Artists
Everybody who’s anybody making music in Philly. Interviews, features, tour diaries, and more—because the only thing bands love more than writing and performing their music is talking about their music.
Artists
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary to WXPN’s move to the World Cafe Live building: Listen to the first Free At Noon with Donavon Frankenreiter
Artists
A Moment Of Energy: Scott McMicken on his first solo(ish) record, creative inspiration and planning for no plan
Artists
Natalie Merchant recontextualizes origin myth in “Tower of Babel,” comes to Kimmel Center in April
Artists
“An Invitation To Seek Out The Infinite”: The journey of Laraaji and the rediscovery of his lost 70s recordings
Artists
Caroline Rose gets closer to themself on forthcoming new album “The Art of Forgetting,” listen to single “Miami”
Events
“Our Home Away From Home”: Adam Granduciel of The War On Drugs on returning to Johnny Brenda’s this month for A Drugcember To Remember
Artists
“Back to self-remembering”: Naked Lake break down their fearless debut, ‘Should We Go Home Now?’
Artists
Girlpool announce breakup, remaining tour dates including Underground Arts will be their last
Artists
Deeply Traditional and Extremely Experimental: Remembering Philly jazz legend Monnette Sudler
Artists
The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel talks touring, the Stones, Dylan, and Philly with WXPN’s Bruce Warren
WXPN Local
Still Swinging On My Vine: How the perpetually busy friends of Friendship reassmbled to make their stunning Merge Records debut
WXPN Local
Listen to Suzanne Sheer spin Max Swan, Emily Robb, Miles Chancellor and more in her WXPN Local guest DJ s
WXPN Local
Black Soul Summer: DJ Brotha Taaj on music, community, and the party he’s throwing at Sunflower this weekend
WXPN Local
How Pine Barons dove into the psychedelic world of Tokyo’s Fishmans on new tribute LP ‘I LOVE FISH’
Artists
Jake Blount shares “Didn’t It Rain” from new album that will spin Black spirituals into dystopian soundscapes
WXPN Local
Rosie Thorne, a Mannequin Pussy side project, shares romantic new video for single “You’re My Future”
WXPN Local
Behind The Scene: Building a visual brand for your band through photography with Julia Lieby, Emily Burtner and Rachel Del Sordo
WXPN Local
Sadurn might not have all the answers, but on ‘Radiator’ they’re asking all the right questions
Artists
Friendship share “Hank” from new LP ‘Love The Stranger’ with a foggy, Atlantic coast music video
Artist To Watch
The Dip | WXPN Artist To Watch – May 2022
Watch the band performing live at public radio's NON-COMMvention on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Watch the band performing live at public radio's NON-COMMvention on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
The Dip | WXPN Artist To Watch – May 2022
Watch the band performing live at public radio's NON-COMMvention on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Morning Show
Jonathan Russell of The Head and The Heart has an album release day chat about ‘Every Shade Of Blue’ on XPN Morning Show
Artists
The War On Drugs bassist Dave Hartley announces new record “Moonshine” for solo project Nightlands
Artists
Listen to Amos Lee preview his gig at The Met Philly and guest DJ on the XPN Midday Show with Mike Vasilikos
Artists
“It felt really witchy.” Bitch talks community, collaboration, and making ‘Bitchcraft’ on Amazon Country
Artists
Brittany Ann Tranbaugh on the pressure of music, queer identity, and her first release in over a decade
Artist To Watch
Grace Cummings | WXPN Artist To Watch – April 2022
Grace has an arresting, striking, and unique vocal style. The songs on her recent album, Storm Queen, are intimate and beautifully expressive.
Grace has an arresting, striking, and unique vocal style. The songs on her recent album, Storm Queen, are intimate and beautifully expressive.
Grace Cummings | WXPN Artist To Watch – April 2022
Grace has an arresting, striking, and unique vocal style. The songs on her recent album, Storm Queen, are intimate and beautifully expressive.
Artists
SASAMI on evolving from indie rock with ‘Squeeze’
Genre-bending is becoming the new norm in indie rock, and leading the charge into metal and hard rock from mild-tempered, reverb-drowned guitar music is…
Genre-bending is becoming the new norm in indie rock, and leading the charge into metal and hard rock from mild-tempered, reverb-drowned guitar music is…
SASAMI on evolving from indie rock with ‘Squeeze’
Genre-bending is becoming the new norm in indie rock, and leading the charge into metal and hard rock from mild-tempered, reverb-drowned guitar music is…
Artists
How Philly’s Nonfiction made their haunting, intimate new album ‘I Painted This One Blue’
For a handful of weeks between May 2019 and June 2020, a remote cabin in Narrowsburg, New York became a creative oasis. Located between…
For a handful of weeks between May 2019 and June 2020, a remote cabin in Narrowsburg, New York became a creative oasis. Located between…
How Philly’s Nonfiction made their haunting, intimate new album ‘I Painted This One Blue’
For a handful of weeks between May 2019 and June 2020, a remote cabin in Narrowsburg, New York became a creative oasis. Located between…
Artists
Jocko Henderson was a Philadelphia DJ decades ahead of his time
In a fantastic clip uploaded to youtube by veteran radio personality, Ellis B. Feaster, Baltimore-born, Philly radio legend, Douglas “Jocko” Henderson can be heard…
In a fantastic clip uploaded to youtube by veteran radio personality, Ellis B. Feaster, Baltimore-born, Philly radio legend, Douglas “Jocko” Henderson can be heard…
Jocko Henderson was a Philadelphia DJ decades ahead of his time
In a fantastic clip uploaded to youtube by veteran radio personality, Ellis B. Feaster, Baltimore-born, Philly radio legend, Douglas “Jocko” Henderson can be heard…
Artists
Give Them Their Flowers: Evita Colon on open mics, mixtapes, and poetry
One thing that artist who are based in Philadelphia learn is that the city will make you earn every applause you get. The city…
One thing that artist who are based in Philadelphia learn is that the city will make you earn every applause you get. The city…
Give Them Their Flowers: Evita Colon on open mics, mixtapes, and poetry
One thing that artist who are based in Philadelphia learn is that the city will make you earn every applause you get. The city…
Artists
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out February 18th
Once again we’ve arrived at a particularly bountiful release day. Baltimore duo Beach House deliver their most expansive (and adventurous) set to date; the…
Once again we’ve arrived at a particularly bountiful release day. Baltimore duo Beach House deliver their most expansive (and adventurous) set to date; the…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out February 18th
Once again we’ve arrived at a particularly bountiful release day. Baltimore duo Beach House deliver their most expansive (and adventurous) set to date; the…
Artists
Empath discuss state fairs, songwriting, Crass, and their new album ‘Visitor’
Putting out an album during the pandemic can be a bit of a fool’s errand: Will it be safe to tour? How many times…
Putting out an album during the pandemic can be a bit of a fool’s errand: Will it be safe to tour? How many times…
Empath discuss state fairs, songwriting, Crass, and their new album ‘Visitor’
Putting out an album during the pandemic can be a bit of a fool’s errand: Will it be safe to tour? How many times…
Artists
Understanding Shamir: Philly’s multifaceted pop auteur on being yourself and following your muse
Shamir Bailey is not an artist to shy away. If his career is proof of anything, it’s that embracing the novel and new is…
Shamir Bailey is not an artist to shy away. If his career is proof of anything, it’s that embracing the novel and new is…
Understanding Shamir: Philly’s multifaceted pop auteur on being yourself and following your muse
Shamir Bailey is not an artist to shy away. If his career is proof of anything, it’s that embracing the novel and new is…
Artists
Indie Rock Hit Parade (home-recorded) Session: Hatchie
