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Author Archives: Seth Johnson
An Indianapolis native and proud graduate of Lawrence North High School, Seth Johnson has worked as a freelance writer in the Indianapolis area since 2013, reporting on all things arts and culture. When he’s not roaming the streets of Fountain Square, Johnson can likely be found at a local concert or glued to a TV screen watching the Indiana Pacers.
Sports and art come together for 2026 SWISH Arts & Culture Festival
The citywide fest will take place April 3-6 alongside the NCAA Men’s Final Four.
How do you build a life after being released from prison?
A new play by Summit Performance brings re-entry stories from 20 local women to the stage.
Get an early look at the next generation of football stars
The NFL Combine returns to Indy from Feb. 26-March 1.
Indy singer pays tribute to Babyface while building her own legacy
Teresa Reynolds brings together her love of music and theater in an original musical for Indy Black Solo Fest.
Listen local with 15 songs from Indiana artists
Let your ears celebrate the new year with fresh tracks from local bands and musicians.
Shop the records that inspire tastemakers of Indy’s music scene
Irvington Vinyl & Books is teaming up with curators from Chreece, the Chatterbox and other local venues.
15 songs from Indy artists to listen to this fall
Some of these songs are spooky, but most of them are crisp like an autumn breeze.
Rapper 4200Kory is doing it for the Far Eastside
The Indy artist-on-the-rise will release a debut full-length ode to “Naptown USA” on Aug. 20.
‘Bad Dogs’ by 81355 (‘bless’) is all about Naptown
The new album comes out July 11, but you can listen to their new single now.


