In The Round

Mr. Softheart "I Know What You Did Last Album"

Meet Mr. Softheart, an Iowa-based 4-piece whose sound overdelivers on moody, synthy goodness – and they’re all a delight to chat with. We talk about how the project came together and the addition of their 4th member Halen, the inspiration behind their narrative songwriting style, the meaningful pursuit of art, favorite 80s & 90s thrillers, and all about their new EP dropping today, July 4th, called “Reflections On Primitive Action”, which they recorded at Trilix Studio. Stick around at the end to hear a snip of their song “Calling Sister Sea” and visit our YouTube channel next week to see the full performance which drops Thurs 7/10.
 
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In The Round D Tour - Blue Ox Music Festival 2025 Recap

In The Round took a D Tour to Blue Ox Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin! The lineup was stacked with names you know like Greensky Bluegrass, St. Paul & the Broken Bones, Margo Price, and Molly Tuttle, who all absolutely crushed it of course, but we wanted to touch on a few others you may not know. We run through a few highlights from this fantastic festival and share exclusive interview content from artists you’ll want to add to your playlists. Let’s get to it!
 
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Maygen & The Birdwatcher "They Actually Watch Birds"

Grab a perch and meet Maygen & The Birdwatcher, a delightfully folky, Americana-bluegrass band from Minneapolis, MN. This talented crew tours regularly and often finds lyrical inspiration from their travels. We discuss their upcoming new album, Noah & Maygen’s differing songwriting processes and various influences, the ups and downs of being an indie band, favorite road snacks, and of course – a little about birds. Hang on at the end for a snip of their new song “Elizabeth” recorded live at Trilix Studio, and head to our YouTube channel next week to hear the full performance on Thurs 6/26.
 
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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In The Round D Tour - Greenbelt Music Festival 2025 Recap

In The Round took a D Tour to Greenbelt Music Festival at the Horizon Event Center in Clive, IA, May 16 & 17th 2025! Brooke & D recap the weekend - the good vibes & stellar music - and we have some exclusive interview content with Lissie, Them Coulee Boys, and Johnny Mullenax. 
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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.
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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!
 
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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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.
 
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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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!
 
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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