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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Jazz & Pop Past & Future
It’s early 2026 and Philly’s music scene is already on fire with activity. From viral dance challenges and resurrected rap classics to jazz of…
It’s early 2026 and Philly’s music scene is already on fire with activity. From viral dance challenges and resurrected rap classics to jazz of…
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Jazz & Pop Past & Future
It’s early 2026 and Philly’s music scene is already on fire with activity. From viral dance challenges and resurrected rap classics to jazz of…
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How Vince Barreras manages the vinyl pressing floor at Studio 4 and still finds time to run Abandon Everything Records
On a good day, Studio 4 Vinyl in Coatesville, PA, presses 4,500 records. Pressing floor manager Vince Barreras knows every machine in the 20,000…
On a good day, Studio 4 Vinyl in Coatesville, PA, presses 4,500 records. Pressing floor manager Vince Barreras knows every machine in the 20,000…
How Vince Barreras manages the vinyl pressing floor at Studio 4 and still finds time to run Abandon Everything Records
On a good day, Studio 4 Vinyl in Coatesville, PA, presses 4,500 records. Pressing floor manager Vince Barreras knows every machine in the 20,000…
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John Morrison’s October Top 5: Joe McPhee, Greg Weeks, ENESS, and more
October has brought several fantastic releases from Philly artists and some novel and creative musical experiences throughout the city. Staying somewhat true to my…
October has brought several fantastic releases from Philly artists and some novel and creative musical experiences throughout the city. Staying somewhat true to my…
John Morrison’s October Top 5: Joe McPhee, Greg Weeks, ENESS, and more
October has brought several fantastic releases from Philly artists and some novel and creative musical experiences throughout the city. Staying somewhat true to my…
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WXPN Local Picks – Week of October 13, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of October 13, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
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Watch Reef The Lost Cauze play WXPN’s Homegrown Live
One of the giants of Philly hip-hop, Reef the Lost Cauze has been rocking stages in Philly and around the world for over twenty…
One of the giants of Philly hip-hop, Reef the Lost Cauze has been rocking stages in Philly and around the world for over twenty…
Watch Reef The Lost Cauze play WXPN’s Homegrown Live
One of the giants of Philly hip-hop, Reef the Lost Cauze has been rocking stages in Philly and around the world for over twenty…
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Algernon Cadwallader shows off their first album in 14 years at WXPN Studios
Since reuniting in 2022, Algernon Cadwallader has operated at a much higher level than in their heyday. The beloved Philly punk outfit, once celebrated…
Since reuniting in 2022, Algernon Cadwallader has operated at a much higher level than in their heyday. The beloved Philly punk outfit, once celebrated…
Algernon Cadwallader shows off their first album in 14 years at WXPN Studios
Since reuniting in 2022, Algernon Cadwallader has operated at a much higher level than in their heyday. The beloved Philly punk outfit, once celebrated…
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Hotbed is just warming up
Hotbed has come a long way since their dorm room days. An exciting new psychedelic rock outfit from Philly, the band cut its teeth…
Hotbed has come a long way since their dorm room days. An exciting new psychedelic rock outfit from Philly, the band cut its teeth…
Hotbed is just warming up
Hotbed has come a long way since their dorm room days. An exciting new psychedelic rock outfit from Philly, the band cut its teeth…
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WXPN Local Picks – Week of October 6, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of October 6, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
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Golden Apples’ Russell Edling talks art, music, and collaboration on WXPN Local
Golden Apples on WXPN Local Russell Edling is not just the singer, songwriter, and guitarist behind the Philly band Golden Apples; he’s also a…
Golden Apples on WXPN Local Russell Edling is not just the singer, songwriter, and guitarist behind the Philly band Golden Apples; he’s also a…
Golden Apples’ Russell Edling talks art, music, and collaboration on WXPN Local
Golden Apples on WXPN Local Russell Edling is not just the singer, songwriter, and guitarist behind the Philly band Golden Apples; he’s also a…
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Singer-songwriter fave Ben Arnold brings new music and old faves to Homegrown Live
