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Despite a rainy, muddy weekend, Hinterland 2023 hit just right. The acts were stellar, the crowds were into it and it was just an all-around great weekend. To celebrate the fest, this year we decided to give virtual awards for our favorite sets.
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Dave Deibler is most well-known these days as the co-owner of Octopus, a bar and live music venue in Cedar Falls, but in the '90s and early 2000s, he fronted a nationally touring rock band. At this year's 80/35 festival, he'll be inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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The Buckmiller Schwager Band is a group of musicians that spans multiple generations of musical upbringing and influence. To the band, playing the blues is key to educating on the blues. They joined IPR's All Access Live in April.
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The past year has been rough for Iowa musician Abbie Sawyer. But through her challenges, new collaborations and projects have been born. Now, Sawyer is ready to reflect, release and celebrate — all through the lens of her mantra: "Life is therapy."
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Des Moines' multi-talented Madison Ray shares his Valentine's love letter and lessons to the future creatives in Iowa.
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Dessa spoke these wise words during a poetic interlude in 2022 at her Music University concert. We asked a "sound guy,” Gabe Scheid, who is the production manager at xBk in Des Moines, to write about what a show looks like from the mixing console, and to offer some advice for bands.
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Libraries across the state offer a chance to either shake up the doldrums of winter, or help you uncover a new interest.
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Iowa Public Radio asked Scot Sutherland, the founder of the concert series "Monday Night Live!," to write about the year in presenting some of Iowa's most beloved singer/songwriters.
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Allegra Hernandez released their debut album Gift Exchange and the music video “Use My Fkn Pronouns” and received more than a thousand attacks online. IPR asked them to write about the song and the internet backlash.
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Allegra Hernandez released their debut album Gift Exchange on Nov. 4.