Fort Wayne’s Funayurei is making music that’s hard to put into just one box. WBOI’s Bri Datta-Barrow spoke with the duo about the influences shaping their sound, their creative approach to songwriting and the inspiration behind their new EP, Before You Bloom.
2026 Performance Schedule
- May 29th: Los Electro (Psychedelic Cumbria and Latin Rock)
- June 26th: Man of the Flood (Progressive Indie Rock)
- July 31st: Anthony Giraldi (Soul, R&B, Indie)
- August 28th: Funayūrei (Synthwave)
- September 25th: The Thinning (Indie Rock)
This season of Live and Local at The Landing is made possible with support from the Ardelle and Theresa Glaze Foundation as part of WBOI’s Amplify All project.
Bri Datta-Barrow: I’m joined now by Mandy Kawa and Rob Parker, the duo behind Funayure. Thank you both so much for being here.
Rob Parker: Thank you…