Music News

25 Songs That Shaped Punchline

Listen to a brand new song from the Pittsburgh/Greensburg band Punchline as they celebrate 25 years together.

Joe Grushecky on 25 years of ‘American Babylon’

Pittsburgh music legend Joe Grushecky talks with Joey Spehar about making ‘American Babylon’ and its legacy.

The Living Street: WYEP’s Pittsburgh Artist of the Year

Every year, the WYEP music staff gets together and chooses one local artist to be our Pittsburgh Artist of the Year. Though 2021 was another difficult year for musicians in general, Pittsburgh artists emerged from isolation with an abundance of wonderful and poignant new works.  We’re proud to announce The Living Street as our Pittsburgh […]

“Bipartisanta” Is The New Santa In Town

“Bipartisanta” – the new holiday single from Pittsburgh honky tonkers The Bindley Hardware Co. has a little something for everyone.

Christmas Beers for Breakfast

Jake Bier makes beer in Pittsburgh as War Streets Brewery and joins Joey Spehar to sample some seasonal brews. (And yes, that’s his real name.)

Jack Swing ‘Daydreams’

Jack Swing see their “Daydreams” come to life with a new, expanded lineup.

Remembering Duane Allman

Duane Allman lost his life in a motorcycle crash 50 years ago. Author and Pittsburgh native Alan Paul talks about his legacy.

Rolling Stones Request Day

Vote for your favorite Rolling Stones songs and hear them on WYEP Oct. 4.

Pittsburgh Concert Venues Update COVID Policies

Concerts are back in Pittsburgh along with new COVID-19 vaccination policies from some local venues.