Otis Junior
Host/Producer, WFPKOtis Junior is a singer, songwriter, and recording artist based in Louisville, KY. Originally from La Grange, NC, Otis found a new home in Louisville when he was only 9 years old. While most of his youth was spent in various performing arts, it wasn't until later that art became a viable career path. And now, a host on WFPK!
After a few months spent flirting with the local open mic scene in 2015, Otis met the founding members of his band, The Jesse Lees, and one of his biggest collaborators, Dr. Dundiff. He and Dr. Dundiff have released multiple albums through German record label Jakarta Records, earning them international notoriety.
Through much time spent immersing himself in the world of music, and collaborating with artists around the world and around the corner, Otis has solidified his profound passions for music and art. When he's not writing, practicing, or playing, he's looking for a new film to watch, or for a bit of nature to explore.
Email Otis at ojunior@lpm.org.
Catch Otis Monday through Friday from Noon to 3pm ET on WFPK Independent Louisville!
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Otis's Recent Playlists:
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Quiet Hollers bandleader Shadwick Wilde recently released his newest single "Rose Island Red" -
Phosphorescent's Matthew Houck stopped by the WFPK studio before his show at Mercury Ballroom to play a couple of songs and talk about his new album Revelator. -
Lexington, KY based band Lylak recently released their newest single "Avatar". -
Louisville band GRLwood recently released their new album BLOOD and announced two more albums to follow. -
Louisville rock band Full Disclosure is nearing the release of their second album Elysium and shared the lead single "The Silence". -
Louisville post-alt-country band Phil Medley & the Gently Used Band recently released their newest album Tonk. -
Drew Cash is a Kentucky-born actor and musician living in Los Angeles, CA. On his debut album The Falls, he looks back into significant moments from his Kentucky upbringing. -
Louisville band Grackle is preparing for the release of their third album All That Matters. The lead single is a song called "Odesa". -
Awarded "Best Latin Band in Kentucky" in 2023 by the KY Latin American music awards, Yapa! recently released four new songs. -
Louisville, KY based singer, songwriter, and violinist/violist/fiddle player Ellie Ruth just released her debut single "Cigarette Song". She played an acoustic version live on WFPK before her performance at the May 2024 edition of Waterfront Wednesday.
