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Coffee Break: Hinterland

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

August 01, 2025

Music fans take in Noah Kahan's performance at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024.
Music fans take in Noah Kahan's performance at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa, on Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024. Madison Poppen for MPR

Festival season is in full swing, and a big one kicks off Friday in the Iowa countryside. It’s time again for Hinterland Music Festival!

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The annual event has a stacked lineup that features Sierra Ferrell; Tyler, the Creator; Kacey Musgraves; and many more! Take a look at the lineup, and let’s put together a playlist to get us pumped for the festival!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists playing Hinterland Music Festival this year would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Role Model – Sally, When The Wine Runs Out
Kacey Musgraves – Biscuits
Tyler, the Creator – Earfquake
Lana Del Rey – Doin' Time
Royel Otis – Murder On The Dance Floor
Remi Wolf – Sexy Villain
Sierra Ferrell – Fox Hunt
Orla Gartland – Little Chaos