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Tha Local Beat is a Pittsburgh Podcast about Local Music and the culture, community, and conversations surrounding it. Follow us on the platforms below to keep up to date! Instagram: @thalocalbeat Soundcloud: Tha Local Beat Facebook: Tha Local Beat Twitter: @ThaLocalBeat Email: thalocalbeat@gmail.co…

Sean Armstrong


    • Dec 14, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 59 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Tha Local Beat

    Be Your Own Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 45:52


    In this episode, we catch up with Freddo and his latest mixtape.

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    Your Friendly Neighborhood SOS

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 59:13


    In this interview, we catch up with SOS and meet Comfi Cozi!

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    Growth-Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 71:58


    After a week and a half long wait, episode 2 of the 2 part series on Catatoneya's new album Growth is here!

    Growth-Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 66:13


    In this episode, we catch up with Catatoneya as they discuss their new album Growth. This is part one of a two-part episode.

    Sounds like Saccharine

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 63:40


    After a quick hiatus, we're back with a new interview! Sam Stucky talks about his latest album Saccharine in this episode.

    Hush Up and Listen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 89:59


    In this episode, we sit down with Dopamine and discuss his musical vision, what has changed since the first album and give a sneak peek of his new single Betty Boop.

    What if Marilyn Manson and Brittney Spears Made An Album?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 74:13


    In this episode, we catch up with Pittsburgh native ALAENA as she discusses the differences between LA and Pittsburgh music, her influences and feeling more comfortable in her own skin.

    Forever Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2019 67:16


    In this episode, we catch up with Abstract Theory as they discuss their latest album Wasted Youth, what touring with KRS-One was like and forever versus now music.

    JGGZAPOSED

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 52:45


    In this episode, we catch up with JGGZ PATEL as he tells us about his beats and gives us a few sneak peaks of some past albums.

    Invest In Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 60:26


    In this episode, we catch up with Shmoke11 and what has changed in just a few months since our last sit down.

    Help Yourself, To This Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2019 73:33


    In this episode, we catch up with BBGuns as they release their brand new album: Help Yourself!

    Play How You Feel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2019 86:48


    In this episode, we catch up with local rock band Tempered and discuss their music-making philosophy.

    Hell's Oasis Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 67:54


    In this episode, we caught up with Hell's Oasis as they discussed their debut album despite some of the songs being written years ago.Picture by: Craig FerryContact him at: http://www.craigferryphotography.com/

    Hell's Oasis Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2019 63:25


    In this episode, we caught up with Hell's Oasis as they discussed their debut album despite some of the songs being written years ago.Picture by: Craig FerryContact him at: http://www.craigferryphotography.com/

    Bonus: Start the Beat w/Sikes meets Tha Local Beat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2019 92:27


    In this episode, we talk about Pittsburgh music, music podcasting and so much more!

    Work With What You Got

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2019 40:26


    In this episode, we catch up with Akono Miles as he flexes his producing chops on his debut EP Halogen!

    Watch It Grow

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2019 68:27


    In this episode, we catch up with Kremmy Six Saucin' as he discusses his upcoming releases, inspirations and collaborations.

    Curve The Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 33:20


    In this episode, we catch up with local gamer IAmCurveyTV and discuss his goal of promoting local artists on his streaming and channel.

    Not Just Neo Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2019 41:09


    In this episode, we catch up with Sierra Sellers and chat about her years of making music and a possible album release!

    L is for Love and Lesbian Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2019 45:31


    In this episode, we finish our interview with Brittney Chantele and wrap up her album A Fire On Venus. Part 2 of 2.

    L is for Love and Lesbian Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 50:09


    In this episode, we catch up with Brittney Chantele and talk about her newest album A Fire On Venus! Part 1 of 2!

    Divine Feminine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 39:57


    In this episode, we catch up with Ingrid J to discuss her creative processes as well as what she enjoys about creating across various mediums.

    Amethyst, Growth, Citrus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2019 80:49


    11 months on from our first interview with NVSV we catch up on his latest work Amethyst.

    For the Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 29:12


    In this interview, we catch up with local rapper SOS and discuss his rapping and fashion brand Side Hustle.

    Ides of Mars

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2019 33:12


    In this Episode we catch up with Shamar and talk about his upcoming project as well as what he has out right now.

    Water Under the Bridge

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 57:14


    In this episode we catch up with poet Kiwi Berry and do a track by track dissection of her EP Water Under the Bridge.

    Never Lose Sight

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2019 69:06


    In this episode, we catch up with Treble NLS and detail his thoughts on his latest work Reine: Story of an American Reject.

    The Twelve-Six

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 99:41


    In this episode we catch up with Dan Getkin and his latest album Feeling Good About the End Times which spans everything from baseball to religion.

