I HEAR IT. I LIKE IT. WHAT IS IT?

99.1 FM WQRT-LP is a non-commercial, experimental on-air home for contemporary art, music, and community. Licensed by the FCC with a reach of most of the city of Indianapolis, Indiana (500,000+ people), WQRT is owned and managed by Big Car Collaborative — a nonprofit arts organization and cross-discipline collective of artists. With the help of volunteers, we broadcast from Listen Hear — our sound-art space and audio studio in the Garfield Park neighborhood.

LP (low-power) means that this is a short but impressive terrestrial radio signal traveling on the airwaves. WQRT is designed to reach our local community and to be small on purpose. With the added bonus of streaming worldwide, by popular demand. We're looking forward to learning and growing together in creative ways.

While the music rolls, you'll notice that we're adding more educational, cultural and community programming. As it ramps up, we hope that it will include YOU. Contact us if you'd like to be involved, become a sponsor or underwriter, or have ideas to share.

WHAT'S PLAYING?

Here's what kinds of music (local and otherwise) you can expect to hear on WQRT, with community programs added in as available:

WEEKDAYS

Rhinestone Country | overnight until 9am

classic country for walkin' after midnight and sitting in rush hour traffic

In the Gnosis | 9am to 11am

ambient, experimental, & classical

Circle Sounds | 11am to 2pm

an upbeat instrumental soundtrack for living in the Circle City or anywhere

Jazz Odyssey | 2pm to 4pm

a rich blend of classic, contemporary, and experimental jazz

Evening Radio | 4pm to 8pm

Mondays: Rock ‘n’ Roll Radio - a wild ride with the trailblazers of rock
Tuesdays: Utopia & Visions - a musical odyssey between jazz, ambient, electronic, & experimental
Wednesdays: Global Drift - avant pop, krautrock, tropicalia, and more
Thursdays: The Vault - golden era of hip-hop from ‘85 through ‘90s
Fridays: VIBE - super positive vibes & joyful rhythms from around the globe

Cruise Control | 8pm to overnight

big time mix of local bands, rock, electronic, hip hop, & more

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