On her latest studio offering Soccer Mommy continues crafting emotionally driven songs but adds glimmers of happiness through out. Much like life itself, the album has many emotional peaks and valleys.

Just this year, the spacey, beach town rock band flipturn performed at Hinterland, Austin City Limits and an NFL locker room, released a Tom Petty cover for a Vince Vaughn series, and contributed to the latest album from The Greeting Committee. Across two interviews with IPR’s Lucius Pham, the five-piece talked about their college days, what it's been like touring “the heck out of” their debut album Shadowglow and grabbing a "pint" with Two Door Cinema Club.

Misson Creek announces dates of April 3 - 5 2025 for its 20th iteration. This year will mark the last for The Englert Theatre as a producer. New plans are in the works.

“Shakes You” is the newest single from Dickie, and it’s a great showcase for a project that has evolved over the years.

The third annual FEaST festival took place in Iowa City, honoring its late creator Chris Wiersema. Experimental music was the highlight and proved that the festival continues to "feed us weird things."

After sixteen years, The Cure return with 'Songs Of A Lost World,' which is a career highlight. It is easily one of the best records of 2024.

Blondshell crafts grungy indie rock with lyrics about the struggles of dating, toxic relationships, sobriety and the 2000s hit show Veronica Mars. We sat down with Blondshell at this year's Hinterland and discussed a myriad of topics.

They're fierce, angsty and have something to say. The Linda Lindas keep punk fresh and exciting on their latest offering ‘No Obligation.'

LA punk band The Linda Lindas stopped by Wooly’s for a headlining show in the middle of their tour with Green Day. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the band about the tour, their inspirations for their new album and more.

Halloween concerts across Des Moines proved for a fun, spooky weekend. Local acts Druids, Haploid, Night Stories and Traffic Death put on Halloween extravaganzas that you'll wish you didn't miss.