Tough to believe, but it’s been 30 years since Ben Arnold broke out of the local rock scene with his major label debut Almost…
Tough to believe, but it’s been 30 years since Ben Arnold broke out of the local rock scene with his major label debut Almost…
Singer-songwriter fave Ben Arnold brings new music and old faves to Homegrown Live
Tough to believe, but it’s been 30 years since Ben Arnold broke out of the local rock scene with his major label debut Almost…
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Watch Philly power pop band Benny P play live at WXPN Studios
In the eternal continuum of indie power pop, from Big Star to Teenage Fanclub to Nada Surf and Hurry, West Philly newcomers Benny P…
In the eternal continuum of indie power pop, from Big Star to Teenage Fanclub to Nada Surf and Hurry, West Philly newcomers Benny P…
Watch Philly power pop band Benny P play live at WXPN Studios
In the eternal continuum of indie power pop, from Big Star to Teenage Fanclub to Nada Surf and Hurry, West Philly newcomers Benny P…
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Punk history and rap relics rediscovered for September
Almost one year ago to the date, I finished the manuscript for my book, Boyz II Men: 40th Anniversary Celebration. Pouring that much time,…
Almost one year ago to the date, I finished the manuscript for my book, Boyz II Men: 40th Anniversary Celebration. Pouring that much time,…
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Punk history and rap relics rediscovered for September
Almost one year ago to the date, I finished the manuscript for my book, Boyz II Men: 40th Anniversary Celebration. Pouring that much time,…
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Inside the Clef Club’s Love Supreme Weekend
From September 23rd to the 28th, the Philadelphia Clef Club will be paying tribute to one of the highest artistic achievements of the 20th…
From September 23rd to the 28th, the Philadelphia Clef Club will be paying tribute to one of the highest artistic achievements of the 20th…
Inside the Clef Club’s Love Supreme Weekend
From September 23rd to the 28th, the Philadelphia Clef Club will be paying tribute to one of the highest artistic achievements of the 20th…
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WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 22, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 22, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
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Watch Black Buttafly perform live at WXPN Studios
One of the Philadelphia region’s most spirited and soulful performers joins us on the WXPN Local Show this week. Keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and band leader…
One of the Philadelphia region’s most spirited and soulful performers joins us on the WXPN Local Show this week. Keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and band leader…
Watch Black Buttafly perform live at WXPN Studios
One of the Philadelphia region’s most spirited and soulful performers joins us on the WXPN Local Show this week. Keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and band leader…
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WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 15, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 15, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
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WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 8, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 8, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
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WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 2, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 2, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
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Philly film composers The Blair Brothers score ‘The Toxic Avenger’, reunite with an old bandmate
The Blair Brothers on WXPN Local Ten years ago, brothers Will and Brooke Blair were Philly rock scene people just starting to explore the…
The Blair Brothers on WXPN Local Ten years ago, brothers Will and Brooke Blair were Philly rock scene people just starting to explore the…
Philly film composers The Blair Brothers score ‘The Toxic Avenger’, reunite with an old bandmate
The Blair Brothers on WXPN Local Ten years ago, brothers Will and Brooke Blair were Philly rock scene people just starting to explore the…
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Paints, Plants, and ProTools: Erik Kramer makes space for it all in his Germantown home
The day we stop by the home of Philadelphia bassist and producer Erik Kramer, it’s a grey and rainy afternoon — perfect weather for…
The day we stop by the home of Philadelphia bassist and producer Erik Kramer, it’s a grey and rainy afternoon — perfect weather for…
Paints, Plants, and ProTools: Erik Kramer makes space for it all in his Germantown home
