experiences, reflects on the opportunities of life, and offers a few pieces of advice on how to make the most of yours.
Listen to Caroline Smith’s indie-pop tune, “Magazine.”
