Small Studio Signal Boost: Recent Episodes
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We listen back to Small Studio Sessions from two Indianapolis artists playing Indy Pride's upcoming WORD OF MOUTH music series. Tune in for performances from The Palace and Moxxie. Plus, we take a deep dive into this month's Local Frequency selections and listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Hear a conversation and session recorded in our Small Studio from Indianapolis based musician Jessie Phelps. She's back making music and creating art in Indy after living abroad. Blues House Party Host Matthew Socey stops by to share a conversation with local beer enthusiast and beverage industry professional Cari Crowe about her top 5 beer drinking songs and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
A conversation with Indianapolis musician, and owner of State Street Pub, Mark Tester. We’ll hear his thoughts on making music in Indiana after moving back from California, and he’ll share tracks from some of the bands playing his venue’s upcoming 10 year anniversary show. Plus, we’ll listen to new music from Wife Patrol, Karate Guns and Tanning, State and more.
We listen back to our most recent Small Studio Sessions from Wishy, Sweet Poison Victim and The Last IV. Plus, Indianapolis music journalist Rob Peoni stops by to share 5 of his favorite Indiana songs and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam gross has an interview with two people involved in Earth Day Indiana's upcoming Earth Jam event and we listen to music from the groups playing the mini festival. Plus, we celebrate Tiny Desk Radio's premier on WFYI by listening back to a Small Studio Session from Tiny Desk Contest winners Tank and the Bangas.
We’ll take a deep dive into this month’s local frequency selections. Listen in for songs from Caldwell/Tester, Bee! the Band, and Isolation Drills. Blues House Party host Matthew Socey stops by to share some vintage tracks from Indiana native Kellee Patterson’s album Maiden Voyage. Plus, we listen to clips from this week’s local music playlist.
Rebekah Kay from Indianapolis group Mother the Band stops by to talk about her journey as a songwriter in Indianapolis and we hear recordings from her band's performance at Square Cat Vinyl last fall. Plus, we listen to clips from this week’s local music playlist.
We welcome spring with tracks to reflect the season. Listen in for songs from Clint Breeze, Atlys, Isolation Drills and more. WFYI’s Blues House Party host Matthew Socey has a story about the newest album from Indianapolis Jazz artist Steve Allee. Plus, we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
We’ll hear our latest Small Studio Session from Indy based west African high life band, Sweet Poison Victim and Kyle long speaks with band leader Kwesi Brown. Our local All Things Considered host Jacob Kuebler shares 5 songs that chronicle his long career in radio and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Gross interviews two members from prominent Indianapolis punk band Pat and the Pissers. They’ll talk about their new record “How It’s Done,” and we’ll hear two tracks from the album. We get a deep dive into this month’s Local Frequency tracks. Listen-in for music from Good Flying Birds, Cairo Jag and Joshua Wayne Hensley. Plus, we play clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Melissa Davis interviews Indiana artist Brett Wiscons and he performs two songs live in WFYI's Small Studio. Plus, we listen to this month’s Local Frequency tracks from Preston Fox, Turtle Church and Milligan.
Co-host Adam Gross talks with Rob Peoni, author of the Finding My Voice Newsletter, about his 5 favorite Indiana songs. Listen in for tracks from Apache Dropout, Mike Adams at his Honest Weight, Bill Wilson and more. We have a live performance from Indianapolis band Mina and the Wondrous Flying Machine. We’ll hear songs from their album Quiet Little Wreckonings recorded live at Square Cat Vinyl. Plus, we’ll listen to this week’s local music playlist.
Prepare for the holidays with listen back to a comedy-infused and holiday-themed Small Studio Session from Indianapolis group The Leisure Kings. Blues House Party host Matthew Socey also stops by to share his top 5 holiday blues songs so you don't get the holiday blues, plus we listen to clips from our holiday-themed local music playlist.
We listen back to some of our favorite live recordings from 2024. Hear performances from Wishy, The Last IV, Sweet Poison Victim, Mike Adams at his Honest Weight and more. Plus, we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Listen to more live recordings from this year's Romanus Fest at Black Circle. Tune in for performances from The Orchard Keepers and Mffred. Plus, we'll take a deep dive into this month's Local Frequency tracks from Hoodwink, Tundra and bent Eagles.
