Lucius Pham
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Iowa Public Radio
Anthony Worden bringing back Springsteen, millennial dirtbaggery and a Des Moines-made South Sudanese smash were all highlights from this year in Iowa music videos. Here, in no particular order, are some of our favorites.
2025 saw a plethora of new music from Iowa artists, these are just some of our favorites released this year.
For hip-hop lovers in search of a good concert, 2025 did not disappoint. Tyler, The Creator, Rick Ross and That Mexican OT were some of the many national artists who left Iowa audiences with hoarse throats and brag-worthy music memories. But the music coming out of Iowa caused an "EARFQUAKE" all its own this year, with local artists doing everything from performing On The Radar to blowing up in South Sudan. Here are some of our favorite rap and R&B moments of 2025, and the homegrown hip-hop you may have missed!
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2025 was full of amazing album releases from incredible musicians, this is Studio One's picks for best albums of the year. -
Spotify Wrapped 2025 did more than just show me my favorite bands of the year, it also introduced me to genres that I didn't even know existed. -
From rap and R&B to dance and lo-fi, here's a playlist of the best Iowa hip-hop of 2024. Consider this a catalogue of our favorite tracks of the year, from the albums and EPs you need to hear! -
Artists shooting their own videos, DIY attitudes and two must-see projects from filmmaker Hannah Rosalie Wright defined a busy year in Iowa music videos. Here are some of our favorite videos of 2024! -
2024 was a year full of music discovery and exciting artists breaking into the mainstream. Take a look back at some of the best of the year with our top albums of 2024.
