Thursday night, December 3rd, WTTS kicked off its Christmas Can Concert series at The Bluebird in Bloomington. This first show featured Indiana natives, Houndmouth, and special guest Moon Taxi.
The Bluebird was buzzing with music, WTTS listeners, and canned goods being dropped into a bin to benefit Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard in Bloomington. Green Bean Delivery even donated two pounds of fresh produce to the food pantry for each person in attendance. It is the season of giving, after all.
Moon Taxi opened for Houndmouth and entertained the crowd as if they were the headliner. The Nashville-based indie-progressive rock band’s performance was captivating. They played songs like “Year Zero” and “All Day All Night.” The crowd was singing along as if maybe they had come out to see Moon Taxi and Houndmouth was an added bonus! Moon Taxi was unassumingly electric with a simple stage setup and immense sound. They set the stage quite well for the excitement to come.
WTTS DJ Rob Humphrey introduced Houndmouth and the room went somewhat quiet for the only time that evening in anticipation. The band starts to enter the stage casually while the crowd hears a most appropriate song being played through the monitors. The crowd gradually recognizes their stage entrance song to be the Indiana University fight song and sings along with great pride. It set the tone perfectly.
Members of Houndmouth are based in Louisville but were born and raised in New Albany, Indiana (less than two hours from The Bluebird). Houndmouth’s vintage country influence may stem from their roots in Louisville and brings an intriguing interest to their indie rock sound. The lead singer looks like a 1950s greaser in a cool black jacket and slick, black hair. The drummer wears a fur coat and the keyboard player looks like an indie rock version of a 1920s flapper girl. On such a small, simple stage, their appearance alone takes the audience to another place and time.
Houndmouth opens with “Black Gold” and the crowd is absolutely electrified. At one point both the lead singer, Matt Myers, and bass player, Zak Appleby, changed their shirts to Indiana University garb and won the crowd over with ease. WTTS listeners were absolutely smitten with Houndmouth’s wide array of sounds and songs. The energy from the stage transferred to the crowd with every single song; It was extremely impressive. This created a beautiful vocal battle between the band with their microphones and the audience with their beer-soaked voices.
Highlights of the evening included “15 Years,” “Penitentiary,” “Say It,” and “Sedona.” During “Gasoline” (a song in which keyboard player Katie Toupin performs lead vocals) the crowd immediately screamed the lyrics back to her and she utters with obvious pride on her face, “Maybe you guys have heard this song…” After closing with “Sedona” Myers returns to the stage for a solo performance of “For No One,” followed by “Casino (Bad Things)” and “My Cousin Greg.”
Once Houndmouth exited the stage for the final time, the crowd was left buzzing. Beer was spilled, voices were hoarse, and hands were raw from clapping along to Houndmouth that night. In the words of Houndmouth’s Matt Myers, “It’s good to be around a bunch of Hoosiers for a while…”
Thanks so much to all WTTS listeners in attendance at the first WTTS Christmas Can Concert of the season. Sunday night, December 6th, Leon Bridges will play the second Christmas Can Concert to a sold out Bluebird. If we don’t see you there, be sure to check out the VIP room and Concert Connection page for more ways to experience the music.
Remember, Sun King Studio 92 sessions are for 92-3 VIPs only. If you’re not a VIP, take 20 seconds to sign up for free, then stop by the VIP Room to register to be in the live studio audience at an upcoming performance.
Dave Lindquist has written about music in Indianapolis for more than two decades. Now, Dave has his own show on WTTS. Join us Monday nights at 7 for The BEAT with Dave Lindquist presented by Soundspace. Hear your next music discovery from the local and independent scene and fresh music from familiar artists.
Monday night, Dave presents new music from Billy Strings, Billy Bragg and Forstory.
Songs played on the Nov. 1 episode:
Forstory, “Touch” Deap Vally, “Magic Medicine” Jason Isbell, “Souvenirs” Otis Kane, “Run” Billy Strings, “Love and Regret” Ghost Hounds, “Half My Fault” Wunderhorse, “Teal” Billy Bragg, “Ten Mysterious Photos That Can’t Be Explained” Samantha Crain, “Pick Apart” Boy Scouts, “A Lot to Ask” Awakened Souls and From Overseas, “Any of Those Lies” Houndmouth, “Make It to Midnight”
Dave Lindquist spent decades covering the Indianapolis music scene for the Indianapolis Star. Now, Dave has his own show on WTTS. Join us Monday nights at 7 for, The BEAT with Dave Lindquist presented by Soundspace. Hear your next music discovery from the local and independent scene and fresh music from familiar artists.
