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LOVESICK EP by Scotty Apex

Alyssa Welch
February 14, 2018
Music, Review
What better time to discover this brand new EP, LOVESICK, by Indianapolis-based rapper, Scotty Apex, than on Valentine's Day. The title track "LUVSICK" oozes vibe from start to finish. It's smooth as hell, a... Read More →

Neon Native by Brother O’ Brother

Alyssa Welch
December 14, 2017
Music, Review
We know Brother O’ Brother very well around here, but in case you don’t: Brother O’ Brother is a band from Indiana composed of Chris Banta (vocals, guitar) and Warner Swopes (drums). On May 22 of this year, we ... Read More →

Give It a Spin: “Looking for Soul” by Shiny Penny

Alyssa Welch
November 10, 2016
Give It a Spin, Music
"Looking for Soul" is a stand-out track from Shiny Penny's 2015 EP, Wait, Don't Hold. Vocalist Dean Schimmelpfennig shines in this song, showing a great amount of control in in his delivery and range. The EP is... Read More →

Give it a Spin: “Nikki” by Tiara Thomas

Patrick David
November 25, 2015
Give It a Spin, Music
Soul and R&B is sometimes exactly what the doctor ordered. While I am quick to turn on some hip hop to wind down from a long day, there is something about Indianapolis's Tiara Thomas that is easy to get int... Read More →

MWA Video Premiere: “You Would” by Brother O’ Brother

Alyssa Welch
July 2, 2015
Music, Premiere
Today's an exciting day as Midwest Action premieres Brother O' Brother's latest video, "You Would". Chris Banta (vocals, guitar) and Warner Swopes (drums) have each been hard at work finding the cleanest, wh... Read More →

Give It A Spin: “The Wolf is Free” by Lily & Madeleine

Alyssa Welch
September 23, 2014
Give It a Spin, Music
In anticipation of their sophomore album, Fumes, Lily & Madeleine have released "The Wolf is Free", a light, slow-tempo'd single that focuses on the sisters' gorgeous voices. Their enchanting harmonies swir... Read More →

Joyful Noise’s Kishi Bashi releases Lighght

Alyssa Welch
May 14, 2014
Music
On May 13th, Kishi Bashi released his sophomore album, Lighght, under Indiana's Joyful Noise. The album begins with a frenetic 47 seconds of violin playing, followed by the heavenly vocals that lead in "Philoso... Read More →

Record Store Day 2014 In-store Events

Eric Slager
April 16, 2014
Festival, Music, Record Store Day, Show Preview
1
Record Store Day 2014 is fast approaching, and with it swarms of vinyl-enthusiasts will find themselves spending a lot of time waiting in lines. Beneath all of the fancy reissues, Record Store Day is about buyi... Read More →

FIVE x FIVE: Bonesetters

Eric Slager
April 11, 2014
FIVE x FIVE, Interview, Music
5 bloggers, 5 questions, 1 band, hand-picked by the MWA writers. Welcome to FIVE x FIVE. This week: Indianapolis surf pop quartet, Bonesetters. Bonesetters and their brand of surf/pop/rock are no strangers t... Read More →

Figure It Out by Bonesetters

Dan Fiorio
February 10, 2014
Music, Review
13
Bonesetters are back with their second record Figure It Out, the follow-up to their 2011 debut Savages. After listening to this record a healthy number of times, it's safe to say that this Indianapolis four-pie... Read More →
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