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Hear Paste's "Iowa Bands You Should Listen To Now" on IPR Studio One!

Antonio Rodriguez

Listeners of Iowa Public Radio's Studio One know that Iowa has a thriving music scene, and that bringing the music of these talented artists to a larger audience is a key part of IPR's mission. And now, some of those artists are receiving recognition from outside our home state.

As part of their "50 States Project," the online magazine Paste recently published a list called "12 Iowa Bands You Should Listen To Now." You'll notice a lot of familiar names on that list: most of these artists have had their music played on Studio One, and several have performed live in the IPR studios! Check out some exclusive IPR recordings by some of these bands right here. 

Of course, this list doesn't come close to covering the wide variety of amazing music we have here in Iowa. Tune to Studio One every weeknight at 7 pm to hear artists from all over the state, along with the best new independent and alternative music, and some of your old favorites. And if you're a songwriter or in a band, or know someone who is, don't hesitate to contact us about having your music played on Studio One.

Congratulations to all of the bands featured in this article!

Credit IPR/Tony Dehner
William Elliott Whitmore chats with a enthusiastic crowd before performing in IPR's Studio One.

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William Elliott Whitmore (Montrose) - "Don't Need It" - recorded July 11th, 2012 by IPR's Phil Maass

Credit Joshua Cullen Goodell
Dylan Sires and Neighbors

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Dylan Sires and Neighbors (Waterloo) - "Good Ol' Boy" - recorded December 17th, 2013 by IPR's Phil Maass

Credit Jake Powers
TWINS

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TWINS (Waterloo) - "Oblivion" - recorded March 27th, 2014 by IPR's Phil Maass

Credit IPR/Tony Dehner
Land of Blood and Sunshine performing in IPR's Studio One.

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Land of Blood and Sunshine (Marshalltown) - "Lion Bearing Wings" - recorded April 16th, 2014 by IPR's Phil Maass

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The River Monks performing in IPR's Studio One.

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The River Monks (Des Moines) - "Granny" - recorded June 16th, 2014 by IPR's Phil Maass

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Gloom Ballon performing in IPR's Studio One.

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Gloom Balloon (Des Moines) - "She Was The One That Got Away" - recorded June 19th, 2014 by IPR's Phil Maass

Tony Dehner is a Studio One Host