Jun 11, 2026 | Community, Events, Global, Music, Uncategorized, Words
By Kaila Sewer Jorge Poveda Yánez (Angel), moves, like water, through disciplines. An artist and scholar shaped by both performing arts and science, his work rebuffs categorization. Angel joined our IU Indianapolis “Rhythm and Revolution” class in February, 2026,...
Jun 11, 2026 | Community, Events, Global, Music, Words
Words by Audrey Parker and Tanya TL. Nichols By Audrey Parker If you have ever felt moved by Motown, a conversation with Herman “Butch” Slaughter would be nothing short of a dream! Butch Slaughter is a veteran in the music industry and a passionate advocate for his...
May 16, 2026 | Community, Events, Global, Music, Words
By Ava Garza Alicia Tucker is a jack of all trades. Spanning from working on Indiana’s Norml group fighting for cannabis legalization in Indiana, to being part of the band IndyCa, being the Chief Content Advisor for Light Matter, and the new owner of the...
May 16, 2026 | Community, Events, Global, Music, Words
Words by Olamide Gbemisola, Dakota Beaty and Charlie Stutz By Olamide Gbemisola In a music industry that often rewards conformity, Drayco McCoy has spent over a decade doing the opposite. The Indianapolis-based rapper, producer, graphic designer, and podcaster have...
May 16, 2026 | Community, Events, Global, Music, Words
By Caty Bennett Fred Miller, aka MFFred, is an underground musician and artist with specific interests in songwriting, performing, filmmaking, and photography. While he has traveled all over the United States and beyond, Fred has roots tied to the Midwest’s versatile,...
May 12, 2026 | Community, Events, Global, Music, Words
By Dylan Mason Recently, I had a very wonderful and very lucky opportunity to sit down with Mr. Russell “Rusty” Redenbacher to talk about a number of different topics, including his childhood, musical inspirations, Birdmen of Alcatraz, Mudkids, his solo...
