Live & Direct Session

Live & Direct (from home): Strand of Oaks

Strand of Oaks – the moniker for songwriter Timothy Showalter – released their 7th album, In Heaven, this year. Showalter joins Joey Spehar for a conversation about the new record and how older songs fit into the Strand of Oaks repertoire, his recent immersion into the world of visual arts, and more including live (from home) performances […]

Live & Direct (from home): Clinton Clegg

The Commonheart’s Clinton Clegg sings some songs, including two new single, ahead of his show at Mr. Smalls on Black Friday.

Live and Direct (from Home): Amythyst Kiah

In her interview with Afternoon Mix host Rosemary Welsch, Amythyst Kiah spoke of her songwriting evolution, the emotional toll of racism within the music industry, and the healing power of music. 

Live & Direct (From Home): Adia Victoria

by Rosemary Welsch Adia Victoria‘s third album, “A Southern Gothic,” tackles issues of racism and growing up black in the American south. Afternoon Mix Host, Rosemary Welsch, had the chance to talk with Adia in a WYEP Live & Direct (from home) Session about the new release, her experiences in the music industry, and how […]

Live & Direct (From Home): José González

Swedish musician José González joined Morning Mix Host, Joey Spehar, from his home studio to talk about the new album Local Valley and share some songs with WYEP listeners.

Live & Direct (From Home): Yola

Afternoon Mix Host Rosemary Welsch is joined by Yola to talk about her new album, Stand For Myself.

Live & Direct (From Home): Jon Batiste

Afternoon Mix Host, Rosemary Welsch, is joined by Academy Award-winning musician and bandleader, Jon Batiste, for a Live & Direct Session from home interview.

Live & Direct (From Home): The Hold Steady

Craig Finn and Franz Nicolay from The Hold Steady join Morning Mix Host, Joey Spehar, to talk about the band’s new album Open Door Policy.

Live & Direct (From Home): Lake Street Dive

WYEP’s Evening Mix Host, Liz Felix, is joined by Mike ‘McDuck’ Olson and Bridget Kearney of Lake Street Dive for a Live & Direct Session from home.