Iowa music venues

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

Golden Bear Records is reshaping the sound of central Iowa’s music scene. The studio has produced albums for Abbie Sawyer, Andrew Hoyt, Lily DeTaeye and James Tutson, among other notable Iowa musicians.

Des Moines band The Mesmerists is releasing their new album The Last Love this Saturday, July 19, at xBk Live. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the trio about their musical journey so far and the themes explored in their new record.

'Always Here: A Compilation of Sounds from Iowa' is a brand new compilation album featuring 19 transgender and nonbinary artists from Iowa, with all proceeds benefiting the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund.

Des Moines band Lady Revel is playing an album release show for their new LP Slow Burn at xBk Live this Friday, May 30. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with vocalists Jasey Rebarcak and Sara Wodka about the creative process behind the record.

Senate File 146 would prohibit the use of automated bots to purchase online tickets at concerts and sporting events.

On Saturday, May 3, Derry & the Dirty Dishes will premiere their debut record Three Day Weekend at xBk Live in Des Moines. This new local children’s music group aims to mix things up with a multi-genre sound that will delight kids and their parents alike.

Punk and reggae legend H.R. delivered a dose of his trademark positive mental attitude in late February to a Des Moines music community reeling from the latest salvo in the culture wars.

Des Moines shoegaze outfit Holding Hour played their debut album release show Saturday, Feb. 22 at xBk Live. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the duo about their very first public performance and the work that went into creating that experience, as well as their debut full-length record Parallel Lines.

East Coast fan favorites Guster stopped by Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines in early February on their “We Also Have Eras” tour. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the four-piece about their quirky shows, passion projects and favorite musical moments.