Iowa Artist of the Month

“We kind of became friends through this project, which is really cute.” April Artists of the Month Jarrett Purdy, a jazz pianist, and Lex Leto, a classical flutist, shared with IPR's Tony Dehner. The pair fused their distinct styles on their 2023 EP have you been the night?.

Greg Wheeler and The Poly Mall Cops spent three years getting their record just right.

And enter her 'Bittersweet' purple dream world.

She combines soul, jazz, and funk in her music and is inspired by classic films.

From “Wyoming” to Demarest, NJ, the Iowa City songwriter/bassist and Artist of the Month for April breaks down her new record and the various states that shaped it.

Iowa City musician James Tutson, IPR's Artist of the Month for February, is working on a new album and is the first artist on our All Access Live lineup for 2022.

One of Iowa's longest-running bands, the Diplomats of Solid Sound are hoping to make up for lost time in 2022 with a new release and a calendar full of live shows.

Davis John Patton, tries to make sense of everything in his music. His new EP "Songs From Davis" is the perfect soundtrack for the colder months in Iowa.

If you're looking for a deep listen, Joel Sires recommends Mickey Newbury’s "Frisco Mabel Joy."

After some truly challenging months, Iowa City musician Anthony Worden has released a new album with his band, The Illiterati.