Joining us for this home-recorded Indie Rock Hit Parade session is a group that’s preparing to release their long-awaited sophomore album. We were first…
Joining us for this home-recorded Indie Rock Hit Parade session is a group that’s preparing to release their long-awaited sophomore album. We were first…
Indie Rock Hit Parade (home-recorded) Session: Hatchie
Joining us for this home-recorded Indie Rock Hit Parade session is a group that’s preparing to release their long-awaited sophomore album. We were first…
Artists
Back Like She Never Left: ‘Here Goes Nothing’ with Shortie No Mass
In 1993 the world got its first taste of Terressa Thompson, aka Shortie No Mass. She was featured on both De La Soul’s Buhloone…
In 1993 the world got its first taste of Terressa Thompson, aka Shortie No Mass. She was featured on both De La Soul’s Buhloone…
Back Like She Never Left: ‘Here Goes Nothing’ with Shortie No Mass
In 1993 the world got its first taste of Terressa Thompson, aka Shortie No Mass. She was featured on both De La Soul’s Buhloone…
Artists
Inside the dreamlike world of pop alchemist St. Sol
St. Sol is self-described as an avant-pop artist, but underneath that gossamer-thin genre coating lies an ever shifting darkness that can only be felt…
St. Sol is self-described as an avant-pop artist, but underneath that gossamer-thin genre coating lies an ever shifting darkness that can only be felt…
Inside the dreamlike world of pop alchemist St. Sol
St. Sol is self-described as an avant-pop artist, but underneath that gossamer-thin genre coating lies an ever shifting darkness that can only be felt…
Artists
Explaining CrimSon: A conversation with Philly MC Uncle CrimSon
In the Southwest section of Philadelphia resides one of the cities best rappers: Dante Hill, professionally known as Uncle CrimSon. He is one of…
In the Southwest section of Philadelphia resides one of the cities best rappers: Dante Hill, professionally known as Uncle CrimSon. He is one of…
Explaining CrimSon: A conversation with Philly MC Uncle CrimSon
In the Southwest section of Philadelphia resides one of the cities best rappers: Dante Hill, professionally known as Uncle CrimSon. He is one of…
Artists
HUEY, the Cosmonaut talks about creating the greatest imaginary R&B station in the midwest on new album ‘Rustbelt Radio’
Representing the midwest in Philadelphia is eclectic artist HUEY, the Cosmonaut, whose music spans hip-hop, R&B, electronic rock and beyond. The Illinois transplant has…
Representing the midwest in Philadelphia is eclectic artist HUEY, the Cosmonaut, whose music spans hip-hop, R&B, electronic rock and beyond. The Illinois transplant has…
HUEY, the Cosmonaut talks about creating the greatest imaginary R&B station in the midwest on new album ‘Rustbelt Radio’
Representing the midwest in Philadelphia is eclectic artist HUEY, the Cosmonaut, whose music spans hip-hop, R&B, electronic rock and beyond. The Illinois transplant has…
Artists
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips
Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is a duo who’ve become cherished friends of this show (and…
Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is a duo who’ve become cherished friends of this show (and…
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips
Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is a duo who’ve become cherished friends of this show (and…
Artists
Remembering James Mtume: Performer, composer, and holistic champion of Black music
I’ve never met the late James Mtume and I recently missed an opportunity to interview him about his life and work. About seven months…
I’ve never met the late James Mtume and I recently missed an opportunity to interview him about his life and work. About seven months…
Remembering James Mtume: Performer, composer, and holistic champion of Black music
I’ve never met the late James Mtume and I recently missed an opportunity to interview him about his life and work. About seven months…
Artists
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Shilpa Ray (2021)
Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is an artist who’s been a longtime friend and favorite of…
Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is an artist who’s been a longtime friend and favorite of…
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Shilpa Ray (2021)
Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is an artist who’s been a longtime friend and favorite of…
Artists
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Squid
Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is a group whose new album is one of 2021’s…
Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is a group whose new album is one of 2021’s…
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Squid
Joining us in the studio for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is a group whose new album is one of 2021’s…
Artists
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Renée Reed
Joining us for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is an artist whose debut album is one of 2021’s best. Hailing from Lafayette,…
Joining us for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is an artist whose debut album is one of 2021’s best. Hailing from Lafayette,…
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Renée Reed
Joining us for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is an artist whose debut album is one of 2021’s best. Hailing from Lafayette,…
Artists
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Shannon & the Clams
Joining us for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is a group whose just-before Halloween visit to our studio was extremely on-the-nose. Oakland’s…
Joining us for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is a group whose just-before Halloween visit to our studio was extremely on-the-nose. Oakland’s…
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Shannon & the Clams
Joining us for this Indie Rock Hit Parade live session is a group whose just-before Halloween visit to our studio was extremely on-the-nose. Oakland’s…
Artists
Lost and Found: A conversation with Reef the Lost Cauze
About 10 years ago, Sharif Lacey — better known as Reef the Lost Cauze — was ready to hang it up. After fits and…
About 10 years ago, Sharif Lacey — better known as Reef the Lost Cauze — was ready to hang it up. After fits and…
Lost and Found: A conversation with Reef the Lost Cauze
About 10 years ago, Sharif Lacey — better known as Reef the Lost Cauze — was ready to hang it up. After fits and…
Artists
Checking in with Philly prodigal son Nick Cianci
It’s not unusual to feel the most at home in the city that you grew up with instead of the one you currently live…
It’s not unusual to feel the most at home in the city that you grew up with instead of the one you currently live…
Checking in with Philly prodigal son Nick Cianci
It’s not unusual to feel the most at home in the city that you grew up with instead of the one you currently live…
Events
R&B singers Saleka and Jacqueline Constance create a night of jazzy rhythms and soulful blues at World Cafe Live
The last show I saw at World Cafe Live was to see singer Raveena in 2019, right before Covid-19 hit and changed what we…
The last show I saw at World Cafe Live was to see singer Raveena in 2019, right before Covid-19 hit and changed what we…
R&B singers Saleka and Jacqueline Constance create a night of jazzy rhythms and soulful blues at World Cafe Live
The last show I saw at World Cafe Live was to see singer Raveena in 2019, right before Covid-19 hit and changed what we…
Artists
A conversation with Dan Campbell, storyteller, about his new album ‘Other People’s Lives’
Storytelling has always been a huge part of every project that Dan Campbell has worked on, from The Wonder Years to Aaron West and…
Storytelling has always been a huge part of every project that Dan Campbell has worked on, from The Wonder Years to Aaron West and…
A conversation with Dan Campbell, storyteller, about his new album ‘Other People’s Lives’
Storytelling has always been a huge part of every project that Dan Campbell has worked on, from The Wonder Years to Aaron West and…
