Musician interviews

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.

Lead singer Niko Kapetan talks about Friko's debut album, Where We’ve Been, how it works sharing drummer Bailey Minzenberger with three other bands, and how inspiration for their new song, "Hot Air Balloon," struck at 6 a.m. in a Cracker Barrel parking lot.

Honky Tonk in Iowa? Look no further than Katie and the Honky Tonks' upcoming debut album.

After 30 years, eight albums and two hip surgeries, Shirley Manson of the band Garbage reflects on getting older and embraces not knowing when the band's run will end.

Two years after the death of his teenage son, Ben Kweller is back with an album of raw emotion that also offers comfort and joy.

IPR's Tony Dehner sat down with the highly influential, yet somewhat enigmatic, art pop duo Sparks to talk about their 28th album.