Anthony Scanga
Digital Music ProducerHi! I'm Anthony Scanga, Digital Music Producer.
I'm responsible for anything you see from us digitally — from our website to our Instagram to our newsletter and beyond. I also work with music labels and artists, coordinating interviews, photo shoots and video sessions to connect you with the artists you love now (and those you will soon).
I'm always looking to bring you what's happening in the music scene across Iowa and the country, so even if you can't be at that huge concert, you aren't missing out.
Who should we interview next? Lemme know!
My music industry and media experience:
- Covered and toured with music and musicians across the United States including Slipknot, Bruce Springsteen and Cypress Hill
- Covered music festivals including Pitchfork Fest, Download Festival, Wacken Open Air, Hinterland, Rock Fest, Rock am Ring and Knotfest
- Produced multiple music videos under the Warner Music umbrella
- Photography features in Times Square as part of Spotify's New Music Friday showcase
- Photography features in Rolling Stone, Spin magazine, Guitar World magazine and Kerrang!
My favorite Iowa music destinations:
- Val-Air Ballroom in Des Moines
- xBk Live in Des Moines
- Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines
My entries in the "best songs of all time" list:
- "Heroes" by David Bowie — This is possibly the most epic song of all time. Plus it channels a feeling of hope everlasting!
- "Twin Peaks Theme" by Angelo Badalamenti — I love the show and the theme song always manages to transport me to a different place.
- "Gimme Shelter" by The Rolling Stones — You can’t beat this one. This is arguably The Rolling Stones at the peak of their powers. They never sounded more in touch and powerful than they did with this song.
My top three favorite albums (as of today):
- Remain in Light by Talking Heads
- Rage Against the Machine by Rage Against the Machine
- Illmatic by Nas
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Madonna's third studio album turns 40 on June 30. Influencing countless acts since, it proved Madonna was more than "Like a Virgin," and opened the door to experimentation. -
YHWH Nailgun's latest album 'Magazine' is only 11 minutes long, but it packs a lot into such a short time frame. -
Temples' fifth album ventures outside the box and finds the band experimenting in electronic territory. It's a solid offering, led by the explosive single "Jet Stream Heart." -
The Smiths’ "The Queen Is Dead" turns 40. Its legacy has been established as an indie rock masterpiece, and it's influenced countless acts since. -
Death Cab for Cutie returns with their 11th studio album, 'I Built You a Tower.' The record finds Death Cab back in fighting shape with razor sharp songwriting. -
With the massive success of 'Michael,' Studio One looks back on some of the great music biopics and some of the ... not so great. -
After 13 years Boards of Canada has returned. 'Inferno' will not disappoint long-time listeners and might just introduce a whole new crop of fans to their signature sound. -
Bleachers' fifth album, "Everyone for Ten Minutes" is a little Springsteen combined with Jack Antonoff's own vibe, but also a bit all over the board. -
Genesis Owusu’s "REDSTAR WU & THE WORLDWIDE SCOURGE" is a futuristic funky slap in the face, and also one of the best records of the year. -
Discover 10 underrated 2000s hip-hop gems. From People Under the Stairs to Lifesavas, these tracks shaped the decade’s sound, but never got their moment to shine.
