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What has music taught you?

For Episode 006 of Pennsylvania Rock Show: One Question, Bill Domiano asks Jessica from Dematus one simple question: “What has music taught you?” Hear Jessica share what her experiences with music have taught her in this more personal edition of the series.

One Question. One Band. One Story.

Hear more full Pennsylvania Rock Show episodes at https://buildthescene.com and learn more about Dematus at https://dematus.com.

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Dylan Bradley Interview

On Episode 846 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Bill Domiano sits down with Nashville-based country artist Dylan Bradley, a Western Pennsylvania native whose music connects the sounds, stories, and experiences of home with the songwriting traditions of Nashville.

Raised in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, just outside Pittsburgh, Dylan Bradley grew up surrounded by music. His early influences ranged from country favorites like Brooks & Dunn to rock artists including Pearl Jam and Meat Loaf. When his grandmother bought him his first guitar at just eight years old, she helped set the foundation for a musical journey that would eventually take Dylan from Western Pennsylvania to Nashville, Tennessee.

Dylan began performing in school talent shows before taking music more seriously in high school with November Blue. What started as a duo eventually developed into a major chapter of Dylan’s musical career. He began writing songs while attending college and working on the band’s first album, carrying that experience with him when he moved to Nashville in 2019.

For more than six years, Dylan performed with November Blue while becoming immersed in Nashville’s songwriting, recording, and live music communities. Playing multiple nights every week transformed music from a passion into a profession. The experience also helped Dylan develop his identity as a songwriter and discover the confidence, honesty, and personality that now define his solo music.

As a solo artist, Dylan released Keystone Kid, an album that reflects his Pennsylvania upbringing and the real-life experiences that continue to influence his songwriting. His music blends modern country, Americana, country rock, and singer-songwriter storytelling, creating songs that connect personal experiences with universal emotions.

Dylan’s journey has also taken him to some impressive stages and venues, including the Ryman Auditorium, PPG Paints Arena, The Pavilion at Star Lake, Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint, and Jergel’s Rhythm Grille. He has also worked as a guitarist with rising country artist Lakelin Lemmings.

Now Dylan Bradley is entering another chapter of his career, bringing everything he has learned in Western Pennsylvania and Nashville into music that feels distinctly his own. His influences include Morgan Wallen, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Ruston Kelly, while his songwriting focuses on memorable melodies, authentic experiences, relationships, hometowns, growing up, and the roads that lead us back to where we started.

A major part of that new chapter is Dylan’s upcoming single “Read My Mind,” scheduled for release September 25. The song originated during a month-long songwriting challenge between friends and was inspired by a new relationship that felt almost impossibly natural. Two people finishing each other’s sentences, seeing life from the same perspective, and beginning to imagine what a future together might look like became the foundation for the song.

On this episode of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, get to know Dylan Bradley, hear about his journey from Oakdale to Nashville, his years with November Blue, his evolution as a songwriter and solo artist, his Pennsylvania roots, his Nashville experiences, and the story behind his upcoming music.

If you enjoy country music, Americana, Nashville artists, Pittsburgh musicians, Pennsylvania music, independent country artists, singer-songwriters, country rock, acoustic music, and authentic storytelling, Episode 846 is one you will want to hear.

Listen to more episodes of the Pennsylvania Rock Show and discover independent and emerging artists from Pennsylvania and beyond at Build the Scene.

Featuring music from: Rebekah Snyder, Doppler Affect, Dylan Bradley, The Sparrows, After Sundown Band, New Nobility, Tom Ciurdzak, Gary Pratt, Brian Loosz

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What's DEATĦ B¥ LØVE's guilty pleasure?

For Episode 005 of Pennsylvania Rock Show: One Question, Bill Domiano asks Pete from DEATĦ B¥ LØVE one simple question: “What is your band’s guilty pleasure?” Find out what the band enjoys when they’re not being dark, industrial, gothic, and atmospheric.

One Question. One Band. One Story.

Hear more full Pennsylvania Rock Show episodes at https://buildthescene.com and learn more about DEATĦ B¥ LØVE at https://deathbyloveband.com.

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Adjustrable Mustard Interview

Tonight on Episode 845 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Bill sits down with Adjustable Mustard, a Nashville-based psychedelic rock duo creating a dense, hypnotic, fuzz-drenched sound that blurs the lines between psychedelic rock, garage rock, alternative rock, and experimental music.

Built around the introspective, train-of-thought vocals of Katie Pitts and the expansive instrumentation of multi-instrumentalist Will White, Adjustable Mustard creates music that feels less constructed than discovered. Surreal female vocals, swampy guitar tones, distorted textures, psychedelic soundscapes, and an intuitive approach to songwriting combine to create a sound that is unmistakably their own.

