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.
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.
John Miller reviews White Mystery’s intimate, house party-esque show at The Mill on February 28th!
KRUI’s own John Miller reviews The Mill’s Ambient Showcase, which included acts such as Lwa, The Main Sequence, and Alex Body!
Check out John Miller’s heartfelt account of his experience at the Be Good Tanyas show at the Englert this week!
KRUIer John Miller reviews Jim The Mule’s performance at Iowa Public Radio’s latest live “Java Blend” event in Iowa City’s downtown Java House.
Check out KRUI staffer John Miller’s photos of Iowa Public Radio’s “Java Blend” show from September 21st!
KRUI Staffer John Miller reviews the Minus The Bear and Cursive show at the Blue Moose Tap House on September 16th. Concert goers were treated to 90 minutes of new music from Minus The Bear’s newest album, “Infinity Overhead.”
