Arkansas songwriter Jesse Welles has been playing music professionally for over a decade, but last year, his career took off when he began performing his protest songs on social media. Jesse was here for a Live & Direct session on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
WYEP: Live & Direct studio sessions
WYEP Programming & News
-
With the biggest captive audience of his career, Lamar's performance conjures a medley of hits that spans his 15-year discography, and featured R&B star SZA as a special guest. -
Rosemary Welsch’s Valentine’s and Anti-Valentine’s Day shows are a staple of February here at WYEP. Celebrate love — or laugh and cry a little over relationships — during two special programs on Feb. 13 and Feb. 14 from 2-6 p.m.! -
Check out the catchy indie pop vibes of Clover Country’s “Ultraviolet,” jam along to a new cinematic song by Lord Huron, “Who’s Laugh’s Last?” or enjoy Perfume Genius’ “It’s A Mirror” here’s what’s new in rotation on WYEP. -
A rundown of all the surprises and snubs of the 67th Grammy awards, from a historic win for Beyoncé to show-stopping moments from Chappell Roan and Doechii. -
Pittsburgh rock and roll band Jack Swing have big plans for 2025 and they’re already cooking with the brand-new album “Like Water.” Their song “Meteorite” is all about fighting darkness to make something beautiful. -
At Sunday night's Grammys, will Beyoncé finally win album of the year? Will Taylor Swift take that prize for the fifth time? Or will a new generation of pop stars claim the moment? -
This month, we're celebrating the life and legacy of Bob Marley, who introduced the world to reggae and Jamaican music. -
For Black History Month, WYEP has asked some special guests to tell us which artists they're celebrating throughout February! -
Charley Crockett has come a long way from his days busking on the streets of New Orleans. Now, he performs at theaters in front of thousands of people. To cap it all off, he's up for his first Grammy. -
"Balloonerism" is Mac Miller's seventh album and second posthumous release. He recorded it in 2013 around the same time "Watching Movies With The Sound Off" was released. -
Pittsburgh-based folk artist Lounna has a new album coming out this week. “Garden For Winter” has what she calls a “badass grandma” vibe full of warm sound and powerful, personal lyrics that deal with grief, healing, and living life intentionally. -
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.
Celebrating music and culture from the African diaspora — tune in on Friday from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.