Originally formed in 2016 in Auburn, Alabama, Adjustable Mustard developed its musical identity through psychedelic experimentation and a shared creative process. After recording their debut EP, Whatever’s Clever, the project went through a period of personal upheaval that eventually brought the band to a halt. Although the EP remained dormant for years, that experience became an important part of the band’s creative evolution.

Now based in Nashville, Katie Pitts and Will White have returned with a renewed focus. In 2024, Adjustable Mustard released the companion EPs Your Love and Pure Love, earning attention within the underground psychedelic music community. In 2025, the duo followed those releases with their first full-length album, further establishing their identity and expanding their psychedelic rock sound.

With another full-length album scheduled for release in fall 2026, Adjustable Mustard continues pushing its music into new territory. Their collaborative songwriting process relies heavily on intuition, shared inspiration, and what the duo describes as a connection to a shared muse. Rather than forcing songs into a predetermined formula, the music develops organically through experimentation and collaboration.

During this episode of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Bill and Adjustable Mustard explore the band’s history, musical influences, recording process, songwriting philosophy, and evolution from Auburn, Alabama to Nashville, Tennessee. They also discuss what it means to create psychedelic rock in today’s independent music landscape and what listeners can expect from the band’s upcoming 2026 album.

For fans of psychedelic rock, fuzz rock, alternative rock, experimental rock, female-fronted rock, underground music, Nashville rock, indie rock, garage rock, and independent musicians, Episode 845 offers an inside look at a band creating music outside the conventional boundaries.

Turn it up, get lost in the fuzz, and discover Adjustable Mustard on the Pennsylvania Rock Show.

Featuring music from: skell, Silk9, Adjustable Mustard, Aaron Lewinter, Dinnerbell Road, Erro, Supermonkey

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What is your next project?

For Episode 004 of Pennsylvania Rock Show: One Question, Bill Domiano asks Silicon Kong one simple question: “What is your next project?” Get a look at what’s coming next from this artist in this quick-hit artist interview.

One Question. One Band. One Story.

Hosted by Bill Domiano and presented by the Pennsylvania Rock Show and Build the Scene.

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The Velvet Drip Interview

Tonight on Episode 844 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show, Bill sits down with The Velvet Drip, a new doom rock project bringing a darker, heavier, and atmospheric sound to the Pennsylvania music scene. The conversation explores the band’s debut album, Chapter One, the creative vision behind the project, their newest music video, and what comes next for The Velvet Drip.

Doom rock has always had a special place within the broader heavy music spectrum, combining the weight of metal with the darkness, atmosphere, and hypnotic qualities of hard rock. The Velvet Drip takes that foundation and begins building its own identity with Chapter One, an introduction to a band that is clearly interested in more than simply making heavy music.

Bill and The Velvet Drip discuss the story behind the band’s formation, the inspiration behind Chapter One, and the process of creating their music. They also talk about the band’s new music video and what viewers can expect from additional videos currently in the works.

One of the biggest questions surrounding The Velvet Drip is what happens when the studio project meets the stage. Will The Velvet Drip become a full-fledged live band? Bill gets into that question during the conversation, exploring the possibilities for bringing the band’s sound, atmosphere, and visual identity to live audiences.

For fans of doom rock, doom metal, stoner rock, hard rock, alternative metal, underground metal, independent music, and Pittsburgh’s local rock and metal scene, this episode offers a look at a band at the beginning of its journey. Chapter One serves as the starting point, but the story of The Velvet Drip is just beginning.

The Pennsylvania Rock Show continues its mission of discovering and promoting independent musicians, unsigned bands, emerging artists, and original music from Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Episode 844 shines the spotlight on The Velvet Drip and their unique approach to doom rock.

Watch the full interview, learn more about Chapter One, check out The Velvet Drip’s latest music video, and find out whether this new project is ready to take its sound from the studio to the stage.

Visit The Velvet Drip online at thevelvetdrip.com.

featuring music from: The Rat Bastard, Dolium, The Velvet Drip, Savage Theory, Mogwo, LiVES 

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If you could steal ONE member from ANY band in the world and put them in your band, who would you take?

For Episode 003, Grim from GrimRock has to decide which musician from another band he’d secretly steal to join his own lineup.

And now we’re turning the question around on you:

If you could steal ONE member from ANY band in the world and put them in your band, who would you take?

Pennsylvania Rock Show: One Question is part of the Pennsylvania Rock Show and Build the Scene, connecting music fans with rock, metal, independent, unsigned, and emerging artists from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and beyond.

Want to hear more full-length Pennsylvania Rock Show episodes?

Visit Build the Scene at https://buildthescene.com

Want to learn more about GrimRock?

