In The Round

Our cheeks still hurt from laughing with our next guest, Salt Fox. This Iowa-based electronic indie pop trio had us in stitches about their longtime friendship, stories from the road, song inspiration (courtesy of a night spent in a tree), their gutter company and the music festival they started — Lost Woods — which is heading into its fourth year. Plus, hang on at the end to catch a snip of their...

Not us totally geeking out because Jaguar Sun is our next guest! We got to talk to Chris about the genesis of this incredible project born out recordings from his bedroom, and we dig into his composition process, his album artwork (also produced by Chris), honoring family pets, life in Canada and much more. We're such fans and it was so fun to hang with our neighbors to the north! Meet Jaguar Sun....

Time to meet your new favorite band, Bad Self Portraits! Hailing from Omaha, this group has been bringing lush indie music to the Midwest and beyond. We talk about the journey from sheltered childhood to touring musician, inspirations (shout out Lake Street Dive!), Buccees infamous travel stops, their super collaborative writing process, and the emotional story behind the song “Windowsill” which t...

We’re feeling oh-so lucky to introduce you to Clovers Daughter! Recently relocated to Minneapolis, we caught up with Noor & Navid about how they met, digging into their collaboration process from songwriting to production, how they created their latest EP remotely, lyrical themes, perfectionism, grinding through the content game, musical inspirations, their aspirations, and much, much more. He...

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...

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...

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 V...

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 oppor...

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 abo...

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 ou...

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 Chihua...

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 (...

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 Tri...

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...

Meet the traveling troubadour husband & wife duo, Goldpine. These two are based in Nashville but primarily live on the road touring in their converted van and gathering fans of their country-flavored Americana tunes along the way. We talk about how they combined forces both in life and music, the unique way they integrate recordings from live shows into their albums, how they’ve built communit...

Life got a little less ordinary with our next guest, Carbon Leaf! You may know them from their 2004 hit album but this band has been writing and touring consistently for over 30 years. We caught them on their “I Want To Be Leaf” tour, so of course we talk about The X-Files; we also hear about the chance opportunity that launched them into mainstream recognition and how being independent has allowe...

Thanksgiving time has us feeling extra grateful for our next guest, Ben Mulwana! Born & raised in Uganda and now residing in Wisconsin, Ben made a special trip to come talk to us about his journey to the U.S., how he turned music into a passion & career, and his thoughts on traditions from his former and current homelands. He played a new song for us called “Low On Luck” that’s a beautiful...

LET’S GET READY TO RUMMMMBBBLLLLEEE!!! It’s time for Greg Wheeler & The Poly Mall Cops – and people, I’m telling you, my jaw still hurts from laughing. We have a hilariously chaotic interview with this killer garage punk trio who just released a new album "Slimephone Surveillance" (my personal favorite so far) and we talk about everything from the genesis of the band to Jill’s narcolepsy to lo...

This week, we're thrilled to introduce our sweet friend Sarah, AKA Carrellee, your new favorite synth queen. We caught her on a two-and-a-half-month tour across the U.S. and she's currently on tour again playing keys with IAMX. We talk about how her synthpop project Carrellee came to be, things we love about synth gear, performing outside of her comfort zone, and the opportunities that have arisen...

We have a very special guest this week! Meet the new wave, post-punk icon Lene Lovich, who is currently on tour opening for Devo and The B-52s – and host D is with her on keyboards! We talk about Lene's brief stint in art school, how she first got into music and her love of performance, her songwriting process & collaborations, and her experiences with the music industry. It’s an honor to play...

We’re excited to introduce our guest this week, Raine Stern! You may recognize her from her stint on The Voice Season 20 (Team Nick!), but you’re about to get to know her a whole lot better. We dig DEEP into the philosophy of music, true self, and the challenges that can come with intense artistic vision. Stick around at the end to hear a snip of her song “Saccharine Sweet” and visit our YouTube c...

Our guests this week are the alt pop trio VEAUX hailing from Nashville. This crew writes solid bangers with flavors of electronic, rock, and R&B, and they're a delight to talk to! We chat about their move to Nashville, the music industry, their early influences, their biggest critic (who’s actually a 3yr old), and we unpack their creative process. Hang on at the end to hear a clip of their son...

Meet The Other Brothers, a powerhouse trio with a gritty rock ‘n’ roll sound and a shovel guitar named Dug. These guys are a crowd favorite for a reason with killer stage energy and songs you can’t not groove to. We talk about the journey of this longtime band, including the unexpected loss of their original bass player, exploding vans, favorite gear, lyric inspiration, the gravy hustle, and how t...

In The Round took a D Tour to Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, IA, Aug. 1-3, 2025! Brooke & D discuss the festival's new layout and recap the lineup that was off the charts! We're talking Lana Del Rey, Tyler the Creator, Kacey Musgraves, Clairo, Bleachers, The Marias, and a whole lot more.   In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2025, Trilix Stu...

Meet J & Madison, AKA Wolfskill & The Wild, and just about the sweetest people you’ll ever meet. J sings and plays guitar, and Madison layers in beautiful melodies on the violin. We talk about how they came together, both musically and romantically (which could truly be a Hallmark movie!), the language of music, and what inspired their new song “Beyond” which you can catch a preview of at...