Articles tagged as: Indianapolis music
February 4, 2020
Tiny Desk Hopeful, Becomes A Small Studio Artist
Rapper ameriKKKen's performance for WFYI's Small Studio Sessions captures a young artist searching for a career breakout, and a young person searching for meaning in a chaotic world.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2019
Pavel Polanco-Safadit Plays WFYI's Small Studio
Our Small Studio Session band this month features the high energy sound of the group Pavel & Direct Contact.
Read MoreOctober 1, 2019
Bubble Grunge With Indy-based Moxxie
Jill Ditmire talks with the four women of Moxxie about what its like to make their own music, in a mostly male-dominated field.
Read MoreAugust 6, 2019
Michael Raintree Brings Experimental R&B To WFYI's Small Studio
This month's Small Studio artist channels his music through several personas -- his latest is known as Michael Raintree. WFYI's Kyle Long introduces us to this multifaceted musician.
Read MoreJuly 31, 2019
Indy-Based Rapper Diop Copes With Grief Through Music
Rapper and producer, Diop, created his new album, "Still Shinin'," as a way to cope with the trauma he experienced after two unexpected deaths.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2019
It's Cold Coffee For Jazz Guitarist Charlie Ballantine
This months Small Studio Session showcases the work of jazz guitarist Charlie Ballantine. WFYIs Jill Ditmire talked with Ballantine about his prolific work ethic and latest record.
Read MoreApril 23, 2019
Allison Victoria's Musical Message Is All About Love
Soulful musician Allison Victoria started making her own, original songs when she picked up a guitar and learned to play a few years ago.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2019
A Mixed Media Artist Fuses Alt-Rock With Zines
In this edition of Making It, a mixed media artist combines music with making zines. A little over a year ago, she joined a band and incorporated her sketching talents into zine making.
Read MoreDecember 26, 2018
Sharlene Birdsong Is Making It
In this edition of Making It, Melissa Davis talks with Sharlene Birdsong, an artist and sound designer who plays in two bands.
Read MoreDecember 7, 2018
DIY Music With Eric Carmichael
Eric Carmichael is a talented DIY musician who moved to Indianapolis to form a band.
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