The day we stop by the home of Philadelphia bassist and producer Erik Kramer, it’s a grey and rainy afternoon — perfect weather for…
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Golden Apples wants you to design a one-of-a-kind cover to their new album
“Do-it-yourself” is often the term we use for the independent ethos that drives so many of the great musicians here in Philly. But in…
“Do-it-yourself” is often the term we use for the independent ethos that drives so many of the great musicians here in Philly. But in…
Golden Apples wants you to design a one-of-a-kind cover to their new album
“Do-it-yourself” is often the term we use for the independent ethos that drives so many of the great musicians here in Philly. But in…
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Jazz excursions and late summer celebrations
When I was a kid, summer felt way longer. I can’t quite articulate it, but your perception of time changes as you get older.…
When I was a kid, summer felt way longer. I can’t quite articulate it, but your perception of time changes as you get older.…
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Jazz excursions and late summer celebrations
When I was a kid, summer felt way longer. I can’t quite articulate it, but your perception of time changes as you get older.…
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WXPN Local Picks – Week of August 25, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of August 25, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
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WXPN Local Picks – Week of August 18, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of August 18, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
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WXPN Local Picks – Week of August 11, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of August 11, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
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Philly DIY heroes Algernon Cadwallader are back with their first album in 14 years
When they were first active in the early 2000s, the impact Philly’s Algernon Cadwallader made on east coast DIY was seismic. Incorporating the catharsis…
When they were first active in the early 2000s, the impact Philly’s Algernon Cadwallader made on east coast DIY was seismic. Incorporating the catharsis…
Philly DIY heroes Algernon Cadwallader are back with their first album in 14 years
When they were first active in the early 2000s, the impact Philly’s Algernon Cadwallader made on east coast DIY was seismic. Incorporating the catharsis…
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WXPN Local Picks – Week of August 4, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of August 4, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
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The indelible impact of Phillys’ Rap Underground North
From 1991 to 1994, Rap Underground North (aka The R.U.N.) was the hottest rap showcase in Philadelphia. From its beginnings in a garage in…
From 1991 to 1994, Rap Underground North (aka The R.U.N.) was the hottest rap showcase in Philadelphia. From its beginnings in a garage in…
The indelible impact of Phillys’ Rap Underground North
From 1991 to 1994, Rap Underground North (aka The R.U.N.) was the hottest rap showcase in Philadelphia. From its beginnings in a garage in…
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Watch Philly singer-songwriter Suzanne Sheer perform for WXPN and REC Philly’s Sofa Sessions
Suzanne Sheer brings soul-stirring vocals and raw vulnerability to Episode 2 of Sofa Sessions. Known for her genre-blurring style and lyrical honesty, Sheer invites…
Suzanne Sheer brings soul-stirring vocals and raw vulnerability to Episode 2 of Sofa Sessions. Known for her genre-blurring style and lyrical honesty, Sheer invites…
Watch Philly singer-songwriter Suzanne Sheer perform for WXPN and REC Philly’s Sofa Sessions
Suzanne Sheer brings soul-stirring vocals and raw vulnerability to Episode 2 of Sofa Sessions. Known for her genre-blurring style and lyrical honesty, Sheer invites…
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Summer of dub
This month has been a fun mixed bag of activity. I’ve been doing lot more freelance writing, I’ve played a few DJ gigs, and…
This month has been a fun mixed bag of activity. I’ve been doing lot more freelance writing, I’ve played a few DJ gigs, and…
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Summer of dub
This month has been a fun mixed bag of activity. I’ve been doing lot more freelance writing, I’ve played a few DJ gigs, and…
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WXPN Local Picks – Week of July 28, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of July 28, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
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Vinyl Chickie is a record store with community at its heart
