Adult Alternative
WYEP 91.3 FMThe city’s listener-supported station, with a wide variety of programs and genres. I love the eclectic style and range host Joey Spehar plays on the Morning Mix every weekday, and don’t miss Pittsburgh City Paper contributor Mike Canton’s The Soul Show every Saturday.
Hip Hop
WAMO 107.3 FMIf you’re a hip hop and R&B fan, this station’s a must to keep up on who’s hot and who’s up-and-coming. With great tunes and popular hosts like Portia Foxx, it’s Pittsburgh’s best station for the genre.
College
WRCT 88.3 FMCarnegie Mellon University’s station run by students, faculty, staff, and community members. Offers a variety of programs with music ranging from West African rock to electronic music and Latin American tunes to power pop.
WPTS 92.1 FM
Stationed out of the University of Pittsburgh, WPTS is operated by its students, but reaches 30 miles from its campus. The station is edgy, and well-known for its live shows featuring local artists.
Country
WPGB 104.7 FMBig 104.7 calls itself “Pittsburgh’s #1 For New Country.” With artists like Lee Brice, Darius Rucker, and Rascal Flatts, it is definitely the place to get your country-and-western fix.
Top 40
KISS FM 96.1 FMOne of the most popular mainstream stations in the city. Best known for their Morning Freak Show, hosted by comedians Mikey and Big Bob.
Adult Contemporary
WISH 99.7 FMTouts “the most music for your workday.” Offers a wide mix of genres within the same program, like going from “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen to “DJ Got Us Fallin in Luv” by Usher.
Classical
WQED 89.3 FMTouted as “the voice of the arts in western Pennsylvania.” I recommend checking out “Afternoon Classics” with Anna Singer.