Musician interviews

Ani DiFranco is performing at the Val Air Ballroom Sept. 7. We caught up with DiFranco ahead of the concert for an in depth interview on where she's at now.

Sam Austins combines R&B and alternative influences to create his sound, and it's taking him to big places.

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.

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

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.

After losing almost everything during Hurricane Helene, Indigo De Souza is back with a new record, and she's already looking ahead.

Tommy Stinson is a founding member of The Replacements and has played with the likes of Guns N' Roses and Soul Asylum. He's also had busy solo career. You can catch Stinson live at London Underground in Ames Wednesday, July 9.

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

On the eve of its latest release and tour, the Iowa band Mr. Softheart took some time to play share some songs and talk about their ever-evolving sound.