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 setlists, 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 know about next? 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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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. -
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! -
2025 was full of amazing album releases from incredible musicians, this is Studio One's picks for best albums of the year. -
Blvck Bunnie started THOT SQUAD as a joke. Now, it's anything but. Flint, MI's raunchy rap sensation reflects on her Iowa debut at Alternating Currents, providing catharsis and making music with her husband.
