The Indianapolis-based rock trio Cairo Jag are this month’s featured Small Studio Sessions artist. Cairo Jag are gaining notoriety for their pounding, hard-edged sound.

Pianist Monika Herzig, and guitarist Peter Kienle have been playing jazz music in Indiana for over 30 years. WFYI’s Kyle Long spoke with Herzig and Kienle after their recent performance for Small Studio Sessions.

The Indianapolis-based band Queen Delphine and the Crown Jewels blends blue styles, helmed by singer Harriet Ellis – the queen herself. WFYI's Matthew Socey learned more about Queen Delphine's journey through the blues.

The Palace is February's Small Studio Sessions band.

WFYI's Kyle Long spoke with Jody Friend after her band's performance for Small Studio Sessions. They discussed the significance of the group's name, and how it connects to the music she is creating with Public Universal Friend.



OUTRO: Public Universal Friend’s debut album is titled “Perennials.” See their Small Studio Session, and hear Kyle’s entire interview with Jody Friend at our website: wfyi.org/smallstudio.

WFYI's Melissa Davis talks with NPR Musics Bob Boilen about the Tiny Desk Contest and its origin.

Tank and the Bangas were in good spirits when they stopped by WFYI to record their Small Studio Session. That positive energy is a big part of the band's sound.