Small Studio Sessions

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Released monthly, WFYI's Small Studio Sessions features musicians playing sets in the WFYI Small Studio. Mostly local and always powerful, these sessions bring music directly to you! You might see bands or musicians you already love or new favorites to add your playlists. Small Studio Sessions highlight a mix of genres, with an emphasis on giving local and regional talent a chance to shine. 

Scroll through this page for every session, with both audio and video versions. You can also catch these performances on WFYI's Small Studio Signal Boost weekly program, airing on WFYI 90.1 Saturdays at 9 p.m.

Are you interested in playing WFYI's Small Studio? Submit your info at http://www.wfyi.org/smallstudioentry

You can find Small Studio podcasts and subscribe to the sessions at iTunes. 

 

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81355
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81355
January 23, 2023

Indianapolis experimental hip hop group, 81355

Cairo Jag
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Cairo Jag
December 5, 2022

Cairo Jag is a three-piece heavy psych rock and roll band from Indianapolis.

Eric Salazar
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Eric Salazar
October 25, 2022

Indianapolis-based classical musician Eric Salazar - The Clarinet Guy

Monika Herzig (with Peter Kienle)
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Monika Herzig (with Peter Kienle)
September 27, 2022

The jazz duo of pianist Monika Herzig and guitarist Peter Kienle perform.

Queen Delphine and The Crown Jewels
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Queen Delphine and The Crown Jewels
August 25, 2022

Queen Delphine and the Crown Jewels perform a bluesy big band Small Studio Sessions set.

Karate, Guns & Tanning
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Karate, Guns & Tanning
July 26, 2022

Karate, Guns & Tanning is a blast of psychedelic-tinged post-punk, shoegaze and dream-pop....

Addie Kosten
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Addie Kosten
June 29, 2022

Indianapolis based pop musician Addie Kosten performs for Small Studio Sessions.

Mr. Kinetik & Rusty Redenbacher with The Movement
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Mr. Kinetik & Rusty Redenbacher with The Movement
May 25, 2022

A dynamic hip hop set by Mr. Kinetik and Rusty Redenbacher with The Movement.

Dana Skully & the Tiger Sharks
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Dana Skully & the Tiger Sharks
April 13, 2022

Dana Skully and the Tiger Sharks, Dream Pop Punk from Indianapolis

Small Studio from the Big Studio
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Small Studio from the Big Studio
March 23, 2022

Enjoy highlights from our recent Small Studio Sessions performances.

The Palace
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The Palace
February 16, 2022

The Palace is a six-person, energetic rock, soul, and funk band that melds blues and rock....

The Leisure Kings
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The Leisure Kings
December 20, 2021

The Leisure Kings play a mix of lounge music, parody tunes and holiday favorites.

Keller&Cole
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Keller&Cole
November 29, 2021

Keller&Cole a sincere and powerful acoustic duo from Indianapolis.

Ohmme
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Ohmme
October 20, 2021

Ohmme is an experimental indie rock duo from Chicago, signed to Joyful Noise Recordings.

Public Universal Friend
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Public Universal Friend
September 28, 2021

Public Universal Friend performs songs from their album "Perennials."

Jamie Nichole
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Jamie Nichole
March 26, 2021

Singer songwriter Jamie Nichole presents this acoustic Small Studio From Home Session

Cole Woodruff
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Cole Woodruff
March 12, 2021

Indianapolis based musician Cole Woodruff presents a four song acoustic set.

Marrialle Sellars
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Marrialle Sellars
March 1, 2021

Listen in to this vibrant three song acoustic set from Marrialle Sellars.

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81355
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81355
January 24, 2023

Indianapolis experimental hip hop group, 81355 (pronounced “bless”).

Cairo Jag
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Cairo Jag
December 6, 2022

Heavy psych rock and roll from Indianapolis.

Eric Salazar
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Eric Salazar
October 25, 2022

Indianapolis based classical musician Eric Salazar - The Clarinet Guy

Monika Herzig and Peter Kienle
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Monika Herzig and Peter Kienle
September 27, 2022

Indiana based jazz pianist Monika Herzig and guitarist Peter Kienle perform.

Queen Delphine and The Crown Jewels
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Queen Delphine and The Crown Jewels
August 30, 2022

Queen Delphine and The Crown Jewels – Indianapolis based blues band, featuring Indiana’s...

Karate Guns & Tanning
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Karate Guns & Tanning
July 26, 2022

Indy based band Karate, Guns & Tanning.

Addie Kosten
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Addie Kosten
June 29, 2022

Indianapolis based pop musician Addie Kosten is our latest Small Studio Sessions artist.

Mr. Kinetik & Rusty Redenbacher with The Movement
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Mr. Kinetik & Rusty Redenbacher with The Movement
May 23, 2022

A dynamic hip hop set by Mr. Kinetik and Rusty Redenbacher with The Movement.

Dana Skully and the Tiger Sharks
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Dana Skully and the Tiger Sharks
April 13, 2022

Dana Skully and the Tiger Sharks, Dream Pop Punk from Indianapolis.

The Palace
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The Palace
February 16, 2022

The Palace is a six-person, energetic rock, soul, and funk band that melds blues and rock riffs...

Central Indiana Folk Rock Duo Keller&Cole
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Central Indiana Folk Rock Duo Keller&Cole
November 30, 2021

Kara Cole and Landon Keller didn’t plan on forming a band. On a whim, they played a song...

Ohmme
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Ohmme
October 20, 2021

Ohmme is an experimental indie rock duo from Chicago, signed to Indianapolis record label Joyful...

Public Universal Friend
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Public Universal Friend
September 28, 2021

WFYI presents Indianapolis based Public Universal Friend in this episode of Small Studio Sessions....

Jamie Nichole
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Jamie Nichole
March 26, 2021

Indiana based singer songwriter Jamie Nichole presents this acoustic Small Studio from Home...

Cole Woodruff
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Cole Woodruff
March 12, 2021

Indianapolis based musician Cole Woodruff presents a four song acoustic Small Studio from Home...

Marrialle Sellars
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Marrialle Sellars
February 26, 2021

Indianapolis' own Marrialle Sellars started playing music as a pre-teen and made it all the...

Joshua Powell
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Joshua Powell
December 23, 2020

This audio only Small Studio Session was recorded with Joshua Powell in 2018. Powell plays...

Jamie Nichole
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Jamie Nichole
December 9, 2020

In this solo three song set, Indiana based musician Jamie Nichole shares stories of her original...

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