Artists
Radiohead re-releases ‘Kid A’ and ‘Amnesiac’ along with B-sides, demos, and rarities on ‘Kid A Mnesia’
Radiohead never wanted to be famous. When their single, “Creep,” became a worldwide hit in 1992, the band automatically resented it. Since then, they’ve…
Radiohead never wanted to be famous. When their single, “Creep,” became a worldwide hit in 1992, the band automatically resented it. Since then, they’ve…
Radiohead re-releases ‘Kid A’ and ‘Amnesiac’ along with B-sides, demos, and rarities on ‘Kid A Mnesia’
Radiohead never wanted to be famous. When their single, “Creep,” became a worldwide hit in 1992, the band automatically resented it. Since then, they’ve…
Artists
Lisa Flynn talks about the return of Lisa Christ Superstar on XPN Local
Going back a couple decades, and Philly rocker Lisa Flynn was at the center of the late 90s / early 00s indie-punk scene in…
Going back a couple decades, and Philly rocker Lisa Flynn was at the center of the late 90s / early 00s indie-punk scene in…
Lisa Flynn talks about the return of Lisa Christ Superstar on XPN Local
Going back a couple decades, and Philly rocker Lisa Flynn was at the center of the late 90s / early 00s indie-punk scene in…
Artists
mitamu’s Tammy Huynh tells the story of her stunning, kaleidoscopic debut album <em>sunflower in the east</em>
“I heard that for young sunflowers, the blooms are constantly following the sun,” says Tammy Huynh of mitamu. “But once they mature, they permanently…
“I heard that for young sunflowers, the blooms are constantly following the sun,” says Tammy Huynh of mitamu. “But once they mature, they permanently…
mitamu’s Tammy Huynh tells the story of her stunning, kaleidoscopic debut album <em>sunflower in the east</em>
“I heard that for young sunflowers, the blooms are constantly following the sun,” says Tammy Huynh of mitamu. “But once they mature, they permanently…
Artists
The superconnected isolation of Catherine Moan
Catherine Moan will have you completely immersed in a digital daze. It sounds like she somehow broke the boundary between where your computer screen…
Catherine Moan will have you completely immersed in a digital daze. It sounds like she somehow broke the boundary between where your computer screen…
The superconnected isolation of Catherine Moan
Catherine Moan will have you completely immersed in a digital daze. It sounds like she somehow broke the boundary between where your computer screen…
Artists
Armani White is back and feeling grateful with his new EP ‘Things We Lost in the Fire’
The last time I spoke to Armani White, I talked to him about his early beginnings as a hip-hop artist, his album Keep In Touch,…
The last time I spoke to Armani White, I talked to him about his early beginnings as a hip-hop artist, his album Keep In Touch,…
Armani White is back and feeling grateful with his new EP ‘Things We Lost in the Fire’
The last time I spoke to Armani White, I talked to him about his early beginnings as a hip-hop artist, his album Keep In Touch,…
Artists
Catching up with Deer Scout
The first time I saw Deer Scout play, I was 22 and freshly out of college. I had moved to New York City earlier…
The first time I saw Deer Scout play, I was 22 and freshly out of college. I had moved to New York City earlier…
Catching up with Deer Scout
The first time I saw Deer Scout play, I was 22 and freshly out of college. I had moved to New York City earlier…
Artists
Finding Your Rhythm: Barbara Duncan learns and leads from behind the drumkit
Let’s not tokenize her. Yeah, she’s a female. Yeah, she’s a drummer. And yeah, she fits into those identities both simultaneously and separately, but…
Let’s not tokenize her. Yeah, she’s a female. Yeah, she’s a drummer. And yeah, she fits into those identities both simultaneously and separately, but…
Finding Your Rhythm: Barbara Duncan learns and leads from behind the drumkit
Let’s not tokenize her. Yeah, she’s a female. Yeah, she’s a drummer. And yeah, she fits into those identities both simultaneously and separately, but…
Artists
A bright spot from 2020: new music from Taylor Kelly
Together as a community, we’re still unpacking how the COVID-19 shutdown affected artists and their music. For R&B singer-songwriter Taylor Kelly, amidst all the…
Together as a community, we’re still unpacking how the COVID-19 shutdown affected artists and their music. For R&B singer-songwriter Taylor Kelly, amidst all the…
A bright spot from 2020: new music from Taylor Kelly
Together as a community, we’re still unpacking how the COVID-19 shutdown affected artists and their music. For R&B singer-songwriter Taylor Kelly, amidst all the…
Artists
Hits Different: Japanese Breakfast’s “Glider”
Hits Different is a recurring feature where we explore artists and musicians, mostly from Philly, that have songs, releases or albums that go against…
Hits Different is a recurring feature where we explore artists and musicians, mostly from Philly, that have songs, releases or albums that go against…
Hits Different: Japanese Breakfast’s “Glider”
Hits Different is a recurring feature where we explore artists and musicians, mostly from Philly, that have songs, releases or albums that go against…
Artists
Wilmington’s Eyebawl will represent the local music scene at Firefly
Every year, Firefly Music Festival brings artists from around the world to perform at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway, and every year it…
Every year, Firefly Music Festival brings artists from around the world to perform at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway, and every year it…
Wilmington’s Eyebawl will represent the local music scene at Firefly
Every year, Firefly Music Festival brings artists from around the world to perform at The Woodlands of Dover International Speedway, and every year it…
Artists
The building blocks of Kississippi’s ‘Mood Ring’
Kississippi’s Mood Ring is a long way off from the band’s debut EP We Have No Future, We’re All Doomed, with bandleader Zoe Reynolds…
Kississippi’s Mood Ring is a long way off from the band’s debut EP We Have No Future, We’re All Doomed, with bandleader Zoe Reynolds…
The building blocks of Kississippi’s ‘Mood Ring’
Kississippi’s Mood Ring is a long way off from the band’s debut EP We Have No Future, We’re All Doomed, with bandleader Zoe Reynolds…
Artists
Why you should see Sean Lugo’s deeply personal ‘Immigrant Mentality’ exhibit before it closes this Sunday
As Philadelphia tries to live up to its name as “The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection” and takes in several thousand Afghan…
As Philadelphia tries to live up to its name as “The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection” and takes in several thousand Afghan…
Why you should see Sean Lugo’s deeply personal ‘Immigrant Mentality’ exhibit before it closes this Sunday
As Philadelphia tries to live up to its name as “The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection” and takes in several thousand Afghan…
Artists
Inside the warped reality of Philly’s They Are Gutting A Body of Water
Cryptic lyrics, shadowy shoegaze, and a crushing sadness are elements of They Are Gutting A Body Of Water, the fascinating Philly experimental indie outfit.…
Cryptic lyrics, shadowy shoegaze, and a crushing sadness are elements of They Are Gutting A Body Of Water, the fascinating Philly experimental indie outfit.…
Inside the warped reality of Philly’s They Are Gutting A Body of Water
Cryptic lyrics, shadowy shoegaze, and a crushing sadness are elements of They Are Gutting A Body Of Water, the fascinating Philly experimental indie outfit.…
Artists
From IG to DSPs, The Pocket Queen introduces herself and her skill on ‘Groove Theory, Vol. 1’ EP
The good thing about social media is that you can discover a lot of talented folks who do different things when it comes to…
The good thing about social media is that you can discover a lot of talented folks who do different things when it comes to…
From IG to DSPs, The Pocket Queen introduces herself and her skill on ‘Groove Theory, Vol. 1’ EP
The good thing about social media is that you can discover a lot of talented folks who do different things when it comes to…
