Slide Away Festival at The Aragon Ballroom on May 22nd and 23rd with Hum, Nothing, Chapterhouse, and more
Mayday Parade took on Gallagher Way with the help of The Summer Set on May 17th.
Seattle based drone metal band sunn O))) performed at Iowa City’s Englert Theater last week, April 18th.
During the new Stop/Time Festival on April 4th, I had the pleasure of attending a reading by acclaimed poet Danez Smith at the Englert Theatre.
Continuing to find inspiration in Iowa City’s arts community. KRUI’s Tarik took a little day trip to Hancher’s new Stop/Time Festival, losing himself in two incredible performances from Evicshen and Sharp Pins.
Logan Melia sits down with Eve 6 at Innings Festival in Tempe, Arizona. Eve 6 took some time after their slot to discuss their early days playing gigs at small cafes all the way to a racetrack.
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.
My Spotlight on Mel Brooks’ work, my experiences with his absurd comedy, and some good starts on his work. Image via: mcvariety.com
Breaking the Fourth Wall, a term in cinema described for when characters grasp their fictional nature and directly approach the audience. For this column, I will be breaking the fourth wall by conveying to anyone with a passion for movies and television the next best flick, or recent trend in this entertainment medium. (Image via: IMDb)
A musical comedy that is darkly humorous, sometimes shocking, often times uncomfortable, and altogether unforgettable. Image via IMDB
A great movie soundtrack can separate a movie from the pack, etching iconic scenes into the minds of moviegoers forever. Here’s a look at some movies that have been heavily impacted by song choice and used the combination of music and film to perfection. (Via Film Takeout)
See what a sequel to one of horror’s all time classics has to offer decades later. (via: IMDb)
Today, the Trunk talks about one of Andy’s absolute favorite movies of all time, the razor sharp and darkly hilarious Dr. Strangelove
They Live is a hallmark of 80s action, and is a full on classic with strong characters and a provocative story to boot. (Image via: IMDB)
Disney’s “Fantasia” is truly one of a kind, one of the best animated films ever made. (Image via IMDb)
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)
Available on Netflix, The Wailing is a Korean horror/thriller with a lot on its mind. Image courtesy of Horrorhomeroom.com
