Pittsburgh Artist of the Week

Instrumental bliss abounds on the new release from Pittsburgh guitarist Ernie Francestine. His song “If It’s A Flower” could be the perfect soundtrack to your next nature walk.

We don’t always give ourselves the grace we give other people, but the psychedelic space lounge band Roussett are here to remind us that we all have some really great things about us.

The Hell Club are leaning into the nihilism of this strange new world we’re living in. Their new song, “Ha Ha Hey Hey,” is a fun escape from it all.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.