Artists
Dave Hause makes a sun drenched plea for salvation on his latest single “Surfboard”
Even though Dave Hause requested to be buried in Philly, he sure can write a country song. If you didn’t know him outside of…
Even though Dave Hause requested to be buried in Philly, he sure can write a country song. If you didn’t know him outside of…
Dave Hause makes a sun drenched plea for salvation on his latest single “Surfboard”
Even though Dave Hause requested to be buried in Philly, he sure can write a country song. If you didn’t know him outside of…
Artists
The Felice Brothers make even the banal seem poetic on their latest single “To-Do List”
The Felice Brothers will make you fall in love with life all over again on their latest single, “To-Do List.” Content with wearing rose-tinted…
The Felice Brothers will make you fall in love with life all over again on their latest single, “To-Do List.” Content with wearing rose-tinted…
The Felice Brothers make even the banal seem poetic on their latest single “To-Do List”
The Felice Brothers will make you fall in love with life all over again on their latest single, “To-Do List.” Content with wearing rose-tinted…
Artists
The pandemic brought Philly’s Tioga closer together, but don’t tell them they wrote a “quarantine album”
Philly modern rock foursome Tioga has seen a lot of change since they were last able to write songs together. Along with the experience…
Philly modern rock foursome Tioga has seen a lot of change since they were last able to write songs together. Along with the experience…
The pandemic brought Philly’s Tioga closer together, but don’t tell them they wrote a “quarantine album”
Philly modern rock foursome Tioga has seen a lot of change since they were last able to write songs together. Along with the experience…
Artists
Twin Pixie are the spirited soundtrack to strange days
Sweetly nestled in the sonic cosmos of shimmering dance music, Twin Pixie are a two-person band that responds to the pop sensibilities of the…
Sweetly nestled in the sonic cosmos of shimmering dance music, Twin Pixie are a two-person band that responds to the pop sensibilities of the…
Twin Pixie are the spirited soundtrack to strange days
Sweetly nestled in the sonic cosmos of shimmering dance music, Twin Pixie are a two-person band that responds to the pop sensibilities of the…
Artists
Florry’s Francie Medosch on finding her niche with ‘Big Fall’
It’s move night in South Philly. Francie Medosch and her friends are getting ready to have some drinks and watch Wild Hogs, a 2007…
It’s move night in South Philly. Francie Medosch and her friends are getting ready to have some drinks and watch Wild Hogs, a 2007…
Florry’s Francie Medosch on finding her niche with ‘Big Fall’
It’s move night in South Philly. Francie Medosch and her friends are getting ready to have some drinks and watch Wild Hogs, a 2007…
Artists
Grace Vonderkuhn talks creative growth, live energy, and the duality of ‘Pleasure Pain’
The “sophomore slump” curse evades Grace Vonderkuhn, who releases their second LP via Sheer Luck Records this Friday. Pleasure Pain is the same noisy,…
The “sophomore slump” curse evades Grace Vonderkuhn, who releases their second LP via Sheer Luck Records this Friday. Pleasure Pain is the same noisy,…
Grace Vonderkuhn talks creative growth, live energy, and the duality of ‘Pleasure Pain’
The “sophomore slump” curse evades Grace Vonderkuhn, who releases their second LP via Sheer Luck Records this Friday. Pleasure Pain is the same noisy,…
Artists
Who Is McKinley Dixon? How the rising Richmond rapper made one of the year’s best albums
It wasn’t music, but rather moments that helped inspire McKinley Dixon’s debut record, For My Mama and Those Who Look Like Her. In the…
It wasn’t music, but rather moments that helped inspire McKinley Dixon’s debut record, For My Mama and Those Who Look Like Her. In the…
Who Is McKinley Dixon? How the rising Richmond rapper made one of the year’s best albums
It wasn’t music, but rather moments that helped inspire McKinley Dixon’s debut record, For My Mama and Those Who Look Like Her. In the…
Artists
All Lanes Go: Great Time’s Jill Ryan on trusting, believing in, and loving yourself on ‘Sounds Like___ Vol. 2’
Great Time refuses to pick a lane. Constantly switching gears, the Philadelphia-based trio composed of Jill Ryan (lead singer/multi-instrumentalist), Zack Hartmann (bassist/synth), and Donnie…
Great Time refuses to pick a lane. Constantly switching gears, the Philadelphia-based trio composed of Jill Ryan (lead singer/multi-instrumentalist), Zack Hartmann (bassist/synth), and Donnie…
All Lanes Go: Great Time’s Jill Ryan on trusting, believing in, and loving yourself on ‘Sounds Like___ Vol. 2’
Great Time refuses to pick a lane. Constantly switching gears, the Philadelphia-based trio composed of Jill Ryan (lead singer/multi-instrumentalist), Zack Hartmann (bassist/synth), and Donnie…
Artists
20 years ago, Philly’s prodigal son Bilal debuted with <em>1st Born Second</em>, representing a new generation of soul singers
Philly is known for having elite rappers, but it’s also known for having incredible soul singers. There’s something about the grit in this city…
Philly is known for having elite rappers, but it’s also known for having incredible soul singers. There’s something about the grit in this city…
20 years ago, Philly’s prodigal son Bilal debuted with <em>1st Born Second</em>, representing a new generation of soul singers
Philly is known for having elite rappers, but it’s also known for having incredible soul singers. There’s something about the grit in this city…
Artists
Welcome To The Locals: Extra Kach
Everyone enjoys hearing singers cover songs by other artists. Whether on tracks, videos or open mics, it’s always a dope experience to see how…
Everyone enjoys hearing singers cover songs by other artists. Whether on tracks, videos or open mics, it’s always a dope experience to see how…
Welcome To The Locals: Extra Kach
Everyone enjoys hearing singers cover songs by other artists. Whether on tracks, videos or open mics, it’s always a dope experience to see how…
Artists
Jake Smith and the possibilities of punk
There’s having a unquenchable thirst for music, particularly punk rock, especially when it connects to a community as rich and as vibrant and multi-dimensional…
There’s having a unquenchable thirst for music, particularly punk rock, especially when it connects to a community as rich and as vibrant and multi-dimensional…
Jake Smith and the possibilities of punk
There’s having a unquenchable thirst for music, particularly punk rock, especially when it connects to a community as rich and as vibrant and multi-dimensional…
Artists
Hurry’s Matt Scottline talks about his emo roots in Everyone Everywhere, his creative process around <em>Fake Ideas</em>, and more on 25 O’Clock
“If you’re laboring over it, there’s probably a reason,” says Matt Scottoline on the 25 O’Clock podcast. “Some of my favorite songs I’ve written…
“If you’re laboring over it, there’s probably a reason,” says Matt Scottoline on the 25 O’Clock podcast. “Some of my favorite songs I’ve written…
Hurry’s Matt Scottline talks about his emo roots in Everyone Everywhere, his creative process around <em>Fake Ideas</em>, and more on 25 O’Clock
“If you’re laboring over it, there’s probably a reason,” says Matt Scottoline on the 25 O’Clock podcast. “Some of my favorite songs I’ve written…
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Yola discusses her upcoming album and acting debut with XPN Morning Show Host Kristen Kurtis
While it can sometimes be hard to believe, the musicians you admire are people too. Chatting like old friends, XPN Morning Show Host Kristen…
While it can sometimes be hard to believe, the musicians you admire are people too. Chatting like old friends, XPN Morning Show Host Kristen…
Yola discusses her upcoming album and acting debut with XPN Morning Show Host Kristen Kurtis
While it can sometimes be hard to believe, the musicians you admire are people too. Chatting like old friends, XPN Morning Show Host Kristen…
Artists