Lisa Schaffer is a veteran music photographer, a DJ, and now, a record store owner. On May 18th, she opened the doors to Vinyl…
Lisa Schaffer is a veteran music photographer, a DJ, and now, a record store owner. On May 18th, she opened the doors to Vinyl…
Vinyl Chickie is a record store with community at its heart
Lisa Schaffer is a veteran music photographer, a DJ, and now, a record store owner. On May 18th, she opened the doors to Vinyl…
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Finding Philly in Madrid: A songwriter’s story of a fresh start
Huddled in a cellar are a handful of people I cannot understand, gathered in front of a stage I just walked onto. A heavy…
Huddled in a cellar are a handful of people I cannot understand, gathered in front of a stage I just walked onto. A heavy…
Finding Philly in Madrid: A songwriter’s story of a fresh start
Huddled in a cellar are a handful of people I cannot understand, gathered in front of a stage I just walked onto. A heavy…
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“All You Zombies,” Then And Now: How The Hooters’ classic found new life
All You Zombies, Then And Now In the summer of 1985, an unusual song fusing psychedelic atmospheres, arena rock hooks, and religious imagery climbed…
All You Zombies, Then And Now In the summer of 1985, an unusual song fusing psychedelic atmospheres, arena rock hooks, and religious imagery climbed…
“All You Zombies,” Then And Now: How The Hooters’ classic found new life
All You Zombies, Then And Now In the summer of 1985, an unusual song fusing psychedelic atmospheres, arena rock hooks, and religious imagery climbed…
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Inside Doom Bar: Philly’s new temple of sound and spirits
Doom Bar’s black brick facade looms beside Franklin Music Hall. It’s impossible to miss, nothing like the humble dive I imagined. Cross the threshold…
Doom Bar’s black brick facade looms beside Franklin Music Hall. It’s impossible to miss, nothing like the humble dive I imagined. Cross the threshold…
Inside Doom Bar: Philly’s new temple of sound and spirits
Doom Bar’s black brick facade looms beside Franklin Music Hall. It’s impossible to miss, nothing like the humble dive I imagined. Cross the threshold…
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Philly DJ and producer G I N A reclaims her name and space with new EP ‘GINA Spaced Out’
Philadelphia-based DJ and producer G I N A has been a vital part of the underground music scene for over a decade. Known for…
Philadelphia-based DJ and producer G I N A has been a vital part of the underground music scene for over a decade. Known for…
Philly DJ and producer G I N A reclaims her name and space with new EP ‘GINA Spaced Out’
Philadelphia-based DJ and producer G I N A has been a vital part of the underground music scene for over a decade. Known for…
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Rounding out Black Music Month with Malcolm X samples, an O’Jays remake and more
With no major projects to work on this month, I’ve had more time and headspace to freely explore and discover music. This past month…
With no major projects to work on this month, I’ve had more time and headspace to freely explore and discover music. This past month…
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Rounding out Black Music Month with Malcolm X samples, an O’Jays remake and more
With no major projects to work on this month, I’ve had more time and headspace to freely explore and discover music. This past month…
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Scenes from Break Free Fest 2025
Break Free Fest is an annual festival celebrating and centering BIPOC voices in punk and hardcore. For its seventh year, the event took over…
Break Free Fest is an annual festival celebrating and centering BIPOC voices in punk and hardcore. For its seventh year, the event took over…
Scenes from Break Free Fest 2025
Break Free Fest is an annual festival celebrating and centering BIPOC voices in punk and hardcore. For its seventh year, the event took over…
Artist To Watch
How Lucy the Elephant and family photographs inspired The Tisburys’ latest album
The Tisburys on WXPN Local Reflecting on his band’s newly-released A Still Life Revisited, Tyler Asay of The Tisburys says “I’m really proud of…
The Tisburys on WXPN Local Reflecting on his band’s newly-released A Still Life Revisited, Tyler Asay of The Tisburys says “I’m really proud of…
How Lucy the Elephant and family photographs inspired The Tisburys’ latest album
The Tisburys on WXPN Local Reflecting on his band’s newly-released A Still Life Revisited, Tyler Asay of The Tisburys says “I’m really proud of…
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: The legend of The Philadelphia Experiment, a rap cult classic and more
By the time you read this, my first book, Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration will be in stores and (hopefully) on bookshelves everywhere.…
