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Featuring classics from heritage troubadours to new musicians and bands in the singer-songwriter tradition.

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Monday, 06 May 2013 00:00

Billy Bragg

Billy Bragg Nicknames Himself The "Sherpa Of Heartbreak" on His Quieter New Album

May 6, 2013 - Produced by Grammy award winning producer, Joe Henry, Bragg draws heavily on inspiration from his collaboration with Wilco on "Mermaid Avenue," a collection of Woody Guthrie songs brought to life by their collaboration, and includes a Woody Guthrie cover.
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Monday, 15 April 2013 00:00

Local Natives

From Gorilla Manor in LA to Brooklyn and Back: The Odyssey of Local Natives Second Album April 15, 2013 - Recently releasing their sophomore album Hummingbird on Frenchkiss Records this past January, this Los Angeles based indie rock band, known as the Local Natives, has sparked a lot of discussion on their highly-anticipated album release.
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Monday, 29 April 2013 00:00

The Lone Bellow

Hear the Story of The Miraculous Physical Recovery That Lead to The Lone Bellow's Unexpected Debut

April 29, 2013 - Unexpectedly hailing from Brooklyn, New York is The Lone Bellow, a country-rock trio whose members have long resided in the roots of the South.
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Wednesday, 13 March 2013 00:00

Allah-Las

Los Angeles quartet, Allah-Las, channel '60s psych and garage rock on their self-titled debut.
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Tuesday, 12 March 2013 00:00

Trixie Whitley

Trixie Whitley delivers emotionally compelling, heart-on-her-sleeve songs fueled by a passionate honesty and her searing guitar and piano.
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Monday, 22 April 2013 00:00

Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite

Two Generations of Blues Inspire Each Other

April 22, 2013 - Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite are here to play music from the new album Get Up for us live.
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Thursday, 07 March 2013 00:00

The Avett Brothers

Scott and Seth Avett formed The Avett Brothers in their hometown of Concord, N.C. With an inspired mix of bluegrass, folk, pop, country and rock, the Avetts create a raw sound that can be solemn, energetic or catchy — sometimes all at the same time.
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Wednesday, 06 March 2013 00:00

Y La Bamba

One of the most haunting yet captivating bands, Y La Bamba is an alternative latino ensemble hailing from Portland, Oregon. Formed in 2008, the band has enjoyed constant support from the Portland local music scene. Infusing traditional Mexican music and old school Mexican 30’s music with alternative rock, Y La Bamba guides listeners through an emotional journey where one can visit the finely tuned melodies of Latin-inspired music.
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Tuesday, 05 March 2013 11:42

Josh Ritter

America’s best narrative songwriter has taken a turn toward the personal with songs coming in the aftermath of his divorce.
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Friday, 22 February 2013 00:00

Ellie Goulding

In 2010, Lights turned all spotlights onto Ellie Goulding. The English singer-songwriter’s debut album rose to number one on the UK Albums Chart that year and has since sold over 850,000 copies.
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The Swollen Fox is celebrating its 3-year anniversary at PhilaMOCA on 7/11

The Swollen Fox has announced a special 3-year anniversary concert at PhilaMOCA on July 11th with TJ Kong & the Atomic Bomb, Swift...Read More

Watch Tin Bird Choir perform WXPN’s lunchtime buskers’ series at The Porch at 30th Street...

The Chester County-based folk group Tin Bird Choir performed in a stripped down two-piece configuration for this weeks’...Read More

Contest: Win a pair of tickets to see Patty Griffin at The Kimmel Center on June 6th

Grammy-winning and critically revered American folk performer Patty Griffin makes a Philadelphia appearance next month, headlining...Read More

Listen to Grande Marshall’s Daytrotter session

This tasty new set tripped down the Daytrotter wire today; backed by a DJ and a handy cache of moody, evocative beats, up-and-coming...Read More

Listen to a new Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros song, “Better Days” (playing XPoNential Music Festival in...

Photo by Joseph Schell Photography https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joseph-Schell-Photography/106691849363906 Edward Sharpe and the...Read More