The band Men I Trust has been building a solid following over the last few years, and with a viral hit to their name and two well received albums, the stage is set for a breakout year. They've just dropped their latest album, Equis Asinus, full of dream pop you need to hear.

With a new set of singles, Ames blues guitarist Matt Woods is bringing some old songs and sounds to a new audience.

Iowa’s music scene is more diverse than we often recognize. IPR’s Cece Mitchell talked with five trans and nonbinary Iowa artists about how their gender identity plays into their music.

Charley Crockett is a shining light in the country genre. Lonesome Drifter, his latest offering, hits all the right notes and is a poignant reminder of the power of both storytelling in music and the abilities of a gifted songwriter.

Punk and reggae legend H.R. delivered a dose of his trademark positive mental attitude in late February to a Des Moines music community reeling from the latest salvo in the culture wars.

Sleepmaxxing is trending, and with so many different options out available we've put together a low-risk playlist of music to give a try as part of your bedtime routine.

Des Moines shoegaze outfit Holding Hour played their debut album release show Saturday, Feb. 22 at xBk Live. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the duo about their very first public performance and the work that went into creating that experience, as well as their debut full-length record Parallel Lines.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has been awarding best score and original song Oscar Awards for about as long as the academy has existed. With the 97th awards ceremony happening March 2 we looked at score winners and nominees from the past and found many iconic scores that never won — and even more that were never nominated, but should have been. Here's our list of scores that should have, but didn't get, Academy Awards.

East Coast fan favorites Guster stopped by Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines in early February on their “We Also Have Eras” tour. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the four-piece about their quirky shows, passion projects and favorite musical moments.

Iowa-based Weary Ramblers have been having a good past year, with an explosively successful debut album and folk music awards as evidence of their success. Contributing writer Joe Alton takes a look at the super duo, their dynamic and friendship, and what's ahead for them.