In The Round

Trilix Studio

Full-circle storytelling of musicians and their music.

In the Round is dedicated to highlighting musicians on their artistic journeys. Whether they're local, regional, or touring coast to coast, they all have great stories to tell. We want to hear about the funny stories, the heartwarming stories, the lows, the highs, and the unexpected moments. Hosted by D (Diana Weishaar) who is also a musician, we dive in and get to know the artists behind the music, putting conversation at the forefront and encouraging listeners to fall in love with the music but even more so the people creating it. At the end of each episode, catch a clip of their performance live at Trilix Studio, and subscribe to the YouTube channel to see the full videos (youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast).

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#70
November 6 · 50 min
EP66: TABAH "To Overcome and to Persevere"
TABAH joins us this week, the Minneapolis band that played the same show as D back in 2017 and has a new album on the way. They explain how messages from people who speak Hindi, Urdu and Malay taught them that their name means to overcome and to persevere. They also share the story behind the 1950s Chicago photo on the cover of their debut album "Symmetry Somewhere." After spending 1,200 days teaching themselves to record their 2024 EP "Inner Net" at home, they went back to Pachyderm to capture their full live band sound on the new album. Stick around for a clip of their new song "Call Me" at the end, and catch the full live performance on our YouTube channel. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#69
October 23 · 47 min
EP65: Alysha Brilla "Discovered on Myspace"
Alysha Brilla joins us this week, the Juno-nominated Indo-Tanzanian Canadian singer-songwriter and producer who stopped by Trilix Studio while touring through Iowa. She talks about the Tanzanian, Indian and Celtic roots behind her music, and how she wrote "Peace" as a prayer during a lonely, grief-filled time. She also looks back on going up against Celine Dion for a Juno, scoring the film "The Queen of My Dreams," and how being discovered on Myspace led to writing with No Doubt and Black Eyed Peas, then getting shelved by a major label. Stick around for a clip of "Peace" at the end, and catch the full live performance on our YouTube channel next week. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#68
October 9 · 1 hr 5 min
EP64: The Host Country “Not a Country Band”
The Host Country joins us this week, the Des Moines indie rock band featuring our own host D on keys and vocals, and no, they’re not a country band. After more than 15 years together, the band sat down at Trilix Studio ahead of the release of their new album “Liminal Ways,” with bass player Tom asking some of the questions. They look back on how Ty and D met through the theater department in college, how World Cup broadcasts gave them their name, and how each new member shaped their sound. They also dig into “Liminal Ways,” an album about being in midlife and in between a lot of things. Stick around for a clip of their new song “Leave A Mark” at the end, and catch the full live performance on our YouTube channel next week. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#67
September 25 · 46 min
EP63: Juliano Dock "I Gotta Make It Happen"
Meet Juliano Dock, also known as Trapper Juli, a Des Moines hip-hop artist who's been building his sound since high school, when he was burning his own mixtapes onto CDs long before he ever had access to a real studio. We talk about the musical family that raised him, how he turned a childhood stutter into part of his signature flow, and the nostalgic, sample-heavy sound behind his beats. We also get into the real challenges facing the Des Moines hip-hop scene and how he's been showing up for it, from Porch Fest to collaborating with other local artists. Stick around for a clip of the performance at the end. Be sure to check out Juliano Dock, and stay tuned for the full live session dropping next week, along with more from In The Round. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#66
September 11 · 52 min
EP62: Dreamthief "Never Say No to a Riff"
Meet Dreamthief, the five-piece heavy rock band out of Cedar Rapids blending doom, hardcore, and straight-up rock 'n' roll into jams. The band walks us through how they build songs together as a group, plus the story behind their new unreleased track, which involves a sample from Quentin Tarantino. We also get into their debut album "Disrupt the Flow of Everyday Life," the tight-knit Cedar Rapids scene that brought them all together, and yes, we finally meet Bone Man. Stick around for a clip of the performance at the end. Be sure to check out Dreamthief, and stay tuned for the full live performance dropping next week, along with more from In The Round. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#65
August 28 · 50 min
EP61: pure xtc "It's Not a Phase"
