Jordan Munson’s Heartless Fools / She’s a Badass - Women in Rock Shaping Feminism

February 14, 2024

This week on Cultural Manifesto, listen to an interview with the Indianapolis composer, performer, and multimedia artist Jordan Munson. He has a new album out titled Heartless Fools. The music was recorded at Greenhouse Studios in Reykjavík, Iceland, and features contributions from Indianapolis musicians including Hanna Benn, and Charlie Ballantine. According to Munson, the music on Heartless Fools is a response to the complex social and political landscape of present day America. The album features a constantly shifting sonic palette, reflecting order and chaos, contemplation and impatience.

Also, music journalist Katherine Yeske Taylor will discuss her new book She’s a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism. Tomorrow Bookstore will present an author talk with Taylor on February 20th at the Indy Fringe Theatre. She’s a Badass: Women in Rock Shaping Feminism features Taylor’s interview with 20 influential women in rock music, including Ann Wilson or Heart, Gina Schock of the Go-Go’s, Exene Cervenka of X, Amy Ray of the Indigo Girls, Suzanna Vega, Lydia Lunch and others.