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Lē Weaver - Part One
June 17, 2021
Kyle Long presents part one of a two-part series with Lē Weaver, a founding member of the all-female Indianapolis synth-rock band Software. Software was active in Central Indiana from 1983 to 1986.
Samuel E Vázquez and André Carson
June 10, 2021
Visual artist Samuel E Vázquez discusses his music project Errors and Lovers. Then, Rep. André Carson shares how his early years as an activist and rapper in Indianapolis shaped his work today.
81355
June 3, 2021
Explore the debut album from 81355, an Indianapolis hip-hop supergroup featuring Oreo Jones, Sirius Black, and David Moose Adamson. The album is titled This Time I'll Be of Use."
Marcus Jade
May 27, 2021
This week, Kyle talks with blues musician Marcus Jade. Currently based in Brooklyn, New York, Jade's music is deeply rooted in the Westside Indianapolis neighborhoods where he grew up.
Indy R&B
May 19, 2021
Indiana has an extraordinary legacy of soul music. This week we'll hear from two Indianapolis-based R&B artists that have new projects out: Keiana Whatley, and Taylor Hall.
Indianapolis Techno
May 12, 2021
Indianapolis is not known as a hotbed for techno music, but the city has produced several noteworthy techno producers and DJs including Drake Strange, Adam Jay, and Lisa Smith.
One Nation Under a Groove
May 6, 2021
Meet two Indy residents whose work has intersected with the Funkadelic piece One Nation Under A Groove: visual artist Lobyn Hamilton and former Parliament-Funkadelic stage technician Tom Battista.
Emily Rodgers
April 28, 2021
This week's guest is singer-songwriter Emily Rodgers. Kyle Long features tracks off Emilys new album I Will Be Gone, and discusses her time growing up in Elkhart, IN.
Ian Chang
April 21, 2021
Kyle talks with drummer Ian Chang about the new Son Lux album Tomorrows III and Chang's work outside the band. Plus, Karla Lopez talks with Kyra Harvey, co-founder of Indy 10 Black Lives Matter.
Indiana Vocal Music
April 15, 2021
Kyle Long explores vocal music from Indianapolis past and present, including new music from the Indianapolis based composer Hanna Benn and a look back at the music of vocal group The Four Freshmen.
African, Asian, and Latin Music in Indiana (Part 2)
April 7, 2021
Kyle Long continues exploring the rich history of Asian, African and Latin music traditions in Indiana, with music from Salaam, Santos Candelaria, Prince Julius Adeniyi, and Pavel & Direct Contact.
African, Asian, and Latin Music in Indiana (Part 1)
March 31, 2021
Meet three Hoosier artists whove brought the sounds of Africa, Latin America and Asia to Indiana: Sutiweyu Sandoval, DJ Stephan Vohito, and Teacher Ka of the Indianapolis Chinese Orchestra.
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