Pride Month Playlist
June’s monthly on-demand music stream is dedicated to Pride month. The playlist was curated by the readers and staff of Qburgh.com.
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PGH Artist of the Week: Vida Chai
Week of March 13th, 2023 – March 19th, 2023 by Joey Spehar A familiar voice around Pittsburgh, Vida Chai is the stage name of Avi Diamond. Their latest album –…
PGH Artist of the Week: Stone Throwers
Week of March 13th, 2023 – March 19th, 2023 by Joey Spehar Stone Throwers combine a retro-modern synth-pop aesthetic with their funk-soul roots on the new song “Bottoms Up” from…
PGH Artist of the Week: Mirabelle Skipworth
Week of March 6th, 2023 – March 12th, 2023 by Joey Spehar Mirabelle Skipworth moved to Pittsburgh from Chicago about a year and a half ago. She’s quickly become an…
PGH Artist of the Week: Chet Vincent & The Music Industry
Week of February 27th, 2023 – March 5th, 2023 by Joey Spehar Chet Vincent has been a staple of the Pittsburgh music scene for the past 15 years, fronting bands…
PGH Artist of the Week: Bri Dominique
by Joey Spehar Bri Dominique is a classically trained composer and performer known for her stunning Baroque pop and electronic music. Her song “IDK” came about when she moved to…
PGH Artist of the Week: Landon Thomas
by Joey Spehar Landon Thomas is a Pittsburgh R&B singer who sounds like he could have a song on TRL back in 1998. “Won’t Stay Home” is a classic break-up…
PGH Artist of the Week: Grxwn Fxlks
by Joey Spehar photo by Emmai Alaquiva Grxwn Fxlks is a duo featuring emcee Masai Turner and producer Akil Esoon. Veterans of the Pittsburgh music scene, they’ve spent time in…
PGH Artist of the Week: Erika Denae J
by Joey Spehar photo by Dymond Jewell Erika Denae J’s debut EP – Rx Melodies – is bursting with chilled-out, uplifting, jazzy neo-soul. When she first heard the music for…
Live & Direct: Greensky Bluegrass
Greensky Bluegrass create music that shapeshifts genres, incorporating country, jam band, and bluegrass styles. The various facets of the band’s songs reflect the five members, all who play, write, and…
PGH Artist of the Week: Yunge Xiao
by Joey Spehar Yunge Xiao won WYEP’s Singer Songwriter Competition in 2021 and has been working hard in the studio with producer Sean McDonald ever since. A songwriter since she…
by Joey Spehar Tanay Kumta likes to describe his music with colors and his recent release “I CAN’T TASTE,” is what he calls “blue music.” While the song isn’t necessarily…
PGH Artist of the Week: Boy Wonders
by Joey Spehar Boy Wonders are a jangly shoegaze band fronted by singer and guitarist Derek January. The three piece band recently released Happy Days Are Here Again featuring the…
PGH Artist of the Week: The Zells
by Joey Spehar The Zells are an Oakland band with roots in Shaler. Their latest album, Ant Farm, is a uniquely articulate statement about generational plight. The album starts with…
Live & Direct: Danny Rectenwald
Long-time Pittsburgh Musician Danny Rectenwald joined WYEP’s Joey Spehar for a Live & Direct session. https://youtu.be/qzYO-InRw3Y Learn more about Danny Rectenwald here. Check out the album “Canyon” here. SETLIST “Canyon”…
PGH Artist of the Week: Kenny Stockard
by Joey Spehar Pittsburgh singer Kenny Stockard is a believer in the true spirit of Christmas. Don’t expect him to get you a gold watch for the holidays – he’d…
PGH Artist of the Week: Bastard Bearded Irishmen
by Joey Spehar Celtic punks Bastard Bearded Irishmen – a group very closely associated with a different, yet no less epic holiday just made a record for Christmas. Lead singer…
PGH Artist of the Week: Danny Rectenwald
by Joey Spehar Danny Rectenwald has been studying guitar since he was 12 years old and he has the chops to prove it. He has honed his craft with innumerable…
PGH Artist of the Week: Dan Bubien & The Delta Struts
by Joey Spehar Dan’s been making music around Pittsburgh since he was a teen so there’s a good chance you already know him well. The band’s latest – “Times Like…
Pittsburgh folk band Buffalo Rose formed in 2016 as a one-off project, recording a cover of the song “Momma Have Mercy” for the FoundSound Songwriter Series. The band’s chemistry was immediately evident,…
PGH Artist of the Week: Yokai Jem
by Joey Spehar Yokai Jem is the stage name of Jeremy Frank who makes what he calls “American bossa nova.” The song “In Love Anymore” from the intimate new album…
PGH Artist of the Week: Choice Words
by Joey Spehar Choice Words is a project from Chicago native and recent Pittsburgh transplant Del Weinberg. Weinberg sings lead from behind the drums and sounds an awful lot like…
Live & Direct: Bartees Strange
When you listen to a song, you’re hearing the distillation of the artist’s experience and emotions. It could be recent events that directed the creative process, it could be the…
PGH Artist of the Week: lys scott
by Joey Spehar lys scott’s new album squashed dreams & broken wings sounds like what would happen if No Doubt and TLC had a baby with Missy Elliott. Lyss spoke…
Live & Direct: The Lone Bellow
The Lone Bellow have been making music together for more than a decade, something that becomes apparent in their casual interactions between the trio whether performing or sharing stage banter….
