Kyle Smith
Music DirectorMusic Director Kyle Smith found his way to Pittsburgh via Burlington, Vermont in 1998. Smith’s career in radio has spanned over 30 years and numerous genres, including news and sports. He found his home in the AAA format at Alternative Rev105 in Minneapolis.
Since 2008, Kyle has been curating artists for WYEP’s Summer Music Festival, Final Friday and Rock the Block series.
Band that got him hooked on Rock and Roll: The Clash
Most notable interview: A chat with Alt-J
Read all about him:
Scott Tady: Talkin’ pandemic playlists with area DJs, Ellwood City Ledger
Kyle Smith Celebrates 20 Years At WYEP With 100 Song Playlist, Pittsburgh City Paper
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This week on WYEP, we look into a new indie rock song from the Kentucky musician S.G. Goodman, and the latest release from the iconic Lucy Dacus, “Bullseye.” -
New in rotation from WYEP this week: a funky single from Wet Leg's sophomore album; a song that My Morning Jacket has been working on for 20 years; and a new song on grief from Jade Bird.
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Indie rock trio Haim is back with a dance-ready, bass heavy track; Texas musicians Chaparelle showcase a new playful song, “Inside the Lines;” and Lord Huron wonders what’s possible in life with “Nothing I Need” — here’s what new on rotation on WYEP this week.
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The National lead singer, Matt Berninger is back with a new song filled with lush guitars and a bittersweet message; Sammy Rae & The Friends tell the story of Doug, a office guy who's secretly a disco dance legend; and Nigerian-born artist Uwade releases a new track with light grooves and a soulful vibe — here's what's new in rotation on WYEP this week.
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Check out a new song by Michael Franti about how to deal with what's happening in the world, or listen to Suzanne Vega's "Speakers' Corner" about struggling and survival — here's what's new on rotation on WYEP this week.
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Hear new songs from Counting Crows, identify with the challenges of internet culture with a song from Hurray For The Riff Raff, and enjoy the vocals of Galactic and Irma Thomas on their song, "Where I Belong" — here's what's new in rotation on 91.3 WYEP this week.
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Take a listen to the new catch song from the pop punk band, Beach Bunny, enjoy the rootsy and thought-provoking "Horses" by Jesse Welles and take a road trip to Arizona with Palmyra — here's what's new in rotation on WYEP this week!
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This week, tune into WYEP for a new single from Bon Iver, "Everything Is Peaceful Love," a preview to Samia's upcoming album with a track called "Bovine Excision" and a song from Michigander about dealing with anxiety, "I'll Be OK."
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We have five new, excellent tracks entering rotation this week at WYEP. From the blues- folk-and soul of Valerie June to long time jam band ALO, and a new era for The Black Keys — here are new songs you can discover this week.
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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.
