Experimental indie rock duo and NPR Tiny Desk alum Ohmme is our latest Small Studio Sessions featured band. Musicians Sima Cunningham and Macie Stewart work with big names, like Chance the Rapper and Wilco -- and are signed to Indianapolis record label Joyful Noise Recordings.

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 Indianapolis based singer songwriter Katherine Nagy. The folk musician paused her musical dreams to work in the corporate world and then returned to art -- with inspiration from her family.

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

Most Small Studio performers arrive with at least one bandmate or instrument in tow, but vocalist Okara Imani showed up with nothing but her voice. The singer-songwriter says her diverse performance history has conditioned her to standing in front of a room full of strangers with nothing but her songs.

The members of WFYI's latest Small Studio Sessions act, Lani and the Tramps, say their goal is to share love through their music.

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.

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.

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.

This month's Small Studio Sessions group is Robots and Magic Powers. WFYI's Jill Ditmire introduces us to members of the band as they talk more about their unique sound and the creative way they share their music with listeners.