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WPTS Radio Presents

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WPTS Radio Presents is your place for interviews and conversations with underrepresented bands and musical acts in the greater Pittsburgh area and beyond. WPTS Radio hosts a monthly showcase where multiple musical acts come together to perform for the public. In addition to performances, these acts are interviewed by WPTS Radio staffers in order for our listeners to get to know our local bands, their stories, influences, and music better! You can check for upcoming showcase dates on our website: wptsradio.online

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Pittsburgh Artists Showcase 25.09.2025 45:03

Join assistant station manager Neil as he talks to local artists Samurae, Anti-Corn League, and Eastern Pine.

From the Archives: Godfuck 16.04.2025 22:14

Join music director Sarah and tech assistant station manager Alex as they talk to the band Godfuck about hyperscramz, the band's influences, and their journey. Theme Music: "Beautiful Princess Disorder" by Gibson Musisko

Babe City 17.03.2025 15:20

Join WPTS Staffer Caroline as she interviews the band Babe City before their live performance at Pittsburgh's "Hammer House" venue. They discuss their origins, influences, their new album I Love You Forever , and more! Theme Music: "Beautiful Princess Disorder" by Gibson Musisko

From the Archives: Chris Acker 20.02.2025 40:56

This From the Archives episode of WPTS Radio Presents has former WPTS Radio podcast director Mina sit down with Chris Acker. They talk about touring, John Hurt, punk, country music, and working at restaurants. Theme Music: “Beautiful Princess Disorder” by Gibson Musisko

Valentines Gala Showcase (2025) 17.02.2025 49:27

Join Neil as he talks with King Blue Heron, The Dagwoods, and Trailing Iris before they before at WPTS Radio's Valentines Gala Showcase. Theme Music: “Beautiful Princess Disorder” by Gibson Musisko

From the Archives: Knumears 22.01.2025 37:53

Join WPTS Radio Music Director Sarah as she interviews Knumears, a screamo band from Los Angeles. Knumears sat down to talk with us over the summer as they were touring with Jerome Dreams. Listen for some great conversation about the Screamo scene in LA and in Pittsburgh, musical influence, and all about Hum. Theme Music: “Beautiful Princess Disorder” by Gibson Musisko

From the Archives: Flooding 13.01.2025 27:41

Join Sarah for a conversation with Flooding, a band in the screamo scene in Kansas City. Theme Music: "Beautiful Princess Disorder" by Gibson Musisko

Halloween Showcase (2024) 13.11.2024 39:41

Our conversation today focuses on Scrumforce, Deftcat, and Heading North who have performed at our 2024 Halloween Showcase. For this showcase, each of these bands dressed up and performed as different artists. Scrumforce performed as Ween, Deftcat as The Smiths, and Heading North as My Chemical Romance. Listen in to here stories about mannequin heads, musical influences, and more in this episode o...

WPTS Day Alumni Showcase (2024) 04.10.2024 51:11

Join our conversation with Horace Whisper and the Empty Hand, Shay Park, and Jonah! who all performed at our WPTS Day Alumni Showcase on September 21st. All of these great performers have a special connection to the WPTS Radio community as alumni, and they share some of their experiences coming up in the Pittsburgh DIY scene. Listen for the awesome band name origins, inspiring stories, and great c...