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.
Read about The Bangles’ album All Over the Place here! (Image via Tidal)
Read about Marianne Faithfull’s album “Broken English” here! (Image via Wax Vinyl Records)
Read about Macy Gray and her album “On How Life Is” here! (Image via tidal.com)
Read about how bees are being threatened in Iowa and what we can do to save them here! (Image via BBC)
Read about Beach Fossils’ Witching Hour Festival performance here! (Image via Mary Mathis)
Read about Karen Meat’s Witching Hour Festival performance here! (Image via Mary Mathis)
Read about Emmylou Harris and her album “Wrecking Ball” here!
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Read about Joan Baez’s album “Diamonds and Rust” here! (Image via: fanart.tv)
Read about Selena’s “Amor Prohibido” and her impact on Latinx culture here! (Image via: amazon.com)
Read about ICE CREAM (Iowa City Expo for Comics and Real Eclectic Media), the raddest collection of art during Mission Creek, here! (Image via: publicspaceone.com)
