WPTS

WPTS is the sound of Pittsburgh's student radio scene, and it's got the scrappy energy you'd expect from a station run by music nerds. The playlist skews heavily toward indie rock and alternative deep cuts - think Pavement B-sides, early Modest Mouse, and whatever lo-fi gem a DJ dug out of a crate. That's the charm. You never know what you'll get next: a new Mitski single, then something from a local band you've never heard. The station's commitment to local music is legit, with regular slots for Pittsburgh artists. Not every show is tight - some DJs ramble too much, but others drop you into b…