Arts & Culture

Art Space: WTMD and WYPR Celebrate Two Decades of Independent Radio

An anniversary bash at the B&O Railroad Museum on June 10 will feature local acts like rapper Eze Jackson, chamber-pop duo Outcalls, and headlining electronic artist Dan Deacon.

Art Space is a recurring element in the UpFront section of our print publication that spotlights a local artist or project making an impact in the city at large. Here’s what’s going on this month:

It’s hard to believe that Baltimore’s beloved indie radio stations are all grown up, but this month, both WTMD and WYPR will celebrate their 20th year—with music and…locomotives?

Yup, the anniversary bash will take place at the B&O Railroad Museum on June 10 at 6 p.m., and during half-hour train rides you’ll hear local acts like rapper Eze Jackson, chamber-pop duo Outcalls, and headlining electronic artist Dan Deacon.

“You can’t get much more Baltimore than this,” says Sam Sessa, director of events and community engagement for WTMD and WYPR, with the latter acquiring the former in 2021. Tickets start at $55

—Courtesy of Sam Sessa