Hinterland is returning to the Iowa countryside in 2026 with it's most eclectic lineup ever, including global girl group KATSEYE and Netflix's "Kpop Demon Hunters" star Audrey Nuna.
Scowl’s high-energy hardcore set was the first of its kind at Hinterland this year. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the California four-piece about their sophomore album, the spirit of DIY shows and women in the punk community.
Sam Austins combines R&B and alternative influences to create his sound, and it's taking him to big places.
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Lots of the artists who performed at the 2025 Hinterland Festival used the occasion to play some cover songs. Here are some of our favorites! -
Hinterland celebrated its 10th anniversary in an expanded location in St. Charles this year, bringing headliners Tyler, the Creator, Kacey Musgraves and Lana Del Rey. -
The Irish singer-songwriter plays the 10th annual Hinterland festival. -
Shortly before her first appearance at Hinterland, Gigi Perez took some time to reflect on what's been an incredibly eventful — and successful — year. -
The music festival, which has hosted both Chappell Roan and Noah Kahan, and matched her donation, pledged its support for "access to mental health care for all musicians." -
The Hinterland Music Festival returns this August to St. Charles, Iowa with a lineup that includes the first hip-hop act to headline the festival in its 10-year history. -
Five-piece indie rock band Hippo Campus returned to the Hinterland stage this past summer. -
Across two interviews with Studio One's Lucius Pham, the Florida five-piece Flipturn discussed their college days, Olympic swimming, what it's been like touring “the heck out of” their debut album Shadowglow and grabbing a "pint" with Two Door Cinema Club. -
Blondshell crafts grungy indie rock with lyrics about the struggles of dating, toxic relationships, sobriety and the 2000s hit show Veronica Mars. We sat down with Blondshell at this year's Hinterland and discussed a myriad of topics. -
The Japanese House, the solo musical project of artist Amber Bain, sat down with IPR to discuss the role her pets play in her music and writing her next album.
