Small Studio Signal Boost

This week on Small Studio Signal Boost we'll hear new music from KO Newborn, Valerie Phelps, A Bright Abyss, and more. Plus, Melissa Davis has a conversation with Indy-based artist kyndl on how life has changed since her 2020 Small Studio Session and we'll listen to some of her new music.

We'll listen to songs from our playlist featuring over 40 hours of music from Indiana based and connected artists. We'll take a trip to the past with tracks from Lonnie Mack and Wes Montgomery and we'll come back to the present with songs from Wishy, 81355, and Indianapolis band Wife Patrol.

We listen to a Small Studio Session from Foosie, an Indianapolis-based artist who blends hip-hop with Americana to create a sound that’s uniquely his own. Having spent nearly half his life behind bars, he writes heavily on the grit, beauty, and resilience of American life on the margins. We’ll listen to this moving and impactful performance from Foosie & The All-American Ghetto Band tonight along with an interview from WFYI’s Kyle Long. Plus we play clips from our weekly local music playlist.

Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long has a story on Indianapolis based jazz bassist and bandleader Brandon Meeks. He has a new album out titled On The Shoulders of Giants. Kyle interviews Brandon about the making of the record and we’ll listen to some of his music. Co-host Adam Gross has a listen to this month’s Local Frequency Tracks from artists from around the state. We’ll hear from Elkhart’s Rebel Noire and the Accomplices, Evansville’s TwoPine and Indy’s Starcrusher along with clips from our weekly local music playlist.

Co-host Adam Gross has a conversation with Brady Turner from 317 Shows about his upcoming Unified Fest and his work in the Indiana hardcore scene. We listen to music from bands playing the festival along with new releases from Indiana artists.

What do Let it Be, Thriller, and The Tortured Poets Department have in common? They’re all title tracks. A title track can be more than just a name, it can be the sonic or lyrical anchor of a record. Title tracks have stood the test of time in mainstream music and the same can be said for music made here in Indiana. This week on Small Studio Signal Boost we’ll listen to title tracks from Indiana albums ranging from Wes Montgomery’s 1965 release Bumpin’ all the way to Rusty Redenbacher’s 2026 EP One For Jones.

We listen to our newest Small Studio Sessions live performance from Indianapolis punk band Pat and the Pissers along with an interview with the band from Cultural Manifesto's Kyle Long. Plus, we take a deep dive into to this month's Local Frequency selections from StarChaser, Jarry Mutant and Jermaine from the South.

Drew DeBoy is back for another installment of his vinyl listening segment Strictly Heaters. He’ll share some record buying tips and we’ll hear picks from his vinyl collection including songs from Monk Montgomery, Camera Obscura and more. Plus, Matthew Socey has a listen back to the music of the late Indiana-born guitarist Lonnie Mack.

Hear a conversation with the founders of the new Bloomington-based record label Peppermint Future and listen to songs from their debut release. Plus, Kyle long has an interview with Jermaine from the South and we listen to music from his new album Lalézon.

We have another installment of our vinyl listening segment, Strictly Heaters, with Drew DeBoy. We’ll listen to tracks from his record collection featuring songs from Daphne, Roy Ayers and more. Plus, Blues House Party host Matthew Socey shares a nostalgic look back on the music of the Kokomo-born country crossover artist Sylvia.

A listen to our latest Small Studio Session from Indianapolis psych pop band Radar Gold. The group's hypnotic and catchy songs bring the Small Studio to life in this dynamic set. You can almost hear the glitter! Plus, co-host Melissa Davis has a conversation with the group about their upcoming album Fortune Teller and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.

Kara Tucker from the Indianapolis progressive metal band StarChaser stops by to talk about their new three-part album Tsars of the Universe and we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.

Drew DeBoy is back with another installment of his vinyl listening segment Strictly Heaters. We’ll listen to picks from his record collection featuring music from Domenique Dumont, Pere Ubu and more. Plus, we'll take a deep dive into April’s Local Frequency selections with songs from Brent Laidler, Monika Herzig and Rusty Redenbacher.

We’ll listen to artists playing at Record Store Day events around Indianapolis. And Cultural Manifesto host Kyle Long stops by to share music from legendary Indianapolis groups Software and Rapture.

We have a conversation with Annie and Andy Skinner, co-owners of the Broad Ripple record store Indy CD and Vinyl, about their new music venue The 808. Plus, Blues House Party Host Matthew Socey stops by to share music featuring the late Gary-born guitarist Donald Kinsey with tracks from Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and more.

We have a conversation with Brent Laidler, musician and host of the WBAA Jazz program The Night Shift, and we’ll listen to a performance from his group Brent Laidler and the Swing 39 Quartet recorded live in Lafayette at the WBAA community celebration. Plus, Blues House Party host Matthew Socey stops by to share another vintage track with an Indiana connection, this time from the late Chicago blues slide guitarist J.B. Hutto.

We’ll listen back to selections from our Spotify playlist with songs from Karate Guns and Tanning, Mina and the Wonderous Flying Machine, Meghan Cristeen Martin, Good Flying Birds and more!

Maxwell Denari, lead singer for Indianapolis post-hardcore band D.R.L.N. talks with Adam Gross about the band's tour, the Indianapolis punk and hardcore scene and more. Plus, we have a new batch of Local Frequency selections for March. We’ll take a listen to those tracks from Steve Houghton, Sean Imboden and Rodney Stepp.

