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Bill Deasy seems like he’s got it all together, but just like the rest of us, he’s still a work in progress. A familiar name in Pittsburgh music, Bill’s Western Pennsylvania meets Laurel Canyon sound feels like running into an old friend and spending the rest of the day together catching up. Listen to "Work In Progress" here!

Glenn Miller was the swing era's biggest star. Then, he vanished without a trace.

Merce Lemon has long been a staple of the Pittsburgh DIY scene, but with the release of her latest album, she may be singing from bigger stages soon. "Let Me Drive Them Dogs Wild" is the kind of album you find yourself getting lost in.

This year WYEP celebrated 50 years of being on the airwaves here in Pittsburgh. We had an exciting year, and wanted to look back at everything you might have heard or learned from the “station where the music comes first.” Revisit Live & Direct Sessions, check out photos from our festivals and read about music history throughout western Pennsylvania.

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.

Aubrey Burchell’s cheery exterior doesn’t always match up with what she’s feeling inside. Her new song “Spinning Out” expertly conjures the feelings of an anxious person with a big smile.

A packed house honored the Grateful Dead, director Francis Ford Coppola, jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and singer-songwriter Bonnie Raitt. The venerable Harlem theater The Apollo also was recognized.

2024 was a year of breakthroughs, with new stars storming the top of the charts and artists across genres making modern classics. NPR Music's list of best songs of the year has something for everyone.

Artist Susan Nardulli is collecting Pittsburgh sounds for an art installation at the new airport.

Tom Waits recently turned 75, and 10 years ago, we unearthed a 1976 interview with a then 26-year-old Waits. It was conducted by former WYEP DJs at a Howard Johnson's Restaurant in York, Pa.