Hinterland

Scowl’s high-energy hardcore set was the first of its kind at Hinterland this year. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the California four-piece about their sophomore album, the spirit of DIY shows and women in the punk community.

Lots of the artists who performed at the 2025 Hinterland Festival used the occasion to play some cover songs. Here are some of our favorites!

Hinterland celebrated its 10th anniversary in an expanded location in St. Charles this year, bringing headliners Tyler, the Creator, Kacey Musgraves and Lana Del Rey.

When Tiger Lily Cafe opened just weeks before Iowa’s biggest music festival, its owners didn't anticipate the crowds — or the chaos. Now, one year later, it’s thriving.

The Irish singer-songwriter plays the 10th annual Hinterland festival.

Shortly before her first appearance at Hinterland, Gigi Perez took some time to reflect on what's been an incredibly eventful — and successful — year.

The festival’s new 90 Degree Guarantee is the first of its kind. The policy references climate change, and states that the festival will issue refunds to ticket-holders who request them if temperatures are predicted to reach or exceed 90 degrees.

The music festival, which has hosted both Chappell Roan and Noah Kahan, and matched her donation, pledged its support for "access to mental health care for all musicians."

The Hinterland Music Festival returns this August to St. Charles, Iowa with a lineup that includes the first hip-hop act to headline the festival in its 10-year history.

The Japanese House, the solo musical project of artist Amber Bain, sat down with IPR to discuss the role her pets play in her music and writing her next album.