PGH Artist of the Week: Mani Bahia
by Joey Spehar Mani Bahia just released her impressive debut album INFERNO. The self-produced record features the song “Fisher” – a moody R&B slow burner that imagines flirting as fishing…
PGH Artist of the Week: Dan Petrich
by Joey Spehar Dan Petrich is a folk musician and a high school English teacher, which should tell you a lot about how much thought goes into his music. His…
PGH Artist of the Week: Animal Scream
by Joey Spehar Animal Scream is a Pittsburgh duo known for their “indie noir” sound. Featuring Chad Monticue and Josh Sickels, Animal Scream’s latest release “Cinnamon Blue” is a reflective…
PGH Artist of the Week: Tory Silver
by Joey Spehar Tory Silver recently moved to Pittsburgh from Boston where she’s been releasing music and playing shows since 2017. Tory’s new album Slowly is a deep dive into…
PGH Artist of the Week: Ames Harding & The Mirage
by Joey Spehar Ames Harding & The Mirage are a psychedelic folk band with worldly influences who bring what they call “sensual surrealism” to life on the new album Dance…
Live & Direct: The Heavy Heavy
The Brighton, UK-based band stopped by WYEP on September 26th, 2022 at 1:15 pm for a Live & Direct Session with Kyle Smith. Learn more & discover The Heavy Heavy…
PGH Artist of the Week: Sleeping Witch & Saturn
by Joey Spehar Sleeping Witch & Saturn is a post-punk band from Pittsburgh that know how to keep things dark. The band, fronted by Matt Vituccio, has a penchant for…
PGH Artist of the Week: Water Trash
by Joey Spehar Water Trash is one of those bands with a sound that’s hard to pin down. You just know you like it when you hear it. Having expanded…
Live & Direct: Bungee Jumping with The Beths!
You can watch the full session here: https://youtu.be/MGHe4Xpkc4w Listen to The Beths here:…
PGH Artist of the Week: Forestry Division
by Joey Spehar Forestry Division is a re-branding of the long-time Pittsburgh band André Costello and The Cool Minors. While retaining the charm and razor-sharp musicality they’re known for, Forestry…
PGH Artist of the Week: Reliable Child
by Joey Spehar Mike Berginc has been building Reliable Child for years now, growing from a one-man show to a full band, fleshing out the sound in exciting ways. The…
PGH Artist of the Week: Zack Keim
by Joey Spehar Zack Keim is no stranger to the Pittsburgh music scene – having released his first album with garage rockers the Nox Boys when he was just 16….
