Iowa musicians

Iowa City duo Sun Centauri has embarked on a celestial voyage with their debut EP, Flux4D. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the pair about translating their feelings into music, the beauty of the expanded play and the possibility of intelligent life beyond Earth.

The Iowa City-based alternative rock band 28 Days Later haven't been together for very long, but they've accomplished a lot, and they're in it for the long haul.

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.

The beloved music duo came to Iowa from Brazil in 2006 and has been entertaining crowds with their energetic performances that blend pop covers with electric string instruments.

Iowa communities celebrate a long musical tradition. Then, two Brazilian musicians say their farewell to Iowa.

On Saturday, Aug. 23, Studio One will present a local music stage at Ingersoll LIVE, a free, family-friendly block party in the heart of Des Moines. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with Lauren Kollauf, executive director of the organization behind the event, The Avenues of Ingersoll & Grand.

KCCK is Iowa's only jazz-formatted radio station, but it's influence goes beyond the airwaves.

Phil Maass is a two-time Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee who has recorded a plethora of Iowa music over the last thirty years with KUNI and Iowa Public Radio.

Al Schares has entered retirement after over 35 years of service to KUNI and IPR.