Tony Dehner

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

The Studio One team's first ever visit to the Quad Cities' annual Alternating Currents Festival was everything we wanted in a festival and more, despite the brutal weather.

Lots of the artists who performed at the 2025 Hinterland Festival used the occasion to play some cover songs. Here are some of our favorites!

Hinterland celebrated its 10th anniversary in an expanded location in St. Charles this year, bringing headliners Tyler, the Creator, Kacey Musgraves and Lana Del Rey.

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.

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

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

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.

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.