PGH Artist of the Week: Blue of Colors
by Joey Spehar Steve Soboslai started this project after going through a tough breakup. The Punchline lead singer is feeling good these days, however, because the breakup didn’t last and…
PGH Artist of the Week: The Moat Rats
by Joey Spehar The Moat Rats began as a group of bored band and chorus kids a few years out of high school that missed making music. Initially a rotating…
PGH Artist of the Week: Kahone Concept
by Joey Spehar Ben Orrvick is a software developer who makes music under the moniker Kahone Concept. His songs read like internal conversations, tackling issues like self-doubt and fear of…
PGH Artist of the Week: Essential Machine
by Joey Spehar Essential Machine is a family band from Greensburg featuring RJ and Karen Dietrich and their son Robert. Their new release – Exponential Crisis – is a sonic…
PGH Artist of the Week: Kenny Stockard
by Joey Spehar Finding influence in Gospel, R&B, folk, and classical music, Kenny Stockard has developed a signature sound focused around his brightly refined voice. His new record – Chase…
PGH Artist of the Week: Limousine Beach
by Joey Spehar Dave Wheeler fronts this unabashedly hard rock band from a group of Pittsburgh music veterans who may hold the record for longest cumulative hair length from any…
Live & Direct: Madison Cunningham
https://youtu.be/qrOu2RFj3d8 Learn more about Madison Cunningham here. Check out the album “Revealer” here. SETLIST “Pin It Down” “Hospital” “Broken Harvest” MUSICIANS Madison Cunningham: guitar, vocals WYEP TEAM Host: Kyle Smith…
PGH Artist of the Week: Moemaw Naedon
by Joey Spehar Moemaw Naedon is a gifted lyricist inspired by gritty 90’s hip-hop. He recently teamed up with producer C.Scott on an album called River Rats, which came to…
Live & Direct: Finding Hope with Indigo De Souza
https://youtu.be/u8sAjOMjmBI On June 22nd, 2022, Joey Spehar had the opportunity to chat with R&B/Soul Singer-Songwriter Indigo De Souza. Listen to Indigo De Souza’s top tracks here: Discover Indigo De Souza Website…
PGH Artist of the Week: Cherry Tree
by Joey Spehar Cherry Tree is an anthemic alt-rock band from Dormont. Their new single “Do You Wanna Get Married Tonight?” is a lighthearted love song that captures the unique…
PGH Artist of the Week: Melina Bowser
by Joey Spehar Melina Bowser is a prolific songwriter. She won the Women Who Rock Rising Star competition in 2019 and recently released her 3rd album – Moving On. “Drown…
25 Songs That Shaped Punchline
by Joey Spehar It’s hard to be a band for 25 years. It’s even harder to be a good band for that long. But here we are, staring down a…
PGH Artist of the Week: Ferdinand The Bull
by Joey Spehar Ferdinand the Bull was formed almost a decade ago by guitarist and songwriter Nick Snyder. In recent years, the band has expanded its sonic palette while building…
PGH Artist of the Week: SUREFIRE
by Joey Spehar SUREFIRE bring the drama on their new album On Borrowed Time. The record covers a lot of ground musically, from piano pop to alt-country that is as…
Live & Direct: Honky-Tonk Jukebox
by Joey Spehar The Honky-Tonk Jukebox a monthly dance party and country music revue, hosted by Pittsburgh musician Jon Bindley. Jon and steel guitarist Pete Freeman dropped by the Morning Mix…
Live & Direct: The Commonheart
by Joey Spehar Pittsburgh band The Commonheart joined us in the WYEP studios recently. Listen for some brand new music and a look into the world of The Commonheart. The…
PGH Artist of the Week: Dan Styslinger
by Joey Spehar Dan Styslinger is a bit of a whiz. The multi-instrumentalist has been a staple in the Pittsburgh music scene for years, playing with bands like Delicious Pastries…
PGH Artist of the Week: TrailHeads
by Joey Spehar TrailHeads is a high-energy improvisational jam band who weave together elements of rock and funk, EDM, jazz, and modern metal. Their new single “Freedom” deals with soaring…
PGH Artist of the Week: Jordan Montgomery
by Joey Spehar Jordan Montgomery is a Pittsburgh rapper and the CEO of Driving While Black Records. His forthcoming new album – Prime Real Estate – features beats from Big…
PGH Artist of the Week: The Chad Sipes Stereo
by Joey Spehar Crafting incredibly catchy power pop songs for nearly 2 decades, The Chad Sipes Stereo have been working on a new concept album called Thoughts and Prayers. The…
PGH Artist of the Week: feeble little horse
by Joey Spehar feeble little horse is a noise pop band formed in Oakland in 2021. Their emotionally apathetic songs capture the anxiety of crumbling relationships and a global pandemic….
