Iowa City based band, Penny Peach, traveled to Des Moines to record two great songs and a fun "In The Birdroom" interview.  Find their music and check out the newest album, "brain games" at www.pennypeach.bandcamp.com and look for more from the band soon!  Head to www.riverviewmusicfestival.com for tickets and tons of great information on the DMMC September 4th music festival! More information on DMMC Music Summer Camps can be found at www.desmoinesmc.com/education

In The Birdroom With Jordan Mayland

Episode 42: Penny Peach

Get to know the June Iowa Artist of the Month, The Finesse! The Finesse were the first group to visit The Birdroom Studio in-person since the beginning of the pandemic and we had some great conversations and put together special music from The Birdroom as well.  Chats about music, diversity, and their involvement in this year's Juneteenth Celebration.  Make sure to visit www.facebook.com/thefinesseband and check out all of the great work they do musically and for the community.   Plus, hear more info on the new one-day DMMC Riverview Music Festival.  Early bird tickets will go on sale June 22nd along with headliner announcements!   www.desmoinesmc.com/artistofthemonth  www.desmoinesmc.com 

Episode 41: The Finesse

"Creature of Habit" might be the latest from Elizabeth Moen, but there's much more where that came from and more great music on the way.  Jordan geeks out with Elizabeth about her music, career, recording in San Fransisco, and more.  Head to www.elizabethmoen.com for more information, videos, and music.  

Episode 40: Elizabeth Moen

While "Faultless" might be the first official EP from King Wylde, Rudy Miller is no stranger to the Iowa music scene.  Get to know the May Artist of the Month, King Wylde, and check out his new music as well as discover more about what makes this guy so ambitious.   

Episode 39: King Wylde

Emory English is an eighteen year old musician from Des Moines, Iowa who just recently released his first official EP, "Exotica" as Dow Jones.  Emory has also been involved in DMMC Music Education classes, has played 80/35 music festival, and is heavily involved in organizing virtual music festivals.  Stream "Exotica" by Dow Jones where you listen to music or head to www.dowjones.bandcamp.com to pick up the EP and other merch!  Subscribe if you like what you hear and check out tons of other episodes with great Iowa musical acts and special music. 

Episode 38: Emory English/Dow Jones

Get to know Iowa musician, Patrick Joseph MacCready, and dive into his new ablum, "Stupid Kid, Ruined Everything," by McKenna Alise & the Great Galvanic Divide.  We also chat about his other projects like Jinnouchi Power and Cold Winds as well as the artistic process and what has changed throughout the years.  Stream "Stupid Kid, Ruined Everything" where you listen to music!

Episode 37: Patrick Joseph MacCready

Glass Ox are one of the first Artist of the Month acts.  They have recently released their new EP, Temptress, and have been producing their own concert streams for the world to enjoy.  They have invited other great Iowa acts to participate in the streams and the next big show is April 17th.  Head to www.facebook.com/glassox to seek out that streaming link and make sure to visit www.glassox.bandcamp.com for excellent merch as well. 

Episode 36: Glass Ox

The new album from Hex Girls, Pop Fluff, is now out!  Head to www.hexgirls.bandcamp for ordering details or stream where you listen to music.  As live music slowly returns so do album releases.  We are getting the word out on our new ARTIST OF THE MONTH SERIES! DMMC has teamed up with Iowa Public Radio and Good Morning Iowa to feature two acts per month on special segments, and Hex Girls are definitely a great band to start it off with a bang!  Learn more about the series and special segments by going to www.desmoinesmc.com/artistofthemonth as well as our Facebook Page.  www.facebook.com/desmoinesmusiccoalition

Episode 35: Hex Girls

Get to know Kane Edwards and all of the great projects he has been involved in through the years, such as Lipstick Homicide, Death Kill Overdrive, Kane and the Stubborn Stains, and more!  Head to www.kaneedwards.bandcamp.com to check some of it out! 

Episode 34: Kane Edwards

DMMC debuts the brand new single, "Mother Mountain," from Patresa Hartman with a wonderful conversation!  Learn more at www.patresahartman.com

Episode 33: Patresa Hartman

Local musician and music educator, Dang Felton, joins us to chat musicianship, teaching different instruments, performing, the benefits of taking some time off from the professional musician life to concentrate on new things, and more.  Visit www.dangfelton.com for more information and please head to www.desmoinesmc.com/podcast for more episodes! 

Episode 32: Dang Felton

Episode 31: Casey Joe Collins

Des Moines musician, EleanorGrace, catches up with Jordan about the success of her single, "Lighthouse," chatting with German fans, her next steps heading off to college, and more!  Head to www.eleanor-grace.com for more!  Please visit www.desmoinesmc.com/education for registration and info on DMMC After-School classes!  Thanks for listening and please subscribe if you enjoy the show!

Episode 30: EleanorGrace

Get to know Des Moines musician, Madison Ray!  We chat all about his history in music, entertainment, studying with jazz artists in Hollywood, and plus information on the Iowa Public Radio/xBk Live "Holiday Special" airing on Iowa Public Radio Saturday December 20th at 7:00 or on the IPR Studio One App that Madison Ray was a main organizer for!   To learn more about helping the DMMC Music Education Programs visit www.desmoinesmc.com/podcast and to register students head to www.desmoinesmc.com/education. 

Episode 29: Madison Ray

Guests Diana Weishaar (The Host Country/Contakta), Phil Young (TiRES/The Wheelers/Night Stories), Chris Lachky (Love Songs for Lonely Monsters/Wolves In The Attic/New Member Charles) chat with Jordan about coming together under the End The Wrld band name to raise funds for The Supply Hive with their song "Enough is Enough."  Visit www.endthewrld.bandcamp.com to purchase "Enough is Enough" to help The Supply Hive.  Visit www.desmoinesmc.com/donate for more information on helping DMMC Music Education programming. 

Episode 28: End The Wrld

Des Moines Music Coalition Presents: In The Birdroom With Jordan Mayland. Our very own, Jordan Mayland, brings in local bands, musicians, and artists to his Birdroom Studio to discuss their music, upcoming shows, DMMC events and much more! PLUS, expect live performances from the groups that will be shared via The Birdroom Podcast as well! The DMMC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and collaborative movement committed to building a stronger and more diverse music community in greater Des Moines. Through our mission to support and cultivate Iowa’s music economy, our vision is to establish and maintain Des Moines as a nationally recognized music city.

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