The last surviving original member of The Band passed away this past Tuesday at the age of 87. This Saturday at 4 p.m., WYEP will pay tribute to multi-instrumentalist Garth Hudson.
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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. -
Growing old isn’t guaranteed and as Pittsburgh songwriter Max Rosen sees it, it’s an incredible gift. Growing up and weathering changes inspire his new song “Turn December.” -
On May 9, 1974, Jesse Colin Young, former leader of folk-rock band The Youngbloods, visited WYEP's original home on Cable Place in Oakland for the station's first-ever live on-air performance. -
WYEP's "More Bounce" host Clara Kent has some incredible tunes to share for Christmas and Kwanzaa!
Celebrating music and culture from the African diaspora — tune in on Friday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.