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Anthony Scanga
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Studio One
Julie Dawson, lead singer of the dreamy Irish alternative band NewDad, gushes over The Cure, considers a second solo album and finally reveals: What is a Roobosh?
Brigitte Calls Me Baby is a retro-sounding band without the retro values.
Pre-show nachos in hand, the energetic indie foursome discuss Prima/Vera, Booster Pack and why their single “SOS” could be ‘the one.’
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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." -
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.
