My Politic is an indie-folk duo who specialize in telling stories through their songs. Their newest release “Signs of Life” is a reminder to stay curious, connected, and engaged with the world especially in these difficult and uncertain times.
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For most of the '00s, Panda Bear helped define the sound of youthful, ramshackle indie rock. On Noah Lennox's eighth album, Sinister Grift, the artist focuses on the shifting relationships and faltering memories of midlife, with a fleshed out band behind him. -
This year's race — which includes beloved stars, up-and-coming talents and a pair of songs from a successful but controversial musical — feels wide open. That doesn't mean all the songs are equally worthy. -
Take a listen to the new catch song from the pop punk band, Beach Bunny, enjoy the rootsy and thought-provoking "Horses" by Jesse Welles and take a road trip to Arizona with Palmyra — here's what's new in rotation on WYEP this week! -
The Grammy Award-winning artist and educator had shared an ALS diagnosis in 2022. She was best known for ballads such as "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face." -
Tony From Bowling is a crushingly loud psychedelic rock band formed while its members attended West Virginia University. Now residing in Pittsburgh, they recently released the album "Appear." Their song “Found Out” is a celebration of staying up all night. -
Pittsburgh rapper Saïd is a cultural commentator for whom no topic is off limits. His latest project "Revolutionary But Gorgeous" deals with the unapologetic similarities between politics and the streets — all while staying fresh with a nice pair of sneakers. -
This week, tune into WYEP for a new single from Bon Iver, "Everything Is Peaceful Love," a preview to Samia's upcoming album with a track called "Bovine Excision" and a song from Michigander about dealing with anxiety, "I'll Be OK."
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Deborah Rutter, former head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in her first interview since the board installed President Trump as its new chair. -
The Los Angeles fires impacted many musical artists, destroying instruments, record collections and hard drives of irreplaceable work. -
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the shortlist for its 2025 class of inductees on Wednesday. The shortlist includes groundbreaking Southern rap duo OutKast, Mexican rock band Maná and the recently reunited Britpop group Oasis. -
ORANGE MUSIC returned this year with another timely love song for Valentine’s Day. “Only One” is smooth and sensual — a trademark of singer and bandleader Isaiah Small. -
We have five new, excellent tracks entering rotation this week at WYEP. From the blues- folk-and soul of Valerie June to long time jam band ALO, and a new era for The Black Keys — here are new songs you can discover this week.
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