Homegrown Spotlight: 2018 Archive

The Be Colony plays genre-defiant music born of diverse influences across all times and styles. The band has been gigging and recording since 2015, in which time they have played several regional festivals and accumulated a healthy catalogue of albums and singles. …

OLC is a 4-piece rock band that formed in November 2015.  While much of their material falls under the pop punk genre, they bring an eclectic approach to their recordings and live sets.  You can expect to go to an OLC concert …

Blue Wave is an all-original synth band in Fort Wayne, established in 2016.  Influences like Depeche Mode, The Cure & New Order.  Most of the music is created using synthesizers along with electric guitar notable on several songs of their first two …

Adam Baker & The Heartache is a group that emphasizes versatility both in the studio and on stage.  They have been writing, producing and performing original indie-folk, Americana and Rock N Roll inspired music since its inception in 2015. The group has …

Horizon Arcs is an American rock band that formed in 2014.  Influenced by acts such as Weezer, Foo Fighters, and Sublime, the band began writing original music in 2015 and soon found themselves touring the Midwest alternative rock circuit including Chicago, Indianapolis, …

Anna Faye is a singer/songwriter originally from Indianapolis and relocated to Fort Wayne.  Along with drummer Mark Everetts, they form a unique and intense pop-duo with the goal of spreading peace, love, and empowerment through music. By combining powerful, melodic lyrics with …

James & The Drifters has one objective: to play music that embodies love and positivity.  The sound is transfiguration of modern pop/folk into the likeness of the golden-era of rock. JATD formed in 2010 and the band consists of Kyle Jackson, Andy …

O’ Sister, Brother is a folky grassroots band originally from Huntington, IN consisting of Kyle Jackson (guitar and vocals), Tyler Gault (accordion and vocals), and Bennett Spickelmier (cello and vocals). They emphasize tight knit vocal harmonies and meaningful lyrics.  They have recently …

Started by singer-songwriter Cassie Beer, Rosalind & The Way is a five piece band that sing songs full of personal experiences and raw emotion. They blend influences from bluegrass, Americana, folk, and a dash of rock to create a commanding presence. The …

Girl Colors is a psychedelic indie band made up of three weird, bearded dudes who like to write quirky yet heartfelt songs that you can sing along with. The fortuitous union of three Midwesterners, the band came together when guitarist Nick Walmer …

The Snarks formed in 2014 when singer Kendra Johnson recruited some of her friends and fellow Fort Wayne music scene veterans to start the kind of band she’d always dreamed of.  They glue scraps of speaker-rattling glam, atonal post-punk, and reverb drenched …

Calder the Band consists of Lee Cliff (Bass), Luke Matulis (Lead Guitar), and Joe Stilwell (Vocals/Guitar).  The band has been under the inspiration of nearly every category of music ranging from the likes of Glen Campbell, Twin Peaks, Tame Impala, Radiohead, Coldplay, …

My Dog Junior plays a new genera called Lumbercana.  A blend of Americana, grunge, reggae, and subtle bluegrass is what produces My Dog Junior’s unique sound. The bands lyrically savvy songwriting is often described as “clever” and thought provoking. My Dog Junior …

Metavari is the moniker of American composer and graphic artist, Nathaniel David Utesch.  Metavari’s dark, cinematic records make extensive use of nostalgic electronics and sampling referencing a patchwork of electronic genres, new wave and industrial, modern electronica, and the voltage-controlled film scores …

March On, Comrade is a post rock band from Fort Wayne.  Formed in 2015, the band has released two albums of original music.  Their music is evocative of the staple characteristics of the post rock genre, ambience, space, slow crescendos, bombast mixed …

Secret Mezzanine formed in 2013 when Rob Greene and Cai Caudill were sophomores at Canterbury High School.  Originally an acoustic guitar/ukulele duo, the group played coffee shops and festivals around Northern Indiana, blending influences of classic rock, folk, alternative, and soul music …