A conversation with Indianapolis punk band Pat and the Pissers and a listen back to their performance from last year’s record store day celebration recorded live at Luna Music. Plus, we listen to clips from this week's local music playlist.

Everything Now Keyboardist, and used record curator for Luna Music, Drew DeBoy stops by to play some picks from his vinyl collection and share some tips for buying used records. Matthew Socey shares a track from prolific Indiana jazz drummer Steve Houghton’s new album “And Then Some”. Plus, we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.

Melissa Davis talks with Indianapolis singer-songwriter Joe Cripe about his life as a full time musician and he plays two acoustic songs in the Small Studio. Plus, we listen to this month's Local Frequency selections and clips from our weekly local music playlist.

We play selections from our newest Small Studio Session recorded at our 10th anniversary show last fall. Listen in for performances from Sarah Grain and the Billions of Stars, Everything, Now!, and Sweet Poison Victim. Plus, we listen to clips from our weekly local music playlist.

Live performances from Mina and the Wondrous Flying Machine, Brett Wiscons, Wife Patrol, Dandelion Blue and more.

We listen back to more of our favorite Indiana releases of 2025. Listen in for tracks from Good Flying Birds, Radar Gold, 81355 and more. Plus, Blues House Party host Matthew Socey shares a fitting track to celebrate IU winning the national college football championship.

The first installment of our listen back to our favorite Indiana releases of 2025. Listen in for tracks from The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, Wishy, Otis Gibbs, Karate Guns and Tanning, Busman’s Holiday and more.

We’ll celebrate the New Year with a listen back to Small Studio Sessions from 2025. Tune in for performances from Sweet Poison Victim, Everything, Now!, and The Rodney Stepp Experience.

Wife Patrol bassist and vocalist Nicole O’Neal shares 5 of her favorite holiday songs and we listen to a local holiday-themed playlist.

A conversation with two members of Purdue University’s student-led Vinyl Club. Plus, Drew DeBoy, keyboardist for the Indianapolis band Everything, Now! stops by to talk about his life working in a record store and shares five of his favorite songs for fall.

We listen to selections from our Spotify playlist featuring over 40 hours of music from Indiana based and connected artists.

Indianapolis creative and poet Pernell from Pike shares his top 5 songs that define his character.

WFYI radio intern Brylee Stubbs talks about her experiences in the Indy music scene and shares 5 songs that she’s been listening to on repeat. Blues House Party host Matthew Socey stops by to share two recently re-released tracks from the Indianapolis Jazz Legend JJ Johnson.

Bee, creator of the local show guide Naptown Now, shares her top 5 songs from local musicians in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis-based Brett Wiscons shares lessons he’s learned over the past 30 years and iconic musician Joan Osborne discusses the importance of public radio to musicians and music fans across the nation ahead of her upcoming show in Carmel.

WFYI radio host Matthew Socey shares his top 5 songs to help ease you into the blues genre.

This week on Small Studio Signal Boost, we’ll listen to a Halloween-themed playlist from Indiana artists. Plus, two local artists and filmmakers share their favorite Halloween inspired tracks.

Author and musician Jody Galadriel Friend shares her top 5 honest and groundbreaking songs.

This week on Small Studio Signal Boost we wrap up our celebration of 10 years of Small Studio Sessions by listening to a performance from Indianapolis rock band Wishy. Blues House Party Host Matthew Socey stops by to share music from the late Jazz violinist Johnny Frigo recorded at the Indiana Fiddlers Gathering.

Dr. Clare Longendyke shares her top 5 songs to listen to when she’s not playing classical piano.

Blues House Party host Matthew Socey has an interview with Indianapolis Jazz artist and composer Steve Allee about his Steve Allee Big Band and we’ll listen to music from his newest release Full Circle. In celebration of 10 years of Small Studio we’ll listen back to a session from Indianapolis based three piece psych rock and roll band Cairo Jag.

On this episode of Small Studio Signal Boost, Echoes of Indiana Avenue co-host Hermann “Butch” Slaughter shares his top 5 songs from artists who played on Indiana Avenue.

We’ll celebrate 10 years of Small Studio Sessions with artists playing our upcoming show at Turntable. Listen in for music from Sarah Grain and the Billions of Stars, Sweet Poison Victim and Everything, Now!

We’ll listen to this month’s Local Frequency selections and we’ll listen back to sessions from Richard Edwards and Clint Breeze and the Groove.

A live performance and interview with Dandelion Blue and a story about the Starr Gennett Foundation's annual walk of fame induction ceremony.

A live performance and interview with The Po'Boys and selections from a Wes Montgomery compilation.

A live in-studio performance from Goshen-based post rock band Jagalchi.

We’ll take a deep dive into this month’s Local Frequency tracks and Blues House Party host Matthew Socey stops by to share selections from a newly released Wes Montgomery collection.

We continue our celebration of 10 years of Small Studio Sessions by listening back to performances from the experimental hip-hop group 81355 and jazz-fusion group Premium Blend.

A conversation with the co-owner of United State of Indiana and a listen to this month’s Local Frequency tracks.

A listen to the Everything, Now! Small Studio Session and an interview with POST Festival co-founder Derek Vorndran.

Performances and conversation from Indianapolis band Wife Patrol.