Demystifying Spirit of the Beehive: Trippy Philly punks talk <em>ENTERTAINMENT, DEATH</em> and more
Spirit of the Beehive aren’t sure why people think they’re so mysterious. Despite only having a few published interviews, cryptic lyrics, and a scarce…
Spirit of the Beehive aren’t sure why people think they’re so mysterious. Despite only having a few published interviews, cryptic lyrics, and a scarce…
Demystifying Spirit of the Beehive: Trippy Philly punks talk <em>ENTERTAINMENT, DEATH</em> and more
Spirit of the Beehive aren’t sure why people think they’re so mysterious. Despite only having a few published interviews, cryptic lyrics, and a scarce…
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Golden Apples’ Russell Edling on facing his high school self for the album <em>Shadowland</em>
Golden Apples’ new album Shadowland predictably finds frontman Russell Edling in sort of a dark place. Written mostly in lockdown, Edling was confronted with…
Golden Apples’ new album Shadowland predictably finds frontman Russell Edling in sort of a dark place. Written mostly in lockdown, Edling was confronted with…
Golden Apples’ Russell Edling on facing his high school self for the album <em>Shadowland</em>
Golden Apples’ new album Shadowland predictably finds frontman Russell Edling in sort of a dark place. Written mostly in lockdown, Edling was confronted with…
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The Killers announce new album <em>Pressure Machine</em> and release “Dustland” featuring Bruce Springsteen
While it still seems impossible to go to a party and not hear “Mr. Brightside,” The Killers’ days of making indie dance tracks are…
While it still seems impossible to go to a party and not hear “Mr. Brightside,” The Killers’ days of making indie dance tracks are…
The Killers announce new album <em>Pressure Machine</em> and release “Dustland” featuring Bruce Springsteen
While it still seems impossible to go to a party and not hear “Mr. Brightside,” The Killers’ days of making indie dance tracks are…
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Grant Calvin Weston on drums, improvisation, innovation, and his new band Wail
When a musical giant like saxophonist Ornette Coleman asks you to play with him, you always say yes, even if you don’t exactly know…
When a musical giant like saxophonist Ornette Coleman asks you to play with him, you always say yes, even if you don’t exactly know…
Grant Calvin Weston on drums, improvisation, innovation, and his new band Wail
When a musical giant like saxophonist Ornette Coleman asks you to play with him, you always say yes, even if you don’t exactly know…
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Meet A Country Western: Minimal-minded West Philadelphians making their way onto the local indie scene
As the sun sets over Greys Ferry Skatepark, A Country Western was wrapping up their first-ever live set. A blurry blend of slow-core and…
As the sun sets over Greys Ferry Skatepark, A Country Western was wrapping up their first-ever live set. A blurry blend of slow-core and…
Meet A Country Western: Minimal-minded West Philadelphians making their way onto the local indie scene
As the sun sets over Greys Ferry Skatepark, A Country Western was wrapping up their first-ever live set. A blurry blend of slow-core and…
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Listen to Twin Shadow on the Indie Rock Hit Parade
To celebrate the release of his new self-titled album, George Lewis Jr. aka Twin Shadow called in to the Indie Rock Hit Parade to…
To celebrate the release of his new self-titled album, George Lewis Jr. aka Twin Shadow called in to the Indie Rock Hit Parade to…
Listen to Twin Shadow on the Indie Rock Hit Parade
To celebrate the release of his new self-titled album, George Lewis Jr. aka Twin Shadow called in to the Indie Rock Hit Parade to…
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Drawing up the curtains on Michael Cormier’s <em>More Light!!</em>
You can write about burgeoning love or gut-wrenching heartbreak. You can write about soaring elation or devastating depression. Or, you can write about nursing…
You can write about burgeoning love or gut-wrenching heartbreak. You can write about soaring elation or devastating depression. Or, you can write about nursing…
Drawing up the curtains on Michael Cormier’s <em>More Light!!</em>
You can write about burgeoning love or gut-wrenching heartbreak. You can write about soaring elation or devastating depression. Or, you can write about nursing…
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Hurry’s Matt Scottoline on giving thanks, believing in yourself, and navigating a sea of <em>Fake Ideas</em>
Hurry’s fourth studio album, Fake Ideas, is an exercise in combating anxiety. Lead singer and songwriter Matt Scottoline talks openly about his struggles with…
Hurry’s fourth studio album, Fake Ideas, is an exercise in combating anxiety. Lead singer and songwriter Matt Scottoline talks openly about his struggles with…
Hurry’s Matt Scottoline on giving thanks, believing in yourself, and navigating a sea of <em>Fake Ideas</em>
Hurry’s fourth studio album, Fake Ideas, is an exercise in combating anxiety. Lead singer and songwriter Matt Scottoline talks openly about his struggles with…
Artists
James Everhart on confronting fears and crafting a vision with the psychedelic Americana orchestra Cosmic Guilt
Philly singer-guitarist and graphic designer James Everhart has been quietly finessing the sound and message of Cosmic Guilt for the better part of a…
Philly singer-guitarist and graphic designer James Everhart has been quietly finessing the sound and message of Cosmic Guilt for the better part of a…
James Everhart on confronting fears and crafting a vision with the psychedelic Americana orchestra Cosmic Guilt
Philly singer-guitarist and graphic designer James Everhart has been quietly finessing the sound and message of Cosmic Guilt for the better part of a…
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Welcome To The Locals: Lady Sarkazym
Philly is known for being the home of some of the elite rappers who are deadly with words when behind a microphone and the…
Philly is known for being the home of some of the elite rappers who are deadly with words when behind a microphone and the…
Welcome To The Locals: Lady Sarkazym
Philly is known for being the home of some of the elite rappers who are deadly with words when behind a microphone and the…
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The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick discuss their intrepid <em>Ways of Hearing</em> LP
Back in October 2020, The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick released Ways of Hearing, an intrepid and haunting debut LP. A half a…
Back in October 2020, The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick released Ways of Hearing, an intrepid and haunting debut LP. A half a…
The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick discuss their intrepid <em>Ways of Hearing</em> LP
Back in October 2020, The Goalie’s Anxiety at the Penalty Kick released Ways of Hearing, an intrepid and haunting debut LP. A half a…
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Black Music City Spotlight: emospacebird.’s Erin Dillard on discovering and interpreting Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Black Music City is a collaboration between WXPN, WRTI, and REC Philly celebrating Philadelphia’s Black music history and looking to its future with a…
Black Music City is a collaboration between WXPN, WRTI, and REC Philly celebrating Philadelphia’s Black music history and looking to its future with a…
Black Music City Spotlight: emospacebird.’s Erin Dillard on discovering and interpreting Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Black Music City is a collaboration between WXPN, WRTI, and REC Philly celebrating Philadelphia’s Black music history and looking to its future with a…
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Erica Corbo on demystifying free improv with Space Whale Orchestra
“I do love really avant garde music, but I also love pop music,” says Erica Corbo. “I’m always on a mission to meld the…
