In The Round

How do you know when to stop? This is a question Chris Schiermann asks himself regularly when it comes to writing a song. The process is an emotional journey that always has a different answer. Check out this episode to hear Chris talk about developing his writing over the years, why listening to his own music boosts his confidence and the heartwarming story of how he met his fiancée. After the in...

After nearly 60 years of playing guitar, Carl Verheyen still finds time to push the strings around every day, and that “guitar addiction” keeps him at the top of his game. In this episode, he talks about the magic of improvisation, working in recording sessions with musicians he admires and all the great travel experiences he’s had in his career. After the chat, listen to Carl’s song “Riverboat Sk...

Abbie Sawyer doesn’t do anything full-time; she believes everyone is a salad with many interests and dreams. Creativity can come to her in all forms: music, cooking, and even raising children. She talks about being vulnerable with her music, “momming”, and why people shouldn’t get so down on themselves. After the conversation, listen to Abbie’s single, “Far and Few” recorded in studio.   In The Ro...

In his music, B.Well utilizes his rich, deep voice to carry a message about the community and how that led him to start his own non-profit, the B.Well Foundation. He joins In the Round to talk about the importance of supporting your community, why being a role model can change so much for a young musician, and why it is so important to collaborate with other artists you respect. Be sure to catch t...

Dropped in the middle of Iowa with only a little English at their disposal, Brazilian twin brothers Walter and Wagner Caldas have managed to build a career in music, from mastering the violin and ukulele in the slums of Rio De Janeiro to experiencing fatherhood and fighting cancer in the U.S. and how they continue to smile through it all. Be sure to catch the whole conversation and stick around to...

A typical young Iowa guy’s exploration of words with friends leads to a whole new world of creating and producing music. Learn about the melancholy behind Jim’s music and how it is contrasted by the joy of freestyling and working with people. Be sure to catch the whole conversation and hear a little of Jim’s performance of his song “For Whose Entertainment” off his “Unruly Automations” EP.   In Th...

Annie shares her love of dive bars, explains why movies are better than TV and mentions a few powerful inspirations like Amy, Lana and Adele. There’s some jazz and soul talk as well as Annie performing her new song “Pink Limousine” on the Steinway. Be sure to listen in.   In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2025, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagr...

Today’s guest is an amalgamation of artists from Texas, Kentucky and Iowa who harmonize to form Lady Revel. They sit down in the studio to talk about baking for each other, renting a cabin to write together and what it means to be a teacher as well as a musician. Listen along for some laughs and hear them play their single “Mood Music” live at Trilix Studio.   In The Round is produced and recorded...

Listen in as Andrew talks about quitting his job to dive 100% into his music, why the ukulele is right for him, and a last-minute call to open an arena show for AJR.   In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2025, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com

Winterland, a Grateful Dead tribute band from Iowa, stopped by the studio to share some band stories, talk music, and record an original song written by band member Stacy Webster. Catch stories about weathering a tornado in a tent, a brush with fame at a buffet table and how the band plays as a family, keeping the “Dead” alive in their own way.   Produced and recorded at Trilix Studio. trilixstudi...

Are you looking for something a little different than the typical artist interview? The stories that might get overlooked but allow you to peak deeper into an artist and their music? In the Round is dedicated to highlighting musicians on their life in music journey and allow you to see them for who they are. Whether they stay local, go regional, or are touring coast to coast we know they all have...