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Hear interviews with members of the cast and creative team behind the Indianapolis Repertory Theatre’s production of Marie and Rosetta —including actors Cherish Love, Jaela Cheeks-Lomax, and music director Morgan E. Stevenson.

Listen to an interview with the musician and activist Taylor Hall. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so Hall chose the month of May to release her latest collection of songs, Cheaper Than Therapy. Also hear a conversation with Jenny Boyts, CEO of Forty5, a locally owned Indianapolis production company specializing in live music events.

Listen to a 2017 interview WFYI’s Kyle Long recorded with Brian Wilson, the visionary composer and producer behind the Beach Boys. He died on June 11, 2025, at the age of 82.

This June, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will premiere a new work from the Indianapolis composer, vocalist and musician Hanna Benn titled "A Through Line." Listen to an interview with Hanna Benn, along with ISO’s principal oboe Jennifer Christen and principal bassoon Ivy Ringel.

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.

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 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.”

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.

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.

Take a deep dive into the world of PASIC during its 50th edition, PASIC 50, held in Indianapolis. Listen to an interview with the Indianapolis-based composer, performer and instrument builder Rob Funkhouser. Plus, conversations with past PASIC performers and honorees, including Elayne Jones, Giovanni Hidalgo, Susie Ibarra, Cindy Blackman Santana, Daru Jones, and more.