By the time you read this, my first book, Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration will be in stores and (hopefully) on bookshelves everywhere.…
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: The legend of The Philadelphia Experiment, a rap cult classic and more
By the time you read this, my first book, Boyz II Men 40th Anniversary Celebration will be in stores and (hopefully) on bookshelves everywhere.…
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A Guiding “Blue Star”: Korine releases their fifth album ‘A Flame In The Dark’
Philly’s thundering synthpop duo Korine did it again: they produced an extraordinary new album called A Flame In The Dark and they chose Johnny…
Philly’s thundering synthpop duo Korine did it again: they produced an extraordinary new album called A Flame In The Dark and they chose Johnny…
A Guiding “Blue Star”: Korine releases their fifth album ‘A Flame In The Dark’
Philly’s thundering synthpop duo Korine did it again: they produced an extraordinary new album called A Flame In The Dark and they chose Johnny…
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Phobymo on capturing Philly’s live music scene
If you’ve been to a show in Philly – sweaty basement gig, packed festival stage, or anything in between – there’s a good chance…
If you’ve been to a show in Philly – sweaty basement gig, packed festival stage, or anything in between – there’s a good chance…
Phobymo on capturing Philly’s live music scene
If you’ve been to a show in Philly – sweaty basement gig, packed festival stage, or anything in between – there’s a good chance…
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At home with Sophie Coran
The soft hiss of water coming to a boil echoes across a tiny Washington Square West flat as Sophie Coran flicks off her stove,…
The soft hiss of water coming to a boil echoes across a tiny Washington Square West flat as Sophie Coran flicks off her stove,…
At home with Sophie Coran
The soft hiss of water coming to a boil echoes across a tiny Washington Square West flat as Sophie Coran flicks off her stove,…
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Rounding out Black History Month from Marian Anderson to Black Thought
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Rounding out Black History Month from Marian Anderson to Black Thought
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Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, Brian Walker and more will play Listen to the Dissonance 2025, a concert and discussion of mental health
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: From King Britt’s Hidden Treasures to Marshall Allen’s New Dawn
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Putting a bow on it with Vinyl Tap, Small Pro, Bilal and more in December
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Vinyl Con, Philth Spector, and other local highs for November
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Euphoria Again shares breathtaking performance of “White Light & Wind” from a Bucks County field
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Greg Mendez signs to Dead Oceans, and finds beauty in simplicity with new single “First Time”
The Key Studio Sessions
Love, God, and Revolution: A Jamaican Independence Day celebration of reggae for The Key Studio Sessions
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Philly classics, vintage wares and more for Black Music Appreciation Month
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John Faye, Alyssa Garcia, and Judah Kim on the significance of an all-Asian concert lineup
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Anthony Green announces new album ‘Doom. Spun.’, shares single recorded at World Cafe Live
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SNACKTIME are back on tour with Portugal. The Man, share joint mash-up cover of Rage Against The Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Hudson River on how she came to love the vibraphone, her eccentric personal style, and her residency at Chris’ Jazz Cafe
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Slide Away In The Rearview: Nothing’s one-day festival embraces the eclecticism of shoegaze
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Mannequin Pussy extends Union Transfer run to three nights; tour kicks off at Millersville’s Phantom Power next month
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serpentwithfeet returns to Philly on tour this May; listen to collab with Orion Sun, “Ellipsis”
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The Goalie’s Anxiety At The Penalty Kick get mythic on new album ‘The Iliad and the Odyssey’
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Wax Jaw shares a rager of a new single, “Attitude,” plots North American tour for ‘Between The Teeth’
