From the experimental rock and psychedelic sounds of new Cage the Elephant music to Kacey Musgraves’ iconic “Pageant Material” to a concept album from Father John Misty, 2015 was a time for artists to figure out who they were and celebrate their great songwriting.
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Last year, Mosaic Records, the respected jazz reissue label, released a six-CD box set of recordings by pianist Conrad Yeatis “Sonny” Clark (1931-1963), originally released by Blue Note records from 1957 to 1961. No longer a cult figure, Clark is now viewed worldwide as both a titan of the hard bop style and a Pittsburgh jazz icon. -
In the early 2000s, WYEP was producing “The CD Live Concert Series.” On March 9, 2004, we presented The Mavericks, a band that we had been championing, beginning with their first album. The band had recently returned following a hiatus and a change in line-up. -
WYEP will be at the Barrel & Flow festival on Saturday, Aug. 10, at The Stacks at Three Crossings in the Strip District. Barrel & Flow celebrates Black-owned breweries and small businesses with craft brews, live music and art. -
Founded by local steel magnate Andrew Carnegie in 1898, the library sits atop a hill between East 10th and East 11th avenues in what is technically Munhall. It services a number of communities in the Monongahela River Valley. -
Love is sweet. It fills us up and inspires us to be the best versions of ourselves. But love is also sad at times and the Pittsburgh band Dream The Heavy capture love’s occasional melancholy vibe on their new song “Candy.” -
Before social media, the film Purple Rain gave audiences a peek into Prince’s musical life. Band members say the true genesis of the title song was much less combative than the version presented in the film. -
From TikTok feeds to television, breakout performances at Coachella and Governors Ball, the rising pop star has felt inescapable — and for good reason. -
Join us this Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. for drinks, snacks, and free live music from Oakland indie rock band The Zells. -
July is Love Pittsburgh Music Month! As we celebrate our city’s vibrant music scene, WYEP continues our Love Pittsburgh Music Month Concert Series. Join us this Wednesday night at 7 p.m. for drinks, snacks, and free live music from roots rockers Good Brother Earl. -
You think your job is hard? Try baring your soul and putting it out there for people to judge. Phew! Pittsburgh dreamgaze band Colatura tackle the art of making art on their new song “Suffer Dude.” -
The award for lifetime artistic achievements will also recognize jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval. The Apollo Theater will receive a special Honors as "an iconic American institution." -
The beloved jam band plays a handful of classics and new tracks at the Desk.
Celebrating music and culture from the African diaspora — tune in on Friday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.