Tony Dehner
Studio One HostTony Dehner got his start in radio at KUNI while a student at the University of Northern Iowa. After working the overnight shift for many years, Tony is now one of the hosts of IPR’s Studio One Tracks and Gas Money shows, and is also a contributing writer for the IPR website.
Tony is a passionate believer in the Iowa music scene, and likes to remind people that every musician was a “local musician” at the beginning of their career. He spends his free time trying to emulate his favorite musicians at home, on his own guitar. You can contact Tony at tdehner@iowapublicradio.org.
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IPR's Artists of the Month for August, Greg Wheeler and The Poly Mall Cops, spent three years getting their record just right. Now that it's out in the world, they're ready to do it again. -
Despite a rainy, muddy weekend, Hinterland 2023 hit just right. The acts were stellar, the crowds were into it and it was just an all-around great weekend. To celebrate the fest, this year we decided to give virtual awards for our favorite sets.
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The Iowa band Salt Fox, IPR's Artists of the Month for July, show what can happen when musicians follow unlikely inspiration, like a letter found after an apartment fire.
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Why do people yell "Free Bird" at concerts? It all started as a diss. Kevin Matthew, a radio DJ from Chicago, was an original troll, and not in a good way.
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The Iowa City band The Uniphonics are IPR's Artists of the Month for April. They spoke to IPR about the challenges of having a seven-piece band spread across half the state.
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Indie heavy-hitters like Sudan Archives, Snail Mail and Kevin Morby packed The Englert; The Riverside Theatre offered a sit-down experience for intimate performances and experimental acts; the line to see Mars Hojilla, Karen Meat and Friko at Trumpet Blossom Cafe wrapped around the block; and Gabe's is where heads banged the night away to everything from hip-hop, punk and Latino dream pop, to whatever TEKE::TEKE does.
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Des Moines-based artist Annie Kemble combines soul, jazz, and funk in her music. In an interview with IPR, she reflects on her debut release and prepares for what comes next.
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Dan Tedesco, IPR's Artist of the Month for February, has been releasing his new album on his own terms.
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The Des Moines duo Elison is a pandemic success story. They're a band that formed in the process of independent pursuits, and this fall they'll be releasing their first EP.
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The Quad Cities-based Pollinators, led by musician and producer Tom Teslik, try to answer the question of what "indie music" means.
