Artist interviews

Minneapolis six-piece rock band Kiss the Tiger returned to xBk Live for a high-energy show Thursday, Mar. 20. Meghan Kreidler, Isabella Dawis and Alyse Emanuel stopped by the IPR studios to chat about their musical journeys and Kiss the Tiger’s upcoming album.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Munk Rivers got their start as a brother and sister having fun playing music together and has evolved into a full band with lots in mind for the future.

The newest album from Iowa City's James Tutson finds the singer getting very real about relationships, and also working with a horn section for the first time.

Chicago indie rockers Beach Bunny had their crowd singing and moshing along to hits like “Prom Queen” at their sold out show at Wooly’s on Jan. 26. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with their three primary members about their origins, TikTok virality and their upcoming third full-length record, ‘Tunnel Vision.’

Five-piece indie rock band Hippo Campus returned to the Hinterland stage this past summer. IPR’s Cece Mitchell talked with the band about their new album and the trajectory of their success.

The New York City-based band Been Stellar have struck gold with their latest record, which is inspired by almost everything except traditional guitar rock.