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Mentor Stories: Xiana & MelissaXiana and Melissa were matched up through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and started having fun from the moment they met one another. "Mentor Stories"--a collaboration between WYEP FreeZone and The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania--takes a listen. |
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Discumentary: Bruce Springsteen "Darkness on the Edge of Town"Although it was not his most popular album, Springsteen released this one just as he was winding down from the success of "Born to Run". With more than 30 unused songs written, he picked these 10, each tell stories of life in working class America. |
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Mentor Stories: Melanie & JacquaylaJacquayla doesn't think Melanie can sing very well, but that doesn't stop them from belting out their favorite songs on the radio while driving in Melanie's car. "Mentor Stories"--a collaboration between WYEP FreeZone and The Mentoring Partnership of Southwestern Pennsylvania--takes a listen to... |
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WYEP Studio Session: Paolo NutiniPaolo Nutini in the WYEP Studio on October 8, 2007 |
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Discumentary: R.E.M. "Life's Rich Pageant"University of Georgia dropouts Bill Berry, Mike Mills, Peter Buck and Michael Stipe recorded "Lifes Rich Pageant" in 1986, their fourth album on IRS Records. The album produced the single, "Cuyahoga" and solidified them in the college rock world. |
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WYEP Studio Session: Eric LindellEric Lindell performs in WYEP Studios on November 10, 2009 |
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WYEP Studio Session: Scott BlaseyScott Blasey performed at the WYEP Studios on April 17, 2007 |
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Dr. Dog - Lonesome |
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Mr. McFeely on the Morning MixOn the occasion of Fred Rogers’ 85th birthday, actor David Newell spoke with Joey Spehar and Cindy Howes about his time working on Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood as the beloved Speedy Deliveryman, Mr. McFeely. |
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WYEP Studio Session: Ani DiFrancoAni DiFranco in the WYEP Studios on June 19th, 2006 |
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Live & Direct with The MavericksThe Mavericks in the WYEP Studios on April 17th, 2013 |
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Erin McKeown Guest DJs at WYEPErin McKeown Guest DJs at WYEP on November 1, 2012. |
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Tift Merritt Guest DJs at WYEPTift Merritt guest DJs The Afternoon Mix with Rosemary Welsch on July 18, 2012 |
Prosody Peter OresickJan Beatty interviews Peter Oresick"Peter Oresick is coordinator of the Chatham University Low-Residency Master of Fine Arts Program in Creative Writing. His books include Warhol-o-rama, Carnegie Mellon University Press, 2008; Definitions; An American Peace; Other Lives;... |
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Discumentary: Lauryn Hill "The Mis-Education of Lauryn Hill"Following the huge success of the Fugees, Lauryn Hill went solo with this one. Creating a disc of very personal songs, she demonstrated just how versatile Hip Hop could be. It also showed that Hill could be a force on her own, by winning 5 Grammy Awards and earning a Gold Record. |
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Discumentary: Patsy Cline "Sentimentally Yours"Patsy Cline's 1962 album was her third and final full-length release. Produced by Owen Bradley, it was crafted to poise her as more of a torch singer so she could cross over to the pop charts. He added strings and back up singers (Elvis' backing band, The Jordanaires) to fill out the sound. |
Third Thursdays, WYEP's Local Music Happy Hour - presents The ShanksThis month Third Thursdays feature The Shanks. Third Thursdays is WYEP's monthly local music happy hourThis month Third Thursdays feature The Shanks. Third Thursdays is WYEP's monthly local music happy hour |
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Discumentary: Morrissey "Your Arsenal"Mick Ronson produces this album, which some critics have called the fifth Smiths album. It blends Morrissey's voice with rockabilly and glam rock influences to create Morrissey's most solid solo effort to date. |
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WYEP Studio Session: Backyard Tire FireBackyard Tire Fire in the WYEP Studios on September, 24th 2010 |
RPM: Mike Sauter's 3 Favorite Songs of 2009A weekly podcast featuring current favorites from WYEP's DJ's and staff.This week Mike Sauter picks his 3 favorite songs from 2009 |
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Discumentary: Sarah McLachlan "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy"With only a small cult following in the U.S., Sarah McLachlan released this album and watched her star rise. The album features one of her best-known songs, "Posession" about obsession from a stalker's perspective. |
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Discumentary: Marcia Ball "Gatorhythms"Marcia Ball mixes the blues with country honky-tonk and a little boogie on this album. This is the first album to showcase Ball's songwriting skills and it also features her notorious piano playing, that at times would make Jerry Lee Lewis jealous. |
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WYEP Studio Session: Nicole AtkinsNicole Atkins performs in WYEP Studios on October 27, 2009 |
Prosody Derek GreenEllen Wadey interviews writer Derek Green.Derek Greens first book, New World Order, was selected to launch the Autumn House Press fiction series. He has been the recipient of many awards, including the University of Michigans prestigious Jule and Avery Hopwood Award in... |
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Discumentary: Steely Dan "Pretzel Logic"In 1974 Steely Dan was structured as a standard band consisting of Walter Becker, Donald Fagen, Denny Dias, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, and Victor Feldman. Under the guidance of producer Gary Katz the band's songs became more complex and featured a tribute to Charlie Parker and a cover of a Duke Ellington... |
