Lucius Pham
Video Production Manager & Weekend HostHey! I'm Lucius Pham, Video Production Manager and one of your weekend hosts here at Studio One.
I'm responsible for the videos you see — artist interviews, intimate performances, and full concert experiences. Catch me on-air every weekend; I love to introduce you to local artists right along with the biggest names in music.
I'm always looking for the next up-and-coming local talent to introduce to you, whether through video or on-air.
Who should I be listening to? I'm all ears!
My favorite Iowa music destinations:
- Codfish Hollow in Maquoketa
- Ragged Records in Davenport
- Englert Theatre in Iowa City
My entries in the "best songs of all time" list:
- "One Step Ahead" by Aretha Franklin — Not only is it a pop, rock and soul classic, it’s also a standard in hip-hop and my favorite Internet Era subgenre, hyperphonk
- "Ripple" by The Grateful Dead — I want this played at the beginning of my funeral
- "Lay Wit Ya (feat. Duke Deuce)” by Isaiah Rashad — I want this played at the end of my funeral
What I consider the best music (auto)biographies and memoirs:
- Fade to Black (The Jay-Z 2004 Documentary Concert Film) — Makes me wish I was outside for the era of XL washed jeans and Ecko Unltd
- The Temptations (NBC’s four-hour, dramatized miniseries from 1998) — David Ruffin is like the Walter White of soul music. He was probably not the best dude, but so much fun to watch.
- Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest (Controversial documentary about the formative NYC hip-hop group) — I’m not a fan of the actor/comedian Michael Rappaport, but I did enjoy this. If you don’t like the film, you’re in good company — neither did Q-Tip.
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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. -
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. -
Kai Slater, the 21-year-old behind Chicago rock bands Lifeguard, Sharp Pins and Silver Dolls, is also a publisher. His "Hallogallo" zine, now in its 12th issue, is a love letter to doing it yourself. -
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. -
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. -
Musicians to watch in 2026 include Sophia Isella, Die Spitz, Buffalo Traffic Jam, Pink Siifu, Haute & Freddie and more. -
Ahead of the Jan. 16 release of Valentine, Courtney Marie Andrew’s first new album since 2022’s Loose Future, the acclaimed Arizona singer-songwriter mapped out her journey so far, including duets with John Prine and an early 20s stint in Jimmy Eat World. -
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.
