Slide into the experimental blues and folk-type storytelling of Benjamin Booker's "Show and Tell," get into your feelings with Japanese Breakfast's "Orlando in Love," and feel the energy of The Cure's "All I Ever Am" — here's what's new in WYEP's rotation this week.
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This week on “What’s Spinning,” we experience the new soulful, jazz-influenced album from the late Mac Miller; We fall into the pure vocals and emotions of Lucy Dacus; And delight in the rich piano melodies from My Morning Jacket. -
From Twin Peaks to his films to his own recording career, the director understood how much sound mattered — not only to the audience, but to the characters in his stories. -
This week on “What’s Spinning”, we dive into 2025 with new music from The Lumineers, Julien Baker & TORRES, Teddy Swims, Deep Sea Diver, and newcomers to the airwaves including Brittany Davis and Kashus Culpepper.
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Steve Ippolito is a drummer who’s quite adept at crafting soundscapes that can transport you to different musical worlds — if you let them. His latest release, “Silence Is Golden,” revels in knowing when to shut up and watch the chaos fly by. -
Yarrow wrote or co-wrote some of the group's biggest 1960s hits, including "Puff, the Magic Dragon" and "Day Is Done." -
The Cure were chosen in 2019 by The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio to be inducted into the historic venue. They formed in 1976, but dominated the “Alternative Rock” airwaves in the 80’s and 90’s to become one of the first Alternative bands to find mainstream success through post-punk, goth rock and alternative sounds, led by Robert Smith’s dark, introspective, and mysterious lyrics. -
WYEP pays tribute to the artists who passed away in the second half of 2024. -
Pittsburgh jam band The Other Bugs are the kind of group that can lock into a groove and let the music call the shots. Their song “Bug Out” is an invitation to connect with yourself through music. -
Influential bassist Tony Levin speaks with NPR's Eric Deggans about Levin's work with the experimental rock band King Crimson. -
Thanks for joining WYEP on New Year's Eve and Day to ring in 2025 with a listen back to the Best Songs of the Past 50 Years. We've re-aired the top songs of our listener-voted countdown as we wrapped up WYEP's 50th anniversary year. -
We asked WYEP hosts to choose their favorite songs and albums of 2024. You’ll see a range of selections, including Kendrick Lamar, Leon Bridges and The Heavy Heavy. See the full list! -
Look at western Pennsylvania’s smaller and a few larger concert venues and you’ll find an endless stream of tribute concerts.
Celebrating music and culture from the African diaspora — tune in on Friday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.