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Pittsburgh’s Brightside looking for a fresh start, plays Roboto Oct. 25

Pittsburgh’s Brightside looking for a fresh start, plays Roboto Oct. 25

“We’re taking this reunion very slow, which is fine.”

By Eli Enis Oct 18, 2017

Sexual violence isn’t just a Hollywood problem

Sexual violence isn’t just a Hollywood problem

From major labels to shows in basements, people abuse their power

By Meg Fair Oct 18, 2017

Rich Dieter hopes to open a listening room for music in Pittsburgh

Rich Dieter hopes to open a listening room for music in Pittsburgh

“You show respect to the musicians by paying attention while they’re performing.”

By Mike Shanley Oct 18, 2017

Arto Lindsay performs at The Andy Warhol Museum Oct. 18

Arto Lindsay performs at The Andy Warhol Museum Oct. 18

All of his music, be it noisy or lush, is part of one bigger thing

By Mike Shanley Oct 11, 2017

Looming plays Mr. Smalls Oct. 17

Looming plays Mr. Smalls Oct. 17

“We wrote the record through Google Docs.”

By Meg Fair Oct 11, 2017

Pittsburgh City Council declares Oct. 18 DJ Appreciation Day

Pittsburgh City Council declares Oct. 18 DJ Appreciation Day

“I can’t tell you how many group chats I’m in with DJs who weekly throw each other gigs, lend each other equipment, work on music together and try to grow together.”

By Meg Fair Oct 11, 2017

Living Colour brings new hits and old favorites to Allentown’s Le Crème Music and Arts Festival

Living Colour brings new hits and old favorites to Allentown’s Le Crème Music and Arts Festival

“That song put us in some very interesting places as a young band.”

By Troy Michael Oct 11, 2017

On <i>Mountain Moves</i>, Deerhoof unearths the political undertones of past albums and gives us a political protest album for the times

On Mountain Moves, Deerhoof unearths the political undertones of past albums and gives us a political protest album for the times

“Isn’t charity another way of maintaining hierarchy, instead of undermining it?”

By Alex Gordon Oct 4, 2017

The Childlike Empress performs at Glitter Box Theater for Oct. 12 Planned Parenthood Benefit

The Childlike Empress performs at Glitter Box Theater for Oct. 12 Planned Parenthood Benefit

“I was able to move on with my life, and I’m eternally grateful.”

By Meg Fair Oct 4, 2017

Black Violin performs at the Byham on Fri., Oct. 13

Black Violin performs at the Byham on Fri., Oct. 13

“It’s like walking. It’s nothing that we even have to think about.”

By Bill Kopp Oct 4, 2017

After 30 years, Pixies are sounding comfortable and maybe that’s OK

After 30 years, Pixies are sounding comfortable and maybe that’s OK

“When it happens, they get the real shit, not the fake bullshit, not an act.”

By Alex Gordon Sep 27, 2017

A crowded stage is nothing new for Broken Social Scene

A crowded stage is nothing new for Broken Social Scene

“I don’t know how many people will be onstage when we get to Pittsburgh.”

By Mike Shanley Sep 27, 2017

Pittsburgh’s Descendants of Crom music fest is a 17-band dream for metal fans

Pittsburgh’s Descendants of Crom music fest is a 17-band dream for metal fans

“All the fans, the bands, we are all descendants of Crom.”

By Meg Fair Sep 27, 2017

Tei Shi makes introspective pop from the ground up

Tei Shi makes introspective pop from the ground up

“It’s an assertive, powerful thing to perform.”

By Meg Fair Sep 20, 2017

Ana Popović, a different kind of blues guitarist, plays Jergel’s Rhythm Grille

Ana Popović, a different kind of blues guitarist, plays Jergel’s Rhythm Grille

“I have a perfect excuse to be different, because I was not born in the Delta.”

By Bill Kopp Sep 20, 2017

The Me Toos and the Spectres debut their split release at James Street, Sept. 23

The Me Toos and the Spectres debut their split release at James Street, Sept. 23

“They were pretty adamant about recording everything live.”

By Mike Shanley Sep 20, 2017

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