WYEP-FM (Pittsburgh, PA)

Apr 28, 2024 | wyep.org | Joey Spehar

Our Pittsburgh Artist of the Week is Anne Feeney. Sometimes it takes a while to find your calling. Legendary Pittsburgh musician and activist Anne Feeney worked as a lawyer for over a decade before deciding that she could make a bigger impact in the world through music. Her songs have been sung by activists all over the world and her anthem for civil disobedience, "Have You Been to Jail for Justice?" was even recorded by Peter, Paul, and Mary.

Feb 19, 2024 | wyep.org | Joey Spehar

Pittsburgh rocker Joe Grushecky has had his music on a lot of stages over the years, but his songs will soon be heard in a new way: as part of a theater musical. “There's a playwright from San Diego named Jon Rosenberg,” Grushecky relayed to WYEP recently, “and he fashioned a play using the inspiration of my songs, and the characters of my songs, and the storylines of my songs.”The production is called "East Carson Street," named after his 2009 song and album.

Dec 19, 2023 | wyep.org | Katie Blackley

December 19, 2023 We asked WYEP hosts what they’d suggest for music-related gifts this holiday season!Phish ticketsPhish have been one of the most exciting live bands for 40 years. In 2024, they’re planning to take the visual aspect of their music even further at the immersive venue known as The Sphere in Las Vegas in April. Ticket Stub DiaryYou’ve probably gone to quite a few concerts this year.

Dec 11, 2023 | wyep.org | Rosemary Welsch |Katie Blackley

December 11, 2023 By Rosemary Welschboygenius has created a template for collaborative genius while capturing the angst of young women in a transitional world. Their debut full-length album, The Record, highlights their individual strengths while creating combustible textures and sharp-edged lyrics through a merged musical vision. Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker had already forged solo career successes before Baker suggested creating a trio.

Dec 8, 2023 | wyep.org | Joey Spehar |Katie Blackley

December 8, 2023 By Joey SpeharYou know how sometimes you get that certain kind of discomfort that alternates between being really fun and actually terrifying? I felt that way this summer when I took a trip to Colorado and spent the afternoon at an immersive psychedelic art museum called Meow Wolf. Imagine stepping into a room that makes you feel like you’ve been transported to another dimension. You walk through the next door and you’ve been sucked up into the world of your favorite movie.