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First/Last – The Argonauts

“We are The Argonauts sail the seven seas play funk a lot like a record get into the groove the things you hear about us well they got to be true“ The Argonauts are a Pittsburgh funk blues rock band who released their self-titled debut album earlier this year and who have a couple members […]

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First/Last – Oliver Hufford

“Blisters on my fingers who’d you burden me with this when will you come home?“ Oliver Hufford is a solo artist from Pittsburgh PA, a multi-instrumentalist whose music incorporates different styles and genres that merge into one unique sound. At 17, he’s writing A-level songs, melodies, lyrics, hooks… he puts things in a way that aren’t […]

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First/Last – Tiny Dinosaur

Posted on May 22, 2022

“You’ve heard it all before. But if you remain skeptical without a cup how will you overflow? Everybody doubts. Where did your certainty go? You were sure of it a minute ago.“ Tiny Dinosaur is a band from New Orleans that makes folk music for the mass extinction event. Layers of harmonies over bizarre, humorous, […]

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First/Last – Yardan

Yardan is an artist native to coastal Connecticut, a creator of sonic and visual experiences both in and out of the studio. In 2019, Steve Yardan joined forces with a cast of all-star musicians to commence work on his first track of what would develop into a dynamic sonic impression of Tim Buckley’s American folk […]

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First/Last – VYLTS

“If there is a God, He probably took one look at the blood that poured out of Abel’s head, crimson hands of Cain and cried out, “What have I done?“ VYLTS are a hardcore/punk band from Pittsburgh, PA. They strive to be as DIY and as ethical of a band as they can be. They aim […]

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First/Last – Michael Miracles and Love Evolution

“Here we go again, I’m crossing your path. Meeting of the minds, blurring of the lines. We will never die, we’re beyond time.“ Pittsburgh’s beloved yogi and mystic, Michael Miracles, formerly known as the party-shaman Sneaky Mike, is the rebooted persona of his past indefatigable identity, but with a more spiritual and yoga-centric musical vision in the […]

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First/Last – Post Traumatik

“Here I am the next big thing. Wave that flag, hear them scream. Ready for the new sensation, running wild across the nation.“ Post Traumatik is a rock and roll band from Homer City, PA who have been making you drink since 2008. Proudly sponsored by Iron City Beer and featured on the Shudder exclusive […]

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First/Last – Coltt Winter Lepley

Coltt Winter Lepley is a folksinger, songwriter, poet, author, folklorist, and retired race car driver originally from Bedford, Pennsylvania. He is currently an MFA candidate at Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. He’s been billed as “Bedford’s own poet laureate,” and described as “a young songwriter with chops beyond his years” by Pennsylvania Musician Magazine. His […]

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First/Last – ALLISSA

“I’m lost in the space between the stars and the galaxies and I never meant to be alone“ ALLISSA is an up-and-coming songwriter from Pittsburgh, PA. Formerly a solo act, ALLISSA is now backed by the guitarist (Michael DeGruttola) and drummer (Ron Bender) from the retired touring rock band, Third From First. The cutting vocals […]

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First/Last – Yunge

Image courtesy of the artist “This is my heart, who reminds me to run free and with every pulse I can see clearer…“ Yunge Xiao (AKA yoonj) is a self-proclaimed musician and song-writer. At 19 years old, she has been writing chill, original songs since she was 12, and would love to start putting her work […]

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First/Last – Red Star Sky

“America, what the fuck? America, good luck. America, take me home. America, leave me alone…. leave me alone.“ Red Star Sky is the alt-country/Americana pandemic-project-turned-band of Pittsburgh songwriter and musician Corey Layman. Album contributors include Erik Cirelli and Read Connolly. Current band members are Erik Cirelli, Darin Palilla, and Adam Thompson. Layman’s former and current […]

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First/Last – Dom Bartoli Music

Posted on October 5, 2021

“In the deepest dark, in the blackest sky, at the speed of light do the rules apply?“ Dominic Bartoli is an audio engineer and artist, who has been involved with the Pittsburgh musical landscape for over 20 years. He’s had a busy year, releasing an album of classical lo-fi music under his own name, that […]

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First/Last – Thrown-Out Bones

“I see you disappear so far and fast away from here just take what you need and leave the rest“ Thrown-Out Bones is a San Francisco-based high-energy swanky rock group known for their experimental approach to genre and performance. With 10+ years of playing together, this power trio has developed a unique sound that blurs […]

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First/Last – Emily Thomas

“Coming into realization baby it was meant for me, good intentions but wrong places needed the catalyst to be seen“ Emily Thomas is a Pittsburgh based singer/songwriter who shakes up pop tradition with a soulful vibe & sensual instrumentation. The East Coast native currently resides in Pittsburgh traveling back and forth between LA and NY. Emily has […]

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First/Last – Sh’Bang

Posted on August 27, 2021

“Be safe, have fun, call if you need bail money“ Sh’Bang is an alternative punk rock quartet from Philadelphia laying out some groovy tunes designed to enchant and confuse. They encode their lives into rugged rock lines that will leave you dancing and crying at the same time. Following the release of their debut EP from […]

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First/Last – Lifeguard

Posted on August 20, 2021

“If you go running, I’ll go chasing I’m not looking back ’cause giving up was so much worse than taking one step back it’s better off we take a chance than leave our hearts intact“ Lifeguard is a fun-loving, high-energy, and emotionally-driven Pop/Rock band based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The band derives influence by artists such as Death […]

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First/Last – 0nsean

Posted on August 13, 2021

“Super nova demon I wanna steal your touch Super nova demon You’re the one I want“ 0nsean (with a zero) is the moniker of Pittsburgh based rapper, singer-songwriter, producer, and videographer Sean Hanulik. He creates hypnotic and uplifting music, mixing elements of hip-hop, electronic, and bedroom pop to create unique sounds as evidenced in the recently released title […]

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First/Last – Andrew Chris

Posted on August 6, 2021

“The sun doesn’t reach my apartment whiskey bottle dripping like a faucet I don’t mind a couple of those rainy days still in the waves just floatin’“ Pittsburgh based musician Andrew Chris has described his sound as “Mac Miller & Jimi Hendrix’s illegitimate love-child, raised by Tame Impala”. He started on guitar at age 9 and […]

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First/Last – Laroy

Posted on July 30, 2021

“Stuck in this tunnel, I think I’m in trouble It’s all caving in, it ain’t nothin’ but rubble“ Laroy Grayson Jr. is a poet/model/actor/writer/rapper/hip hop artist born and raised in Pittsburgh who writes his own songs and poems as evidenced on the just released first single entitled “Tunnels” (produced by DBK Beats) from his upcoming […]

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First/Last – Requiem Witch

Posted on July 23, 2021

Requiem Witch is the moniker for Carolyn Slothour, a touring audio engineer and musician based in Pittsburgh PA. Through her extensive education & experience playing flute and mixing music, she has been able to craft original music that expresses a part of her that has been digging and clawing to get out. With her new EP […]

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