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.
The rumors are true, KRUI likes music! 2025 was a crazy year all around, and even crazier, we here at KRUI actually listened to lots of albums this year. We’ve picked out eleven of our favorite albums from this year to share, and explore together.
It’s December 29, 2025, and if you can believe it, we here at KRUI actually listened to music throughout the whole year! From pop superstars, to indie legends, to the fresh Bandcamp up-and-comers, we’ve picked out nine of our favorite songs released this past year to share and explore together.
Cursive and a duo AJJ regale us with the pride, waste, and consuming everything until the very end, finishing out their 2025 tour at The Raccoon Motel in Davenport.
Spanning 7 venues across 7 days, Transitions, the New Years Eve celebration by AURIS PRESENTS, in downtown Chicago has cultivated a lineup of the biggest names spinning records and electronica today. From December 26 – January 1st, Chicagoland will be ablaze as it welcomes the likes of 70 artists and a 21-hour marathon to ring in the new year at Outset. Here are the highlights coming this week to Chicago.
An overtime thriller, a stadium on edge, and a Bears team pushed to its limit. From the moment the clock hit zero to the final snap in OT, this one had everything. And it might say more about this team than just a win.
Mission Creek: Burning Hands, Chris Forsyth and the Solar Motel Band, and White Mystery made for an excellent night of rock n’ roll at The Mill.
KRUI Director Joe McGuire shares his own unique opinions, thoughts, and experiences on the second night of Mission Creek.
Check out our review of Amen Dunes’ Mission Creek Show
Didn’t make it to Rachel Kushner’s reading? KRUI’s got you covered. Check out what you missed here.
Check out how Bon Iver’s band member Sean Carey takes the spot light at The Mill for Mission Creek Festival 2014
Read what happened at Mark McGuire’s Mission Creek show, and what he told KRUI about his music.
Check out KRUI staffer Brad Pector’s take on WHY? ‘s show at The Mill Wednesday night!
Check out Why?’s Track of the Week, and their show at The Mill this week!
Check out KRUIer Mia Balsi’s review of Teddy Geiger’s show at The Mill!
Check out some great photos taken by Mia Balasi at Teddy Geiger’s show Thursday night!