Co-host Adam Gross interviews two members from the Indiana-connected string quartet Atlys and the composer of their recently released album The Sonnenberg Suite. We’ll hear music from the album along with the story of how it came into being and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Listen to live recordings from this year's Romanus Fest at Black Circle. Tune in for performances like this one from Left Lane Cruiser along with sets from Radar Gold and Brother O' Brother. Plus, Blues House Party Host Matthew Socey stops by to share an Indiana connected track from blues legend Eddy Clearwater and we hear clips from our weekly local music playlist.
We take a deep dive into this month's Local Frequency tracks from Clare Longendyke, TwoPine and Loud Diamond. Plus, we listen back to Small Studio Sessions from Wishy and The Last IV and we’ll hear clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Melissa Davis talks with central Indiana singer-songwriter Katherine Nagy and she plays two songs live in our Small Studio. Plus, we listen back to last month's Local Frequency selections from Sean Imboden, Jagalchi and Atlys and we’ll hear clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Melissa Davis talks with eclectic local artists Abbey Aichinger and Chris Spears about their new film project and they each share their top three favorite Halloween songs. Plus, we'll listen back to some of our favorite local Halloween ready tracks and we'll hear new music from Clint Breeze, Mina Keohane, Geodize and more.
We listen to the premier of a Small Studio Sessions performance from Indianapolis indie rock band Wishy. Co-host Adam Gross interviews Jeb Banner, the founder of Indianapolis-based music non-profit Musical Family Tree, about their upcoming 20th anniversary celebration and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
We listen to more live performances from two Indianapolis based artists. We’ll hear songs from Oreo Jones and Sedcarin recorded at live State Street Pub, and from Remington Hill recorded at the Deluxe at Old National Centre. Plus, Blues House Party host Matthew Socey stops by to share a song from jazz legend Stand Kenton recorded live at Bulter University and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
We listen to live performances from two Indianapolis based artists. We’ll hear songs from Oreo Jones with Sedcarin recorded at live State Street Pub, and from Remington Hill recorded at the Deluxe at Old National Centre. Both Remington and Oreo have new albums coming out and we’ll talk about where you can see them in person later this month. Plus, we listen to our latest session from Indy based super group The Last IV and hear clips from our weekly local music playlist.
We hear the story behind a song from Indy based folk duo Sander | Sommers. We’ll also listen to this month’s Local frequency tracks from Airport People, Christopher Pitts and Wampus Milk Daddies. Plus, clips from our weekly local music playlist.
WFYI’s Blues House Party host Matthew Socey stops by to share a story and music from Indianapolis born soul legend Baby Huey. We hear a selection of live recordings from Indiana artists and listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Host Adam Gross interviews Laura Balke from Indianapolis band Laura Kay and the Bootlegers. We’ll hear music from their soon to be released album Neon Sun and learn about where you can see the band live later this month. We’ll also listen to a preview of the bands playing at this year’s Romanus Fest. Hear tracks from Indiana groups Service, Joshua Powell, Moon Goons and more.
Listen to a deep dive into this month’s Local Frequency selections from Sweet Poison Victim, Monika Herzig’s Sheroes, and The Po’ Boys. Indianapolis music enthusiast Eric Young shares his top five local songs with contributor Roxana Caldwell. Plus, hear clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Central Indiana-based duo Sander Sommers share a story and a song from an all-star group of musicians. We revisit to a performance from Indianapolis band Everything, Now! recorded live at State Street Pub this past June and listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
We listen back to performances recorded live at Luna Music on Record Store Day 2024. We’ll hear sets from Indianapolis bands the Last IV, Living Dream, and Light Study, along with a performance from Bloomington’s Geodize.
Co-host Adam Gross interviews Indianapolis artist Remington hill. Remington will talk about winning an American Idol Golden Ticket and about the band’s upcoming show at Old National Centre later this month. Co-host Melissa Davis has a top 5 songs from Elysia Smith, the owner of Irvington Vinyl and Books. We also listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Gross interviews James Henry Voelz, owner of Mom and Pop Productions, about his work in the Lafayette music scene and he shares 5 songs from bands that have recently played, or will soon be playing, in the greater Lafayette area. We listen to the Local Frequency tracks for July and hear clips from our weekly, local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Gross interviews Indiana expat TJ Reynolds about his new album A.I.L.P. We’ll hear songs from the record and Reynolds will talk about his decision to use AI to make the album’s backing tracks. We’ll also listen to a performance from Indianapolis band Living Dream recorded live at Luna Music on Record Store Day this past April along with clips from our weekly local music playlist.
