The Halloween Episode is a talent-rich Des Moines emo band that’s been playing shows around Iowa since 2020. Their much-anticipated debut full-length record, Feels Like Hell to Me, premieres this Halloween with a listening party at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines.

The Smashing Pumpkins' album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness turns 30 this week. In the last 30 years it has become a legendary record, and tracks like "1979," "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" and "Tonight, Tonight" are radio staples to this day.

The Last Dinner Party’s sophomore album, From The Pyre, delivers character-driven baroque pop that’ll have you bopping your head all the way to the confessional.

Iowa's Bonne Finken has had a remarkable career that's as varied as it is consistently excellent. With a new album on the way, she has unveiled a new — though wonderfully familiar — evolution in her sound.

From Jimi Hendrix covering Bob Dylan to Deftones covering The Smiths and Johnny Cash covering Nine Inch Nails, it's an art form crafting a good cover song. Here's our list of artists that have entered into the rare realm of producing a cover that's better than the original.

Platinum-selling indie pop band Saint Motel's A.J. Jackson talks about the band's album Saint Motel & the Symphony in the Sky and its freshly released companion record, Afterglow, ahead of their concert at Val Air Ballroom Oct. 13.

St. Paul and The Broken Bones' sixth studio album releases Oct. 10. Studio One's Mark Simmet previewed the album, and says it's well worth listening to.

After a 15 year break from performing, legendary Iowa band The Slats is playing three shows this week as a benefit for the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund.

You know the "Monster Mash" and "Thriller." But if you're looking to update your Halloween playlist, we've got you covered. Check out our list of 10 underrated Halloween songs that absolutely should be played while you celebrate the season.

Celebrate spooky season by enjoying Halloween-themed music events at venues across Iowa!