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“A Gift From Philadelphia To The World”: How three excellent new records define the city’s past and present
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Honoring Black history and creativity from The Heptones covering Harold Melvin to Kur’s ‘Thurl’
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Cosmic Guilt’s James Everhart and Hannah Taylor pay tribute to 60s UK folk on the WXPN Folk Show
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Soulful vibes, spirited conversations, and changes for 2024
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Anthony Green is taking ‘Boom. Done.’ on the road with Queen of Jeans and Kayleigh Goldsworthy
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Watch Reef The Lost Cauze’s music video for “Umer’s Revenge”; see his album release for ‘The Triumphant’ at Johnny Brenda’s
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A two-day tribute to Steve Poponi with Alex G, Hop Along, Saintseneca and more is coming to Union Transfer
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Positive birthday vibes and magnificent lunch breaks with Tuff Crew, DJ Jazzy Jeff and more
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Frances Quinlan, Florry, Gladie and more to perform at 2nd Annual Abortion Access Benefit Series
Concert Reviews
The spirit of old-school punk returns to Philly as The Menzingers slay their hometown show
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Taking it back to the record store with ShrapKnel and friends at South Philly’s Cratediggaz Records
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New documentary Stand Up & Shout follows music making and its impact on Philly school kids
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Mannequin Pussy announces new album ‘I Got Heaven’; watch a haunting video for “I Don’t Know You”
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Soul Glo, Zulu, and Playytime fill The First Unitarian Church with community and camaraderie
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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Celebrating the masters, pushing back at the gatekeepers, and more September sounds
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Screaming Females announced as surprise headliners for Don Giovanni Records 20th Anniversary Expo
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Feeling Seen In The Scene: Podcaster Scarlet Estelle Hernandez celebrates Fall Out Boy and so much more on ‘Sugar, We’re Going In’
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Turntable titans DJ Cash Money and DJ Aktive throw a birthday party for hip-hop at The Mann
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Julia Pratt and Mt. Joy come together for a dream-like duet on new single “A Little Love”
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Teenage Halloween get scary on new video for “Supertrans / Takeaway,” announce new album ‘Till You Return’
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Sheer Mag sign with Third Man Records; listen to the infectious new single “All Lined Up”
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SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE delivers a shocking experience with new singles “tapeworm / natural devotion 2”
WXPN Local
Irreversible Entanglements announce fourth album ‘Protect Your Light,’ “Free Love” out now
WXPN Local
John Morrison’s Philly Top Five: Remembering a friend and rocking with Radio Eris and Darrin Ross in July
WXPN Local
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Roaring rock and jubilant jazz for June from Strapping Fieldhands, Orrin Evans and more
WXPN Local
A Home for Hip-Hop and Art in Chestnut Hill: A conversation with Jonene Nelson of NoName Gallery
WXPN Local
Slaughter Beach, Dog share new single “Strange Weather,” play The Fillmore Philly this fall
WXPN Local
Shamir signs to Kill Rockstars, announces album coming this summer with first single “Oversized Sweater”
WXPN Local
How Dell-P and Cratediggaz are helping lyricists hone their craft with The Wordsmith Experience
WXPN Local
Dirty Dollhouse’s catalog gets a new release through vinyl reissue label Renaissance Records
WXPN Local
Julia Pratt and Kikashima will rep Philly at Tiny Desk On The Road; listen to Julia’s new single “Little Bug”
WXPN Local
Celebrate 25 years of ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ with Black Canvas and WXPN Local at World Cafe Live
Live Music
Wayne Music Festival announces show-stopping lineup including Wheatus, Cosmic Guilt, Sug Daniels and more
WXPN Local
Dave Hause chats about the Sing Us Home Festival on the WXPN Midday Show ahead of opening day
WXPN Local
Listen to Petal’s new single “You Really Love Me,” hear frontperson Kiley Lotz talk No More Dysphoria Fest with Hit Like A Girl’s Nicolle Maroulis
WXPN Local
Armani White will release his debut EP ‘Road To Casablanco’ on Def Jam next month; listen to “Silver Tooth”
