Laura Shine

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Host and Producer at WFPK-FM (Louisville, KY)

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Articles

So It Was released a song that questions materialism with "In A Rose"

1 week ago | lpm.org | Laura Shine

Brimming with shiny harmonies and almost a sunny jazz feel, the new single from Louisville indie band So It Was is called "In A Rose". It's the title track to their upcoming EP which was recorded at La La Land studio and is now getting its finishing touches. From Daniel Lobb, the main songwriter and singer of the band:"‘In A Rose’ is a boisterous indie rock anthem that lands somewhere between The Strokes, Django Reinhardt, and Beirut.
Jazzgrass built around a riff is the new offering from Hot Brown Smackdown in "Wish I Knew"

2 weeks ago | lpm.org | Laura Shine

Six piece jazzgrass outfit Hot Brown Smackdown just released a long jam with their new single "Wish I Knew". It's bluegrass instruments creating complicated jazz riffs and melodies with the expert fiddle playing of Ellie Ruth and superb vocal harmonies from Ellie and the band. The song was built around a particular riff.
David Lindes makes peace with a troubled past through music

2 weeks ago | lpm.org | Laura Shine

Guatemalan American singer-songwriter David Lindes shared his music and some deeply personal stories with us at WFPK while passing through town recently. His new album Peace With A Lion aims to heal a troubled past that caused some serious wounds in his life. He also played two songs live for us including the title track and one in Spanish called "Florecer" which means "to bloom". WFPK depends on donations from members – generous people like you – for the majority of our funding.
Jordan Allen from The Voice visited the 91.9 WFPK Studio

3 weeks ago | lpm.org | Laura Shine

If you're a fan of NBC's The Voice then you saw Kentucky native Jordan Allen on the 27th season of the show which aired recently. Jordan's coach was John Legend! Jordan has been making music over a decade with his band The Bellwethers but is now a solo artist. He also plays bass for Nicolas Jamerson & The Morning Jays. He's originally from London, Kentucky and still based there but quite often on the road.
Sam Tabor and Ken Coomer of Wilco released a fun and bizarre video and song "Twist The Knife"

3 weeks ago | lpm.org | Laura Shine

Maybe you know Sam Tabor from skateboarding videos. Or it's possible you know him from the world of gaming. It's also a probability you know his as a musician from LaGrange, KY. Or maybe you're just hearing of him for the first time. In any case, this guy is very talented at whatever it seems he may be into. Google is his boss as he makes a living from Youtube skateboarding videos among other things. He is also a musician and his new song "Twist The Knife" is catchy as all get out.
Not Only A Musician But Also A Doctor, Meet Gordi

4 weeks ago | lpm.org | Laura Shine

Meet Gordi because she's a really good musician and also a doctor! Her name is Sophie Payten aka "Gordi" and she hails from Australia but lives half the time in Los Angeles. She has a new album called Like Plasticine due out May 30, 2025. Just passing through town on her way to Ohio, we talked about her career and challenges of being a medical doctor and a musician at the same time, the new album, and a collaboration with the Irish musician SOAK.
Johnnyswim thrills and delights at the WFPK Members Show

1 month ago | lpm.org | Laura Shine

WFPK members got a real treat when the band Johnnyswim graced our performance studio for a Members Only Show on March 21, 2025. How good was it? Good enough for a rousing standing ovation at the end kind-of-good. Abner and Amanda Ramirez are the vocalists and songwriters of Johnnyswim. They are also a married couple and were celebrating their 16th anniversary that day as well.
Augie Hale makes his debut with the soulful single "When The River Rises"

1 month ago | lpm.org | Laura Shine

Augie Hale just released his debut single called "When The River Rises" and it's a sign of more good things to come from this Kentucky musician who's based here in Louisville. I asked Augie to tell us a bit more about his self and the new song:"First release. Born and raised in Berea, but graduated high school here.. ended up playing in the college scene in Statesboro,Ga. at Georgia Southern University- early 2000’s. Later ended up in the Savannah scene singing songs about Kentucky.
Circle The Sun, John Gage Turns 80 with a Celebratory Concert

1 month ago | lpm.org | Laura Shine

Oklahoma native John Gage has been a pillar of our Louisville community for nearly six decades. His service as an activist, folk singer, radio personality, mentor, and defacto spiritual leader has had a profound impact on all of us, contributing to the vibrant cultural fabric of our city. Come celebrate his 80th trip around the sun with a big night of music featuring performances from John Gage, the Gage Boys (Eric, Geoff, and Will Owen Gage), as well as the Bibelhauser Brothers (feat.
"It's my truest and most vulnerable work yet" Otis Junior has a new album in the works

1 month ago | lpm.org | Laura Shine

You may know Otis Junior from his midday shift from noon-3 pm each day here on 91.9 WFPK. Or you may know Otis as the front man for the band The Jesse Lees who play around town quite a bit. But he's also a singer/songwriter who is about to release a solo album called One Beautiful Something. Otis sat down with Laura Shine and discussed the new album, how folks can be a part of a special series of concerts in April, and what inspired the new album.