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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Caroline Rose has released a fourth single from her upcoming new album; it's a very personal song that's also relatable. Oh, and it also rocks! -
The fourth annual Lost Woods Festival in Cedar Falls added another stage, skateboards and more. -
At the start of another season of "The Simpsons," Studio One's Tony Dehner looks back at some of the classic music moments from one of television's longest-running shows. -
After 12 years, Echo & The Bunnymen is back with a new record, and the band sounds as great as ever. -
The new single from Art d'Ecco is a rager that warns about the "vain pursuit of being seen," and it also has an unforgettable saxophone. -
After a hiatus of over 15 years, The Format is back with a new record and tour dates, which included a stop at Hinterland this year. -
One of the many projects of Chicago musician Kai Slater, Sharp Pins offer up some classic-sounding pop that's so much more than a mere nostalgia trip. -
Just before his second Iowa show of the year, Pokey LaFarge speaks about his new album Rent Money and the minimalist approach he took to writing and recording it. -
The second single from the upcoming third album by Remi Wolf shows a very vulnerable side to the artist and her music. -
Based in Waterloo/Cedar Falls, the band Jacob Lampman's Ego Death has cooked up something special.
