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On 10/26, Wreck Loose Will Get Spooky with Release Show for New Single, “Trapped in the Basement”

By Melanie Stangl and Wreck Loose Cover artwork by Derek Krystek Halloween is just around the corner, and local piano-rockers Wreck Loose are getting into the spirit with a brand-new spooky single, “Trapped in the Basement.” The track, along with [...]

October 9, 2018 Concert Calendar, Concert Preview, Feature, Local Artists, Local Releases, Upcoming Shows

New Music: Delicious Pastries and Slugss Team Up for Single Release Show at Spirit

Poster by Tyler Jacob Thompson It’s been a little while since we’ve heard new recorded material from local psych-rock darlings Delicious Pastries. They’ve offered sneak peeks in their many live shows since the most recent track, “Pygmalion Cantations,” dropped last [...]

November 9, 2017 Concert Calendar, Concert Preview, Local Artists, Local Releases, Upcoming Shows

The Ruckus Bros. (and Friends) Return: Tribute to Radiohead’s “Kid A” Will Raise Funds for Children’s Hospital

Poster by Joe Mruk After raising $1500 for Planned Parenthood in February, The Ruckus Bros. are returning to Spirit Hall on Friday, August 25th, with another Radiohead tribute show for charity. This time, the album in question is their groundbreaking [...]

August 22, 2017 Concert Calendar, Concert Preview, Local Artists, Upcoming Shows

Honey Album Release Photos

Honey w/ Derider and Bat Zuppel Spirit June 30, 2017 Photos by Zach Nellis Honey Bat Zuppel Derider [...]

July 18, 2017 Concert Reviews, Local Artists
Beauty Slap Album Release Party

Beauty Slap Album Release Party

IT IS TIME. Beauty Slap WILL BE RELEASING A FULL LENGTH ALBUM ON 6.30.17. SHOW UP TO THIS PARTY TO BE THE FIRST TO HEAR IT & TAKE HOME YOUR FREE COPY. WE ARE BEYOND STOKED TO WELCOME Starship Mantis [...]

June 30, 2017
Ladyfest Pittsburgh 2017

Ladyfest Pittsburgh 2017

♥ IT’S Ladyfest Pittsburgh 2017!! ♥ FRIDAY, JUNE 23 The Shop DOORS @ 6:30pm $5 / ALL AGES ♥ WolfBlud ♥ Mani Pedi ♥ Lorenzo’s Oil ♥ Vytia ♥ late. ♥ Trash Bag Gooski’s DOORS @ 10:00pm $5 / 21+ [...]

June 23, 2017

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

The Me Toos Rock Steady on New Album, “Ghost Fly By”

  With all the genre-bending, experimental acts shaking up Pittsburgh, such as Starship Mantis and Beauty Slap, it’s sometimes easy to forget the virtues and appeal of straight-up rock n’ roll. Luckily, The Me Toos are here to remind us. [...]

April 28, 2017 Album Reviews, Local Artists, Local Releases, Upcoming Shows

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

The Mystery Lights, Denzell and Bat Zuppel: Behind the Lens with Zach Nellis

Mystery Lights w/ Denzell & Bat Zuppel Spirit August, 15, 2016 Photos and re-cap by Zach Nellis This summer has been a pretty big one for the Pittsburgh music scene. It seems like every weekend there has been a local [...]

August 22, 2016 Concert Reviews, Local Artists