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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.

The keyboardist and bandleader Rodney Stepp is among the greatest living legends of the Avenue neighborhood. For the next two weeks, listen to an interview with Rodney as he shares the history of his band Rapture, which was a dominating force in the 1970s Indianapolis club scene.

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.”

Listen to the final episode in our two-part series exploring the music of Rapture, a legendary Indianapolis funk band led by keyboardist Rodney Stepp in the late 1970s. Hear interviews with Rapture’s Rodney Stepp, Lonnie Williams and Greg Russell. Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will also share his memories--his band Manchild was one of Rapture’s biggest rivals

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.

August of 2025 marks the 100th birthday of the late jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. Listen to music featuring Peterson’s work with the jazz masters of Indiana Avenue, including Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, J.J. Johnson and more.

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.

Listen to an interview with the legendary Indianapolis gospel keyboardist Ezra Bufford, known for his work with the Pentecostal Ambassadors. In 1988, Bufford was voted “Instrumentalist of the Year” by the Indianapolis Gospel Music Awards.

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.