Ever run across one of those smartly crafted little pop records that sort of stops you in your tracks? Well, that’s happened to me with Austin’s Black Before Red.Their recent album, Belgrave To Kings Circle is one of those completely understated pop gems where sunny, whimsical 70′s pop meets the indie/poprockness of The Shins & [...]

Australian singer and songwriter Sia got her big break when she was living in London and landed as a back up singer in the band Jamiroquai before releasing a solo single in 2001. In addition to work with Zero 7 and Massive Attack, Sia’s song “Breathe Me” gained attention when it was used in the [...]

Wild Sweet Orange are a five piece from Birmingham, Alabama. Despite their semmingly indie-appeal, the band were recently signed to a major label – Canvas Back – with their debut due in the Spring. For now, they’ve got an EP out, and the adoring love of the Grey’s Anatomy music supervisors and fans of the [...]

Willie Wisely has been making great power pop music since the late 1980′s. Based in Minneapolis where he played music at night and worked at the legendary First Avenue club during the day he debuted in 1992 and has since become one of music’s preeminent power popsters. While Wisely can power the pop he can [...]

Merry Xmas and Happy Holidays from XPN. Today we’re giving you some Xmas downloads from some of our favorite Philly Locals and beyond to enjoy for the holiday season. Ho times three! Solstice – Hoots and Hellmouth The Christmas Sound – The Swimmers King Herod and the Magi – The New Time Purple Snowflakes – [...]