The premiere of our newest Small Studio Session featuring Indianapolis band The Last IV. We’ll also have a remembrance for Indianapolis musician Katrina Bolyard from the band manners, please, who passed away this past week. We’ll listen to an excerpt from the band’s 2015 Small Studio Session.
We’ll listen to Small Studio Sessions from LGBTQ+ artists in celebration of Pride Month. And we’ll learn about the Indiana-based artists featured in the sessions, along with their unique stories. Small Studio Sessions from The Palace, Public Universal Friend, and Dana Skully and the Tiger Sharks.
A performance from Bloomington artist Geodize recorded live this past Record Store Day at Luna Music. An interview with Indianapolis native Ben Marcus of The Palace and Window Dancer. Plus, we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
We listen to a performance from Bloomington band Otto and the Moaners recorded live at the HI-FI in Indianapolis last January. Eric Weddle, the managing editor for WFYI’s education desk, stops by to share 5 songs that helped inspire him to move to Bloomington in the mid-90s. We listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Hear bonus songs from the March installment of the Willis Miller and Friends event at Half Liter in Broad Ripple. We’ll listen in to live performances from Willis Miller, Davey Allen and Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin. Co-host Adam Gross has a conversation with three budding musicians and audio producers from the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired and we’ll sample some of their songs. Plus, we listen to excerpts from our weekly local music playlist.
We listen in to performances from Willis Miller, Sarah Scharbrough McLaughlin and Davey Allen recorded live at Half Liter in Indianapolis. Co-host Melissa Davis interviews improver Amity Monize Aschliman about her top 5 favorite TV show theme songs. Plus, hear clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Graahs interviews WBAA reporter Ben Thorpe about 5 songs that reflect his musical journey. WFYI’s Blues House Party Host Matthew Socey stops by to share recently rediscovered Wes Montgomery track. We listen to performances from Indiana artists recorded live at different venues around the state. We’ll hear from Sarah Grain and the Billions of Stars, Radar Gold, Sweet Poison Victim and more. We also listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
We listen to a performance from Indianapolis band Sarah Grain and the Billions of Stars recorded live at the Hi-Fi in Fountain Square, Indianapolis. Indiana music veterans Matt Sommers and Bob Sander share their thoughts on creating collaboratively and we hear some of their music. We also listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Gross interviews Justin Shimp and Todd Robinson of Luna music about their upcoming Record Store Day event. Listen back to Small Studio Sessions performances of artists playing later this month and hear clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Gross interviews the artist Pig, formerly known as Sir Deja Doog, about the vinyl re-release of their album Love Coffin and the release show at Postal Recording. Co-host Melissa Davis interviews WFYI Multi-Platform Marketing Manager and astronomy enthusiast Christos Reid about his top 5 songs to listen to during the solar eclipse. Plus we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Gross shares a deep dive into this month’s Local Frequency tracks, we remember our friend and former colleague Chris Flood through conversation and music, and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long stops by the show to take a deep dive into legendary Indianapolis hip hop act the Mudkids. We listen to performances recorded at venues around Indianapolis from Radar Gold, Sweet Poison Victim, Light Study and Dana Skully and the Tiger Sharks.
We listen to a performance from Dana Skully and the Tiger Sharks recorded live at the White Rabbit Cabaret. We hear two tracks from Everything, Now!’s new album and the band’s front man Jon Rogers stops by to share his 5 favorite songs for waking up in the morning. Plus, we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
We listen to a performance from Indianapolis highlife band Sweet Poison Victim recorded live at the White Rabbit Cabaret and we hear acoustic performances recorded at the WFYI studios from Mina Keohane, Kristen Bales and Kara Cole. We also listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
WFYI’s Matthew Socey stops by and shares the story behind a recently rediscovered Wes Montgomery track. We listen to collaborations from Indianapolis artists past and present and clips from our weekly local music playlist.
WBAA reporter Ben Thorp stops by to share his top 5 favorite songs and talks with co-host Adam Gross about his work reporting in the greater Lafayette area. We hear a preview of the bands playing a WFYI Live event later this month at the White Rabbit in Indianapolis and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Indianapolis rock band Light Study performs live from Healer, co-host Melissa Davis interviews classical concert pianist Clare Longendyke and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
We listen to a live performance from Indianapolis psych rock band Radar Gold recorded live at the immersive art venue Healer. We take a deep dive into this month's Local Frequency tracks and listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
As we join the lineup at WBAA, we listen to some tracks from West Lafayette’s past. We also listen to new music from around the state featuring tracks from Bloomington, South Bend and Indianapolis in our weekly local music playlist.
