Photo by Chancelor Humphrey of @keeppittsburghdope As Pittsburgh cultivates a name for itself as a leader in culture and creativity, multi-media recording studio Library Collaborative is busy positioning themselves as one of the dopest spots in the city for local musicians and creatives alike. Located south of downtown Pittsburgh on Library Road, Lib.Co is welcoming artists of...
EXCLUSIVE FIRST LISTEN: The Petals Release Lead Single Off of Meld © Luke Shannon Just in time for summer, Pittsburgh’s ambient/groove band, The Petals are preparing to drop their sophomore album, Meld. Preceding it's release, Meld's lead single is now available on Soundcloud and we've got your first listen! Deep, yet easy to follow, the aptly named "What If Being...
Take Ten with Nightly Talent runs in the family for the members of alt-pop group Nightly! Cousins Jonathan Capeci and Joey Beretta ooze cool factor and their music is the lyrical equal. The boys are currently on tour with Saint Mesa and we got the chance to speak with Jonathan ahead of their show at Spirit in Pittsburgh last...
Take Ten with The Shelters or maybe a few more than ten. This past weekend, I had the honor and privilege of getting to interview the band, The Shelters. These are some great dudes, and they're makin some great music. We all have in our heads an idea or stereotype of how musicians will be, at least I...
The 1975 Strikes Back "A long time ago in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, far, far, away..." is what the back screen said as The 1975 prepared to take the stage last night. The Star Wars theme music was playing and the band's name popped up as if it were the opening credits of the film. When the 1975 is on...
Andrew Bird - Are You Serious This past Saturday, October 8th, Andrew Bird played at Pittsburgh's Byham Theater. He's currently touring following the release of his latest album Are You Serious. Andrew Bird is a crazy versatile musician, and this latest album does not disappoint. He's been doing his music thing for quite a while—his first album Thrills with his...
Take Ten with Lucius If you've not already heard of the band Lucius, you're missing out. This indie pop girl duo, along with their band, has created some of my favorite music (though that's opinion, I don't think I'm alone). Vocalists Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig sing exclusively in unison, forming a beautiful and unique sound on all of...
Young the Giant - Home of the Strange Thursday, September 8th, Young the Giant played a show at Pittsburgh's Stage AE along with openers Ra Ra Riot. Still on the beginning of their tour, both bands were super high energy and put on an incredibly fun show. I like both of these bands. I only know a song...
Summer is slowly coming to end, and school is about to start again which means that a new variety of artists are making their way to Pittsburgh! If you're going to need a break from watching hockey or football, you need to check out the artists that are coming to town this autumn in our Ultimate Fall Concert Guide!...
Boy George and Culture Club Scheduled to Play Heinz Hall With seven straight Top 10 hits in the U.K. and six Top 10 singles in the U.S., Culture Club defined a generation. Tracks like “Karma Chameleon” and “Do You Really Want To Hurt Me” became instant classics upon release. And with his loud, flamboyant costumes, a knack for...
