“I think music in itself is healing. It's an explosive expression of humanity. It's something we are all touched by. No matter what...

How do you deal with the bad—stress, longing, regret? Pittsburgh R&B artist SAMURAE utilizes writing, music, and the healing nature of...

Those who feel a call to perform most often get bit by the acting bug early. Pittsburgh’s Shakirah is no expectation. She’s been enamored...

Level Up Studios is a Penn Avenue creative hub. Up and coming artists in the city have performed on open mics and shows at Level Up since...

Before we get into our featured artist for May, I need to get something off my chest. Recently, there has been a trend on TikTok that I...

Leila Rhodes is a blues, funk, hip hop, and soul guitarist, singer, and music producer from Pittsburgh, PA...

Lyn Starr’s new EP Tierra released on December 11th, beginning what he describes as a new era in his career.

'Amalgam' is the perfect word to describe Gia's work, which bridges galaxies of drag, sex work, video art, soundscapes, installation art,...

From the Princess Jafar Show to Princess Jafar's Instant Messages to Twitter's most retweetable timeline, September's featured artist has be

It's been almost a year since INEZ closed the Pittsburgh's Very Own concert without having an album out...

Think back to February 17th. Right before we shut down the world. On that day, only months ago, Brittney Chantele released the album...

Jordan Snowden is a writer and editor based in Pittsburgh. Since August 2018, she has been a staff writer, responsible for curating...

Shakara Wright is an actor, playwright, poet, singer, dancer, and whatever the latest project requires.

Alongside Joe Chilcot, the other half of Samurai Velvet, Saige introduced the audience to some unreleased music, leaving them eager to he...

This time last year, Quiet burst onto the Pittsburgh Hip Hop scene with his debut EP, Yellow Paint. Although originally hailing from Wate...

When asked to speak on his brand, Sakony said, "Désir is, simply, the game of life that we all engage in. What it means to me and everyone a

Nearly three years later, James Perry is still killing the game. His artistry has grown and evolved since Rap Addicts....

I couldn't imagine doing anything else. I've always wanted something more. And I think the same goes for everyone here at High Five.

Chase follows Shaqui Shaqui through his time at college, going from party to party in his Monte Carlo.

The first time I heard Lyn perform, he wasn't rapping. He was on stage, in the Seton Hill University Concert Hall, singing a setting of...