In The Round

EP53: Jeni Grouws "Diet Coke & Dive Bars!"

Meet Jeni Grouws! This bluesy rootsy guitar-playing singer-songwriter came by to update us on her recent transition to being a solo artist, including her move to Omaha and artist residency there, and her upcoming new album. We also talk about her start in playing music with Avey Grouws Band, her former career in radio, motherhood, dive bars, and a whole lot more. Stay tuned at the end for a taste of her song "Old Dive Bar" and head to our YouTube channel on May 14th for the full performance.
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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EP52: Iris Blue "We Love You, Will"

Straight outta the Chicago burbs we’ve got Iris Blue. We caught these indie rockers mid-tour and we talk about the lead singer’s night terrors, early musical influences, the sonic evolution of the band, how heartbreak led to the best roomie situation ever, and a lot about tour life featuring questionable green rooms and favorite road snacks (back by popular demand). Remember to hang on at the end to catch a snip of their song “Unfamiliar To Me” then stay tuned for the full extended version out next week on Thursday, April 30th.  
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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EP51: James Tutson "That's A Fine Grit"

Welcoming our next guest James Tutson to the stage! James has been consistently putting out sweet & soulful tunes for over a decade, culminating in his latest album “Fool For You”. We talk about how he was raised in music & the church choir, artists that influenced him, favorite movie soundtracks, how he’s evolved from his soul folk sound, overcoming vocal setbacks, his experience on The Voice, stage presence, and so much more. Hear a snip of his song "Hold Me" at the end and visit our YouTube channel on Thurs 4/16 for the full performance.
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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EP50: MJT "Long Island Long Haul"

We are excited to introduce you to our next guest, MJT! Hailing from Long Island, NY, we were fortunate to catch this trio of brothers David, Matt, & Jordan in the middle of tour, and they talked with us about their early start in music, how their jazz roots turned into the unique genre-defying sound they have today, overcoming challenges, and how they’ve propelled themselves into bigger opportunities. They ripped an absolutely stellar live rendition of their song “Here We Go” which you can get a taste of at the end, then head to our YouTube channel next week on Thurs 4/2 for the full performance.
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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EP49: The Rumours "Sick & Tired & Kicking Ass"

The rumors are true…we have The Rumours in the house! AKA the Goilz, Carli & Ela, and their drummer Clint. We caught this kickass trio right as they were heading out on tour, and we dive in talking about how the goilz first met and started the band, how many of their songs were inspired by a few crazy stories (and crazy PEOPLE), how their tattoo talents cross over to their music lives, and about future plans for tour and rock & roll domination. Hang on at the end to catch a snip of their live dual performance of “San Francisco Coffee Shop Freakout” and “Bloodstains”, and keep an eye out on our YouTube channel next Thurs 3/19 for the full performance!
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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EP48: TV Cop "Nostalgia Bait"

Alright jaywalkers, put your hands up for TV Cop! We chatted with these power pop punks about their DIY recording process, the various iterations of the band (including a rogue trombone), their nostalgic vibes of the 90s & 2000s, a recent multi-state tour, and just generally not taking life too seriously. Catch a snippet of their song “Anyway” then visit our YouTube channel next week to jam out to full live performance out 3/5/26. Hit play, it’s TV Cop!
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EP47: ghostwives "Living Our Best Ghostlives"

This week meet ghostwives, AKA Maz! This vibey gothic folk artist chatted with us about their return to the Midwest and how coming home has bolstered their appetite to play live. Maz closed out 2025 with a new EP “Praying Mantis” and already has more new music in the works. We talk about duality and symbolism in their life and creative process, their side hustle in fashion, tattoos, Abe the Chihuahua, and more! Hear a bit of their new song “When The Levee Breaks” and stay tuned next week to see the full live performance out Thurs 2/19.
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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EP46: Patresa Hartman "As Long As They're Not Chickens"

Introducing our next guest, the lovely & talented Patresa Hartman! Fresh off an album release in 2025, we brought her in to Trilix Studio to talk about the new record, “Wolf In A Lady Suit”, along with her previous work, her not-so-secret aversion to performing live, how Substack has become another outlet for expression, and about the wild collection of animals that have appeared in her life (including some that make her nervous, hilariously). Catch a snip of her song “Wolf” at the end and stay tuned next week for the full performance out 2/5/26. Meet Patresa!
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EP45: Edwin McCain "Right Place, Right Time"

Next on In The Round is Edwin McCain, the talented South Carolinan singer-songwriter known for his late 90s hits “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not ask For More” – and more recently, his goofy TikTok videos. Edwin is still a touring machine, playing both his own gigs and opening for pals like Hootie & The Blowfish and Train, and he also released a new album in 2025 called “Lucky”. Edwin stopped by Trilix Studio to tell us some hilarious stories about his rise to fame, how it almost didn’t happen, and fill us in on life as it is now, including his dirt excavating side hustle. And you know he played “I’ll Be” for us! Catch a snip at the end and next week head to our YouTube channel to see the full performance out Thurs 1/22.
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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EP44: Katie and The Honky Tonks "Do The Poor Man's Two-Step"

It’s time to boogie with Katie and The Honky Tonks! This friendly crew of two-steppers are fresh off a win for Country Artist of the Year from the Iowa Music Awards and a new album released in 2025, so we had a lot to gab about. We get into how they came to be in this boot-scootin’ genre and are bringing back the punk energy, how they stay scrappy as a self-managed band, and how they’re riding the momentum from this year into 2026. Remember to stick around at the end to hear a clip of their live performance and watch for the full video out on YouTube Thurs 1/8. Giddddyyyup – here’s Katie & The Honky Tonks!
In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa.
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