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.
The Houston native returns with his 4th full length project.
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This Week in Music History: The Beginning of a Legend. This week we explore the first live gig of music legend Jimi Hendrix – how it shaped his career and how we still interpret his legacy. Image via crosscut.com
Remembering the fateful crash that killed Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and J.P. Richardson.
A recap of some of the best albums of the year.
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Two long-running dark ambient labels commemorate their tenth and twentieth anniversaries. Image via Cryo Chamber’s Youtube channel.
An inside look at ‘She Said’; the truthful retelling of The New York Times investigation of Harvey Weinstein. Image via Universal Pictures.
The Atlanta rapper returns with his long-awaited full-length debut.
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A brief history of Rolling Stone’s first issue in 1967 and a celebration of their 55th anniversary as a publication. Photo via Getty Images.
Review of “Another Stage of Staging Ourselves” – a multi-act dance performance and finale to the Witching Hour Festival.
Preview of “Another Stage of Staging Ourselves” – the next installment in the Englert’s Witching Hour festival. Image via the Englert Theatre.