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Strange Monsters
by Joey Spehar Strange Monsters are a trio of longtime Pittsburgh musicians fronted by Don Strange. Their songs are crunchy in that deadpan 90’s kinda way with lyrics inspired by…
Live & Direct: Christian Lee Hutson Is No ‘Quitter’
by Kyle Smith Christian Lee Hutson is an LA musician on the rise, with his latest record, Quitters, just having come out on April 1st. It’s produced by his music…
Things Are Great for Band of Horses
by Joey Spehar Band of Horses recently released their 6th album, Things Are Great. Singer and songwriter Ben Bridwell recently spoke with Morning Mix host Joey Spehar from his home…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Caleb Kopta
by Joey Spehar It may sound harsh, but Caleb Kopta really wants to make you cry. Not in the bad way, of course, he just wants your emotions to bubble…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Pat Coyle
by Joey Spehar Pat Coyle lives on the melancholy side of the indie-pop world, combining organic and sampled sounds with cathartic lyrics that help him process his repressed emotions. The…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Kurtosis
by Joey Spehar Kurtosis is a new project from Pittsburgh musician Kurt Giammattei. Kurt began tinkering with keyboards as a toddler and recently inherited his great-great-grandfather’s 1911 Steinway grand piano…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Steve Seel
by Joey Spehar No stranger to the stage, Steve Seel has been in bands around town since the ’80s – most recently playing lead guitar in Smokin’ Section – as…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Metacara
by Joey Spehar Metacara is a lo-fi pop band comprised of singer Kyla Sauber and producer Vince Nania. Kyla and Vince met while attending basement shows at Pitt and soon…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Chalk Dinosaur
by Joey Spehar Chalk Dinosaur is the brainchild of Pittsburgh multi-instrumentalist and visionary producer John O’Hallaron. The new album Fire On The Beach is a sonic journey and a flawless…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Scratchy Blanket
by Joey Spehar Scratchy Blanket is a warm and fuzzy emo band fronted by Shannon Keating – a singer with a hypnotizingly hushed voice that feels urgent and mysterious, yet…
From Sick Spouses to Crypto, Alt-J’s “The Dream” Feels Very Now
Morning Mix Host Joey Spehar recently talked to band keyboardist Gus Unger-Hamilton about the new record. While there’s always some trepidation when releasing new work, Unger-Hamilton said the band was…
Tears For Fears Has Something to Say on “The Tipping Point”
Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal gained international fame in the 1980s as Tears For Fears, scoring hits like “Shout,” “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” and “Mad World.” It’s been 17 years since they’ve…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Grizz
by Joey Spehar Join us throughout February as we spotlight the work of local Black artists for Black History Month. Elijah Ash is a rapper’s rapper. Known professionally as f*%kyougrizz,…
Neal Francis Made “In Plain Sight” While Living In A Church
Neal Francis just released his third album, “In Plain Sight.” He recently chatted with Morning Mix Host Joey Spehar about creating the new record, which was done while he was…
Spoon’s “Lucifer on the Sofa” Is a Rock Album Inspired by Austin
Spoon released its new record “Lucifer in the Sofa” just last week. Lead singer Britt Daniel recently chatted with Evening Mix Host Liz Felix about the album. Daniel said it…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Soulful Femme
by Joey Spehar Join us throughout February as we spotlight the work of local Black artists for Black History Month. Singer Stephanie “Stevee” Wellons can trace her personal journey with…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Royce
by Joey Spehar Join us throughout February as we spotlight the work of local Black artists for Black History Month. Royce already knows that Rock music was invented by Black…
The Words Came “Out Of Me Very Rapidly” For Elvis Costello Writing “The Boy Named If”
Elvis Costello released his debut album 45 years ago, and he just released his 32nd album, “The Boy Named If.” And despite the challenges of the pandemic, Costello says creating…
Check out the other artists in this series here. Adia Victoria‘s third album, “A Southern Gothic,” tackles issues of racism and growing up Black in the American south. Afternoon Mix…
Check out the other artists in this series here. It’s hard not to be charmed by Valerie June. As the New York Times‘ Jon Pareles puts it: “Valerie June has…
Remembering Jerry Weber Of “Jerry’s Records”
Jerry Weber, the man behind the legendary Squirrel Hill record store, died Friday, Jan. 28 at the age of 73. Weber spent more than 40 years selling used vinyl records…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Livefromthecity
