Scene Unheard

Abby Krizner is the the morning show host on 105.9 The X, lead vocals for Fist Fight in the Parking Lot, and a mother of one. Abby has paved several (and I do mean several) paths for women not just in music, but in radio. She made her own way despite the "no's" and she tells that story here. We also discuss her history with her bands Motorpsychos and Fist Fight...she's seen both sides of radio submissions, and her advice is THE advice to take.

Addi Twigg, one of the most powerful voices in town and lead vocalist of The Telephone Line and Cisco Kid (and about six other outfits) joins me for the beginning of Season 4. We talk about female inclusion in the industry, how she's created her irreplaceable role in town, social mores and her badass collection of shoes.

Nevada Color has been a staple alt/pop band in town for some time. They seemed to go quiet for a few years before coming back with their EP "Rosewater" at the end of last year. We talk about what they were really up to during that time, along with self-promotion, the importance of a tight, live show, and what's changed in Pittsburgh music over the years.

Jordan McLaughlin grew up playing alternative rock music but was surprised to grow into a solo career of folk and country. We talk about that, a lot of Taking Back Sunday, request-based bar gigs, and the importance of building up those around you doing the same thing. Peer does not have to mean competitor.

Gene the Werewolf himself, Jon Belan stopped in, the day after he found out the latest single is currently the most played song on WDVE. "Pinch me" moments, sharing stage with legends and Italian record labels. Gene the Werewolf takes the stage this Friday with The Clarks for RibFest 2019.

Coming off a new record release, Clinton Clegg stopped by to talk about "Pressure," how The Commonheart came to be, and I pick his brain on how an outfit of that size finds time to rehearse. They've racked up some incredible experiences thus far, and we talk about some of them here in anticipation of a massive headlining show at Stage AE November 9. Also, they have a beer now.

Anton DeFade is starting a solo project called Series of Three, where he releases 3-track EPs coupled with a podcast episode. His first release focuses on John Shannon's new jazz club in Shadyside, the intriguing Con Alma. In this pod-ception, we discuss Anton's podcast, the new club, and how full circle this will be for Pittsburgh.

I sat with Isaiah Ross, frontman of blues-rock outfit Jack Swing. We talked about the band, originally a solo project and how it's become a highly-recognized name in town. Clubs v. festivals, awkward music videos, performing with affinity artists, and his mother, Queen of Rap.

She's a powerful neo soul artist and she's performing non-stop..and she is a must-see. On this episode of Scene Unheard, I talk with this artist about female empowerment, the lack of attention on the neo soul/r&b scene in town, growing up, and so much more. This is my episode with Sierra Sellers.

Alt hip-hop/DYNAMIC duo Joel and JP of BBGuns are enjoying the very recent release of their second album, "Help Yourself." We talked about the record, their individual musical backgrounds, writing down good ideas on the fly, Netflix binges, and the Deutschtown Music Festival which they headline this weekend.