Happy Friday, music lovers! I’ve got something to start your weekend off right. Alex Kintzle has a new re-recorded single for your weekend listening pleasure. Give “Julia” a listen below. Let us know what you think in the comments. (Spoiler: … Continue reading
Words and photos by Palina Prasasouk John the Bastard just released their first full-length album, “A Lake Giant.” Writer and photographer Palina Prasosouk sat down with the group to get the low-down on their music and a few fun facts about … Continue reading
Words and photos by Trey Reis I lived in Portland for a number of years and while there is something to be said about shows coming to you, there is nothing quite the like the excitement of driving somewhere to … Continue reading
Written by Erika Owen MR NASTI hits the road with Annalibera today for a three-week tour that ends in a bang at the Maximum Ames Music Festival. If you haven’t seen his act before, make sure to catch Nicholas Naioti … Continue reading
Written by Trey Reis Des Moines four-piece, Annalibera, are a hard band to pin down. To start, they’ve been playing great show after great show around the central Iowa area over the past few months, including a stage spot at … Continue reading
Words and photo by Chance Hoener For my first write-up, I also made my first adventure to Vaudeville Mews since moving to Des Moines about a year ago and plan to go back soon. After driving around downtown looking for … Continue reading
Written by Erika Owen Not only did he release a new album yesterday (“Step Inside”), he’s opened for acts like Michael Jackson, The Police, and BB King. Kevin Jenkins is a badass on the bass. “Step Inside” marks his first time behind … Continue reading
Written by Chad Taylor of Des Moines Cityview Ed Note: The following Q&A is the transcript from Chad’s time with Bonne Finken and Sharika Soal. Read the story here. Sex sells. It’s probably the least original opening ever, but that doesn’t make it … Continue reading
Written by Trey Reis With the excitement of the new semester comes the anticipation of the release of the Grinnell College concert schedule. Often taking a less heavy-handed approach to booking shows than Iowa State University’s Maintenance Shop, Grinnell College’s … Continue reading
New Jersey-based band Ed Tang & The Chops is out with a full-length album, “Goodbye, Zen5, Sushi Dinner.” A gravelly vocal set mixed with a sticky sweet feminine balance throughout, this borderline folk/indie/alternative/slightly country has a song for everyone. If you’re … Continue reading
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