by Joey Spehar Join us throughout February as we spotlight the work of local Black artists for Black History Month. Jordan Howard is a Pittsburgh artist who records under the…
Sting On ‘The Bridge’ And The Pandemic
In November 2021, Sting released his 15th solo album “The Bridge.” He chatted with Afternoon Mix Host Rosemary Welsch about the new album and life in a pandemic. “The Bridge”…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: TV’s Norm
by Joey Spehar TV’s Norm is a power-pop band with punk rock roots that would probably sound right at home on the 3rd stage at Lollapalooza in 1996. Their new…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Sierra Sellers
by Joey Spehar photo by Savvy Shots Photography Sierra Sellers has a new single, “Accidents,” that’s impossible to listen to without tapping your foot or bobbing your head. As Pittsburgh…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: Joe Grushecky and The Houserockers
by Joey Spehar Pittsburgh musician Joe Grushecky has been a fixture on the local scene since the 1970s. In 1995, Grushecky found himself looking for more from his music career…
Joe Grushecky on 25 years of ‘American Babylon’
by Joey Spehar Pittsburgh music legend Joe Grushecky spoke with Morning Mix host Joey Spehar about making his landmark album American Babylon with his band The Houserockers and rock legend…
Pittsburgh Artist of the Week: The Homeless Gospel Choir
by Joey Spehar Pittsburgh protest punks The Homeless Gospel Choir released a pair of new songs for the new year with the intention of sparking some hope inside of us…
“Bipartisanta” Is The New Santa In Town
by Joey Spehar Jon Bindley is getting tired of politics showing up in all the wrong places. Is Santa Claus a Democrat? Or is he a Republican? Last we checked,…
by Joey Spehar Jake Bier makes beer in Pittsburgh as War Streets Brewery, and like any reputable brewer in December, Jake recently cooked up a batch of his special winter…
by Joey Spehar Isaiah Ross, leader of the Pittsburgh band Jack Swing, is no stranger to making music. He first performed on stage at Mr. Smalls when he was 12…
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…
Bikini Islands ‘Midnight Lizard’
by Joey Spehar Bikini Islands are a Pittsburgh band who specialize in surfy, psychedelic, garage rock. Recently, though, the band has gone through some changes both sonically and personally. It…
Live & Direct (from home): Clinton Clegg
Clinton Clegg and guitar player Mike Minda of The Commonheart play a few songs, including two new tracks: “Believer” and “How Do I Do This,” from the living room of…
by Joey Spehar Chandra Rhyme is an incredible dancer. The artist, who used to go simply by Rhyme, can’t help but see the overlap between her passions for making and…
by Joey Spehar PACK is a really super group. Actually, let me rephrase that. PACK is a Pittsburgh/Greensburg supergroup featuring members of Punchline, The Juliana Theory, and Zao. They met…
by Joey Spehar Mike Berginc has been making music for most of his life. You may have heard his work a few years back in the band As Ladders, but…
by Joey Spehar Alan Paul is a Pittsburgh native and New York Times Bestselling author with a deep love of The Allman Brothers Band. Alan joined Morning Mix Host Joey…
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…
by Joey Spehar Steve Soboslai is best known for his work in the Pittsburgh pop-punk band Punchline. But, what’s a guy to do when he has music coming out of…
by Joey Spehar Melt is a new Pittsburgh band formed at the beginning of the pandemic. “We started Melt and had a whole year to write and record songs which…
Live & Direct (From Home): José González
by Joey Spehar 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…
by Joey Spehar Pittsburgh musician Halloway spent the better part of 2020 reinventing herself. Part of that process meant taking the wheel when it comes to materializing music that’s inside…
by Joey Spehar The musicians in the Pittsburgh band Care Package are well-seasoned. With members coming to the band from lots of different projects, it seemed almost like fate for…
Lindsay Liebro ‘Wasted Potential’
by Joey Spehar Lindsay Liebro recently had a brush with fame – and it’s not because she won the 2020 WYEP Singer Songwriter Competition. “A few weeks ago,” she explains,…
by Joey Spehar Sharon Mok is the lead singer for the Pittsburgh dream pop band The Real Sea. She’s also an accomplished folk singer with a name that fits her…
by Joey Spehar Musicians, like superheroes, often have distinct origin stories and for Greensburg singer-songwriter Adam Fitz, it boils down to one singular moment. “My parents took me to see…
Pittsburgh Concert Venues Update COVID Policies
by Joey Spehar Pittsburgh concert-goers are eager to see their favorite performers as touring resumes. But in the midst of a global pandemic, COVID requirements at venues are changing rapidly….
