Lucius Pham

The third iteration of Cedar Falls band Salt Fox's Lost Woods Music Festival on Sept. 27 brought thousands together for music, lights and a trip around the Ferris wheel.

The Minneapolis garage band’s second album This Movie Sucks is caked in pop-punk millennial nostalgia. Siblings and bandmates Austin and Taryn Durry discuss Durry's new record, its "secret track" and the biggest tour of their careers.

Blvck Bunnie started THOT SQUAD as a joke. Now, it's anything but. Flint, MI's raunchy rap sensation reflects on her Iowa debut at Alternating Currents, providing catharsis and making music with her husband.

We saw Tyler, The Creator at Hinterland, rocked with Rick Ross in Waterloo and just missed Adamn Killa storming the quad at Iowa State University. Here were some of our favorite rap moments of 2025, and the best Iowa hip-hop and R&B you may have missed!

Anthony Worden bringing back Springsteen, millennial dirtbaggery and a Des Moines-made South Sudanese smash were all highlights from this year in Iowa music videos. Here, in no particular order, are some of our favorites.

Ahead of the Jan. 16 release of Valentine, Courtney Marie Andrew’s first new album since 2022’s Loose Future, the acclaimed Arizona singer-songwriter mapped out her journey so far, including duets with John Prine and an early 20s stint in Jimmy Eat World.

Musicians to watch in 2026 include Sophia Isella, Die Spitz, Buffalo Traffic Jam, Haute & Freddie and more.

The Cactus Blossoms, comprised of brothers Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, discuss the authenticity of their old-school sound, memories of David Lynch and how the Minnesota cold inspires their warm tones.

Jinnouchi Power, Des Moines’ musical electric company, returns with their third album, ‘Home.,’ They’ll debut the album at xBk Live Feb. 21, with openers Clip Clop and Spectral Serpent.

Jeff Roalson and Trevor Polk of the Iowa City indie band Halfloves reflect on a decade of bandhood and their landmark self-titled album.