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Indianapolis musician Joe Cripe released a new solo album titled "Hideaway."

Earlier this month, Meeks was awarded a prestigious Creative Capital grant for Unsung Giants, a project celebrating under-recognized Indiana jazz legends.

Durand Jones and the Indications are a critically acclaimed soul group whose music blends vintage R&B with a contemporary approach to music-making. They recently issued their 4th studio album “Flowers,” and they’ll be performing live in Indianapolis on September 30 at the Hi-Fi Annex.

The Indianapolis rapper Joosi Got Bars is one of 70 artists scheduled to perform this weekend at Chreece, an all-day hip-hop festival held in the Fountain Square neighborhood. Joosi describes her music as R&B rap.

The experimental Indiana hip-hop group 81355 has a new album out titled Bad Dogs. The group’s critically acclaimed debut, “This Time I’ll Be of Use,” was issued in 2021 and featured rappers Oreo Jones and Sirius Black, along with the multi-instrumentalist and producer David Moose Adamson.

Brian Wilson, the visionary composer and producer behind the Beach Boys died on June 11th. He was 82 years old. Wilson leaves behind a legacy of music that reshaped the soundscape of American pop.

This June, the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra will premiere a new work from the Indianapolis composer, vocalist and musician Hanna Benn.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month; that’s why the Indianapolis-native, musician and activist Taylor Hall chose the month of May to release her latest collection of songs Cheaper Than Therapy.

Jad Fair’s Love + Monsters opens at Church of Noise on April 25. The exhibit is free and open to the public. WFYIs Kyle Long spoke with Fair to learn about his visual art and music.

Steve Allee's latest album, Naptown Sound, pays tribute to the rich musical heritage of Indianapolis jazz.