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Abe Goldstien’s Waukee jazz series showcases international talent on an ‘acoustically perfect’ stage

“Hey, if you’re passionate about it, figure out a way to do it yourself,” said Abe Goldstien, explaining the philosophy that has made his local concert series, Jazz at the Caspe Terrace, a magnet for international jazz talent for 15 […]

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‘Born into music’ and raised in a family band, River Glen is about to release one of the most ambitious Iowa music collabs ever

“I was born into music,” River Glen Breitbach said. “I’m my parents’ fourth child, and by the time I came to be, they already had an existing family band with my older siblings called The One Hat Band.” Less than […]

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Lani’s digital stars align in 2023 with GDP Festival performance, ‘Love, Lani’ album release

Lani Eclatt was 14 years old when she performed her first solo in front of an audience, backed by an orchestra performing a song she’d composed. “It was such a big deal for me at the time, but from there […]

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Shueyville-born musician Hailey Whitters is joining Shania Twain’s tour — but not before two Iowa shows and a pork tendy

Before she tours with pop-country queen Shania Twain, Hailey Whitters plans to return to her roots. “Raised is super influenced by the people and place that raised me,” said Whitters, a Shueyville-born country musician now based in Nashville, regarding her […]

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Album Review: Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops — ‘Manic Fever’

Greg Wheeler and the Poly Mall Cops – Manic Fever by Greg Wheeler & The Poly Mall Cops You didn’t realize you were waiting for this moment. But I promise you, you were. Later this month, on March 24, just […]

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This 15-year-old songwriter from Des Moines is having fun writing sad music

Addilyn Erica is only 15, but successfully balances being a teenager with growing as an artist. This was made clear with the release of her debut EP Some Days on Nov. 4, 2022, in which the Des Moines singer-songwriter spins […]

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Five questions with Jinnouchi Power songwriter Patrick MacCready ahead of the band’s long-awaited album release party

After working on their newest album, Kaleidocoi, for close to eight years, Des Moines supergroup Jinnouchi Power is hosting an album release event at xBk on Dec. 9 to celebrate its release. The 11-track record will be streamable on all […]

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After making a splash at BET Awards weekend, Entre Luche is ready to enter the spotlight at home in Iowa

“It is the biggest adrenaline rush,” R&B artist Entre Luche said of performing. “I feel like I’m my truest self when I’m on stage. … Not being on stage is the hard part. When I’m up there I’m at peace.” […]

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The hip-hop horizon: Iowa rappers’ fall releases explore drug culture, punk and ‘ascension music’

This fall will see a wide range of releases from Iowan artists spanning the diverse rap and hip-hop spectrum. While this is far from a comprehensive list of what’s on tap for the next several months, here’s a cross-section looking […]

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Contact Buzz: What’s in a name? In his, musician DK Imamu Akachi finds, and spreads, empowerment

DeAn Michael Kelly has a vision. A creative one. He’s manifesting it through creativity, healthy choices, music and inclusivity — and it truly is inspirational. His personal evolution is the catalyst for the many projects he develops, as well as […]

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Review: The return of 80/35 this weekend was just what the doctor ordered

If Des Moines seemed to be asleep these past few years, it certainly woke back up this past weekend as 80/35 Music Festival returned for the first time since 2019. Maybe it was the large variety of food vendors or […]

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Canadian rapper Cadence Weapon is out to prove ‘the prairie’s got something to say’

“One thing that people maybe don’t know about Canada is that the places above and below the border are similar to each other,” said Rollie Pemberton, a Canadian MC who performs as Cadence Weapon. “I live in Toronto now, and […]

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