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Iowa City artist Samuel Locke Ward has spanned across genres, always feeling the joy of creation.
Get to know EREN KAHN, Rent Moneyy, CeeRob, lui* and @GUNO777: five fast-rising Iowa rappers.
On the eve of Dearborn's final show (for now), lead singer and songwriter Eli Mickey discusses the band's latest album and his upcoming move away from Iowa.
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Iowa City band Younger reflects over a decade of making music and why the youngest siblings are the best. -
Evan Honer, 2DEAD BOYZ, Marcus King and Tech N9ne rang in 250 years of the USA at Saturday in the Park, with headliner Joe Bonamasa playing a guitar owned by late Sioux City musician Tommy Bolin. -
Iowa City punk rock group Lipstick Homicide talks the queer punk scene and staying punk above all else.
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The new self-released single "Renaissance Man," from longtime friend of Studio One Elizabeth Moen, is inspired by an all-too-familiar sort of person. -
Punks and queers have always occupied each other’s spaces. It’s practically an essential part of punk culture to include and uplift the LGBTQ community (and vice versa), as the two are so tightly wound together. Here in Iowa, one Iowa City-based queer punk band thrives. -
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. -
NPR Music's 2026 Tiny Desk Contest brought us standout performances from Iowa acts like ghostwives, Hambone & The Maple Babies, The Textures, Mary Jane Knight and more! -
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. -
Central Iowa duo Beggars Bargain has arrived with a soulful indie-rock style and an album fueled by relentless positivity.