Visit GrimRock at https://grimrockandroll.com

One Question. One Band. One Story.

Hosted by Bill Domiano.

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What is one thing that Western PA bands need to hea

For Episode 002, we’re putting the spotlight on Western Pennsylvania musicians and asking Paul from Black Ridge:

“What is one thing that Western PA bands need to hear?”

Whether you’re a Pittsburgh musician, a Western Pennsylvania band, an established artist, an unsigned band, or someone just starting out, Paul’s answer is something worth hearing.

And if you’re a music fan, it’s another opportunity to get a glimpse behind the scenes of the people creating the music that makes the Western Pennsylvania music scene what it is.

Pennsylvania Rock Show: One Question is part of the Pennsylvania Rock Show and Build the Scene, connecting music fans with independent rock, metal, punk, alternative, blues, and other artists from Pittsburgh, Western Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, and beyond.

One Question. One Band. One Story.

Hosted by Bill Domiano.

Find Black Ridge: https://blackridgeofficial.com

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What was the worst gig you ever played?

For Episode 001, we’re kicking things off with The Charge Ups, a Pittsburgh-area rock band, and Maleena’s answer to one simple question:

What was the worst gig you ever played?

If you’ve ever played in a band, you probably have a story like this. If you’re a fan, this is your chance to hear what happens when musicians talk about the shows that didn’t exactly go according to plan.

And if you’re discovering The Charge Ups for the first time, this is just the beginning.

Pennsylvania Rock Show: One Question is part of the Pennsylvania Rock Show and Build the Scene, connecting music fans with independent rock, metal, punk, alternative, blues, and other artists from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and beyond.

Press play. Ask the question. Hear the story.

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The Band Jam Grass Roots Music Festival Episode information:

The Pennsylvania Rock Show heads to The Band Jam Grass Roots Musical Festival for Episode 843, as Bill and his daughter spend two of the three days celebrating the incredible original music coming out of Western Pennsylvania. Emmalin spent time taking some of the photos and just absorbing the great music scene. This special festival episode shines a spotlight on local musicians, independent bands, original songs, live performances, and the thriving Western Pennsylvania music scene.

The Band Jam Grass Roots Musical Festival is a three-day music festival dedicated to showcasing the very best in Western PA local original music, much of which is featured on The Grass Roots Show, airing Sunday nights at 7 PM on The Rock Station 97.7 FM. Rather than focusing exclusively on national touring acts, The Band Jam gives local and regional musicians the opportunity to step into the spotlight and introduce their original music to new audiences.

During Episode 843, Bill captures the atmosphere of the festival with interviews from some of the featured artists who took part in the event. You’ll hear musicians talk about their bands, their music, their experiences performing at The Band Jam, and what it means to be part of Western Pennsylvania’s independent music community.

The episode also features music from some of the bands that performed throughout the festival, giving viewers and listeners an opportunity to discover new Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania musicians. If you enjoy finding new rock bands, original music, independent artists, local musicians, live music festivals, and emerging talent, this episode of the Pennsylvania Rock Show is packed with discoveries.

The Band Jam Grass Roots Musical Festival represents exactly what the local music community is all about: musicians supporting musicians, original artists getting their music heard, and fans coming together to experience live music.

The Grass Roots Show continues that mission every Sunday night at 7 PM on The Rock Station 97.7 FM, featuring original music from Western Pennsylvania artists. The program provides another important platform for local musicians who are creating original rock, metal, country, blues, alternative, folk, and other genres throughout the region.

Are you a Western Pennsylvania band or musician with original music that deserves to be heard?

The Grass Roots Show is looking for local original artists. Bands interested in getting their music played on The Grass Roots Show on The Rock Station 97.7 should send their music and information to [email protected].

Episode 843 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show is more than just another podcast episode. It’s a snapshot of the Western Pennsylvania original music scene and a celebration of the artists who continue to write, record, perform, and keep local music alive.

Join Bill and his daughter at The Band Jam Grass Roots Musical Festival and discover some of the talented musicians making noise across Western Pennsylvania.

If you’re searching for Pittsburgh music, Pennsylvania rock bands, Western Pennsylvania musicians, local original music, independent rock bands, Pittsburgh live music, Pennsylvania music festivals, local bands, unsigned musicians, or new music from Western PA, this episode is for you.

Watch, listen, discover, and support local original music with Episode 843 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show.

Featuring music from: A Common Crown, Donny Eozzo, Called to be Saints, Eden on Fire, Dinnerbell Road, The Ragged Co., Noble Hops

Featuring Interviews from: Bob Cupp, Donny Eozzo, Called to be Saints, Eden on Fire, Logan B & Dirty Leaf, Dinnerbell Road, The Velvet Drip, Noble Hops

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