In this episode of Midwest Mixtape, hosts Natalie Novak and Emily Postlethwait sit down with Patrick Walsh of North Forty One, a Chicago-based pop-funk band. Hear from Walsh about what the music scene is like in Chicago and his experience traveling the country on tour.

In this episode of Midwest Mixtape, hosts Natalie Novak and Emily Postlethwait sit down with Brenton Dean of Holy White Hounds. Dean talks about the realities of being in a Midwest-based rock band: the good, the bad and the ugly.

In this episode of Midwest Mixtape, hosts Natalie Novak and Emily Postlethwait sit down with Tom Buckmiller and Brian Schwager, known for their electric originals and authentic blues classics. Hear from them about their unique musical journey and their experience in Memphis at the International Blues Challenge. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who loves the blues, killer guitar riffs and irresistible beats.

In this episode of Midwest Mixtape, hosts Natalie Novak and Emily Postlethwait sit down with Des Moines-based musician and educator Allegra Hernandez. Throughout the episode, Hernandez provides insight into the obstacles they’ve overcome as a non-binary musician in the Midwest and talks about their efforts with local nonprofits to ensure that every kid in Iowa gets the opportunities they deserve.

In this episode of Midwest Mixtape, hosts Natalie Novak and Emily Postlethwait sit down with Dave Zollo, a music extraordinaire who has worked in the industry for three decades. Once called “The Patron Saint of Roots Music,” Zollo shares his journey as a musician, how he established his own record label and his inspiring story about overcoming addiction.