“I do love really avant garde music, but I also love pop music,” says Erica Corbo. “I’m always on a mission to meld the…
Erica Corbo on demystifying free improv with Space Whale Orchestra
“I do love really avant garde music, but I also love pop music,” says Erica Corbo. “I’m always on a mission to meld the…
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Heavy Temple is ready for some post-pandemic doom on <em>Lupi Amoris</em>
In many ways, it was a perfect way for live music to return to Fishtown: the first truly sweltering weekend of 2021, a wide-open…
In many ways, it was a perfect way for live music to return to Fishtown: the first truly sweltering weekend of 2021, a wide-open…
Heavy Temple is ready for some post-pandemic doom on <em>Lupi Amoris</em>
In many ways, it was a perfect way for live music to return to Fishtown: the first truly sweltering weekend of 2021, a wide-open…
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“City Wide” to <em>Sad Disco</em>: Sean Danger Smith talks compact songwriting, collaboration, and finding love at Ortlieb’s
This February, from the depths of the pandemic, Philly singer-songwriter Sean Danger Smith released an earnest, anthemic song about falling in love in the…
This February, from the depths of the pandemic, Philly singer-songwriter Sean Danger Smith released an earnest, anthemic song about falling in love in the…
“City Wide” to <em>Sad Disco</em>: Sean Danger Smith talks compact songwriting, collaboration, and finding love at Ortlieb’s
This February, from the depths of the pandemic, Philly singer-songwriter Sean Danger Smith released an earnest, anthemic song about falling in love in the…
Artists
Welcome To The Locals: King Israel
It’s crazy to think about what you can accomplish by putting in a good amount of time and effort. That’s something King Israel thinks…
It’s crazy to think about what you can accomplish by putting in a good amount of time and effort. That’s something King Israel thinks…
Welcome To The Locals: King Israel
It’s crazy to think about what you can accomplish by putting in a good amount of time and effort. That’s something King Israel thinks…
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Get to know Sacred Monsters, the Philly band who’s never met
“It’s pretty wild, when I think back on it,” says Kathleen Poliski of the new Philadelphia indie rock band Sacred Monsters. “We’ve never met.…
“It’s pretty wild, when I think back on it,” says Kathleen Poliski of the new Philadelphia indie rock band Sacred Monsters. “We’ve never met.…
Get to know Sacred Monsters, the Philly band who’s never met
“It’s pretty wild, when I think back on it,” says Kathleen Poliski of the new Philadelphia indie rock band Sacred Monsters. “We’ve never met.…
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Mannequin Pussy’s Missy Dabice talks rolling with change, chasing your vision, and the pandemic pressure that led to <em>Perfect</em>
The world missed Mannequin Pussy. Their breakout 2019 album Patience captured the place between anger and longing that characterized the past few years, shifting between tight hardcore…
The world missed Mannequin Pussy. Their breakout 2019 album Patience captured the place between anger and longing that characterized the past few years, shifting between tight hardcore…
Mannequin Pussy’s Missy Dabice talks rolling with change, chasing your vision, and the pandemic pressure that led to <em>Perfect</em>
The world missed Mannequin Pussy. Their breakout 2019 album Patience captured the place between anger and longing that characterized the past few years, shifting between tight hardcore…
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How RVA band Downhaul’s ‘dirt emo’ took root in Philly
Roughly four hours and a large stretch of Interstate 95 are all that stands between Richmond, Va. and Philadelphia. “It’s like a joke that…
Roughly four hours and a large stretch of Interstate 95 are all that stands between Richmond, Va. and Philadelphia. “It’s like a joke that…
How RVA band Downhaul’s ‘dirt emo’ took root in Philly
Roughly four hours and a large stretch of Interstate 95 are all that stands between Richmond, Va. and Philadelphia. “It’s like a joke that…
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Chestnut Grove talk change, growth, the return of live music, and their upcoming album
In their decade as a band, Chestnut Grove haven’t done it all, but they sure have done a lot. They Philly-based rockers have played…
In their decade as a band, Chestnut Grove haven’t done it all, but they sure have done a lot. They Philly-based rockers have played…
Chestnut Grove talk change, growth, the return of live music, and their upcoming album
In their decade as a band, Chestnut Grove haven’t done it all, but they sure have done a lot. They Philly-based rockers have played…
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Music + Art: King Britt on his collaboration with Joshua Mays, <em>Dreams, Diaspora, and Destiny</em>
Philadelphia is a music-rich city and a trove of visual art, from graffiti pier to the Clothespin to our massive collection of Impressionists in…
Philadelphia is a music-rich city and a trove of visual art, from graffiti pier to the Clothespin to our massive collection of Impressionists in…
Music + Art: King Britt on his collaboration with Joshua Mays, <em>Dreams, Diaspora, and Destiny</em>
Philadelphia is a music-rich city and a trove of visual art, from graffiti pier to the Clothespin to our massive collection of Impressionists in…
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Kississippi reflects on youth and growth on new single “Big Dipper”; new album <em>Mood Ring</em> due out in August
Kississippi will return with a new album this summer. Zoe Reynolds will release Mood Ring on August 6 via Triple Crown Records. The first…
Kississippi will return with a new album this summer. Zoe Reynolds will release Mood Ring on August 6 via Triple Crown Records. The first…
Kississippi reflects on youth and growth on new single “Big Dipper”; new album <em>Mood Ring</em> due out in August
Kississippi will return with a new album this summer. Zoe Reynolds will release Mood Ring on August 6 via Triple Crown Records. The first…
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The imagery of Ben O’Neill’s “After All” video is simple but strong
Grammy-nominated Philly guitarist Ben O’Neill recently released “After All,” which we listed in our Bandcamp Friday picks. Now he’s released a music video to…
Grammy-nominated Philly guitarist Ben O’Neill recently released “After All,” which we listed in our Bandcamp Friday picks. Now he’s released a music video to…
The imagery of Ben O’Neill’s “After All” video is simple but strong
Grammy-nominated Philly guitarist Ben O’Neill recently released “After All,” which we listed in our Bandcamp Friday picks. Now he’s released a music video to…
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PRESS PLAY: 9 Albums out April 30th
On what is perhaps the busiest album release day of the year so far, this week’s PRESS PLAY arrives with no further ado. An…
On what is perhaps the busiest album release day of the year so far, this week’s PRESS PLAY arrives with no further ado. An…
PRESS PLAY: 9 Albums out April 30th
On what is perhaps the busiest album release day of the year so far, this week’s PRESS PLAY arrives with no further ado. An…
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Cvgebird is having a conversation with herself in new video for “Frida Trap”
“What is a body but a cage to the spirit” Last year Philly’s own Selina Carrera, better known as Cvgebird, dropped her new single…
“What is a body but a cage to the spirit” Last year Philly’s own Selina Carrera, better known as Cvgebird, dropped her new single…
Cvgebird is having a conversation with herself in new video for “Frida Trap”
“What is a body but a cage to the spirit” Last year Philly’s own Selina Carrera, better known as Cvgebird, dropped her new single…
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Remember Sports’ dynamic indie rock opus <em>Like A Stone</em> is the band’s finest work to date. Here’s how they got there.
