Based in Lafayette: Finally … another (local) song for the season

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Chris from Lafayette rock band June IND and a special guest performed their favorite holiday song as part the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette’s Friday Night Live Chillin’ Out streaming concert

The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette hosted a thing called “Chillin’ Out,” billed as a special winter edition of the museum’s Friday Night Live. Among the performances during that online show: Chris June, a founder of Lafayette-based band June IND, and his son.

More at Based in Lafayette (free edition).

Friends and Optimists, Hipbillies and anonymous: a #philanthrocky recap

A cool thing happened last night and we want to say thanks. Our *gestures to everyone* #philanthrocky music for a cause initiative exceeded $3k in donations ($3,077 actually).

In August 2020, we launched the #philanthrocky music for a cause initiative to support Greater Lafayette, Indiana-area organizations during the pandemic.

Each month through July 2022, all June IND music sales and streams revenue supported issues related to arts access, diversity, education, the environment, equality, homelessness, human rights, hunger or social justice.

We’re going to guess some direct donations happened too and that’s great! These causes are important to us and we’re glad that they matter to you too.

Good vibes, stay safe and thanks for making our music work for the community.

-Chris and Emily

P.S. Here’s a collection of our #philanthrocky spotlight series. We were able to highlight the efforts of most of these organizations. Check them out!

June IND’s #philanthrocky spotlight for Greater Lafayette Legal Defense Fund

Chris June, vocalist and guitarist for Lafayette, Indiana rock band June IND discusses the group’s December 2021 #philanthrocky music for a cause initiative for Universal Human Rights Month with Vanessa Pacheco, Community Outreach Coordinator and Eric David, Legal Coordinator from the Greater Lafayette Legal Defense Fund.

June IND’s #philanthrocky spotlight for HomesteadCS

Chris June, vocalist and guitarist for Lafayette, Indiana rock band June IND discusses the group’s April 2022 #philanthrocky music for a cause initiative for Fair Housing Month with Marie Morse, Executive Director at HomesteadCS.

Watch June IND’s #philanthrocky spotlight for LTHC Homeless Services

Watch June IND’s #philanthrocky spotlight for LTHC Homeless Services Chris June, vocalist and guitarist for Lafayette, Indiana rock band June IND discusses the group’s November 2021 #philanthrocky music for a cause initiative for Homeless Youth Awareness Month with Jennifer Shook, Chief Development Officer at LTHC Homeless Services. Watch the video here. LTHC helps families, children, veterans…

Watch June IND’s #philanthrocky spotlight for Greater Lafayette Immigrant Allies

Watch June IND’s #philanthrocky spotlight for Greater Lafayette Immigrant Allies Chris June, vocalist and guitarist for Lafayette, Indiana rock band June IND discusses the group’s October 2021 #philanthrocky music for a cause initiative for Global Diversity Awareness Month with Margaret Hass, President of Greater Lafayette Immigrant Allies. Watch the video here. GLIA promotes fellowship between all…

Watch June IND’s #philanthrocky spotlight for Hunger Action Month beneficiary Food Finders Food Bank

Watch June IND’s #philanthrocky spotlight for Hunger Action Month beneficiary Food Finders Food Bank Chris June, vocalist and guitarist for Lafayette, Indiana rock band June IND discusses the group’s September 2021 #philanthrocky music for a cause initiative for Hunger Action Month with Kyle Puetz, Director for Development Operations for Food Finders Food Bank. Watch the video…

Watch June IND’s #philanthrocky spotlight for the Songwriters Association of Mid-North Indiana (SAMI)

Chris June, vocalist and guitarist for Lafayette, Indiana rock band June IND discusses the group’s August 2021 #philanthrocky music for a cause initiative for American Artist Appreciation Month with singer-songwriter Scott Greeson, the president and co-founder of the Songwriters Association of Mid-North Indiana (SAMI). For more information about SAMI, visit http://www.samisong.com/. Donate directly to SAMI…

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Stream music from June IND, support Pride Lafayette

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Aligning with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month, June IND’s #philanthrocky beneficiary for June 2022 is Pride Lafayette.

Pride Lafayette, Inc. and the Pride Lafayette Community Center serve the LGBTQ+ community of Tippecanoe County, Indiana and surrounding areas by facilitating and coordinating programs and activities such as diversity education, health initiatives, community mobilization, cultural enhancement and research. For more information about Pride Lafayette and its programs, visit http://www.pridelafayette.org/.

Join June IND’s effort to support Pride Lafayette’s mission to educate and promote awareness of diversity, health, culture and acceptance of individuals based on sexual orientation and gender identity:

About June IND

Two shots of optimism are most welcome today, especially from Lafayette, Indiana rock duo June IND. The band consisting of decades-long friends and collaborators Chris June and Emily Larimer recently released “First Annual Meeting of Optimists Vols. 1 and 2,” two EPs recorded at a time when you could do that without trepidation, and single “Come to Hand” in times of concern. Under the guidance of Dan Precision (Rise Against, 88 Fingers Louie, The Mound Builders) at The Bomb Shelter Recording Studio in Chicago, June IND’s anthemic tunes explode with captivating hooks and tightly harmonized vocals. More at JuneIND.com.

About #philanthrocky music for a cause

Rock duo June IND launched the #philanthrocky music for a cause initiative in August 2020 to support Greater Lafayette, Indiana area organizations and make their music work for the community. Each month through July 2022, all revenue from June IND’s music streams and sales will be given to a Greater Lafayette area organization addressing issues related to arts access, diversity, education, the environment, equality, homelessness, human rights, hunger or social justice. Beneficiaries will be identified by causes linked to various awareness months throughout the year. More at https://juneind.com/tag/philanthrocky.

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Based in Lafayette: ‘No Words’ for new June IND tracks

Lafayette-based band June IND took a new approach on its latest album, recording songs from the past decade as fresh instrumentals. “There Are No Words” – titled appropriately enough – came out Friday on the streaming sites, with proceeds from sales through Bandcamp going to Pride Lafayette through June.

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It’s Bandcamp Friday! Grab or gift music from June IND, support Pride Lafayette

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On the first Friday of every month from March 2020 through December 2021 (and then some more in 2022), Bandcamp waived its revenue share to support artists. June IND passed the value on to Greater Lafayette area organizations addressing issues related to arts access, diversity, education, the environment, equality, homelessness, human rights, hunger and social justice. Bandcamp Fridays may be over, but June IND will continue these efforts through July 2022.

For June 3, 2022, June IND’s Bandcamp Friday sales will support Pride Lafayette for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month. Grab or gift June IND’s music today to support Pride Lafayette’s mission to educate and promote awareness of diversity, health, culture and acceptance of individuals based on sexual orientation and gender identity.


There Are No Words: June IND to release album June 3


Each song and EP are set to ‘Name Your Price,’ so you determine your impact.

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