The Indianapolis band Wife Patrol has gained national attention for their punk, metal, and pop-influenced sound. Outlets including Vice, Bandcamp, and Afropunk have praised the group’s music. Wife Patrol’s latest album is titled NOPLACE. The music explores themes of decline and desolation in Indianapolis. WFYI’s Kyle Long recently spoke with Wife Patrol to learn more.

Wife Patrol explores decline and desolation in Indianapolis on “NOPLACE”

Each week on Cultural Manifesto, Kyle Long reveals stories and sounds from the creative frontlines of the past and present. Through music, archives and artist interviews, discover how creators shape meaning with sound, in Indianapolis and well beyond. Tune in each week to this WFYI Public Media show for discoveries that will delight your ears and expand your understanding of our shared world.

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