https://www.studioone.org/news/xbk-live xBk Live en-US Copyright Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:30:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2026-03-31/hudson-freeman-interview-if-you-know-me 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." Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:30:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2026-03-31/hudson-freeman-interview-if-you-know-me Nick Brunner https://www.studioone.org/news/2026-02-19/this-des-moines-band-will-shock-you-jinnouchi-power-returns-with-third-album-home 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. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:29:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2026-02-19/this-des-moines-band-will-shock-you-jinnouchi-power-returns-with-third-album-home Lucius Pham https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-12-04/patresa-hartman-and-a-triumphant-album-release-that-almost-didnt-happen Singer-Songwriter, Patresa Hartman, calls her style "soul-folk." For several reasons, her latest record was an uphill battle. Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:11:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-12-04/patresa-hartman-and-a-triumphant-album-release-that-almost-didnt-happen Fred Love https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-11-03/hurry-to-see-durry Minneapolis garage band Durry’s second album, This Movie Sucks, is caked in pop-punk millennial nostalgia. Siblings Austin and Taryn Durry discuss their new record, its "secret track" and the biggest tour of their careers. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:44:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-11-03/hurry-to-see-durry Lucius Pham https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-10-30/deep-sea-divers-jessica-dobson-knows-home-is-where-the-billboard-heart-is Seattle indie rock band Deep Sea Diver played xBk in Des Moines earlier this year. Studio One’s Cece Mitchell spoke with lead singer Jessica Dobson about home recording, her relationship with music labels and her stream-of-conscious writing on the band's latest record, Billboard Heart. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-10-30/deep-sea-divers-jessica-dobson-knows-home-is-where-the-billboard-heart-is Cece Mitchell https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-07-30/28-days-later-pack-a-lot-under-one-roof-and-into-their-music The Iowa City-based alternative rock band 28 Days Later haven't been together for very long, but they've accomplished a lot, and they're in it for the long haul. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-07-30/28-days-later-pack-a-lot-under-one-roof-and-into-their-music Tony Dehner https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-07-15/fall-under-the-spell-of-the-mesmerists-this-saturday-at-xbk Des Moines band The Mesmerists is releasing their new album The Last Love this Saturday, July 19, at xBk Live. Cece Mitchell spoke with the trio about their musical journey so far and the themes explored in their new record. Tue, 15 Jul 2025 12:30:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-07-15/fall-under-the-spell-of-the-mesmerists-this-saturday-at-xbk Cece Mitchell https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-06-20/friko-is-diy-at-its-finest Lead singer Niko Kapetan talks about Friko's debut album, Where We’ve Been, how it works sharing drummer Bailey Minzenberger with three other bands and how inspiration for their new song, "Hot Air Balloon," struck at 6 a.m. in a Cracker Barrel parking lot. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 20:46:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-06-20/friko-is-diy-at-its-finest Lucius Pham https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-05-27/lady-revel-to-premiere-slow-burn-at-xbk-this-friday Des Moines band Lady Revel is playing an album release show for their new LP Slow Burn at xBk Live this Friday, May 30. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with vocalists Jasey Rebarcak and Sara Wodka about the creative process behind the record. Tue, 27 May 2025 15:31:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-05-27/lady-revel-to-premiere-slow-burn-at-xbk-this-friday Cece Mitchell https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-05-01/acclaimed-guitarist-carl-verheyen-plans-to-bring-genre-bending-improvisational-sound-to-des-moines From his work with Supertramp to being crowned "One of the Top 10 Guitar Players in the World" by Guitar Magazine and performing/recording with the likes of Cher, Christina Aguilera, B.B King, Miley Cyrus and many more, Carl Verheyen seems like he's done it all, and yet he's just getting started. Thu, 01 May 2025 17:23:00 GMT https://www.studioone.org/news/2025-05-01/acclaimed-guitarist-carl-verheyen-plans-to-bring-genre-bending-improvisational-sound-to-des-moines Fred Love