Monday night, Dave presents new music from Houndmouth, Son Volt and Indianapolis band Stranger Sex.
Songs played on the Aug. 23 episode:
Jawny, “Take It Back” Cash & Skye, “Sweeping Wet Floors” Loma, “Going Out” Cami with Elvis Costello & the Attractions, “La Chica de Hoy” Houndmouth, “Las Vegas” Tre Burt, “Sweet Misery” Lala Lala, “Diver” Son Volt, “Livin’ in the U.S.A.” Pond, “America’s Cup” Adia Victoria, “Magnolia Blues” Stranger Sex, “Downtown” Susto, “Get Down” The Vaccines, “Alone Star”
UPDATE: Thank you for tuning in to ‘Til We Meet Again: A Tribute To the Writers & the Rooms and helping us raise $45,000+ to support independent Indiana venues! Missed it, no worries. Check out the replay below and don’t forget to donate.
Indiana venues were the first to close during this pandemic and will be one of the last to open. This crisis has not only created insurmountable hardships for these small businesses, but it’s also providing challenges for fans and the future of live concerts. As we face these challenges head-on, WTTS is asking you to do your part, with a special invitation to donate towards the prosperity of independent music in Indiana. “Till We Meet Again – A Tribute to the Writers & the Rooms” is a celebration of three great writers who are no longer with us: John Prine, Adam Schlesenger of Fountains of Wayne, and Bill Withers. The event features an incredible cast of artists showcasing their favorite tributes, as well as original songs, with performances by Houndmouth, Matt Quinn of Mt. Joy, Durand Jones, and many more. Watch this performance on the WTTS Facebook page or Youtube channel. Donation opportunities are available at Indiana venue alliance.
92-3 WTTS, Indianapolis’ local, independent radio station is proud to present Indy Underground, a weekly program highlighting the best new music from the local, independent, and underground scene. Catch Indy Underground Thursday nights at 10pm.
Brought to you by:
INDY UNDERGROUND PLAYLIST 07-23-20
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard – “Double Denim Hop”
Pottery – “Hot Heater”
Hoops – “Fall Back”
Bully – “Where To Start”
The Beths – “Out Of Sight”
Nick Cave – “Cosmic Dancer”
Cut Copy – “Cold Water”
Boy Pablo – “Hey Girl”
Benjamin Gibbard – “Proxima B”
Fontaines DC – “A Hero’s Death”
Matt Berninger – “Serpentine Prison”
Kids In America – “Summer Of Love”
Cayucas – “Yeah Yeah Yeah”
WHAT WE PLAYED 07-16-20
The Beths – Out Of Sight
Boy Pablo – Hey Girl
Pottery – Hot Heater
Cayucas – Yeah Yeah Yeah
Kids In America – Summer Of Love
Bully – Where To Start
Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard – Double Denim Hop
Hoops – Fall Back
Matt Berninger – Serpentine Prison
Cut Copy – Cold Water
Diet Cig – Stare Into The Sun
Nick Cave – Cosmic Dancer
Benjamin Gibbard – Proxima B
What We Played – 07 / 02 / 2020
The Homesick – Male Bonding
Pottery – Hot Heater
Waxahatchee – Can’t Do Much
Nick Cave – Cosmic Dancer
Blitzen Trapper – Masonic Temple Microdose #1
Benjamin Gibbard – Proxima B
Bully – Where To Start
Boy Pablo – Hey Girl
Kids In America – Summer Of Love
Matt Berninger – Serpentine Prison
Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death
Moby – My Only Love
Dirty Projectors – Lose Your Love
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What We Played – June 25, 2020
Blitzen Trapper – “Masonic Temple Microdose #1”
Bully – “Where To Start”
Protomartyr – “Michigan Hammers”
Boy Pablo – “Hey Girl”
Matt Berninger – “Serpentine Prison”
Fontaines DC – “A Hero’s Death”
Waxahatchee – “Can’t Do Much”
Pottery – “Hot Heater”
Alison Mosshart – “Rise”
Moby – “My Only Love”
Benjamin Gibbard – “Proxima B”
Kids In America – “Summer Of Love”
The Homesick – “Male Bonding”
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What We Played – June 18, 2020
