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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
March 26, 2021
Indiana based singer songwriter Jamie Nichole presents this acoustic Small Studio from Home Session. Jamie Nichole explores themes of love and relationships in her music.
Cole Woodruff
March 12, 2021
Indianapolis based musician Cole Woodruff presents a four song acoustic Small Studio from Home Session Americana singer songwriter Cole Woodruff also plays guitar and harmonica.
Marrialle Sellars
February 26, 2021
Indianapolis' own Marrialle Sellars started playing music as a pre-teen and made it all the way to the Top 20 in the 2014 season of American Idol, at just 17 years old. She's grown as a performer and plays music throughout the city. Listen in to this vibrant three song acoustic set from Marrialle on vocals and guitar, recorded at home. Set list: Love Me, Naked and You Wanna Be.

Joshua Powell
December 23, 2020
This audio only Small Studio Session was recorded with Joshua Powell in 2018. Powell plays solo in the session, with narration on his music and life as a touring musician.
Jamie Nichole
December 9, 2020
In this solo three song set, Indiana based musician Jamie Nichole shares stories of her original songs and her path to becoming a musician. This audio only extra edition was recorded in 2018 at WFYI's Small Studio
Katherine Nagy
November 24, 2020
Katherine Nagy is an Indianapolis based singer songwriter. She plays an original blend of acoustic folk and Americana, with Celtic influences - brought about by her time living overseas in Ireland as a child, and worldwide travels. Katherine is joined in this Small Studio Skyline Session by musicians Austin Johnson and Tim Wright. Stay tuned right after the four song set for a chat with Katherine. The session was filmed in downtown Indianapolis at sunset, rooftop at WFYI. Support for Small Studio Sessions is provided by Sun King Brewing.
Joy Caroline Mills
September 8, 2020
Singer-songwriter Joy Caroline Mills presents WFYI's first Small Studio from Home. Mills just released a layered and lush new single, Episodic Bliss. The solo track explores her battle with mental health, in the midst of a global pandemic. Mills filmed the session outdoors at her childhood home, near Fishers, Indiana. You can find more of Joy's music at joycarolinemills.com.
Lani and the Tramps
March 3, 2020
Lani and the Tramps play a multi-genre blend of rock, pop, Americana, soul, and blues. The unifying message of the band is love - and sharing that feeling through their music. Listen in to this four-song set and stay tuned right after for an interview with the band.
ameriKKKen
February 4, 2020
ameriKKKen entered NPR's 2019 Tiny Desk Contest, and we noticed her powerful performance at WFYI. The musician and college student is our latest Small Studio Sessions artist. Her name reflects her slogan Knowledge and Kindness is Key, as she takes negatives and turns them into positives. ameriKKKen's performance captures an artist searching for a career breakout, and a young person searching for meaning in a chaotic world. Stay tuned after the three song set for an introduction to ameriKKKen from Cultural Manifesto host, Kyle Long.