Episodes
Wednesday May 22, 2019
30. Jordan Montgomery
Wednesday May 22, 2019
Wednesday May 22, 2019
We welcome Jordan Montgomery back on Soundcheck to discuss his upcoming album, Dark Horse, due out May 31. We talk about what's changed since he put out Driving While Black in 2016 and the growth of his record label that grew from that project, Driving While Black Records. Jordan also gives us a brand new track from Dark Horse to debut as a Soundcheck PGH Exclusive - hear Bad Habits at the 17 minute mark and get a taste of what's to come.
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Monday Apr 29, 2019
Top PGH Releases - Jan - April 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
Monday Apr 29, 2019
Our inaugural countdown episode rounds up the Top 13 releases coming out of Pittsburgh thus far in 2019 (January - April). All genres, all types of projects, all on one list. Tune in to hear a comprehensive overview of the Pittsburgh scene and find your new favorite jams.
We are going to be releasing more Top Releases episodes periodically, so if you are an artist or in a band - tag/send us your releases and we will be sure to listen.
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Friday Mar 01, 2019
26. Isaiah Small
Friday Mar 01, 2019
Friday Mar 01, 2019
The future of music is blending genres and Isaiah Small is from the future. He masterfully blurs the lines between hip hop, jazz, funk, and alt rock to create 'Orange Music.' These tracks are full of infectious melodies and raw emotion and translate into live performances that are equal parts Kurt Cobain and Andre 3K.
We caught up with Isaiah to get his story, what inspires his music and insane live sets, and what he's got planned next.
Hear two full tracks during the show - Yeezus (10:13) and Its Alright, Its Ok (21:03)
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Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
25. Sad Girls Aquatics Club
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Tuesday Feb 12, 2019
Sad Girls Aquatics Club is an indie pop band from Pittsburgh, PA who's debut release, Vodkawine, is 7 tracks of simply gorgeous and incredibly catchy 'break-up pop.' Chelsea Rumbaugh and Marie Mashyna, who make up the band, were kind enough to sit down with us and give us the stories behind the music, what's next for the band, and why bagpipes only get cooler with age.
Also hear two full songs off of Vodkawine - Hearts Disagree (9:15) and Goth Annihilation (28:57)
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Monday Jan 28, 2019
24. Benji
Monday Jan 28, 2019
Monday Jan 28, 2019
We welcome back Benji for our first interview of 2019. We recap everything that's happened since we last talked, including Benji making the cover of The City Paper, Antonio Brown and Juju Smith-Schuster dancing to his song, and being included in NPR's list of artists to watch in 2019.
We also debut two new songs from Benji - Airhead (32:47) and Made God ft Mars Jackson (47:55).
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
22. The Podfluence - October 2018 - The Best Worst Things About Pittsburgh
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
Tuesday Oct 02, 2018
We are back with some big news!
We are debuting our new Pittsburgh culture themed series - The Podfluence! This is part of a brand new monthly schedule for the show - tune in for the sweet deets.
Today we introduce our 'Best Worst Thing About Pittsburgh' bracket competition and start to set the field.
We want to hear from you! What are your nominations for the best worst thing about Pittsburgh? What do you love to hate about our great city? Send your submissions to soundcheckpittsburgh@gmail.com or on Facebook or Twitter @SoundcheckPGH
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Our into is 'Swampwalk Bling' by Swampwalk and our outro is 'Oh So Good' by Hobbes Duende.
Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
21. BBGuns Interview
Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
Wednesday Jul 11, 2018
This time we welcome JP and Barz from BBGuns, an underground hip hop group Straight Outta PGH.
Tune in to hear that boom bap sound you love and crave on their tracks Fame (11:55), Lost Soul (23:36), Dreamcast (34:42), Mauve (44:00), Circles (48:04), and Willow (53:19).
We also touch on some of the most pertinent topics, including but not limited to: predictive text on smart phones, the story behind their former name LAZYBLACKMAN, and modern romance.
Below is a Spotify playlist curated by the band for your personal enjoyment.
Find BBGuns on their Bandcamp and Facebook.
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Our into is 'Swampwalk Bling' by Swampwalk and our outro is 'Oh So Good' by Hobbes Duende.
Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
19. Jordan Montgomery Interview
Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
Tuesday Jun 05, 2018
On this episode we converse with Jordan Montgomery, a rapper's rapper from PGH with a powerful message. This kid has talent.
Listen to hear some of his best tracks - Know My Name (13:55), Only Thing (27:40), Welch's Grape (38:37), BLAAAK POWER (49:49). Plus an EXCLUSIVE DEBUT off the upcoming album - Summer's Here (59:48).
We also talk about all the important stuff - his journey as a musician, his 2016 release Driving While Black, wokeness, cartoons, cereal, and what to expect from Jordan in the future.
Get more Jordan on Soundcloud and Twitter.
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Our into is 'Swampwalk Bling' by Swampwalk and our outro is 'Oh So Good' by Hobbes Duende.
Monday May 07, 2018
18. BIBS Interview
Monday May 07, 2018
Monday May 07, 2018
BIBS is a an indie pop/rock band that is brand new to PGH by way of Morgantown, WV.
We sit down with Ben, Mibs, and Geoff and get the full story and dive deep into several tracks from their 2017 debut EP One of the Many Ways to be Alive including: Come Home, Chilling Misadventures in Oneironautics, Nosebleed and Time's Up.
Also, don't miss the debut of a brand new track Hooked on Faunus from their upcoming debut album.
Finally, we do a tarrot reading to find out where Soundcheck PGH fits in the universe, and discuss two of the most important WV icons - Mothman and pepperoni rolls.
Get more BIBS on their Bandcamp, Spotify, and Facebook, and check out the playlist below for tracks curated by the band.
Follow SoundcheckPGH on Facebook and subscribe on iTunes; leave us a review if you want us to <3 you. Connect with us at soundcheckpittsburgh@gmail.com.
Our into is 'Swampwalk Bling' by Swampwalk and our outro is 'Oh So Good' by Hobbes Duende.
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
17. Dinosoul Interview
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
Tuesday Apr 17, 2018
This week, we welcome Donny and Carolyn from local indie-pop band Dinosoul to the show.
Our conversation covered everything: how the band came to be, numerology, what it's like being in a band with your partner, and their upcoming debut full length album Eleven. We also debut a brand new track from the album, Garbage Truck, along with focusing on a few more cuts: 4am, Dimension, and Riot.
Finally, we find out just how well they know each other with our own version of The Newlywed's Game.
Get more Dinosoul on their website, Spotify, and Facebook, and check out the playlist below for tracks curated by the band.
Follow SoundcheckPGH on Facebook and subscribe on iTunes; leave us a review if you want us to <3 you. Connect with us at soundcheckpittsburgh@gmail.com.
Our into is 'Swampwalk Bling' by Swampwalk and our outro is 'Oh So Good' by Hobbes Duende.