This week we're joined by pure xtc, the Kansas City based electro alt-pop project fronted by Taylor Hughes alongside drummer Blaire Geenens. We talk about Taylor's move from the East Coast to the Midwest, how she got her start as a drummer years before she ever started songwriting, and the genuinely wild coincidence that brought her and Blaire together, right down to owning the exact same drum kit before they'd even met. They stopped by on release day for their new single "Lost Weekend," which they also played live in studio, and gave us a first look at the new album dropping in October. Stick around for a clip of the performance at the end. Be sure to check out pure xtc, and stay tuned for the full live session dropping next week, along with more from In The Round. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#64
August 14 · 41 min
EP60: 28 Days Later "Not The Movie"
Meet 28 Days Later, a four-piece indie rock band who throws out the genre rulebook entirely. Formed by high school friends in Norwalk, they blend folk, country, rock, jazz and whatever else feels right into one record, all held together by a sound and a friendship that's been building since they were teenagers. We talk about the band name everyone assumes is a movie reference (it's not), their evolution from home demos to a full-length album, and their growing vinyl collection, and so much more. Be sure to hang on at the end for a snippet of "Phases," a coming-of-age song written on an acoustic guitar in a high school bedroom. Come rock out with 28 Days Later. Be sure to give them a follow to keep up with new music, and stay tuned for more from In The Round. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#63
July 31 · 1 hr 5 min
EP59: Sara Routh "Do What Feeds You"
Next up we have Sara Routh, a powerhouse singer and multi-instrumentalist. She writes poignant and emotional songs that tug at your heart strings, inspire healthy rage, and comfort you like a cup of tea. We talk about her journey into music, including a few different cities and countries, how she engages with the community, her hopes for the future, and so much more. Be sure to hang on at the end for a snippet of her heartbreaking song, “George”, in honor of George Floyd. Come get cozy with Sara Routh. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#62
July 17 · 1 hr 1 min
EP58: Jacob Lampman’s Ego Death "Hot Shots"
Make some room! We’ve got Jacob Lampman’s Ego Death up next. This 7-piece band includes a crew of wildly talented players fronted by Jacob Lampman, with instrumentation ranging from guitar to flute to mandolin creating a classic yet unique sound. We talk extensively about Jacob’s debut album, wild time signatures, their collaborative writing process, and their signature hot sauce line. Scooch over, it’s Jacob Lampman’s ego death. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#61
July 3 · 59 min
EP57: Salt Fox "No Permits"
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 brand new track, "Nice & Slow." Prepare for giggles! Here’s Salt Fox. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#60
June 19 · 46 min
EP56: Jaguar Sun "Master Bedroom Composer"
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. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#59
June 5 · 1 hr 4 min
EP55: Bad Self Portraits "Here's My Freakin' Soul"
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 they played live in studio - catch the full live performance dropping Thurs 6/11 on our YouTube channel. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#58
May 22 · 50 min
EP54: Clovers Daughter "Follow Your Intuition"
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. Hear a snip of "The Sun" at the end of the podcast and check YouTube on Thurs 5/28 for the full performance. Tune in! It’s Clovers Daughter. In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#57
May 8 · 1 hr 11 min
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. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#56
April 24 · 59 min
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. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#55
April 10 · 49 min
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. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#54
March 27 · 51 min
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. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#53
March 13 · 50 min
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. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#52
February 27 · 39 min
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! In The Round is produced and recorded at Trilix Studio in Des Moines, Iowa. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com
#51
February 13 · 35 min
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. © 2026, Trilix Studio intheroundpodcast.com instagram.com/intheroundpodcastofficial youtube.com/@InTheRoundPodcast trilixstudio.com

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