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Anthony Scanga
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Studio One
Manchester indie sleazeball Xenya Genovese, AKA Freak Slug, explains her radio habits, favorite Gallagher brother and switching from murals to music: “This is my destiny.”
Right out of high school, Carli Foxx and Ela Rose opened for Joan Jett. They bombed. Now, with over 10 years and 10,000+ miles under their belt, The Rumours are aching for a second chance.
Dropkick Murphys vocalist/bassist Ken Casey talks 30 years of being an Irish-American Celtic punk band.
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Guitarist and songwriter Devon Allman will be bringing a nine-piece band to Des Moines on Tuesday night, featuring some of the blues' most powerful voices. -
Natalie and Meegan Closner, the two sisters who make up the core of Joseph, talk about their latest record and putting it out into the world. -
Hudson Freeman played Des Moines recently and spoke with Studio One about the sudden spike in attention he’s received from his hit track "If You Know Me."
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Jeff Roalson and Trevor Polk of the Iowa City indie band Halfloves reflect on a decade of bandhood and their landmark self-titled album. -
Jinnouchi Power, Des Moines’ musical electric company, returns with their third album, ‘Home.,’ They’ll debut the album at xBk Live Feb. 21, with openers Clip Clop and Spectral Serpent. -
For his newest record, Josh Ritter invited the muse in instead of following it, and the result is a collection of songs that's uniquely his. -
The Cactus Blossoms, comprised of brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, discuss the authenticity of their old-school sound, memories of David Lynch and how the Minnesota cold inspires their warm tones. -
Ahead of the Jan. 16 release of Valentine, Courtney Marie Andrew’s first new album since 2022’s Loose Future, the acclaimed Arizona singer-songwriter mapped out her journey so far, including duets with John Prine and an early 20s stint in Jimmy Eat World. -
Amythyst Kiah plays the Temple Theater in Des Moines Friday, Jan. 9. The Grammy-nominated songwriter talks about her roots, spirituality and latest album, Still + Bright. -
The Hours Are Long, But The Pay Is Low chronicles Rob Miller's journey of co-founding Chicago’s Bloodshot Records, an internationally renowned home for roots music, Americana, and “alt-country."