Philly rockers Remember Sports’ latest single, “Out Loud” starts out simply enough. A single sound, a kind of metallic, “move about the cabin” plink…
Philly rockers Remember Sports’ latest single, “Out Loud” starts out simply enough. A single sound, a kind of metallic, “move about the cabin” plink…
Remember Sports’ dynamic indie rock opus <em>Like A Stone</em> is the band’s finest work to date. Here’s how they got there.
Philly rockers Remember Sports’ latest single, “Out Loud” starts out simply enough. A single sound, a kind of metallic, “move about the cabin” plink…
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PRESS PLAY: 9 New Albums out April 23rd!
Familiar faces and newcomers alike deliver on this week’s batch of new albums. For their fifth album since reuniting in 2005, Dinosaur Jr team…
Familiar faces and newcomers alike deliver on this week’s batch of new albums. For their fifth album since reuniting in 2005, Dinosaur Jr team…
PRESS PLAY: 9 New Albums out April 23rd!
Familiar faces and newcomers alike deliver on this week’s batch of new albums. For their fifth album since reuniting in 2005, Dinosaur Jr team…
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From full-time to free time, janna talks about the intersecting identities of living music 24/7
For some music is merely a hobby, for others a lifelong pastime, for a lucky few, it’s a career, but for Johanna Baumann it’s…
For some music is merely a hobby, for others a lifelong pastime, for a lucky few, it’s a career, but for Johanna Baumann it’s…
From full-time to free time, janna talks about the intersecting identities of living music 24/7
For some music is merely a hobby, for others a lifelong pastime, for a lucky few, it’s a career, but for Johanna Baumann it’s…
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Edible Sorrow: Michelle Zauner’s memoir <em>Crying in H Mart</em> reckons with grief through food
In grief, we remember. The past comes to us in vivid flashes, or as dim figures we ache to see more clearly. In grief,…
In grief, we remember. The past comes to us in vivid flashes, or as dim figures we ache to see more clearly. In grief,…
Edible Sorrow: Michelle Zauner’s memoir <em>Crying in H Mart</em> reckons with grief through food
In grief, we remember. The past comes to us in vivid flashes, or as dim figures we ache to see more clearly. In grief,…
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PRESS PLAY: 8 New Albums Out April 16th
I wouldn’t usually pick an anniversary reissue to top the list of PRESS PLAY, but epic Ten isn’t your usual anniversary reissue. To commemorate…
I wouldn’t usually pick an anniversary reissue to top the list of PRESS PLAY, but epic Ten isn’t your usual anniversary reissue. To commemorate…
PRESS PLAY: 8 New Albums Out April 16th
I wouldn’t usually pick an anniversary reissue to top the list of PRESS PLAY, but epic Ten isn’t your usual anniversary reissue. To commemorate…
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Welcome To The Locals: B-Eazyyy
Welcome to the Locals is a regular series by XPN host Rahman Wortman where he introduces a new Philadelphia-area artist to the listeners of…
Welcome to the Locals is a regular series by XPN host Rahman Wortman where he introduces a new Philadelphia-area artist to the listeners of…
Welcome To The Locals: B-Eazyyy
Welcome to the Locals is a regular series by XPN host Rahman Wortman where he introduces a new Philadelphia-area artist to the listeners of…
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Explore King Britt’s Google exhibit Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music
Just before the world settled into the pandemic lockdown, Philly producer / DJ / sound artist King Britt made the move across country to…
Just before the world settled into the pandemic lockdown, Philly producer / DJ / sound artist King Britt made the move across country to…
Explore King Britt’s Google exhibit Blacktronika: Afrofuturism in Electronic Music
Just before the world settled into the pandemic lockdown, Philly producer / DJ / sound artist King Britt made the move across country to…
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PRESS PLAY: 8 New Albums out April 9th!
Collaboration, reclamation, celebration: this week’s batch of new albums has it all. At the top, acclaimed folklorist Rhiannon Giddens teams up with her partner,…
Collaboration, reclamation, celebration: this week’s batch of new albums has it all. At the top, acclaimed folklorist Rhiannon Giddens teams up with her partner,…
PRESS PLAY: 8 New Albums out April 9th!
Collaboration, reclamation, celebration: this week’s batch of new albums has it all. At the top, acclaimed folklorist Rhiannon Giddens teams up with her partner,…
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Back To The Bell Tower: How a burst of pandemic creativity brought Verbatum Jones out of hiatus
It’s seldom that you come across a person with a personality that is so kind and joyous that it’s infectious. Where one conversation with…
It’s seldom that you come across a person with a personality that is so kind and joyous that it’s infectious. Where one conversation with…
Back To The Bell Tower: How a burst of pandemic creativity brought Verbatum Jones out of hiatus
It’s seldom that you come across a person with a personality that is so kind and joyous that it’s infectious. Where one conversation with…
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‘Mr. Chill’ leads Dan Wriggins out of his comfort zone, breezily
“I definitely considered calling myself Mr. Chill,” says Dan Wriggins during our recent phone conversation. Instead, he’s calling himself his given name, a choice…
“I definitely considered calling myself Mr. Chill,” says Dan Wriggins during our recent phone conversation. Instead, he’s calling himself his given name, a choice…
‘Mr. Chill’ leads Dan Wriggins out of his comfort zone, breezily
“I definitely considered calling myself Mr. Chill,” says Dan Wriggins during our recent phone conversation. Instead, he’s calling himself his given name, a choice…
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Anna Fox Rochinski on collaboration, vulnerability, and the power of pop
From the vibrant beats of her newest songs, to the vivid colors and playful concepts of her music videos, it seems like Anna Fox…
From the vibrant beats of her newest songs, to the vivid colors and playful concepts of her music videos, it seems like Anna Fox…
Anna Fox Rochinski on collaboration, vulnerability, and the power of pop
From the vibrant beats of her newest songs, to the vivid colors and playful concepts of her music videos, it seems like Anna Fox…
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Listen to Thao talk <em>For the Record</em> on the Indie Rock Hit Parade
To celebrate the launch of her new multimedia newsletter, For the Record, San Francisco-based artist Thao Nguyen called in to chat with host Eric…
To celebrate the launch of her new multimedia newsletter, For the Record, San Francisco-based artist Thao Nguyen called in to chat with host Eric…
Listen to Thao talk <em>For the Record</em> on the Indie Rock Hit Parade
To celebrate the launch of her new multimedia newsletter, For the Record, San Francisco-based artist Thao Nguyen called in to chat with host Eric…
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Ali Awan will release his new <em>Moon Mode</em> EP on Born Losers Records
Ali Awan will return this spring with a new EP, Moon Mode, and a new home on local Philly label Born Losers Records, who…
Ali Awan will return this spring with a new EP, Moon Mode, and a new home on local Philly label Born Losers Records, who…
Ali Awan will release his new <em>Moon Mode</em> EP on Born Losers Records
Ali Awan will return this spring with a new EP, Moon Mode, and a new home on local Philly label Born Losers Records, who…
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Frances Quinlan has opened a webstore for their visual art
Before becoming a musician, Frances Quinlan‘s main creative outlet was visual art — they even hold a BFA in painting from Baltimore’s Maryland Institute…
Before becoming a musician, Frances Quinlan‘s main creative outlet was visual art — they even hold a BFA in painting from Baltimore’s Maryland Institute…
Frances Quinlan has opened a webstore for their visual art