Kids In America – Summer of Love
Sorry – Perfect
Moby – My Only Love
Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death
Alison Mosshart – Rise
Nick Cave – Cosmic Dancer
Dirty Projectors – Loe Your Love
Phoebe Bridgers – Kyoto
Matt Berninger – Serpentine Prison
Bully – Where To Start
Protomartyr – Michigan Hammers
Tash Sultana – Pretty Lady
The Voidz – Did My Best
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What We Played – June 11, 2020
Car Seat Headrest – Hollywood
Nightly – The Movies
Matt Berninger – Serpentine Prison
Man Man – Future Peg
Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death
Phoebe Bridgers – Kyoto
Moby – My Only Love
Diet Cig – Stare Into The sun
Alison Mosshart – Rise
Nick Cave – Cosmic Dancer
Sorry – Perfect
The Voidz – Did My Best
Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever – She’s There
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What We Played – June 4, 2020
Diet Cig – Stare Into The Sun
Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death
Nick Cave – Cosmic Dancer
Phoebe Bridgers – Kyoto
Alison Mosshart – Rise
White Denim – I Don’t Understand Rock N Roll
Perfume Genius – Describe
Matt Berninger – Serpentine Prison
ManMan – Future Peg
Moby – My Only Love
Tash Sultana – Pretty Lady
Nightly – The Movies
Dirty Projectors – Overlord
Car Seat Headrest – Hollywood
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What We Played – May 28, 2020
White Denim – I Don’t Understand Rock N Roll
Alison Mosshart – Rise
Moby – My Only Love
Nightly – The Movies
Fontaines DC – A Hero’s Death
Nick Cave – Cosmic Dancer
Diet Cig – Stare Into The Sun
Durand Jones and the Indications – Young Americans
Andrew Belle Inlets JR JR Night Beds Tallest Man On Earth Two Gallants The War on Drugs
To submit music:
To submit music for airplay consideration on Indy Underground, please send a non-MP3 CD copy of your best and most recent material, along with a brief summary of your band, to: 92.3 WTTS Attn: Indy Underground 400 One City Centre Bloomington, IN 47404 Songs must be FCC-compliant (meaning no “F” bombs or other questionable words – you get the idea … ). If there’s a bad word, send us an edit suitable for airplay. No calls, please. In addition, please print and sign the attached waiver. Submissions without waivers will not be considered.
Start and end Sundays with WTTS OverEasy. Brad Holtz plays a variety of laid-back World Class Rock, with singer-songwriters, deep album tracks, in-studio recordings, and live exclusives from Sun King Studio 92. Catch OverEasy Sundays from 7 to 11 a.m. (and the replay from 7 to 11 p.m.)
Start and end Sundays with WTTS OverEasy. Brad Holtz plays a variety of laid-back World Class Rock, with singer-songwriters, deep album tracks, in-studio recordings, and live exclusives from Sun King Studio 92. Catch OverEasy Sundays from 7 am to 11 am.
This Sunday (10/6)
Join Brad Holtz this Sunday from 7 to 11 a.m. and p.m. for WTTS OverEasy, featuring a variety of laid back acoustic tracks and exclusives from Sun King Studio 92. This week…
This week, experience live stripped-down music from The Doobie Brothers, David Gray and Houndmouth from Sun King Studio 92 powered by TCU.
Start and end Sundays with WTTS OverEasy. Brad Holtz plays a variety of laid-back World Class Rock, with singer-songwriters, deep album tracks, in-studio recordings, and live exclusives from Sun King Studio 92. Catch OverEasy Sundays from 7 am to 11 am.
This Sunday (6/30)
Join Brad Holtz this Sunday from 7 to 11 a.m. and p.m. for WTTS OverEasy, featuring a variety of laid back acoustic tracks and exclusives from Sun King Studio 92. This week…
This week, hear the new music from Sara Bareilles and BruceSpringsteen.
