Local 913 Live: The Full Counts
The Full Counts perform at WYEP's local music happy hour on February 18. 2016
Local 913, Episode 46: The Freedom Band
The Freedom Band have been performing reggae style music in the Pittsburgh area for over 15 years, however, they just released their debut album.
Local 913, Episode 45: The Red Western
After their debut in 2011, The Red Western return in 2016 with one less band member, a new sound and two brand new EPs: "Arrows" and "Sirens".
Local 913, Episode 44: Talkers
The Pittsburgh garage rock band Talkers, who recently released their debut album Bad Ones, are inspired by the bands they grew up listening to in the 90's:
"I would say, just the whole grunge-pop era of the 90s. [Where you would have] the...
Local 913 Live: André Costello & the Cool Minors
André Costello & the Cool Minors perform at WYEP's local music happy hour on January 21, 2016.
Local 913, Episode 42: Ferdinand The Bull
Nick Snyder and Evan Altieri, members of the Pittsburgh indie folk act, Ferdinand the Bull, met in 9th grade in Kutztown, PA. The pair only became close friends about three years ago when they found themselves hanging out due to a power outage where Evan was living....
Local 913, Episode 41: The Telephone Line
Tied Up, the debut album from The Telephone Line offers soul wrapped up in rock and roll groove. All members are originally from Pittsburgh, with the exception of organist and guitarist Joseph Gustafson, who is a Boston-area native. Lead singer, Addi Twigg, who is also...
Local 913, Episode 40: Jim Donovan
Jim Donovan, founding member of Rusted Root, left the band in 2005 in order to focus on raising his young family. This year, he releases his first solo album since leaving the group. The album Sun King Warriors came out of a desire to make music again:
Local 913, Episode 39: Brooke Annibale
For the final weeks of 2015, we're revisiting our top 5 local albums of the year. This week, we highlight our #1 local album; Brooke Annibale's The Simple Fear. Brooke Annibale began writing songs at 15 and released her first album as a 17-year-old student at Moon Area High...
Local 913, Episode 38: Billy Price
For the final weeks of 2015, were highlighting our top five local albums of the year. This week, we highlight our #2 album: Billy Price & Otis Clays This Time For Real. Billy Price has been a fixture on the Pittsburgh music scene since the mid-1970s. During those...
Local 913, Episode 37: Donora
For the final weeks of 2015, we're revisiting our Top 5 favorite local releases of the year. This week, we're highlighting the latest full length album from the indie-pop trio Donora. The Rostrum Records released Ha Ha Heart, was recorded in drummer and producer Jake...
Local 913, Episode 36: Cold Weather
Local 913, Episode 35: Mariage Blanc
Mariage Blanc
Local 913, Episode 34: The Full Counts
The Full Counts
The Local 913 Live - Winners of the 2015 Dos Equis Singer-Songwriter Competition
WYEP's November Local Music Happy Hour featured the three winners of the 2015 Dos Equuis Singer-Songwriter Competition: Melinda Colaizzi, Amy Melissen & Peter Perkins.
Local 913, Episode 33: Jason McIntyre & Junior Tutwiler
Jason McIntyre & Junior Tutwiler
Local 913, Episode 32: Brightside
Local 913, Episode 31: Stutter Steps
Stutter Steps
Local 913 Episode 30: The Clarks
Like lots of young bands The Clarks began their career as a cover band. Listening to and performing songs by other artist served as a learning tool for the band, and helped the Clarks discover their own voice. In June the band released Rewind, an album of cover songs. Bass player Greg...
Local 913 Live: Heather Kropf
Heather Kropf performs at WYEP's local music happy hour on October 22nd, 2015.
Local 913, Episode 29: The Luna Programme
The Luna Programme
Local 913, Episode 28: Joe Marini
Joe Marini
Local 913, Episode 27: The Crew Of The Half Moon
The Crew of the Half Moon
Local 913, Episode 26: Nameless in August
Nameless in August
Brooke Annibale