Before becoming a musician, Frances Quinlan‘s main creative outlet was visual art — they even hold a BFA in painting from Baltimore’s Maryland Institute…
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Listen to Barney Cortez talk about production, process, and the pandemic on the 25 O’Clock Podcast
Philly singer-songwriter Barney Cortez has been on the scene for over a decade, and he recently caught up with 25 O’Clock’s Dan Drago to…
Philly singer-songwriter Barney Cortez has been on the scene for over a decade, and he recently caught up with 25 O’Clock’s Dan Drago to…
Listen to Barney Cortez talk about production, process, and the pandemic on the 25 O’Clock Podcast
Philly singer-songwriter Barney Cortez has been on the scene for over a decade, and he recently caught up with 25 O’Clock’s Dan Drago to…
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Adult Mom’s Stevie Knipe on finding personal freedom, recording in Philly, and the journey of <em>Driver</em>
Most people have had a “driveway moment,” when you’ve made the trip home but don’t want to open the door yet. Stevie Knipe, frontperson…
Most people have had a “driveway moment,” when you’ve made the trip home but don’t want to open the door yet. Stevie Knipe, frontperson…
Adult Mom’s Stevie Knipe on finding personal freedom, recording in Philly, and the journey of <em>Driver</em>
Most people have had a “driveway moment,” when you’ve made the trip home but don’t want to open the door yet. Stevie Knipe, frontperson…
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Expansions In Jazz: Georgia Anne Muldrow
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer Georgia Anne Muldrow. The singular Los Angeles…
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer Georgia Anne Muldrow. The singular Los Angeles…
Expansions In Jazz: Georgia Anne Muldrow
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer Georgia Anne Muldrow. The singular Los Angeles…
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Give Them Their Flowers: James Weldon on the impact of Common and Jay Z and the “bet on yourself” concept
Hip hop might be the only music genre that has the ability to wake up the spirit of a hustler out of anyone. Rap…
Hip hop might be the only music genre that has the ability to wake up the spirit of a hustler out of anyone. Rap…
Give Them Their Flowers: James Weldon on the impact of Common and Jay Z and the “bet on yourself” concept
Hip hop might be the only music genre that has the ability to wake up the spirit of a hustler out of anyone. Rap…
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Expansions In Jazz: Christian McBride
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by bass player Christian McBride. He and Julian discuss his early life…
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by bass player Christian McBride. He and Julian discuss his early life…
Expansions In Jazz: Christian McBride
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by bass player Christian McBride. He and Julian discuss his early life…
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Give Them Their Flowers: Yesseh Ali on inspirations from Kendrick Lamar to John Coltrane to family
Before the pandemic, I helped run an open mic event called The Juice Jam every last Friday of the month. What I liked most…
Before the pandemic, I helped run an open mic event called The Juice Jam every last Friday of the month. What I liked most…
Give Them Their Flowers: Yesseh Ali on inspirations from Kendrick Lamar to John Coltrane to family
Before the pandemic, I helped run an open mic event called The Juice Jam every last Friday of the month. What I liked most…
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Moor Mother’s Camae Ayewa and Rasheedah Phillips win residency to expand Black Quantum Futurism
Black Quantum Futurism, the multidisciplinary collaboration of Rasheedah Phillips and Moor Mother’s Camae Ayewa, has been awarded a residency at CERN, the European Organization…
Black Quantum Futurism, the multidisciplinary collaboration of Rasheedah Phillips and Moor Mother’s Camae Ayewa, has been awarded a residency at CERN, the European Organization…
Moor Mother’s Camae Ayewa and Rasheedah Phillips win residency to expand Black Quantum Futurism
Black Quantum Futurism, the multidisciplinary collaboration of Rasheedah Phillips and Moor Mother’s Camae Ayewa, has been awarded a residency at CERN, the European Organization…
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Orion Sun reflects on personal growth and change in new Dr. Marten’s Filmmaker episode
Sometimes an artist is best examined without any regard to their life outside of music. This is not the case with Orion Sun. In…
Sometimes an artist is best examined without any regard to their life outside of music. This is not the case with Orion Sun. In…
Orion Sun reflects on personal growth and change in new Dr. Marten’s Filmmaker episode
Sometimes an artist is best examined without any regard to their life outside of music. This is not the case with Orion Sun. In…
Artists
Expansions In Jazz: Brandee Younger
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by harpist Brandee Younger. The Long Island native talks to Julian about…
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by harpist Brandee Younger. The Long Island native talks to Julian about…
Expansions In Jazz: Brandee Younger
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by harpist Brandee Younger. The Long Island native talks to Julian about…
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Revolutionizing Sound and Self-Identity: Remembering trailblazing producer SOPHIE
It is a rarity for music to come along that challenges perceptions of sound and emotion, and even more so when it is done…
It is a rarity for music to come along that challenges perceptions of sound and emotion, and even more so when it is done…
Revolutionizing Sound and Self-Identity: Remembering trailblazing producer SOPHIE
It is a rarity for music to come along that challenges perceptions of sound and emotion, and even more so when it is done…
Artists
Expansions In Jazz: Christian Sands
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by pianist Christian Sands. The Connecticut native talks to Julian about what…
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by pianist Christian Sands. The Connecticut native talks to Julian about what…
Expansions In Jazz: Christian Sands
On this week’s episode of Expansions in Jazz, Julian Booker is joined by pianist Christian Sands. The Connecticut native talks to Julian about what…
Artists
A New Name For A New Era: Get to know Echo Kid, the RFA spinoff featuring Brendan McHale and Christian Turzo-Egan
I love to attach the words “jangly nostalgic rock” to anything that Brendan McHale and Christian Turzo-Egan of RFA have a hand in outside…
I love to attach the words “jangly nostalgic rock” to anything that Brendan McHale and Christian Turzo-Egan of RFA have a hand in outside…
A New Name For A New Era: Get to know Echo Kid, the RFA spinoff featuring Brendan McHale and Christian Turzo-Egan
I love to attach the words “jangly nostalgic rock” to anything that Brendan McHale and Christian Turzo-Egan of RFA have a hand in outside…
Artists
Micah Graves and his ensemble discuss their thrilling new album <em>Med Nama</em>
Micah Graves may have become one of Philadelphia’s most prolific new voices in 2020. The composer and keyboardist already shared a pair of ambitious,…
Micah Graves may have become one of Philadelphia’s most prolific new voices in 2020. The composer and keyboardist already shared a pair of ambitious,…
Micah Graves and his ensemble discuss their thrilling new album <em>Med Nama</em>
Micah Graves may have become one of Philadelphia’s most prolific new voices in 2020. The composer and keyboardist already shared a pair of ambitious,…
Artists
Justin Faulkner talks performing, paying it forward, and Philly with XPN’s Julian Booker
Drummer and West Philly native Justin Faulkner turns 30 this spring, and has been a performing artist for almost half his life: he’s backed…
Drummer and West Philly native Justin Faulkner turns 30 this spring, and has been a performing artist for almost half his life: he’s backed…
Justin Faulkner talks performing, paying it forward, and Philly with XPN’s Julian Booker
Drummer and West Philly native Justin Faulkner turns 30 this spring, and has been a performing artist for almost half his life: he’s backed…