Plus, John Butler Trio,and Houndmouth live from Sun King Studio 92.
Sun King Studio 92 is the WTTS live performance space in downtown Indianapolis. 92-3 VIPs are invited to attend these intimate, acoustic Sun King Studio 92 tapings, and always receive advance word about the shows through 92-3 VIP-mail (click here to become a 92-3 VIP today). Listen to 92-3 WTTS to hear live Sun King Studio 92 performances, or click here to check out the latest sessions.
The Avett Brothers – 11/4/16
Death Cab For Cutie – 12/1/15
Vance Joy – 9/16/15
Cage The Elephant – 6/8/15
Spoon – 9/12/14
Amos Lee – 11/9/13
The Head And The Heart – 10/24/13
Tristan Prettyman – 4/10/13
Atlas Genius – 2/28/13
Imagine Dragons – 11/27/12
Sun King Studio 92 Spotlight: Tune in weekdays at 2pm for the Sun King Studio 92 Spotlight. We’ll play a live performance from the vast live archives of Sun King Studio 92 each day.
Here are the artists who’ve stopped by over the years:
Music on the river is a great way to spend the summer and this summer 92-3 WTTS and Centerpoint Brewing Company want to send you to Forecastle Festival 2018 in Louisville Kentucky, July 13th -15th! Our grand prize winner will receive (2) three day festival passes and complete 3 night hotel accommodations.
Here’s how to win: Starting May 7th, register in person at Centerpoint Brewing Company @ 1125 E. Brookside Avenue, Indianapolis, just East of Mass Ave. The deadline to enter is June 3rd and you must be 21 or older to win. The Forecastle Festival, from 92-3 WTTS & Centerpoint Brewing Company; Precision engineered, craft beer for everyone, and 92-3 WTTS.
Start and end Sundays with WTTS OverEasy. Brad Holtz plays a variety of laid-back World Class Rock, with singer-songwriters, deep album tracks, in-studio recordings, and live exclusives from Sun King Studio 92. Catch OverEasy Sundays from 7 to 11 a.m. (and the replay from 7 to 11 p.m.)
This Sunday (7/16)
Van Morrison
Join Brad Holtz this Sunday from 7 to 11 a.m. and p.m. for WTTS OverEasy, featuring a variety of laid back acoustic tracks and exclusives from Sun King Studio 92. This week…
Hear the latest from Van Morrison’sRoll With The Punches, out September 22nd.
Also, a brand new track from Jack Johnson’sAll The Light Above It Too.
Revisit live performances from Houndmouth, Kurt Vile, and, The Head And The Heart recorded in Sun King Studio 92.
Plus, during the 9AM hour win tickets to see Arlo Gutherie at Old National Center.
92-3 WTTS is turning 25! It was 1992 when WTTS launched a different kind of radio station. “World Class Rock” was on the air and now, 25 years later, we’re still at, and still independently owned and operated.
Now through August 25th, we’ll remember the music, movies, news and happenings of each year since our 1992 debut. It’s 25 Years In 25 Days. Hear these hour-long flashbacks weekdays at noon and 6pm, with replays from the week every Saturday morning from 7 to noon. 25 Years In 25 Days, presented by Puccini’s Pizza and Pasta, and brought to you by McGee Jewelers, Noah’s Animal Hospital, Brothers Floor Covering, and the Bar Band Bar Crawl.
Stop by any of these locations for great shows that are a part of the Bar Band Bar Crawl, Wednesday-Friday nights thru September 1st. Drink Specials provided by Evan Williams, Larceny Bourbon, and Lunazul Tequila.
Over the past few months, there have been a number of extraordinary concerts in Indianapolis and Bloomington. This weekend, we’ll play back three of the best concerts we’ve recorded. It’s a Labor Day Live Weekend on 92-3 WTTS. Friday night at 7, we’ll air back The Head And The Heart’sWTTS Rock On The River show from July 25 at The Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn. Saturday night at 7, it’s The Lumineers in their sold-out WTTS show from June at the Old National Centre. Then Sunday at 7, we’ll hear Houndmouth in their WTTS Christmas Can Concert from last December at The Bluebird.