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    Party On Friendship Ave

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2019 36:52


    In this episode we catch up with Zach Rutter and discuss the goal of The Friendship Sessions hosted on Friendship Ave where Friendships and foraged.

    Know Your Worth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 63:58


    In this episode we catch up with Nairobi as she talks about her acting experience, her upcoming projects and of course, her music!

    The Human, The Animal and The Natural

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2019 78:54


    In our latest interview with folk musician Dan Petrich and when it comes to his inspirations on this record we cover everything from the transcendentalists to magical realism.

    Your Talent Is A Gift

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2019 89:42


    In this episode we catch up with local rapper John Basement who discusses his views on current day hip hop, the importance of nurturing the youth and, of course, his music.

    Broccolis Got As Much Protein As Steak

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2019 39:33


    In our latest interview we catch up with Parker Webb about rap, Veganism, animal rights and we even got a freestyle out of it!

    Self Care, Music Therapy and New Projects

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 44:09


    In this episode we catch up with Damian's new project Willow Hill Motel. We discuss his upcoming projects, music therapy and androgyny.

    Kick Back and Shmoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2019 45:21


    In this interview we talk to Shmoke11 and Donny2g about their partnership, their music and gun violence? You heard it here first.

    The Apple of your Iris

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 55:27


    In this episode we return from a several month hiatus to discuss Irises the Artist's beats and other musical side projects.

    How to Make a Theme Song

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2018 65:02


    kidmental discusses his theme song project and talks about his artistic vision for his beatboxing.

    Cowboy Beat Bop

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2018 55:15


    Dan Sully is a local producer who has worked with rappers such as Benji, My Favorite Color and Brandon Masenko. After spending a few weeks in LA, he has learned even more about producing music and has a few projects on that way, tune in to find out his ambitions and hear his beats!

    Today Is The Best Day Ever? P. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2018 62:27


    In this, we finish off their newest album "Placed" and discuss mental health, chronic health and various other forms of self-care. Also, a unique what is my best day ever section is at the very end of this one so tune in!

    Today Is The Best Day Ever? P. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2018 47:33


    In our latest interview we do something unprecedented for us and split our interview into 2 parts. The first part covers the first 6 tracks of Today is the Best Day Ever's new album. (P.S. For the next week or two this is the only place you can hear it before it officially releases)

    Art, Good or Bad is Worth Something

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2018 46:23


    In this interview, we sit down with Alec Munson and discuss how he has evolved as an artist, why he uses his legal name and how he went from a writer to a rapper.

    Metalocalypse: Video Games, Hot Sauce and Metal Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2018 49:33


    In this interview, we catch up with Greywalker and discuss their latest album, "Without Control" as well as their many business ventures like their hot sauce, their soundtrack role in a video game and their craft beer.

    We Are An I

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2018 48:22


    In our latest interview, we catch up with The I and talk about a variety of things like the inspiration behind their music, what genre they identify with and get a couple of live performances recorded only on this show.

    What's a Producer Worth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2018 57:48


    In our latest interview, we catch up with the producing trio behind all of My Favorite Color's beats. We also discuss the groups' plans, working etiquette and each members' contributions.

    Anxiety, Addiction, and Depression-All the Cornerstones of Emo Rap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2018 43:20


    In our latest interview, we catch up with West Mifflin rapper Legenderry. During our conversation, we touch topics on like addiction, depression and even why the odd spelling of the name Legenderry?

    Every Emotion, Every Song, Ever Action is a Color

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2018 59:04


    In this interview, we do a song by song rundown of MFC's debut album GO! (out now on all music platforms) in order to get a closer glimpse of the artists' inspirations, aspirations and yes, even the amount of perspiration that went into it.

    The Cycle of Depression From Above to Below

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2018 51:20


    In this interview, we kick it with FAAATHOM! Together we explore his album Above Below and talk about things like Depression, working for yourself first and why the 3 As, like seriously, why 3 of them?

    In-depth, Personal and Always Taking Over

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 81:51


    In this interview, we talk with NATO ROUNDZ and uncover the origin of his name as well as why he values things like community, collaboration, and the arts.

    Kicking it with the Rust Belt Folk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 106:31


    In this interview, we talk to Harrison and Cameron of Lawn Care! They touch on topics like their debut album Replacement Therapy, what self-help is, and English, yes, a lot about academia.

    Peace, Love, and Positivity-Well, That's a Theory

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2018 62:33


    In this interview, we partner with Rap Duo Abstract Theory to talk about Peace, Love, Positivity and a little Naruto. Special producer appearance by Romance Nyogu in the freestyle toward the end of the interview!

    LVLing Up One Rhyme At A Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2018 67:13


    In this interview, we do a run through of NVSV's latest album LVL 3 on Spotify (if you listen to the interview here it's the only place on SoundCloud that you can hear it)and talk about his artistic inspirations as well as his views on life.

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