by MADELEINE LEIGH The Lumineers – an indie band best known for hit singles “Stubborn Love,” and “Ophelia” – released their third album, III, on September 13, 2019. III is so named not jus…
2019 summer album: Let it Bleed
By SAM AMADEO Let It Bleed was the album that would summarize the end of the 1960’s and push the United States and much of Europe into the 1970’s, when it was released 50 years ago in 1969. Described …
Thoughts on Mac Miller’s passing
BY SAM AMADEO This past year, I have come to believe in the saying, “Only the good die young.” While we have seen many young icons pass away this year, the most dramatic of all for me was the passing …
Christmas music in November
I’ll admit, Christmas music is my favorite kind of music too, and while I am looking forward to listening to all of my favorite Christmas albums on repeat, I can wait.…
The Lowest Key: DJ Khaled
DJ Khaled is back to giving us those “All I do is win” moments.…
Fortunate Youth brings good vibes with reggae tunes
Fortunate Youth lives off of good vibes and spreads their love through reggae music throughout the country.…
East Village music venue hosts range of artists
Deep within the East Village of Des Moines, the newest addition to the city’s collection of concert venues thrives.
Wooly’s, established in 2012, is a popular place to see live music for a fair price…
The Lowest Key – The Weeknd
STORY BY JACOB MCKAY The Weeknd is our generation’s Michael Jackson. I immediately came to this realization after hearing the full version of Beauty Behind the Madness, the Weeknd’s new studio album.…
Independent artist JMSN shares soul with Des Moines
Christian Berishaj, known by his stage pseudonym JMSN, lent his voice to a crowd gathered at Vaudeville Mews in downtown Des Moines on the night of Aug. 26.…
Behind summer’s catchy tunes
What makes the “song of the summer”?…
Bryson Jennings brings his southern country roots to Des Moines
At 7 p.m. on May 6, doors will open at Wooly’s in Des Moines East Village to feature the talents of up-and-coming country singer Bryson Jennings.…
Alternative Yellowcard at Wooly’s
Punk/alternative rock band Yellowcard has been around for over 15 years. Still going strong today, they played Wooly’s in downtown Des Moines Friday, April 10. The concert was for their current tour i…
Small but mighty: Des Moines features a robust variety of music venues
I get a feeling that live music here in Des Moines is making a comeback from the digital age of music downloads and Spotify we see today.…
Diverse a cappella group provides opportunity, room for growth
A cappella offers more to students than simply music. It offers a community.…
Playlist compiled from Oscar nominees
This year’s Oscar nominated movies were full of great music, new and old. My playlist is a combination of both instrumental music and lyrical music because it’s all awesome.…