In The Round

Royce Johns “Goofy Sounds”

If you love Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson, then you’ll love Royce Johns. A talented country artist living and creating from his own backyard here in central Iowa, Royce has a voice that will take you back in time, and a jovial sense of humor. He and his longtime friend turned drummer, Abraham Lopez, sit down to chat about the joys and stresses of parenthood, being full-time musicians, and how patience affects their songwriting.
After the conversation, stick around for the duo’s performance of “Wish I Was” recorded in studio.
Produced and recorded at Trilix Studio.
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Social Cinema “True to Me”

Not too long ago, two bands from two cities combined to create a supergroup named Social Cinema. Now, they are In The Round to talk about their influences, their streamlined songwriting process and taking advantage of bigger opportunities. They also dish on their favorite weird on-the-road snacks.
After the chat, kick back and listen to Social Cinema play their song “Brown Paper Bags & Funny Faces” recorded live in studio.
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Dickie “It’s Me and You, Kid!”

Dick Prall only goes by Richard when he’s in trouble, though you can call him Dickie on stage, that is if he’s not blacking out for the first few songs. Chill out with Dick as he talks about learning guitar in his mid-20s, working with big acts and the value of having space to fill. He also shares details on his upcoming EP “Headful of Hiss.”
After the interview, listen to Dickie’s song “Minus Thieves” recorded in studio.
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Chris Schiermann “Stream of Consciousness”

How do you know when to stop? This is a question Chris Schiermann asks himself regularly when it comes to writing a song. The process is an emotional journey that always has a different answer. Check out this episode to hear Chris talk about developing his writing over the years, why listening to his own music boosts his confidence and the heartwarming story of how he met his fiancée. After the interview, listen to Chris’ song “Flexuous” recorded in studio.
After the interview, listen to Chris’ song “Flexuous” recorded in studio.
Produced and recorded at Trilix Studio.
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Carl Verheyen “Doing It Right”

After nearly 60 years of playing guitar, Carl Verheyen still finds time to push the strings around every day, and that “guitar addiction” keeps him at the top of his game. In this episode, he talks about the magic of improvisation, working in recording sessions with musicians he admires and all the great travel experiences he’s had in his career. After the chat, listen to Carl’s song “Riverboat Sky” recorded in studio.
Produced and recorded at Trilix Studio.
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Abbie Sawyer “Lean into the Warmth”

Abbie Sawyer doesn’t do anything full-time; she believes everyone is a salad with many interests and dreams. Creativity can come to her in all forms: music, cooking, and even raising children. She talks about being vulnerable with her music, “momming”, and why people shouldn’t get so down on themselves. After the conversation, listen to Abbie’s single, “Far and Few” recorded in studio.
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B.Well “Community and Collaboration”

In his music, B.Well utilizes his rich, deep voice to carry a message about the community and how that led him to start his own non-profit, the B.Well Foundation. He joins In the Round to talk about the importance of supporting your community, why being a role model can change so much for a young musician, and why it is so important to collaborate with other artists you respect. Be sure to catch the whole conversation and stick around to hear B.Wells's single, “Games” in the studio.
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B2wins “Living the Dream”

Dropped in the middle of Iowa with only a little English at their disposal, Brazilian twin brothers Walter and Wagner Caldas have managed to build a career in music, from mastering the violin and ukelele in the slums of Rio De Janeiro to experiencing fatherhood and fighting cancer in the U.S. and how they continue to smile through it all. Be sure to catch the whole conversation and stick around to hear B2wins jam out in the studio.
Produced and recorded at Trilix Studio.
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Jim Swim “Shout Out Sadness!”

A typical young Iowa guy’s exploration of words with friends leads to a whole new world of creating and producing music. Learn about the melancholy behind Jim’s music and how it is contrasted by the joy of freestyling and working with people. Be sure to catch the whole conversation and hear a little of Jim’s performance of his song “For Whose Entertainment” off his “Unruly Automations” EP.
Produced and recorded at Trilix Studio.
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Annie Kemble “Dive Bars and Jazz”

Annie shares her love of dive bars, explains why movies are better than TV and mentions a few powerful inspirations like Amy, Lana and Adele. There’s some jazz and soul talk as well as Annie performing her new song “Pink Limousine” on the Steinway. Be sure to listen in.
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