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Culture Corner: Revisiting DJ Shadow’s ‘Endtroducing…..’
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explains how the California producer's debut album shifted what music could sound like.
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explains how the California producer's debut album shifted what music could sound like.
Culture Corner: Revisiting DJ Shadow’s ‘Endtroducing…..’
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison explains how the California producer's debut album shifted what music could sound like.
Concert Reviews
Packed Fillmore crowd had eyes glued on Suki Waterhouse, not their phones
By Jay Lebrun Suki Waterhouse knows all her angles and knows how to pose. Throughout her entire show at The Fillmore she was enjoying…
By Jay Lebrun Suki Waterhouse knows all her angles and knows how to pose. Throughout her entire show at The Fillmore she was enjoying…
Packed Fillmore crowd had eyes glued on Suki Waterhouse, not their phones
By Jay Lebrun Suki Waterhouse knows all her angles and knows how to pose. Throughout her entire show at The Fillmore she was enjoying…
Concert Reviews
Standout moments from XPoNential Music Festival 2026
Another XPoNential Music Festival is in the books, and we here at WXPN are eternally grateful to have welcomed so many music lovers and…
Another XPoNential Music Festival is in the books, and we here at WXPN are eternally grateful to have welcomed so many music lovers and…
Standout moments from XPoNential Music Festival 2026
Another XPoNential Music Festival is in the books, and we here at WXPN are eternally grateful to have welcomed so many music lovers and…
Music News
Devon Gilfillian’s Philly Anthem yearns for hope and perseverance
The fifth song in our Philly Anthems project is out now, and in it WXPN favorite Devon Gilfillian gives his response to the prompt of…
The fifth song in our Philly Anthems project is out now, and in it WXPN favorite Devon Gilfillian gives his response to the prompt of…
Devon Gilfillian’s Philly Anthem yearns for hope and perseverance
The fifth song in our Philly Anthems project is out now, and in it WXPN favorite Devon Gilfillian gives his response to the prompt of…
Ticket Giveaway
Ticket Giveaway: GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV at Philly Music Fest
Gregory Alan Isakov at Philly Music FestArdmore Music HallOctober 12-13, 2026 Only one entry per person. Entry Deadline: 9/24/2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Contest…
Gregory Alan Isakov at Philly Music FestArdmore Music HallOctober 12-13, 2026 Only one entry per person. Entry Deadline: 9/24/2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Contest…
Ticket Giveaway: GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV at Philly Music Fest
Gregory Alan Isakov at Philly Music FestArdmore Music HallOctober 12-13, 2026 Only one entry per person. Entry Deadline: 9/24/2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Contest…
Video Sessions
View allOld Crow Medicine Show talks collaborating with the Cash family
September 23, 2026
Devon Gilfillian – “Ways To Go” | Philly Anthems
September 22, 2026
John Morrison on DJ Shadow’s ‘Endtroducing’
September 22, 2026
Sylvan Esso says “being able to laugh” is what saves them
September 22, 2026
Carly Rae Jepsen on World Cafe I Full Interview
September 18, 2026
Kurt Vile – “Zoom 97” (Recorded Live for World Cafe)
September 17, 2026
Kurt Vile – “Everytime I look at you” (Recorded Live for World Cafe)
September 17, 2026
Kurt Vile – “Red Room Dub” (Recorded Live for World Cafe)
September 17, 2026
Kurt Vile – “Rock o’ Stone” (Recorded Live for World Cafe)
September 17, 2026
Zoh Amba – “Eyes Full” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
September 16, 2026
Zoh Amba – “Weed Eating” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
September 15, 2026
Zoh Amba – “Eyes Full” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
September 15, 2026
Zoh Amba – “Triple Cig Night” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
September 15, 2026
Zoh Amba – “Dead End Street” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
September 15, 2026
Sylvan Esso on World Cafe I Full Interview
September 15, 2026
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Live Music
WXPN’s Concert Picks: XPoNential Festival, DOMi & JD BECK, Coltrane tribute, more
Before we get into the individual shows happening over the next week, we want to remind you that our XPoNential Festival is taking place…
Before we get into the individual shows happening over the next week, we want to remind you that our XPoNential Festival is taking place…
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Before we get into the individual shows happening over the next week, we want to remind you that our XPoNential Festival is taking place…
Music News
Sylvan Esso are finding ways to laugh among the doom
Lead singer Amelia Meath says the album reflects "a decision to continue living despite the fact that we continue being hurt."
Lead singer Amelia Meath says the album reflects "a decision to continue living despite the fact that we continue being hurt."
Sylvan Esso are finding ways to laugh among the doom
Lead singer Amelia Meath says the album reflects "a decision to continue living despite the fact that we continue being hurt."
Press Play
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 18th
Need some new music to hype yourself up for XPNFest weekend? Here’s your preparation playlist… After the neon-lit duology of Colors and Hyperspace, Beck…
Need some new music to hype yourself up for XPNFest weekend? Here’s your preparation playlist… After the neon-lit duology of Colors and Hyperspace, Beck…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 18th
Need some new music to hype yourself up for XPNFest weekend? Here’s your preparation playlist… After the neon-lit duology of Colors and Hyperspace, Beck…
Music News
DiPinto Guitars’ Chris DiPinto is a Renaissance man in this week’s Ears We Trust
DiPinto Guitars on Girard Avenue in Fishtown is hard to walk by without craning your neck to catch glimpses of owner Chris DiPinto‘s handmade…
DiPinto Guitars on Girard Avenue in Fishtown is hard to walk by without craning your neck to catch glimpses of owner Chris DiPinto‘s handmade…
DiPinto Guitars’ Chris DiPinto is a Renaissance man in this week’s Ears We Trust
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World Cafe
Watch the 2026 AmericanaFest Day Stage live
Watch live performances from the AmericanaFest Day Stage, showcasing the best of Americana, folk and blues.
Watch live performances from the AmericanaFest Day Stage, showcasing the best of Americana, folk and blues.
Watch the 2026 AmericanaFest Day Stage live
Watch live performances from the AmericanaFest Day Stage, showcasing the best of Americana, folk and blues.