Tony Dehner
Music DirectorHey there! I'm Tony Dehner, Music Director.
I'm responsible for scheduling and managing all the music you hear on-air. I'm also Studio One's connection the music label representatives, and keep a close eye on what's new and about to drop from the artists you love (and those you will).
From the time you wake up to when you fall asleep, my goal is to make sure you hear a great mix of curated music.
I love hearing from fans when you discover something new, whether it's brand new music or something that's been out for decades. It's never too late to discover something you'll love forever.
Drop me a note with your music recommendations!
My favorite Iowa music destinations:
- Octopus in Cedar Falls
- Englert Theatre in Iowa City
- Codfish Hollow in Maquoketa
My entries in the "best songs of all time" list:
- "A Day In The Life" by The Beatles — It's hard to believe it's basically two separate song ideas that were mashed together. It's so perfect!
- "Little Wing" by Jimi Hendrix — The song has his classic sound but also feels like visiting another planet.
- "One Big Holiday" by My Morning Jacket — I hope I get to hear this one live some day.
My top three favorite albums (as of today):
- Summerteeth, from Wilco
- A Deeper Understanding, from The War on Drugs
- Blonde On Blonde, Bob Dylan
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Fontaines D.C. has announced a new record, Dopamine Chamber. The first single "Marianne" sounds a lot like their previous album, and that's a good thing. -
The first single from Baby Rose's new album is a defiant statement of joy in the face of heartbreak. -
Hinterland returned to St. Charles, bridging July and August to present KATSEYE, Lorde, Mumford & Sons and Kali Uchis — plus many other up-and-coming acts — in Iowa's own countryside. -
Aimee Mann is as busy as ever and still found time to perform in Iowa twice in less than a week. -
On the eve of Dearborn's final show (for now), lead singer and songwriter Eli Mickey discusses the band's latest album and his upcoming move away from Iowa. -
Cage The Elephant, one of our favorite bands to catch live recently, is back with a new single that seems to reference mental health. -
Originally from the Midwest, the "modern old-timey Americana" singer Pokey LaFarge will be playing at least one new song in Iowa this fall. -
In honor of Father's Day, Tony Dehner set out to define the amorphous genre of music known as "Dad Rock," and almost succeeded. -
The new self-released single "Renaissance Man," from longtime friend of Studio One Elizabeth Moen, is inspired by an all-too-familiar sort of person. -
Two of music's most adventurous and experimental songwriters are back with a new single, and at its core, it's a straight-up fun song.
