KRUI’s Logan Melia talks with Brendan Brown of Wheatus discussing their historic gigs, the joy of live shows, and what’s next for the band
With over three decades of calling hockey games under his belt, Jason Shaver is considered one of the most respected sports broadcasters in the American Hockey League. While his path to the Chicago Wolves was anything but conventional, he will never put a price tag on the journey.
A miraculous season for the Chicago Bears finally came to an end against the Rams, one game shy of the NFC championship. Instead of boos from the stadium, there was applause, and hope, for a team that exceeded all expectations.
Iowa’s 911 operators urge lawmakers to increase surcharge fees to cover rising costs.
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.
KRUI’s music staff breaks down their favorite music from October 2022.
OHMME rocked Trumpet Blossom’s intimate stage during a series of lowkey Mission Creek Festival Saturday shows.
Elizabeth Moen is sure to give a soulful show at this year’s Mission Creek. (Image via elizabethmoen.com)
Vansire co-founder speaks on New EP and being a musician in 2020. An interview conducted by Spencer Yost-Wolff.
Grace Waccholz reviews the surprisingly muscular Summer Salt concert at Gabe’s on 3/9.
Five years after Tame Impala released Currents, The Slow Rush is a disappointing drag, functioning as atmospheric background music.
Grace reviews the underappreciated album by Djo, pseudonym of Joe Keery.
Matt Maltese’s new album Krystal provides just the right ounce of cynical humor hidden within the lush DIY production.
The homecoming concert at the Pentacrest on Friday, October 18th featured alternative rock groups The Greeting Committee and Bad Suns. Featured image via substreammagazine.com
Dayglow’s Fuzzybrain is a strong debut that shows an upcoming artist’s best side.
