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.
Vansire co-founder speaks on New EP and being a musician in 2020. An interview conducted by Spencer Yost-Wolff.
Recently I got the chance to talk to Bill Mackay and discuss his recent album, career, and influences (Cover Photo by Maren Celest)
In this companion piece to Siya Mali’s “MERGE:Homeland to Heartland” KRUI Radio show, we sit down and chat with Anthony Odele. Odele is the founder of Ovolv3, an electronics resale company headquartered in Iowa City. (Image via MERGE Innovation Space)
Image via MERGE Innovation Space.
This article is an interview/review combo over the song “Humble Daisy” by XTC. The author interviewed a subject over their favorite song, did research herself, and then expressed her own personal opinions on the piece. Image via: amazon.com
The article is my review of a Florida indie performed in Shenzhen, one of their touring cities in China.
Take a small glimpse into the minds of a Mexican-American, a Guatemalan, and a Puerto Rican.
Meet Jade Howser! A feminista TA that’s cooler than you’ll ever be.
KRUI’s very own Ethan Sturm spoke with Alex Hwang of Run River North. Read the in-depth interview and watch footage from their show at Gabe’s on Saturday.
Read what happened at Mark McGuire’s Mission Creek show, and what he told KRUI about his music.
Iowa City improv troupe Paperback Rhino stopped by to talk about their upcoming show with Upright Citizens Brigade – and general hilarity ensued.
