Hand-picked music, forged in Pittsburgh. WYEP's Joey Spehar interviews local musicians and bands about their work.
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The Pittsburgh indie post-punk band Sleeping Witch & Saturn are returning with a new album this year. “MoJOther’s Day” is your first look at the new material and it thoughtfully deals with the pain of familial trauma.
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Pittsburgh rocker DiLisio’s new album "Make It Go Away" is out now and it’s bursting with hard rocking songs full of fun and introspective lyrics. “Oklahoma Strut” is a cautionary tale about a guy who threw it all away for something new.
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Love is hard and Pittsburgh artist Halloway has been through it. Halloway’s new album, “Rhapsody” reads like a novel with each song pushing the tragic tale further while reminding us to love well and love gently.
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My Politic is an indie-folk duo who specialize in telling stories through their songs. Their newest release “Signs of Life” is a reminder to stay curious, connected, and engaged with the world especially in these difficult and uncertain times.
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Kelly McCafferty loves a good story song — so she shared one of her own ahead of the release of her new EP "Texas Heat." “Red T-Shirt” tells the story of a relationship from start to finish with cinematic detail.
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Tony From Bowling is a crushingly loud psychedelic rock band formed while its members attended West Virginia University. Now residing in Pittsburgh, they recently released the album "Appear." Their song “Found Out” is a celebration of staying up all night.
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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.
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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.
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Pittsburgh rock and roll band Jack Swing have big plans for 2025 and they’re already cooking with the brand-new album “Like Water.” Their song “Meteorite” is all about fighting darkness to make something beautiful.
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Pittsburgh-based folk artist Lounna has a new album coming out this week. “Garden For Winter” has what she calls a “badass grandma” vibe full of warm sound and powerful, personal lyrics that deal with grief, healing, and living life intentionally.