Anthony Worden bringing back Springsteen, millennial dirtbaggery and a Des Moines-made South Sudanese smash were all highlights from this year in Iowa music videos. Here, in no particular order, are some of our favorites.

2025 saw a plethora of new music from Iowa artists, these are just some of our favorites released this year.

The Hours Are Long, But The Pay Is Low chronicles Rob Miller's journey of co-founding Chicago’s Bloodshot Records, an internationally renowned home for roots music, Americana, and “alt-country."

We saw Tyler, The Creator at Hinterland, rocked with Rick Ross in Waterloo and just missed Adamn Killa storming the quad at Iowa State University. Here were some of our favorite rap moments of 2025, and the best Iowa hip-hop and R&B you may have missed!

With Stranger Things ending on Dec. 31 we look back on the show's lasting impact in the world of music and how it introduced classic songs of the '80s to a new generation.

EUFÓRQUESTRA, a worldbeat band formerly of Iowa City, will return to its home state to play shows benefitting food banks in Des Moines and Iowa City this weekend.

We've all heard "Frosty the Snowman" and "Santa Clause Is Coming To Town." Now let's explore some lesser known holiday tunes.

The Freeman Band is Des Moines latest offering in the psychedelic rock genre. Find out how they got started.

2025 was full of amazing album releases from incredible musicians, this is Studio One's picks for best albums of the year.

Recently, AI country act Breaking Rust topped Billboard's digital sales charts. Given that AI music has beat out real musicians, it's time to examine whether it's worth your time.