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Asher White on Gary, Indiana, Judee Sill, and her new album, 8 Tips for Full Catastrophe Living
September 24, 2025
Listen to an interview with Asher White, a multi-instrumentalist, producer, visual artist, and writer whose work is deeply informed by her trans identity and Jewish spirituality. Her pop vision marries disparate sounds—skittering noise with swooping strings, lively banjo with blasts of feedback—across genres including drone, folk, Tropicalia, noise rock, and chamber pop.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with Hobart, Indiana’s Omar Apollo
September 24, 2025
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by listening to Kyle Long’s 2024 interview with Omar Apollo. Born in Hobart, Indiana in 1997, Apollo is a Grammy-nominated Mexican-American singer-songwriter whose music blends R&B, pop, funk, and Latin influences.
Pahua explores Latin American folklore through electronic beats
September 17, 2025
Pahua is the musical project of Mexico City–based producer, singer, and DJ Paulina Sotomayor, known for weaving electronic beats with Latin American folk traditions. Pahua has carved out a unique space in the international electronic music scene, earning festival appearances and collaborations across Latin America and beyond.
Gonzalo Rubalcaba on Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Benny Moré and Nat King Cole
September 17, 2025
Gonzalo Rubalcaba is a Grammy-winning Cuban pianist and composer celebrated as one of the most innovative voices in modern jazz. WFYI’s Kyle Long and Rubalcaba discuss his connection to Dizzy Gillespie and his latest album, “A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole.”
The Byrds’ Roger McGuinn reflects on early Chicago folk music roots
September 10, 2025
Listen to an interview with the guitarist and vocalist, Roger McGuinn. He is among the most critically acclaimed and influential American musicians. McGuinn was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, and in 2023, he was named one of the “250 Greatest Guitarists” by Rolling Stone Magazine.
Brandee Younger on playing Alice Coltrane’s harp and the historic Indiana harpist Myrtle Hart
September 10, 2025
Listen to an interview with Brandee Younger, a groundbreaking harpist who has redefined the instrument’s place in contemporary music.
The Indiana roots of Durand Jones and the Indications
September 3, 2025
Listen to a conversation with Durand Jones, Aaron Frazer and Blake Rhein of the soul band Durand Jones and The Indications. They joined WFYI’s Kyle Long for an in-depth discussion of their roots in Bloomington, Indiana, and how projects including the IU Soul Revue and Charlie Patton’s War brought the band together.
The Afro-Caribbean sound of Oltanie / Rodney Stepp
August 27, 2025
Listen to an interview with Oltanie, a Haitian-American vocalist based in Indianapolis. Also hear a conversation with the Indianapolis keyboardist and bandleader Rodney Stepp about the recent release of his 1970s funk band Rapture’s new compilation.
4200Kory explores family and growing up on the Eastside on Cobra Son
August 20, 2025
Over the last few years, rapper 4200Kory has emerged as one of the most compelling artistic voices in the Indianapolis hip-hop scene. Listen to an interview with 4200Kory, as he shares the inspiration behind his debut album, “Cobra Son,” and his upcoming performance at Chreece.
Joosi Got Bars discusses Chreece, PLUSH, and growing up in Naptown
August 13, 2025
Rapper Jessica Garrett is better known to Indianapolis music fans as Joosi Got Bars. She was born and raised on the west side of Indianapolis and has been recording and releasing music for over a decade. Joosi will be performing at Chreece on August 23.
Comedian Lucas Waterfill premieres new play at Indy Fringe
August 13, 2025
Comedian Lucas Waterfill is a rising star in the Indianapolis comedy scene, mixing autobiographical storytelling with sharp social commentary. He was born with cerebral palsy, and he uses his experiences navigating the world with a disability as a springboard for his comedy. Listen to an interview with Waterfill and co-writer Blake Mellencamp as they discuss the inspiration behind their new play, “Up All the Nights.”
Wife Patrol explores decline and desolation in Indianapolis on “NOPLACE”
August 6, 2025
The Indianapolis band Wife Patrol has gained national attention for their punk, metal, and pop-influenced sound. WFYI’s Kyle Long recently spoke with the band about their latest album, titled NOPLACE.
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