Dancing Differently

January 3, 2026

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 Staff Picks our Favorite Media of 2025

December 31, 2025

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.

Iowa Wraps the Bowtie on 2025 with Bowl Win Over Vanderbilt

December 31, 2025

By Owen Raefield

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.

Just Like the Wild West: 49ers Outlast Bears in 42-38 Shootout

December 31, 2025

By Alex Izienicki

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.

Best Albums of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

December 30, 2025

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.

Best Songs of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

December 29, 2025

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.

Best Albums of 2025: KRUI Staff Picks

December 30, 2025

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.

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On Speaking Aloud and Breaking Boundaries: Mannequin Pussy Mission Creek Festival

June 6, 2025

By Lee Nienhaus

Ignore the name. Or don’t, because truthfully the heart of Mannequin Pussy’s art lies in its name. Mannequin Pussy, of Philadelphia origin, gracefully blessed the hall of the Englert Theater for Iowa City’s annual Mission Creek Festival in April.

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Mission Creek 2025: The Caring Nurture of Nat Baldwin

May 2, 2025

By Evan Raefield

Attending a festival that was hosting star acts like Mannequin Pussy, Raekwon, and Kim Gordon, some concertgoers that weekend might have written off Nat Baldwin entirely–but those in the room knew better.

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Your Arms Are My Cocoon: birth/rabbit/death in Iowa City

March 14, 2025

In wedding gowns and emo hair, Chicago screamo band Your Arms Are My Cocoon brought their own miserable bedroom of glittery teen angst back to Gabe’s in Iowa City.

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A Message From the Void with Glixen’s “Quiet Pleasures” EP

February 22, 2025

By Evan Raefield

Phoenix, Arizona shoegaze band Glixen returns more punishing than ever on their newest EP, the loud and heavy “Quiet Pleasures”.

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Show Preview: urika’s bedroom at Gabe’s

February 20, 2025

urika’s bedroom has a constructed sense of intrigue to their image and presentation. Not much information is given, but something will reveal itself at the free show their playing presented by SCOPE and KRUI on February 25th.

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Over and Over Again on Frog’s “1000 Variations on the Same Song”

February 16, 2025

By Benjamin Romero

On their new album, New York alt country band Frog purposefully give into the mundane writing “1000 Variations on the Same Song” while still exploring depths of Americana.

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Origami Angel Feels 21st Century Anxiety in “Feeling Not Found”

December 29, 2024

By Harry Ginsberg

Origami Angel’s most recent album “Feeling Not Found” affirms their chops as emo, pop-punk stars and offers some jams for the internet age.

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Seeing Double with Two Words’ Debut Album “Double Vision”

December 20, 2024

By Lee Nienhaus

Chicago band Any Two Words’ debut album “Double Vision” tugs at the main themes of the genre of Midwest Emo. Its’ 13 song run is a mass of casual poetry.

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Interview: Zookraught on the Power of Dance Punk and Imaginary Friends

November 15, 2024

By Jillian Abreu

Seattle based dance punk band Zookraught talks about their new album “VIDA VIOLET”, touring, and the importance of the DIY community in punk.

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Magdalena Bay at an Artistic Peak, Live in the Flesh

November 9, 2024

By Maurice Crawford

On their sophomore album, indie pop duo Magdalena Bay manages to deliver an instant classic that showcases a progressive and genre-blending interpolation of pop music. This release cycle also featured a special performance at the University of Iowa.

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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.

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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.

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