Cece Mitchell

Last weekend, Des Moines dynamo Ramona and the Sometimes hosted the third installment of Cupid’s Lounge, an amorous extravaganza complete with skits and serenades. Backed by the Lovin’ Forkful, a local supergroup assembled for the event, Cupid’s Lounge had its packed audience singing along to love songs across several genres.

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Chicago indie rockers Beach Bunny had their crowd singing and moshing along to hits like “Prom Queen” at their sold out show at Wooly’s on Jan. 26. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with their three primary members about their origins, TikTok virality and their upcoming third full-length record, ‘Tunnel Vision.’

‘Made in the Midwest’ is a new local concert series presented by the Temple Theater in downtown Des Moines. The inaugural series features five Iowa acts across a range of genres.

Five-piece indie rock band Hippo Campus returned to the Hinterland stage this past summer. IPR’s Cece Mitchell talked with the band about their new album and the trajectory of their success.

Indie folk songstress Odie Leigh stopped by xBk this past October for a stop on her ‘Carrier Pigeon’ tour. IPR’s Cece Mitchell chatted with the TikTok sensation about the songwriting process for her debut album and her unconventional rise to prominence.

Lucy Ritter’s first gig as a pop drummer has been the role of a lifetime. Since the summer of 2023, she has been touring the world with rising sensation Chappell Roan. IPR’s Cece Mitchell chatted with the percussionist backstage at Roan’s sold-out Council Bluffs concert about her start in the music industry, the best moments of her career thus far and playing an active role in the queer music revolution.

The 502s are an up-and-coming Floridian band redefining their version of “beach folk.” IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with lead singer Ed Isola before their show at Wooly’s on Aug. 27.

LA punk band The Linda Lindas stopped by Wooly’s for a headlining show in the middle of their tour with Green Day. IPR’s Cece Mitchell spoke with the band about the tour, their inspirations for their new album and more.

Americana folk band Shovels & Rope is a husband-and-wife duo out of Charleston, South Carolina. They spoke with IPR’s Cece Mitchell before their recent show at Wooly’s about their latest record, life on the road with kids and more.