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.
Four seconds left, just two yards away. After an all-game shootout, the Bears had one final chance to close the book on an improbable ending. They fell just short.
S. Carey performed at Mission Creek Festival 2018. Read more about it here. Image via: NPR
This is a promotion for Ancient Posse, who will be performing at Mission Creek in April (Image via Ancientposse)!
Bassem Youssef is a political satirist that truly has caused some waves! Check him out at Mission Creek (Image via Mission Creek)!
Political cartoonist Tom Tomorrow presents on the creation of This Modern World
Photo VIA: thismodernworld.com
Invisible and Ignored no longer.
Photo VIA: Angelica Alzona
Musicians Kevin Shea and Matt Mottel formed an instrumental group called Talibam! Their ensemble of sound coincides with Antarctic
Photo VIA: Little Village
Witching Hour: DJ Spooky @ The Englert Theatre 10/20/2017 Photo VIA: The Fulldome Blog
Read the review of one of the many events that took place at this year’s Witching Hour Festival! photo via: eventful.com
On Wednesday night I witnessed the most bizarre show I’ve ever attended with three performances of experimental electronic synth music. (image via Bandcamp)
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)
