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Action Camp Brings Beauty and Menace on New Self-Titled EP

By the time a band has been around for ten or more years, they tend to be pretty confident in their sound. As they progress, they essentially have two options: stick with what they know works, or try something new. [...]

August 2, 2017 Album Reviews, Concert Calendar, Concert Preview, Local Artists, Local Releases, Upcoming Shows

Nevada Color to Team Up With Atlas Genius and Faulkner for Star-Studded Show at the Rex – TICKET GIVEAWAY

Local pop-rockers Nevada Color have mostly been in full-blown writing mode this year, making only occasional stage appearances. However, the next few days will give fans two chances to see them perform, practically back-to-back. After closing out the Main Stage [...]

July 13, 2017 Concert Calendar, Concert Preview, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Deutschtown Music Festival Grows, In Size and Heart, For Exciting Fifth Year

Poster by Joe Mruk Summer’s in full swing here in Pittsburgh, which means one of the biggest local music events of the year is almost upon us. Deutschtown Music Festival will be taking over its eponymous North Side neighborhood this [...]

July 11, 2017 Concert Calendar, Concert Preview, Feature, Interviews, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Honey Gets Raw and Buzzy on Powerful Debut Full-Length, “Mock Pop”

The album contains youthful angst and thoughtful reflection; searing guitar riffs and spacey interludes; desperate death wishes and confessions of love; thrashing punk numbers and extended experimental rides. [...]

June 29, 2017 Album Reviews, Concert Calendar, Local Artists, Local Releases, Upcoming Shows

Ladyfest Returns to Pittsburgh, Bringing Female Talent to the Forefront

Banner by Jesse Flati The local festival scene is kicking into full gear as summer descends upon the Steel City. But you won’t have to wait until Deutschtown in July to get a jam-packed weekend of quality tunes. Ladyfest Pittsburgh [...]

June 21, 2017 Concert Calendar, Concert Preview, Feature, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Wreck Loose Provide Punch, Passion, and Creativity with Impressive New Album, “OK, Wreck Loose”

Album artwork by Lizzee Solomon Fans of piano-driven garage rockers Wreck Loose have been waiting on a full-length record from the band for four years now. But their patience, and their PledgeMusic contributions, are about to pay off. On Friday, [...]

June 15, 2017 Album Reviews, Concert Calendar, Local Artists, Local Releases, Upcoming Shows

Devin Moses & the Saved Do Americana Right on New Self-Titled EP

Since their debut record, Hit to Hurt, dropped in 2015, (buy the album at the link below) local folk rock group Devin Moses & the Saved have been pretty busy. Between performing at festivals (including Millvale Music Fest, the Main [...]

June 8, 2017 Album Reviews, Concert Calendar, Concert Preview, Local Artists, Local Releases, Upcoming Shows

Great Good Fine Ok to Kick Off National Tour at Cattivo on 5/25: Interview with Vocalist Jon Sandler

If you’ve been following Sound Scene for a while, you know that we’re big fans of local electronic artist Emerson Jay. They haven’t played locally in a minute, but their next Pittsburgh gig is coming up soon: on Thursday, May [...]

May 24, 2017 Concert Calendar, Concert Preview, Feature, Interviews, Upcoming Shows

On May 13th, Inaugural Millvale Music Festival Will Celebrate the Borough—and Tons of Local Talent

If you’re reading this, chances are high that you’ve seen at least one show at Mr. Smalls Theatre, or its smaller companion, The Funhouse. These venues and the concerts they host are definitely worth the trek across the river to [...]

May 9, 2017 Concert Calendar, Concert Preview, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Exclusive: Jukebox the Ghost Talk Tour Life, New Single, and Upcoming Album

With the release of their brand new single, “Stay the Night,” and their mini-tour around the U.S. that brings them to Mr. Smalls Theatre tonight (4/13), Jukebox The Ghost are mixing up their formula. [...]

April 13, 2017 Concert Calendar, Concert Preview, Feature, Interviews, Upcoming Shows