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by Joey Spehar “I had a big vision to make some sort of grand statement with a double album. I’ve always been a really big fan of double albums, so…
Tomorrow Club ‘Hold Me In Your Mind’
by Joey Spehar “The Tomorrow Club was a venue in Youngstown, Ohio,” explains Pittsburgh musician Andre Costello. “My dad used to drive over to Youngstown and see concerts growing up….
Listen to the latest episode of Vibin’ with host George T….
Leila Rhodes ‘Starseed Rhythm’
by Joey Spehar “I would not know what to do with my life if there wasn’t music,” or so says Pittsburgh artist Leila Rhodes. It’s a sentiment shared by many…
The Homeless Gospel Choir ‘Young And In Love’
by Joey Spehar “Racism, sexism, and homophobia, the burden of fixing that is not on those who have been victimized from it, it’s from those who are in a position…
by Joey Spehar “You know how when you’re listening to a song and that song is the only thing that matters right now? That’s what I want all of my…
Live & Direct (From Home): The Hold Steady
https://youtu.be/HnoFNlTdweM Craig Finn and Franz Nicolay from The Hold Steady join Joey to talk about the band’s new album Open Door Policy….
Cam Chambers ‘GooDazeBettaNites’
by Joey Spehar Cam Chambers grew up in New Kensington, just north of Pittsburgh. His family was involved in church which meant he was always surrounded by music even when…
With Earth Day coming up on April 22nd, WYEP’s monthly stream features music with environmental and nature themes….
by Joey Spehar Ames Harding is a bit of a renaissance man, making not only music, but hand-crafted furniture, as well. “Growing up, my dad guitar inlay for companies like…
by Joey Spehar “I think the main thing that I hope to give to people is a feeling of peace,” says Pittsburgh artist Kallan. “The songs can be about anything,…
by Joey Spehar “It’s hard to have just a song that’s good enough to cut through to people,” says Ben Orrvick of the sometimes-solo-sometimes-collaborative Pittsburgh project Kahone Concept. “So if…
Women’s History Month Playlist
March is Women’s History Month. Throughout the month, we’ll be showcasing great women in our on-demand music stream….
by Joey Spehar “We need to always save time for doing the things we love,” says Pittsburgh musician Sam Stucky. It’s good advice from somebody whose music is often born…
The Juliana Theory ‘Can’t Go Home’
by Joey Spehar “We will kick everyone out of the apartments that are there, and we will say, ‘Listen, we are bringing back this metal-grated stage and this awkward sized…
by Joey Spehar “Our take on perfection is different and as far as, like, the things we like and want in a song, they’re not always the same,” says Troy…
A curated list of songs from Black musicians….
WYEP’s weekly, two hour all-vinyl show that crosses musical styles and genres. Hosted by Brian Siewiorek….
by Joey Spehar “Uplifting music is comforting for sure,” says Casey Hanner, “But, you know, there’s something about wanting to just wallow in the sadness before you move on. Hopefully,…
by Joey Spehar TV’s NORM used to be called John Wayne Gretzky, but that didn’t last long after a Canadian rapper of the same name found out about them. Nothing…
Melinda and the Night Sky ‘Say What You Mean’
by Joey Spehar “I played so good that I destroyed an amp. It caught on fire,” says Kristian Habenicht who plays guitar in the Pittsburgh band Melinda and the Night…
by Joey Spehar Merce Lemon was in a punk band at the age of 7. Yes, you read that correctly. Merce Lemon was in her first real band in elementary…
Song Premiere: Abstract Theory “Blue”
Pittsburgh Hip-Hop duo Abstract Theory are getting to release some new music. If you’re too excited to wait, today is your lucky day! We’re excited to premiere “Blue” – an…
by Joey Spehar “You never know where someone came from or what they’re going through,” says Josef DiPietrantonio. “You don’t know where people want to get to.” DiPietrantonio is a…
by Joey Spehar “Are we alright again?” is one of many questions asked by Mark Oliver Everett and Eels on the new album Earth To Dora – the band’s 13th…
Bill Toms & Hard Rain “Man’s Soul Is On Trial”
by Joey Spehar “The sound that Bill Toms and Hard Rain make, I believe is the sound of the American conscience,” says Bill Toms. “Rock ‘n’ Roll, Rhythm & Blues,…
by Joey Spehar “A song can mean something to you and something completely different to someone else and that’s fine. That’s part of the magic of the whole thing.” That…
Neil Young 75th Birthday Tribute
by Mike Sauter Neil Young was born on Nov. 12, 1945 in Toronto, Canada. He got into rock & roll as a teenager and began playing ukulele. In 1963, Neil…
Listen to the latest episode of Slacker Rewind with host Mike Sauter….
by Joey Spehar Kayla Schureman first caught our ears a few years back with her Americana-tinged album Kiss The Ground. Her latest release, though, sounds quite a bit different and…
American Head by The Flaming Lips
by Joey Spehar Believe it or not, after spending the last few decades floating somewhere deep in the cosmos, The Flaming Lips have returned to planet Earth. American Head is…
Live & Direct Session: Black Pumas
Black Pumas performed live at WYEP on July 10, 2019 Set List: – Black Moon Rising – Confines – OCT 33 – Colors…
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by Joey Spehar “I don’t really care what people get from my music. People will get whatever they are looking for out of art. So, if they’re looking to hate…
by Joey Spehar I have always thought of Bahamas as soft rock for people who think they are too cool to admit they like Ambrosia. There is something just so…
Don’t think too hard about how the Pittsburgh band Bad Custer got their name. There’s no big meaning behind it, it was just almost showtime at their first gig and…
Mark Jeffries is a middle school science teacher by day and a garage rock obsessed songwriter after the bell rings. “I’m obsessed, still. I was in college and I’m still…
Built To Spill Plays The Songs Of Daniel Johnston
Most people who know of and enjoy the music and art of Daniel Johnston can probably remember the moment their orbit passed with his. For lots of people, that was…
Jack Swing Jack Swing’s New Sound Is About Finding ‘Inspiration Within Yourself’ [Media – L913JackSwing.mp3] Isaiah Ross started Jack Swing when he was in a low place and needed music…
Scratchy Blanket Get Ready To Feel Uplifted With New Music From Scratchy Blanket [Media] Shannon Keating fronts the Pittsburgh band Scratchy Blanket along with her wife Chloe Hodgkins. “Chloe is…
High School Musical Rejection Couldn’t Stop Pittsburgh Singer Kelsey
By Joey Spehar Pittsburgh singer Kelsey always wanted to be in a high school musical, but she never got the part. “(They) were the biggest deal when you’re a teenager,”…
Abstract Theory Abstract Theory Is Ready To Take A Big Leap [Media] Louie Petrone from the Pittsburgh Hip-Hop group Abstract Theory grew up playing on his keyboard. “At a young…
Local 913: Needs Work by Bad Custer
By Joey Spehar Don’t think too hard about how the Pittsburgh band Bad Custer got their name. There’s no big meaning behind it, it was just almost showtime at their…
How ‘Driving While Black’ Inspired A Record Label
By Joey Spehar Jordan Montgomery put out a record in 2016 called “Driving While Black.” While the album saw some success, record sales weren’t really correlating with the massive amounts…
Lofi Delphi Lofi Delphi Touches On The Nuance Of Human Relationships, With A Catchy Beat [Media – L913LoFiDelphi.mp3] The lyrics of a Lofi Delphi song can seem pretty personal, touching…
Kelsey High School Musical Rejection Couldn’t Stop Pittsburgh Singer Kelsey [Media – L913Kelsey.mp3] Pittsburgh singer Kelsey always wanted to be in a high school musical, but she never got the…
Avi Diamond Avi Diamond Is “Not Sorry” For Taking Control In Her Music [Media] Avi Diamond’s latest album “Barefoot” was inspired by a winter relationship. She’s happy to say she’s…
The Living Street The Living Street Experiments With New Sounds [Media] Pittsburgh band The Living Street spent most of the winter on tour. When they got back, everything was different…
‘We Should Be Lifted Up, And That’s My Job As An Artist’ Says Kenny Stockard
By Joey Spehar If you want to sit and mope around, Kenny Stockard’s music might not be for you. “Go on social media and you’ll find it,” Stockard said. “But in…
Same Collaboration Is The Key To Same’s New Album “Plastic Western” [Media] Same’s new album “Plastic Western” is a very special record for the band. And it almost didn’t happen….
Chalk Dinosaur is a prolific band. They’ve released more than a dozen albums and EPs along with a sprinkling of singles over the last ten years. However, if you had asked frontman…
Get Ready To Feel Uplifted With New Music From Scratchy Blanket
By Joey Spehar Shannon Keating fronts the Pittsburgh band Scratchy Blanket along with her wife Chloe Hodgkins. “Chloe is the mastermind behind most of the guitar parts. Typically, the sound…
Live & Direct Session: Mt. Joy
Mt. Joy swung by WYEP’s South Side studios Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, to perform a Live & Direct Session ahead of opening for the Lumineers at PPG Paints Arena. The…
INEZ wants people to feel hopeful after hearing her music. “I’m passionate, man. I’m passionate about my music. I’m passionate about love and I want people to walk away from…
Yola performed live in the WYEP studios and spoke to Afternoon Mix host, Rosemary Welsch, on July 30, 2019. Set list: – Shady Grove – Love All Night – Ride…
Yola performed live in the WYEP studios and spoke to Afternoon Mix host, Rosemary Welsch, on July 30, 2019. Set list: – Shady Grove – Love All Night – Ride…
Live & Direct Session: J.S. Ondara
J.S. Ondara performed live at WYEP on July 24th, 2019. Set list: – Saying Goodbye – Lebanon – Give Me A Moment – American Dream…