by Joey Spehar Mark Jeffries is a well-respected guy in Pittsburgh. Though he’s still making a name for himself with his latest music project DiLisio, he’s been changing lives as…
by Joey Spehar If you’ve ever experienced the feeling of love at first sight, Pittsburgh musician Lindsay Dragan can relate — at least when it comes to her guitar. “I…
by Joey Spehar Pittsburgh musician Nathan Zoob is leaving town. “I’m getting my master’s in studio guitar at USC,” explains Zoob. It’s an exciting opportunity and he’s just about ready…
Ryan Haynes + Garrett Hunter ‘1988’
by Joey Spehar “I knew very early on that I wanted to either play hockey, skate, or do music. That was my life in a nutshell.” When you know, you…
Evan Isaac ‘Love Always Surrounds Us’
by Joey Spehar Evan Isaac works hard at making music. The Pittsburgh native started playing in bands in high school and kept at it when college took him across the…
by Joey Spehar Gabriella Salvucci recently earned a pretty cool distinction: At the age of 16, she became the youngest artist to be signed to the Pittsburgh-based label Misra Records….
Slam Band and Sam ‘Black Hole’
by Joey Spehar The genre-straddling Pittsburgh group Slam Band and Sam have their feet in many different musical worlds. “I think our sound is about layered simplicity,” says saxophonist Mark…
by Joey Spehar “I’m the type of guy that will make a whole project and really just toss it away,” says TyDanzuso. For someone who doesn’t make music, that could…
Cameron Warren ‘OUT OF OUR CONTROL’
by Joey Spehar “I always have melodies in my head. There’s melodies in every single thing to me. I can just look up and see a city skyline and the…
Emily Rodgers ‘I Will Be Gone’
by Joey Spehar Emily Rodgers’ is a brilliant writer. She knows what she wants to say, and she says it with an eloquence and intimacy that matches her dreamy, ethereal…
by Joey Spehar “My first ever job, I started out as a busboy at this restaurant and then played piano one night instead of bussing. The owner was like, ‘Wow,…
by Joey Spehar Mitch DeLong started a band called Gaadge in his hometown of Erie almost a decade ago. After moving around the country for a while, he settled in…
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….
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 Morning Mix Host, Joey Spehar, 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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 band…
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…
Live & Direct: Devon Gilfillian
Devon Gilfillian and his band performed live in the WYEP Studios on September 10, 2019. Interview by Liz Felix Set List: – Here and Now – High – Even Though…
Adia Victoria is a powerful and talented singer-songwriter, who has made waves in the world of blues-infused rock with her unique sound. Hailing from South Carolina and raised on gospel music, her…
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…
Ondara (formerly known as JS Ondara) stopped by the WYEP Studios for a Live & Direct Session with Mike Sauter on July 24th, 2019. Setlist: – Saying Goodbye – Lebanon…
Black Pumas joined Liz Felix for a live & direct session with an audience full of WYEP Members on July 10, 2019. Set List: – Black Moon Rising – Confines…
Live & Direct: The War And Treaty
The War And Treaty performed live in the WYEP Studios on October 30th, 2018. Set List: – The Healing Tide – Are You Ready To Love Me? – If It’s…
Live & Direct Session with Dawes
WYEP Presents: Dawes at The Roxian Theatre on October 28th, 2021. Get your tickets HERE! American Folk Rock band, Dawes, joined former Evening Mix Host, Cindy Howes and an audience…
Amanda Shires, a talented singer, songwriter, and violinist, has made a noteworthy impact on the music industry. With her uniquely captivating voice and deeply personal songwriting, Shires has captured the…
Lukas Nelson took a moment away from the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival to join Morning Mix Host, Joey Spehar and an audience full of WYEP Members, for a…
Live & Direct: Rhiannon Giddens
GRAMMY-Award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens stopped by WYEP Studios in May 2018 for a Live & Direct Session with Rosemary Welsch ahead of her show at the Byham Theatre. During the session,…
Margo Price is an Americana singer-songwriter from Tennessee. She initially rose to fame with her album Midwest Farmer’s Daughter and cuts like “Hands of Time” and “Tennessee Song”. Although she started as an…
Live & Direct: Frightened Rabbit
The Scottish indie rock band Frightened Rabbit performed Live & Direct January 27, 2009. Set List: “Old Old Fashioned” “The Modern Leper” “I Feel Better” “Be Less Rude”…