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St. Vincent finding ‘abandon through precision’ in collaboration with Pittsburgh Symphony OrchestraVideo

When Annie Clark, who performs as St. Vincent, looked back at her Pittsburgh concert history, she recalled her first show being at the Andy Warhol Museum. A show with a really high stage also stuck out in her memories, followed by a stop at Primanti’s. But a 2014 show stands...
Ashnikko brings high-energy Smoochies tour to Pittsburgh for sold-out showVideo

If you’ve never been to an Ashnikko concert, well, it’s more than just a straight-up musical performance. The brash, blue-haired alternative pop singer puts on a dance party, offering fans a chance to release, feel safe and show off their creativity. That was fully on display Tuesday night in a...
Ryan Bingham talks new album, ‘Yellowstone’ role and more ahead of Pittsburgh concert

As a former bull rider, singer-songwriter Ryan Bingham can see the similarities between working in a rodeo and a career in the music business. “Oh, yeah. I mean, probably the biggest thing is that there’s a ton of (bullcrap) in both,” he said with a laugh. As for which has...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Ryan Hoffman

Indie folk singer Ryan Hoffman’s new EP is intentionally concise, with “I Love Every Second of This Existence” clocking in at only 13 minutes. “I was going on a lot of long solo runs and trying to get into a new creative and mental space,” Hoffman said. “Amy and I...
Four Chord Music Fest 12 features Knocked Loose, Pierce the Veil in return to PittsburghVideo

The latest installment of the Four Chord Music Fest is returning to Pittsburgh — with Knocked Loose and Pierce the Veil as the headliners. The return to the city on Sept. 25 and 26 comes at F.N.B. Stadium, the home of the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, which also hosted the 2019 edition,...
Daisy Grenade has ‘So Much To Say’ with 1st headlining tour opening in PittsburghVideo

For Daisy Grenade’s first headlining tour, the alt pop duo has so much to say, appropriate since that’s the name of both their upcoming EP and tour. “So much. So much, even,” Dani Nigro said with a laugh. “So much, yeah, definitely. I think the theme of this record and...
Bassist Danny Martin on Wicked’s high-energy rock showVideo

For Danny Martin, the workplace attire for his day job as an engineer is just a little bit different than what he wears on stage as bassist for the high-energy band Wicked. “Sometimes I’ll do interviews, and I’ll close my office door and I’ll have to throw on the rock...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: AggressicaVideo

Pittsburgh’s Aggressica considers their second album, “That’s How They Get You,” as an evolution from their debut album. This album features “tracks that pack a heavier punch and a more emotional maturity, with themes of heartbreak, empowerment and resistance, with a couple of lighter songs sprinkled in for fun,” vocalist...
One Direction’s Zayn Malik cancels tour, including summer show in PittsburghVideo

Former One Direction member Zayn Malik on Friday announced the cancellation of his U.S. tour, which included a Pittsburgh stop this summer. The pop singer, who released his latest solo album, “Konnakol,” on April 17, had been slated to perform on July 20 at PPG Paints Arena. Malik had been...
Pittsburgh local music releases for May 2026

There are plenty of new EPs and albums on tap in May from a variety of local musicians. Here’s a quick look at those new local releases scheduled for the Pittsburgh region in May: Billy Price Band Pittsburgh soul singer Billy Price will release his latest album, “Random...
Top May concerts for Pittsburgh: Ashnikko, Bruce Springsteen, ZZ Top and more

The top May shows in the Pittsburgh area range from A to Z, with rapper Ashnikko and veteran Texas rockers ZZ Top each boasting sold-out shows. Plus Bruce Springsteen is back in Pittsburgh, too. Here’s a look at the top concerts coming to the region in May: Top concerts May...
Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled tour includes 2 nights in PittsburghVideo

Pop singer Olivia Rodrigo will make her Pittsburgh debut with a pair of shows this fall. The “drivers license” and “good 4 u” singer announced her Unraveled tour on Thursday, with stops set for Sept. 29 and 30 at PPG Paints Arena. The tour is in support of her upcoming...
Country/pop star LeAnn Rimes to perform as part of Palace Theatre’s centennial galaVideo

Country/pop star LeAnn Rimes will perform a pair of concerts in Greensburg in September, one for Palace Theatre donors and another open to the public. A two-time Grammy Award winner and the youngest solo artist to win a Grammy, Rimes will be in Greensburg for the Palace Theatre’s centennial gala...
The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis return sharper, freer on ‘Deface the Currency’ ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo

It’s been 10 years since the Messthetics first formed, with the rhythm section of influential post-hardcore band Fugazi (bassist Joe Lally and drummer Brendan Canty) joined by versatile guitarist Anthony Pirog to create several albums fusing punk and jazz. Saxophonist/composer James Brandon Lewis, who had previously worked with Pirog, had...
Pittsburgh local music spotlight: Ruth E. ToothlessVideo

Pittsburgh screamo band Ruth E. Toothless will celebrate the release of a split EP with a May 1 show at Hippo House, an underground basement venue, on the North Side. “More Like a Warm Morgue,” a split release with The Hague from Portland, Oregon, has been streaming since December but...
Corrosion of Conformity’s Pepper Keenan talks about new double album ahead of Pittsburgh showVideo

Corrosion of Conformity singer/guitarist Pepper Keenan said it felt like it had been a while since the heavy metal veterans played Pittsburgh. A slot last year opening for the Alice Cooper/Judas Priest tour that hit “sheds” all summer/fall — including an Oct. 1 show at the Pavilion at Star Lake...

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