Mal Blum with special guest Charlie Mtn. at Turntable in Indianapolis on Tuesday, August 5, 2025!
Mal Blum
Mal Blum returns with new LP, The Villain, out via Get Better Records — a striking resurgence that combines the artist’s trademark blend of searing and wry lyricism with novel boldness and slight camp amongst a backdrop of textured indie rock, alt-rock, and pop instrumentation.
The album is ultimately a work about human complexity and the stories we tell ourselves versus the stories we are told about ourselves. There is no one villain. Sometimes the villain is an unreliable narrator, sometimes a misunderstood character, sometimes a heel-turn performance of villainy.
Perhaps most notably, given the historical and rapidly mounting demonization of trans people as villainous bogeymen (attitudes explored on tracks like “Killer” and “A Small Request”), often the villain appears to be a purposeful construct that never truly existed at all.
The listener is left not with easy answers, but invitations. Welcome to your Villain era.
Charlie Mtn.
Charlie Mtn. is alt-country from queer road dawg John-Allison Weiss. Known for gritty, melodic, introspective songwriting, Weiss became a seasoned staple in the underground punk/alternative scene of the early 2000s, cutting their teeth touring the world for nearly two decades.
Five years ago, while changing their gender and getting divorced, they rediscovered a childhood passion for pop country music—and Charlie Mtn. was born. Fans of Johnny’s solo work will recognize the same heartfelt, honest, raw, and catchy-as-hell tunes with just a little extra twang.
Charlie Mtn. heads into the studio this summer to independently make their first full-length album and will hit the road with Mal Blum shortly after.
MAL BLUM WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHARLIE MTN.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2025
18+
TURNTABLE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
TICKETS AT TURNTABLEINDY.COM
ABOUT TURNTABLE
Turntable is Forty5's newest venue, nestled in the vibrant Broad Ripple neighborhood of Indianapolis at 6281 N College Avenue. Adjacent to The Vogue Theatre, this recently revitalized space exudes the charm of an exclusive speakeasy.
The front features a stylish bar and vinyl listening room, while the back opens up into an expansive concert hall, purpose built for live music. Reimagined to be inviting and warm, it’s a place built for discovering your next favorite artist.
PLEASE NOTE:
THIS SHOW IS GENERAL ADMISSION AND SEATING IS NOT PROVIDED. YOU MUST BE 18+ TO ENTER THE VENUE WITH A VALID FORM OF IDENTIFICATION. ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. TWO FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.
Please note: The delivery of tickets for this event will be delayed. Expect delivery on or after:
