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 rumors are true, KRUI likes music! 2025 was a crazy year all around, and even crazier, we here at KRUI actually listened to lots of albums this year. We’ve picked out eleven of our favorite albums from this year to share, and explore together.
It’s December 29, 2025, and if you can believe it, we here at KRUI actually listened to music throughout the whole year! From pop superstars, to indie legends, to the fresh Bandcamp up-and-comers, we’ve picked out nine of our favorite songs released this past year to share and explore together.
Cursive and a duo AJJ regale us with the pride, waste, and consuming everything until the very end, finishing out their 2025 tour at The Raccoon Motel in Davenport.
Andrew W.K.’s performance Thursday night at Blue Moose was more of a full on party than a concert. Read Eric Kuehl’s review of the show!
The White Lung and Slut River concert at Gabe’s on Wednesday night was the epitome of punk, according to KRUI writer Eric Kuehl. Read all about it and see pictures of the action here!
By Eric Kuehl [soundslides width=”620″ height =”533″ id=”18649″] People love concerts, and what’s not to love? Fans can arrive right at the advertised time, and get hours of entertainment. But what is often overlooked is the preparation for the concert. On the night of Sunday, March 10, KRUI put together a show at Public Space Z featuring the So So Glos, Supersonic Piss, and Huge Lewis, that started at 8 PM, but most people don’t know that the making of this show started before noon that day! The concert itself was a success, but not without the hard work of … Continued
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Attila was the highlight of a night of metal and partying Friday at Blue Moose. Read KRUI writer Eric Kuehl’s review of the show.
Norma Jean highlighted a night of relentless screaming, brutal bass drum, deafening guitar riffs, and violent mosh pits. Read Eric Kuehl’s review of the metalcore onslaught at Blue Moose Tuesday, promoted by First Fleet Concerts.
KRUI Staffers Eric Kuehl and Shelby McMurray review the homecoming concert which took place on the Pentacrest on September 28, 2012. Check out our coverage of the event!
Read Eric Kuehl’s review and view photos of the Black Milk, A.Dd+, Ion, and Rich Rok show at Gabe’s on Thursday night of the 2012 Mission Creek Festival.
Erase Errata and company put on an incredible show on Wednesday at Gabe’s. Read KRUI writer Eric Kuehl’s exclusive review here and check out some photos of the night!
