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.
Gosh! and Greg Wheeler & The Polygamist Mall Cops joined Lifestyles at Iowa City Yacht Club for a night full of head banging and nonstop noise. (Image via: lifestyles.bandcamp.com)
This audio-visual duo kicks off 2017’s Mission Creek Festival.
Cage the Elephant’s music is wildly ambitious, pushing beyond boundaries, and hitting you hard in the gut, making a lasting impression from the moment you hear it. Read about nine of their most iconic tracks here. (image via: twitter.com)
A classic horror film that tells the tragic tale of a brilliant scientist and an unfortunate incident with a fledgling teleportation machine and a house fly. (image via Youtube)
Her story is starting to pick up. Erin finds herself in unknown territory and she might be able to get some answers to the questions she has burning in the back of her mind. Image Via: cadeaf.org
Available on Netflix, The Wailing is a Korean horror/thriller with a lot on its mind. Image courtesy of Horrorhomeroom.com
The film is a great mixture of awkward, quaint comedy and quiet drama, featuring a stunning and unique performance from Peter Sellers in the leading role. (Image via IMDb.com)
Foxygen’s new album redeems the band and gives fans and newcomers alike hope for the future (photo via: flavorwire.com).
G Jones brought the bass to the Blue Moose Tap House, accompanied by openers Yheti and Sayer. (image via controlaltdelight)
Iowa’s Black Student Union showcased the University’s talent before Ravyn Lenae and Noname graced the IMU’s ballroom stage.
