IOWA'S ALTERNATIVE

Local Spotlight: Sun Centauri Ventures Into The Cosmos

Anthony Scanga

Iowa Public Radio

Cece Mitchell

Sun Centauri talks about translating their feelings into music, the beauty of the expanded play and the possibility of intelligent life beyond Earth.

News from NPR

Takeaways from Taylor Swift's podcast appearance: her new album, romance and more

Rachel Treisman

Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour.
Radio legend 'Cousin Brucie' remembers Beatles at Shea Stadium

Here & Now Newsroom

Bruce Morrow helped introduce The Beatles 60 years ago when the British band kicked off a new era in rock 'n' roll by headlining at Shea Stadium on Aug. 15, 1965, in New York City.
Omar: Tiny Desk Concert

Bobby Carter

Dressed to the nines and wearing his signature high-top locs, the British soul singer performs highlights from his timeless catalog.
On the freaky, sensual 'BLACK STAR,' Amaarae has never sounded more free

Sheldon Pearce

Since 2020, Amaarae has made a case for being the most dynamic avant-pop artist the world over. Her new album, BLACK STAR, makes it clear that she is tired of waiting for everyone else to catch up.
Taylor Swift to release her 12th album, 'The Life of a Showgirl,' on Oct. 3

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Taylor Swift is entering a new era with "The Life of a Showgirl." Swift loves to surprise fans with her album rollouts, and this one is no different.