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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…
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Old Crow Medicine Show reflect on 250 years of U.S. history
Morgan Jahnig and Ketch Secor join us to talk about the band's latest album, Union Made.
Morgan Jahnig and Ketch Secor join us to talk about the band's latest album, Union Made.
Old Crow Medicine Show reflect on 250 years of U.S. history
Morgan Jahnig and Ketch Secor join us to talk about the band's latest album, Union Made.
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…
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…
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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."
Video Sessions
View allDevon 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
Zoh Amba – “OCD” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
September 11, 2026
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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.
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Bruce Hornsby on his latest album, ‘Indigo Park’
The record features collaborations with longtime friends like Bonnie Raitt and Bob Weir, as well as a new generation of artists like Ezra Koenig…
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Drexel alums’ record label offers pragmatism to local artists
In 2026, artists are essentially required to spend their time (and sometimes money) promoting their work on social media. That can detract from their…
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How to celebrate John Coltrane’s 100th birthday in Philly
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of his birth, the John Coltrane Estate has launched Coltrane 100, an ambitious global celebration of Coltrane’s life and work.…
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