Sarah Grain and Doug Sauter from the band Sarah Grain and the Billions of Stars perform two acoustic songs and we talk about where you can see the band live later this month. We also listen to clips of our favorite Indiana releases of 2023.
Indianapolis hip-hop artist Diop shares his top 5 songs. Co-host Adam Gross interviews Zake, the owner of the Indy-based ambient label Past Inside the Present. We listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Nick and Emma Clark from the Indianapolis-based band Radar Gold share their top 5 favorite songs from influential women musicians. Co-host Sharlene Birdsong takes us on a deep dive into the music of Ball State grad Tiara Thomas and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Sharlene Birdsong interviews Indy-based rapper and producer Sonny Paradise about his album Project Pyramids. Ambient musician and owner of the record label Past Inside the Present, Zaké, shares the top 5 songs he always has on repeat. We listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Melissa Davis interviews classical pianist and IU Jacobs School of Music graduate Dr. Clare Longendyke. Co-host Sharlene Birdsong talks to Luke Miles, the co-founder of the house music DJ collective Club Plex, about his top 5 songs. We listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Gross interviews Bee, the curator of the Indy concert guide Naptown Now, about her work promoting local shows and she shares her 5 favorite local songs with us. Co-host Sharlene Birdsong shares songs from the local punk and hardcore scenes and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Gross has an interview with Indianapolis dark techno duo Concrete Hitter and they share a Halloween-worthy performance of their track “The Bit.” We listen to other eerie songs from across Indiana in our weekly local music playlist including Small Studio Sessions performances from Andy D and Eric Salazar.
Co-host Sharlene Birdsong interviews Steven Russel, the founder of the Indianapolis dance party “Lari Pati.” Co-host Melissa Davis talks with singer songwriter, and Small Studio Sessions alum, Katherine Nagy. We also listen to clips from our weekly, local music playlist.
Greater Indianapolis singer-songwriters Mina Keohane and Kristen Bales each perform a live acoustic session for us in-studio. Singer-songwriter and advocacy strategist Kit Malone shares her top 5 songs with us, and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Gross interviews Indianapolis poet and MC Pernell From Pike about his recent collaborations and the story behind his name. Co-host Sharlene Birdsong catches up with Dustin Boltjes, drummer in the death metal band Demicirous, and they talk about his 5 favorite songs. We listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Gross interviews the beach-goth doom-bop band Wasting Paper about their new album and an interesting connection between the band, Oprah and Johnny Depp. Co-host Melissa Davis talks with Irvington Vinyl and Books Owner Elysia Smith about cultivating safe spaces in the community. She’ll also share her top 5 fall songs and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Melissa Davis interviews FAF Collective co-creator Ariana Beedie about her top 5 favorite songs. Sharlene interviews three DJs from Club Plex, an artistic group that features many of Indy’s most talented and up and coming DJs. We also listen to clips from our weekly, local music playlist.
Melissa Davis has an interview with Indianapolis singer songwriter Kara Cole, and she performs an acoustic song for us live in-studio. Sharlene Birdsong talks with Indy to LA rapper Flaco and he shares his top 5 moody bangers. We also listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Gross has an interview with Bloomington feminist rock band The Matriarch. Co-host Sharlene Birdsong talks to Lafayette to Indianapolis rock band Lusso about their top 5 songs. We listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist, including a song from an artist who won a spot at Chreece.
Co-host Sharlene Birdsong interviews Lafayette-to-Indianapolis post punk band Lusso about their new album titled, “Luxury.” Indy’s beach-goth-doom-bop band Wasting Paper share their top 5 songs of the moment with us. We listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist including new tracks from Lily & Madeleine, Baby Ebony and Stray Sparks.
Co-host Adam Gross interviews the artist Pig, formerly known as Sir Deja Doog, and he plays two songs for us live in-studio. Host Sharlene Birdsong interviews DJ Gabby Love about her top 5 favorite songs of all time. We also listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Everything, Now! Bandleader Jon Rogers shares his top 5 songs to help him get going in the morning. Host Sharlene Birdsong Shares music from Evansville and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Host Melissa Davis interviews Valparaiso’s Captain Ambivalent about his top 5 favorite comedy songs. We listen to a Small Studio Sessions live performance from Joyful Noise Recordings artist Finom (formerly known as ohmme) and we listen to clips from our weekly Indiana music playlist, including a deep dive into the music of D. Strange.
