In The Round

Adam Bruce "Prairie Soul Goodness"

Adam & April are the sweetest high school sweethearts you’ll ever meet, and they perform together under the name Adam Bruce. We learn how church hymns and the classic bands from the 60s & 70s like The Everly Brothers influenced Adam’s trajectory in music and reinforced his & April’s love for harmony. We also talk about how their songs come together and the recording process, April’s love/hate relationship with performing, artists they can’t stop listening to, and Adam’s other musical projects Bruce & Parks and the New Bodies. Remember to stick around at the end to hear a clip of their new song “Nothing For You” recorded live at Trilix Studio. The full performance drops next week, Thurs 6/12!
 
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Jordan Sellergren "A Little Schmaltzy"

Meet Jordan Sellergren – musician, mother, guitarist, bike riding, piano playing publisher. We talk about her new album featuring beautifully crafted songs and Victorian-meets-home improvement cover art, her career with Little Village Magazine, the evolution of her music and songwriting process, the freedoms and stresses of aging, and we tackle the age-old question “what is art”? All with laughs along the way, of course! Stick around at the end to hear a snip of her song “This Love Is A Dull Ache”, and follow our YouTube channel to hear the full performance out May 29th.
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Simon Cropp "Ask Me About My Agate"

Simon Cropp is a nomadic musician, frequently hopping from gig to gig in river towns along the Mississippi River or recharging at Lake Superior. We talk about his upcoming new album, a solo offshoot from his other band Slapdash Bluegrass, and how he first got into guitar and the world of country & bluegrass. We chat about his travels, things he learned along the way, and even briefly discuss rocks – like literal rocks. Stick around at the end to hear a snip of his new song, “Resignation Letter”, and be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch the full performance out Thurs 5/15.
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Blake Shaw "All About That Bass"

This week it’s all about that bass with Blake Shaw! We take a deep dive into Blake’s stunning musical mind, discussing his creative processes from many angles of his busy life as a performer, educator, and composer in the world of jazz and beyond. He shares how he first got into music, then fell in love with jazz, and how he’s helping spread that joy to others. We also discuss the language of music and his approach to composing multi-instrument arrangements. At the end of the episode, hear a snip of his rendition of “Blue and Sentimental” before the full performance drops next week. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss it!
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Jordan Beem "Raise a Glass, Shake Your Tambourine"

Jordan Beem learned to play guitar after his dad teased him about only “playing” Guitar Hero.That ignited the spark for him to hone this new craft, relying on YouTube and a few choir classes to grow his skills, eventually propelling him into the award-winning artist he is today. While he spends much of his time rocking out country covers at venues across Iowa and the Midwest, he’s also released multiple originals including “Fire and Flame” which he played for us in studio. Jordan’s smooth vocals, country-forward sensibility, and good time energy keep audiences shakin’ their tambourines and coming back for more.
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River "The Journey is the Destination"

Meet River, AKA River Glen, a multi-instrumentalist, multi-faceted human who hails from Iowa but prefers life on the road. River grew up traveling with the family band, starting on violin at age 3 and later picking up guitar and mandolin, eventually evolving into his sound as a solo artist which he describes as “truth-to-power folk” and “poetic pop”. He takes his vocation as a musician seriously, using it to commune with audiences at a visceral level, reflect shared experiences, and often engaging it as a form of activism.
Listen to our in-depth conversation then hear a clip of his song “Elderless Age” before the live performance video drops next week. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see the videos!
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Lani "Chicken Soup for the Pop Soul"

This week on In The Round meet Lani, a Colombian-American artist who is all sonrisas y canciones – smiles and songs! Her pop-forward bops are catchy yet heartfelt, led by her glassy smooth vocals with a range that takes us from whispered hopes to powerful heights. We talk about how she got her start, the emotions and heartbreak of her youth that still linger in her songwriting, how music keeps her connected to her Colombian roots, her dedication to the community, and some baffling Colombian food combinations that had us in stitches.
Enjoy the laughs and conversation, then catch a snip of her song “Love Us Again” before the liveperformance drops next week. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the videos!
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Unique Vibrationz "Open Mic, Open Minds"

Meet Unique Vibrationz, an up-and-coming band from Iowa that blends elements of hip hop, soul, jazz, rock, and R&B into a raw, authentic, and groove-filled sound. True to their name, this group is all about good vibes, which you’ll hear in our conversation as we discuss how they fortuitously met at open mics, their creative process and the depths of De’An’s lyricism, and most adorably, the love and appreciation they have for each other.
Stick around at the end for a snip of their new song “Follow The Muse”, and head to YouTube next Thursday, March 6th for the full live performance.
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Casandra Carson "A Light in the Darkness"

Casandra Carson is a dynamic guitarist and vocalist in the rock scene, known for her energetic performances and earworm melodies that keep audiences hooked. Casandra started playing guitar from a young age, launching a band with her father Paul (Paralandra), and touring the country. Her notable talent gained the attention of other big names in the industry which led to her fronting The L.I.F.E. Project with Josh Rand, and touring and collaborating with George Lynch. We caught up about her craft as a singer, songwriter, and guitarist in the worlds of hard rock and metal, the success she’s seen so far, and life on the road.
Plus, hear a snip of the live performance of “Worthwhile”, a ballad by The L.I.F.E. Project.
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Lily DeTaeye "Your Own Kind of Fiction"

Lily DeTaeye has been performing since she was 13, cutting her teeth at the local farmer’s market, busking, and later honing her craft further by touring extensively across the U.S. Her songwriting taps into her own life experiences in a relatable and beautifully poetic way, and she’s also found inspiration from novels through her love of reading. We talk about the music-life balance, her “New Song November” songwriting challenge, the journey that took her to Brooklyn, and where she’s headed next.
Plus, hear a clip of her new song “Maybe it’s November”, then head to our YouTube channel next week for the full performance.
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