WYSO’s music coverage celebrates the power of sound to connect, inspire, and tell stories. From in-depth features on local and regional musicians to live performance recordings and explorations of musical traditions, our reporting captures the diversity and depth of musical expression in Southwest Ohio and beyond. Whether it’s bluegrass, hip-hop, jazz, classical, or experimental sounds, WYSO highlights the artists, venues, and audiences that make music a vital part of our community. Through programs like Excursions, The Outside, and Kaleidoscope, we bring you new voices and timeless sounds with the storytelling and soul of public radio.
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The superstar, whose 31-concert residency in Puerto Rico is set to end this weekend, is up for 12 Latin Grammys, including three major awards he's never won: album, song and record of the year. -
In its 12th week on the Billboard 200 albums chart, the soundtrack to KPop Demon Hunters finally hits No. 1. Elsewhere on the charts, Justin Bieber zooms back into the top 10 thanks to a deluxe edition and sombr's debut makes a move -
Troy High School will participate in the London Parade and Festival, which typically draws over half a million spectators along the streets of London. -
John Hersh plays "Taps" at the end of every day at his home on New Jersey's Long Beach Island.
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At the Tiny Desk, the Brazilian artist presents a searching set of orações that serve as meditations, no matter your spiritual journey. -
Elijah Batson stopped by the WYSO studios during their 'Another Night in Purgatory' tour to perform live on Kaleidoscope and chat with host Juliet Fromholt about their debut solo album 'Wildebeest.' -
No discussion of live music in Dayton could take place without mentioning Sharon Lane. She’s a living legend who has graced local stages for over four decades. This bonus episode features excerpts from her free-wheeling conversation with co-host Jocelyn Robinson. -
Justin Bieber released a sequel to his album Swag before listeners even had a chance to really sit with the original. The move is indicative of a broader trend. -
NPR talks to pop superstar Ed Sheeran about his new album, "Play." -
Check out Ruthie Herman's photos from night two of the 2025 edition of Dayton Music Fest. -
ObituariesPascoal said he had composed thousands of pieces. "I am 100 percent intuitive," he once told NPR. Miles Davis called him one of the most important musicians in the world. -
Of all the folk songsters from the 1960s, Mitchell has proven to have the strongest influence on jazz singers. Joni's Jazz features her collaborations with stars like Wayne Shorter and Herbie Hancock.
