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Bill Deasy has a long musical history in Pittsburgh that includes fronting “The Gathering Field” in the 90's, and a successful solo career following that band's hiatus. He'll talk about his new album, “Work In Progress,” with Rosemary Welsch on Friday, Feb. 28!

Pittsburgh rapper Saïd is a cultural commentator for whom no topic is off limits. His latest project "Revolutionary But Gorgeous" deals with the unapologetic similarities between politics and the streets — all while staying fresh with a nice pair of sneakers.

Arkansas songwriter Jesse Welles has been playing music professionally for over a decade, but last year, his career took off when he began performing his protest songs on social media. Jesse will be here for a Live & Direct session on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at WYEP!

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."

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Deborah Rutter, former head of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in her first interview since the board installed President Trump as its new chair.

Indie rock band Colatura started in Brooklyn, but these days, they're living and making music here in Pittsburgh. Tune in for a Live & Direct Session with the band on Friday, Feb. 21 at 1:15 p.m.!

The Los Angeles fires impacted many musical artists, destroying instruments, record collections and hard drives of irreplaceable work.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced the shortlist for its 2025 class of inductees on Wednesday. The shortlist includes groundbreaking Southern rap duo OutKast, Mexican rock band Maná and the recently reunited Britpop group Oasis.

ORANGE MUSIC returned this year with another timely love song for Valentine’s Day. “Only One” is smooth and sensual — a trademark of singer and bandleader Isaiah Small.

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.