WFYI’s Blues House Party host Matthew Socey interviews Indianapolis blues musician Tad Robinson about the legacy of Delmark Records founder Bob Koester. Local historian and archivist Jordan Ryan shares 5 influential Indiana punk bands. We listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Co-host Adam Gross interviews the rapper Diop about his new music and creating in a post-pandemic world. Indy hip hop musician and member of the band 81355 shares his top 5 driving songs with co-host Sharlene Birdsong. We listen to our weekly local music playlist.
Host Adam Gross interviews Sarah Grain and Doug Sauter from the Indianapolis band Sarah Grain and the Billions of Stars and they play two songs, live from studio B. WFYI Morning Edition host Ray Steele shares a feature on Indianapolis rapper O.D.D.I.T.Y. and his latest collaboration with Lily and Madeleine. Host Melissa Davis shares a top 5 songs from members of the Indy soul, funk and rock band The Palace and we hear clips from our weekly local music playlist.
Host Melissa Davis interviews Romanus Records owner Chris Banta about his custom vinyl business and we hear some music from his band Brother O Brother. We also hear a top 5 from Clint Breeze and the Groove bandleader Carrington Clinton.
Host Sharlene Birdsong has a feature on Grammy and Oscar winning Indiana-born artist Tiara Thomas. We’ll also hear Indianapolis band Radar Gold’s top 5 influential women musicians and listen to clips from our local music playlist.
Adam Gross interviews musician and Ameliorate Records owner Andrew Gustin about the instrumental album Two Minutes in Indiana, featuring artists like Mina Keohane, Charlie Ballantine, and Mark Tester. Sharlene Birdsong gets a top 5 from heavy metal drummer Dustin Boltjes.
Melissa Davis interviews Indianapolis band The Palace about their new album, singer-songwriter Katherine Nagy shares her top 5 songs for spring, we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist and get a preview of some summer concerts.
Adam Gross interviews Indianapolis ambient musician Landon Caldwell, who’s work is now featured at the IMA at Newfields, and we hear singer-songwriter and activist Kit Malone's top 5 songs. We also listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.
JuJu Starchaser bandleader, singer, songwriter and guitarist Kara tucker shares her top 5 favorite guitarists with us and we listen to clips from our local music playlist.
Contributor Ariana Beedie of FAF Collective asks Indianapolis poet and educator Chantel Massey about her top 5 feel good songs and Mina Keohane plays an exclusive performance of an unreleased song for us.
The Brother’s Footman plays live on the roof of the WFYI parking garage, and we hear Blues House Party Host Matthew Socey’s top 5 gateway songs to the blues.
Words and music from Indianapolis based pop artist Addie Kosten and The Roundups drummer Mike Theodore’s top 5 songs he discovered during the pandemic.
Indianapolis musician St. Aubin shares music from his new album and music journalist Seth Johnson shares his top 5 songs from bands playing Sethfest, his annual birthday show.
Central Indiana country act Lovesick Moan plays an exclusive performance and Dr. Claire Longendyke shares her top 5 songs to listen to when she’s not playing classical piano
Exclusive acoustic performance from high school student Jess La Pradd and Indianapolis singer Leah Crane's top 5 songs
A recap of local ambient label Past Inside the Present’s showcase at Crown Hill Cemetery and Public Universal Friend bandleader Jody Friend’s top 5 songs.
Ambient music with Zaké, owner of the Indianapolis-based record label Past Inside the Present, and Mina Keohane’s five favorite songs featuring the accordion.
Matthew Socey joins us to share a conversation with Indianaoplis jazz vocalist Leah Crane. Pernell From Pike shares his top 5 favorite songs.
Premium Blend bandleader Jared Thompson shares his top 5 favorite songs that don’t fall in the “jazz” category and Sharlene talks with the DJs of the Indianapolis collective Club Plex.
Small Studio Sessions alum Dana Skully shares their top 5 favorite songs to listen to while their neighbors are arguing. Blues House Party Host Matthew Socey talks with the director of Ball State University’s jazz studies program, Mark Buselli.
This week on Small Studio Signal Boost we’ll hear Echoes of Indiana Avenue co-host Hermann “Butch” Slaughter’s top 5 songs from artists who played on Indiana Avenue. Plus Blues House Party Host, Matthew Socey shares an Indiana-connected recording from legendary blues artist Son House.
Making a glass harp with Rob Funkhouser and songs that are portals to other dimensions with Stuart Hyatt.