Iowa musicians

The Halloween Episode is a talent-rich Des Moines emo band that’s been playing shows around Iowa since 2020. Their much-anticipated debut full-length record, Feels Like Hell to Me, premieres this Halloween with a listening party at HiFi Brew Lounge in West Des Moines.

Opera legend Simon Estes and director Steve Schott discuss the making of their new documentary Simon Estes: A Heart and a Voice. Then, author John T. Price joins to discuss his latest work inspired by nature's ability to comfort through times of tragedy.

When Iowa City musician Brian Cretzmeyer died of cancer at the age of 29, his family and friends created a music festival to keep his memory alive. Later, our Iowa Famous series continues with a former NFL kicker.

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.