Critics’ Picks, June 9-15
By Meg Fair
City Paper’s 2017 Music Issue: Pittsburgh isn’t just home to good local bands, it’s home to great artists
Critics’ Picks, Oct. 13-19
By Margaret Welsh and Meg Fair
ANTIfest takes over Mr. Smalls Funhouse and the Mr. Roboto Project Nov. 24 and 25 to celebrate 20 years of A-F Records
What local LGBTQ organizers and legislators say must be done post-election
Tags: LGBTQ
Working while queer
Tags: Peepshow
Masked Singer: The undeniable charm of Orville Peck's queer cowboy music
Tags: Music
AllegrA returns to Pittsburgh with a new EP, yet, not enough
7 Days of Concerts
Tags: Music, Critics' Picks
Self-promotion as an art
“[Instagram] is like a free artist website that everyone is addicted to looking at.”
Tags: Music Issue, Self-promotion, SPISH, Anna Azizzy, Anna Hale, Swampwalk, Chris Boles, Redfishbowl
MUSIC ISSUE: Where to see live music and buy local
In honor of the Music Issue, City Paper celebrates a few favorite venues and give you the rundown on where to get your vinyl, cassettes and CDs locally
Tags: Music Issue, live music, record shops, Smiling Moose, Cattivo, The Funhouse at Mr. Smalls, The Mr. Roboto Project, Rex Theater, Club Cafe, Rock Room, The Glitter Box Theater, Jerry’s Records, Attic Record Store, Cruel Noise Records, Dave’s Music Mine, Dorsey’s Record Shop, Get Hip Recordings, Juke Records, Rather Ripped Records, Skull Records, Up Beat Records, Vinyl Remains
Tale of Two Promoters: Joshua Bakaitus and Brett Shumaker
Two prominent members of Pittsburgh’s music scene operate on different but important levels
Tags: Music Issue, JOSHUA BAKAITUS, BRETT SHUMAKER, Mr. Smalls Presents, Don’t Let the Scene Go Down on Me!, music scene, music promotors
A how-to guide for musicians
What rules should a musician follow to get a journalist’s attention?
Tags: Music Issue, self-promotion, musicians, Soundcloud, Bandcamp, digital, photography, EPK, press kit, marketing, promotions
By Mars Johnson
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: density or destiny edition
By Michael Machosky
By some metrics, Fox Chapel is a sundown town
By David S. Rotenstein
The Thunderbirds are ready for their ninth season of pro ultimate frisbee
By Colin Williams
Pittsburgh Oldies All Stars isn't a tribute show, it's a DeLorean ride
By Rachel Wilkinson