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Local Electronic Scene Expands with Impressive New EP, “Towers,” from Kahone Concept

Despite the notable diversity of the Pittsburgh scene, local electronic music acts have been a little trickier to find. Emerson Jay, Chalk Dinosaur, and Balloon Ride Fantasy are three of the big names, but a Pitt student has recently added [...]

March 6, 2017 Album Reviews, Interviews, Local Artists, Local Releases

Local Rockers Tackle Radiohead: The Ruckus Bros. (and Friends) Pay Tribute to “OK Computer” for Charity

Poster by Joe Mruk When you think of the most influential bands who rose to prominence in the 90’s, chances are Radiohead is close to the top of that list. And for good reason: their staggering musicality, constant reinvention and [...]

February 23, 2017 Concert Preview, Feature, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Local Blues Rocker Tim Vitullo to Open for The Marcus King Band on 2/23

Photo by Rich Pantaleo There’s something to be said about the timelessness of classic rock and blues styles. Decades after their first rise to prominence, many artists are still delivering those passionate, tried-and-true elements in innovative ways, to the delight [...]

February 22, 2017 Concert Preview, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Ten Years of MOIP: A Conversation with Josh Verbanets About the Pittsburgh Scene’s Past and Present

By Melanie Stangl Our Best of 2016 Awards are coming up on Saturday, February 11th, and anticipation is running high. Of course, the event itself is about reflection—celebrating the best of the past year, both with the awards themselves and [...]

February 9, 2017 Concert Preview, Feature, Interviews, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows