Small Studio Signal Boost

This week on Small Studio Signal Boost we'll listen to a live performance from Indianapolis singer songwriter Davey Allen. From touring around the country as the keyboard player for Eric Burdon, of The Animals and War, to touring Europe and performing locally with his band Davey and The Midnights, he has had an impressive career in music. Adam also has a conversation with Allen. They'll talk about...

Tyler Watkins has been immersed in the local music scene for decades. From playing bass in the internationally renowned band Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s to co-owning the local studio Postal Recording, he’s got an impressive resume. Adam has an interview with Watkins this week about his career in music and he’ll share 5 songs that he’s produced over the years. Plus, we listen to clips from t...

We take a listen to some of the live performances we’ve recorded at WFYI so far this year. Tune in for sets from Pat and the Pissers, Foosie and the All American Ghetto Band, Brent Laidler and Swing 39, A Bright Abyss, Joe Cripe and more.

Indianapolis folk duo A Bright Abyss Initially played liturgical music under the name Sister Sinjin. After going back to grad school together to get degrees in mental health, the now therapists Kaitlyn Ferry and Eliza Duffy, changed their group’s name and started writing music focused on subjects outside of the church like fairytales, psycho analysis and their personal lives. This week on Small St...

We’ll take a deep dive into this month’s local frequency tracks. Listen in for songs from Rob Dixon, KO Newborn featuring Sleeping Bag, and Brandon Meeks. Plus, Matthew Socey stops by with music from jazz saxophone legend and Indiana native James Spaulding.

A listen to contemporary songs from Indiana based artists from our local music playlist. We’ll hear tracks from Amanda Gardier, Mr. Kinetik, Wishy, A Bright Abyss, Rob Dixon and more.

This week on Small Studio Signal Boost we'll hear new music from KO Newborn, Valerie Phelps, A Bright Abyss, and more. Plus, Melissa Davis has a conversation with Indy-based artist kyndl on how life has changed since her 2020 Small Studio Session and we'll listen to some of her new music.

We'll listen to songs from our playlist featuring over 40 hours of music from Indiana based and connected artists. We'll take a trip to the past with tracks from Lonnie Mack and Wes Montgomery and we'll come back to the present with songs from Wishy, 81355, and Indianapolis band Wife Patrol.

We listen to a Small Studio Session from Foosie, an Indianapolis-based artist who blends hip-hop with Americana to create a sound that’s uniquely his own. Having spent nearly half his life behind bars, he writes heavily on the grit, beauty, and resilience of American life on the margins. We’ll listen to this moving and impactful performance from Foosie & The All-American Ghetto Band tonight along...

Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long has a story on Indianapolis based jazz bassist and bandleader Brandon Meeks. He has a new album out titled On The Shoulders of Giants. Kyle interviews Brandon about the making of the record and we’ll listen to some of his music. Co-host Adam Gross has a listen to this month’s Local Frequency Tracks from artists from around the state. We’ll hear from Elkhart’s Rebe...

Co-host Adam Gross has a conversation with Brady Turner from 317 Shows about his upcoming Unified Fest and his work in the Indiana hardcore scene. We listen to music from bands playing the festival along with new releases from Indiana artists.

What do Let it Be, Thriller, and The Tortured Poets Department have in common? They’re all title tracks. A title track can be more than just a name, it can be the sonic or lyrical anchor of a record. Title tracks have stood the test of time in mainstream music and the same can be said for music made here in Indiana. This week on Small Studio Signal Boost we’ll listen to title tracks from Indiana a...

We listen to our newest Small Studio Sessions live performance from Indianapolis punk band Pat and the Pissers along with an interview with the band from Cultural Manifesto's Kyle Long. Plus, we take a deep dive into to this month's Local Frequency selections from StarChaser, Jarry Mutant and Jermaine from the South.

Drew DeBoy is back for another installment of his vinyl listening segment Strictly Heaters. He’ll share some record buying tips and we’ll hear picks from his vinyl collection including songs from Monk Montgomery, Camera Obscura and more. Plus, Matthew Socey has a listen back to the music of the late Indiana-born guitarist Lonnie Mack.

Hear a conversation with the founders of the new Bloomington-based record label Peppermint Future and listen to songs from their debut release. Plus, Kyle long has an interview with Jermaine from the South and we listen to music from his new album Lalézon.

We have another installment of our vinyl listening segment, Strictly Heaters, with Drew DeBoy. We’ll listen to tracks from his record collection featuring songs from Daphne, Roy Ayers and more. Plus, Blues House Party host Matthew Socey shares a nostalgic look back on the music of the Kokomo-born country crossover artist Sylvia.

A listen to our latest Small Studio Session from Indianapolis psych pop band Radar Gold. The group's hypnotic and catchy songs bring the Small Studio to life in this dynamic set. You can almost hear the glitter! Plus, co-host Melissa Davis has a conversation with the group about their upcoming album Fortune Teller and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.

Kara Tucker from the Indianapolis progressive metal band StarChaser stops by to talk about their new three-part album Tsars of the Universe and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.

Drew DeBoy is back with another installment of his vinyl listening segment Strictly Heaters. We’ll listen to picks from his record collection featuring music from Domenique Dumont, Pere Ubu and more. Plus, we'll take a deep dive into April’s Local Frequency selections with songs from Brent Laidler, Monika Herzig and Rusty Redenbacher.

We’ll listen to artists playing at Record Store Day events around Indianapolis. And Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long stops by to share music from legendary Indianapolis groups Software and Rapture.

We have a conversation with Annie and Andy Skinner, co-owners of the Broad Ripple record store Indy CD and Vinyl, about their new music venue The 808. Plus, Blues House Party Host Matthew Socey stops by to share music featuring the late Gary-born guitarist Donald Kinsey with tracks from Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and more.

We have a conversation with Brent Laidler, musician and host of the WBAA Jazz program The Night Shift, and we’ll listen to a performance from his group Brent Laidler and the Swing 39 Quartet recorded live in Lafayette at the WBAA community celebration. Plus, Blues House Party host Matthew Socey stops by to share another vintage track with an Indiana connection, this time from the late Chicago blue...

We’ll listen back to selections from our Spotify playlist with songs from Karate Guns and Tanning, Mina and the Wonderous Flying Machine, Meghan Cristeen Martin, Good Flying Birds and more!

Maxwell Denari, lead singer for Indianapolis post-hardcore band D.R.L.N. talks with Adam Gross about the band's tour, the Indianapolis punk and hardcore scene and more. Plus, we have a new batch of Local Frequency selections for March. We’ll take a listen to those tracks from Steve Houghton, Sean Imboden and Rodney Stepp.

A conversation with Indianapolis punk band Pat and the Pissers and a listen back to their performance from last year’s record store day celebration recorded live at Luna Music. Plus, we listen to clips from this week's local music playlist.