Artist interviews

The newest album from Iowa City's James Tutson finds the singer getting very real about relationships, and also working with a horn section for the first time.

Chicago indie rockers Beach Bunny had their crowd singing and moshing along to hits like “Prom Queen” at their sold out show at Wooly’s on Jan. 26. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with their three primary members about their origins, TikTok virality and their upcoming third full-length record, ‘Tunnel Vision.’

Five-piece indie rock band Hippo Campus returned to the Hinterland stage this past summer. IPR’s Cece Mitchell talked with the band about their new album and the trajectory of their success.

The New York City-based band Been Stellar have struck gold with their latest record, which is inspired by almost everything except traditional guitar rock.

Taylor Tomlinson contemplates whether her hectic schedule hosting a late-night show and touring makes her someone with a great work ethic or a workaholic.

Indie folk songstress Odie Leigh stopped by xBk this past October for a stop on her ‘Carrier Pigeon’ tour. IPR’s Cece Mitchell chatted with the TikTok sensation about the songwriting process for her debut album and her unconventional rise to prominence.

Lucy Ritter’s first gig as a pop drummer has been the role of a lifetime. Since the summer of 2023, she has been touring the world with rising sensation Chappell Roan. IPR’s Cece Mitchell chatted with the percussionist backstage at Roan’s sold-out Council Bluffs concert about her start in the music industry, the best moments of her career thus far and playing an active role in the queer music revolution.

The 502s are an up-and-coming Floridian band redefining their version of “beach folk.” IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with lead singer Ed Isola before their show at Wooly’s on Aug. 27.

Just this year, the spacey, beach town rock band flipturn performed at Hinterland, Austin City Limits and an NFL locker room, released a Tom Petty cover for a Vince Vaughn series, and contributed to the latest album from The Greeting Committee. Across two interviews with IPR’s Lucius Pham, the five-piece talked about their college days, what it's been like touring “the heck out of” their debut album Shadowglow and grabbing a "pint" with Two Door Cinema Club.

“Shakes You” is the newest single from Dickie, and it’s a great showcase for a project that has evolved over the years.