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The Sound of Iowa Indie

Bringing together some of the best indie sounds from Iowa, "The Sound of Iowa Indie" highlights the diversity and talent of the state's music scene. This playlist covers everything from the folk-infused storytelling of William Elliott Whitmore and Pieta Brown to the raw energy of bands like Holy White Hounds and House of Large Sizes. There's a mix of introspective songwriters, lush indie rock atmospheres, and even some experimental touches, making for a well-rounded collection of tracks.

With contributions from artists like The Poison Control Center, The Envy Corps, and Elizabeth Moen, this playlist captures the spirit of Iowa's independent music landscape. Whether it's the dreamy melodies of Annalibera, the unique songwriting of Christopher the Conquered, or the genre-blurring sounds of bands like Field Division and Wet Hair, there’s plenty to discover. It’s a solid introduction to Iowa's indie scene, showcasing both long-established acts and fresh voices worth hearing.

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Alex Body 2 tracks
Alexis Stevens 2 tracks
Amos Lee 1 track
Annalibera 3 tracks
Awful Purdies 3 tracks
Bouquet 2 tracks
Brooks Strause 3 tracks
Caleb Hawley 1 track
Cathy Crescendo 1 track
Chase Schweitzer 1 track
Chasing Shade 2 tracks
Christopher the Conquered 3 tracks
Dirty Little Rabbits 2 tracks
Dylan Sires and Neighbors 3 tracks
Elizabeth Moen 4 tracks
Emperors Club 2 tracks
Faces Turned Ashen 2 tracks
Field Division 2 tracks
Flash in a Pan 3 tracks
Foxholes 2 tracks
Frankenixon 1 track
Gloom Balloon 3 tracks
Good Morning Midnight 3 tracks
Halfloves 3 tracks
Holy White Hounds 3 tracks
House of Large Sizes 3 tracks
Illegal Smile 2 tracks
Karen Meat 3 tracks
Keepers Of The Carpet 2 tracks
Kids Under Bleachers 1 track
Know the Ropes 1 track
Land of Blood and Sunshine 3 tracks
Liberty Leg 2 tracks
Love Songs For Lonely Monsters 1 track
Mansfield Avenue 1 track
Mark Knopfler 1 track
Miracles Of God 1 track
Mumford's 3 tracks
Nik Sorak 1 track
North of Grand 2 tracks
Parachutes Fail 1 track
Pieta Brown 3 tracks
Pookey Bleum 1 track
Ramona & The Sometimes 3 tracks
Samuel Locke Ward 3 tracks
She Swings, She Sways 1 track
So Much Fun 1 track
Stuck With Arthur 1 track
Tallgrass 2 tracks
The Envy Corps 3 tracks
The Feralings 2 tracks
The Hex Girls 1 track
The Host Country 3 tracks
The Lonelyhearts 2 tracks
The Multiple Cat 1 track
The Nadas 2 tracks
The Poison Control Center 3 tracks
The River Monks 3 tracks
The Ruralists 2 tracks
The Vahnevants 3 tracks
Tires 2 tracks
To My Surprise 2 tracks
Tommy Santee Klaws 1 track
Trouble Lights 1 track
Twins 1 track
Unknown Component 1 track
Volcano Boys 2 tracks
Wax Cannon 1 track
Wet Hair 2 tracks
Why Make Clocks 1 track
William Elliott Whitmore 4 tracks
Winter Wayfarer 2 tracks
Would You Kindly? 1 track