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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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! -
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.
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Slide into the experimental blues and folk-type storytelling of Benjamin Booker's "Show and Tell," get into your feelings with Japanese Breakfast's "Orlando in Love," and feel the energy of The Cure's "All I Ever Am" — here's what's new in WYEP's rotation this week.
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This week on “What’s Spinning,” we experience the new soulful, jazz-influenced album from the late Mac Miller; We fall into the pure vocals and emotions of Lucy Dacus; And delight in the rich piano melodies from My Morning Jacket.
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This week on “What’s Spinning”, we dive into 2025 with new music from The Lumineers, Julien Baker & TORRES, Teddy Swims, Deep Sea Diver, and newcomers to the airwaves including Brittany Davis and Kashus Culpepper.
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The Cure were chosen in 2019 by The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio to be inducted into the historic venue. They formed in 1976, but dominated the “Alternative Rock” airwaves in the 80’s and 90’s to become one of the first Alternative bands to find mainstream success through post-punk, goth rock and alternative sounds, led by Robert Smith’s dark, introspective, and mysterious lyrics. -
The top 91 songs of 2024 represent the best singles from the music world, most spun on WYEP, and the discoveries that the programming team made in 2024. From new and upcoming bands, to legendary to local. -
Musically, 2004 was a big year for dance music, brit pop, electro acoustic projects, and for an emerging sub-genre of music, still referred to as indie rock.
