WYEP Music Blog

Jay Bennett, formerly of Wilco, dies at age 45

May 26th, 2009 by Kyle S

Jay Bennett, a musician and singer that was a former member of the band Wilco has died at age 45.  He left Wilco after relations soured with band members as documented in the film “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart.”  In 2005 Bennett recorded “The Palace at 4a.m.” with musician and friend Edward Burch.

Jay Bennett appeared and performed solo at the WYEP Community Broadcast Center on October 24, 2006.  If you’d like to hear the interview and performance check out our ondemand audio page, and scroll down to October 24th, 2006.

http://www.wyep.org/music/ondemand/streaming/index.php?showall=Studio+Session#Studio+Session

 

Free Coldplay ‘Live’ Album for Download

May 15th, 2009 by Kyle S

Earlier today, the free download of Coldplay’s new live album, LeftRightLeftRightLeft, was made available.

The free download will be available from Coldplay.com until the band plays their final 2009 show.

Check out http://lrlrl.coldplay.com/leftright.html to download the free, live recording.

 

WYEP’s 913 song countdown has started !

May 11th, 2009 by Kyle S

 

 

 

 

 We started the 913 Essential Songs this morning (Monday, May 11th) at 6am with Cindy Howes.  Keep up to date on the countdown by heading to our live playlist at anytime. http://www.wyep.org/playlist/index.php

 Many suprises and great music to come as we count down the listener generated 913 Essential Songs.  Thanks to all that voted and are tuning in. Don’t miss a song.

If you have any comments or thoughts, feel free to post them or drop us an email newmusic@wyep.org

 

Morrissey Turns 50 !

May 8th, 2009 by Kyle S

Steven Patrick Morrissey, better known as Morrissey is turning 50 on Friday, May 22nd.  We’ll celebrate by playing some music from Morrissey’s solo catalog and tracks from his time as a member of The Smith’s.  Tune in throughout the day on May 22nd to 91.3fm WYEP for a musical spotlight shining on Morrissey as he turns 50.