Recordings
Worldtown Soundsystem’s new ‘House of Love’ is ready to forge connections on the east coast
WXPN Local
The Dead Milkmen are back and fired up on “Grandpa’s Not A Racist (He Just Voted For One)”
WXPN Local
Presenting ‘WXPN Homegrown Originals’: A Philly music celebration for Record Store Day 2023
WXPN Local
Tubey Frank joins the Spring Gardens Records roster; listen to collaborative new song “Some Beat Revival”
WXPN Local
Ther balances opposite, extreme emotions on “Impossible Things,” announces new album out in April
WXPN Local
The Superweaks’ Evan Bernard is Provide, and just released a synthy punk ripper called ‘For Me’
WXPN Local
Philly punk five-piece Crossed Keys announces new album ‘Believes In You’; listen to “Victim Complex”
WXPN Local
Screaming Females on comfort, consensus, creativity, and the new record ‘Desire Pathways’
WXPN Local
Ivy Sole and Kingsley Ibeneche team up on “Don’t Hide” from the ‘Candid: Director’s Cut’ reissue
WXPN Local
All about Passages: a transcendent audiovisual series presented by Great Circles at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church
WXPN Local
Swim Camp returns with simmering new single “Dougie (For Sharyl)” from new record ‘Steel Country’
WXPN Local
Screaming Females announce new album out in time for annual Garden Party Fest, share single “Brass Bell”
WXPN Local
Listen to the slow-burning “Caught Up,” the latest solo single from Queen of Jeans’ Miri Devora
WXPN Local
Phillies anthem “Dancing On My Own” gets a funky reinvention by SNACKTIME ahead of the World Series
WXPN Local
Deck the halls! Eagles’ Jason Kelce announces a new Christmas LP, featuring teammates, and local musicians
WXPN Local
The Line Goes On Forever: The Wonder Years bring a multifaceted album celebration to Doylestown
WXPN Local
Listen to Crooks & Nannies’ first new single in five years ahead of their Franklin Music Hall show
WXPN Local
Watch Maya de Vitry play live on the WXPN Folk Show, listen to her interview with Ian Zolitor
WXPN Local
Transforming chaos with A Country Western and They Are Gutting A Body Of Water’s ‘An Insult To The Sport’
WXPN Local
Regothereshego shares new tantrum anthem “I Wanna See It,” playing Nas Parkour memorial Saturday
WXPN Local
PHL to NZ: Listen to Rachel Andie showcase her two home bases in a WXPN Local guest DJ set
WXPN Local
Meet the Bug shares a powerful coming-of-age story on self-produced new EP ‘Beet the Mug’
WXPN Local
The Human Fly’s new ‘Thrill of Living’ is a marvelous feat of friendship over time and distance
WXPN Local
Versatile cellist Alyssa Almeida debuts pop alter ego Machouse, collabs with Niqu on infectious single “Push/Pull”
WXPN Local
Listen to Riverby cover Bright Eyes for tribute compilation by Take This To Heart Records
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Meditative instrumental project The Early returns with “Broad Street Runt” from new album ‘On Juniper’
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Still Swinging On My Vine: How the perpetually busy friends of Friendship reassmbled to make their stunning Merge Records debut
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Ruby the Hatchet messes with the wrong biker gang in their “Thruster” video; new album ‘Fear Is A Cruel Master’ out this fall
WXPN Local
Alex G shares new single “Cross The Sea”; watch the trippy video, listen to him chat with WXPN’s Dan Reed
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
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Listen to #BlackMusicCity winner Sug Daniels cover Jill Scott’s “Golden” with Samuel Nobles
WXPN Local
How Pine Barons dove into the psychedelic world of Tokyo’s Fishmans on new tribute LP ‘I LOVE FISH’
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The Tisburys write a love letter to their city, their inspiration, and the music they’ve made so far on “Garden”
WXPN Local
‘Songs For Rick’ celebrates the passionate work of DJ Rick Dirck with new music from Waxahatchee, Radiator Hospital, and many more
WXPN Local
The Oval XP brings music back to the Parkway with Queen of Jeans, Max Swan, Chill Moody and more
Recordings
Watch Abi Reimold, Curtis Cooper, Morgane Fouse and Jack Zaferes cover Iron and Wine in Bartram’s Garden; listen to their Elliott Smith cover
WXPN Local
Rosie Thorne, a Mannequin Pussy side project, shares romantic new video for single “You’re My Future”
WXPN Local
Punk trio Cult Objects releases their long in-the-making debut ‘Secrets of Pain-Free Living’
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
Moor Mother explores untold stories of American music on ‘Jazz Codes’; listen to “Woody Shaw”
WXPN Local
Listen to Arthur Thomas play his top James Brown cuts and Philly funk faves on WXPN Local
Recordings
Electronica duo Sons of El carves a lane for rustic futurism with “Georgie” and “Tame,” two teasers from debut project ‘Heat’
Recordings
Five From Philly: Homeground sounds to hear from R-Son The Voice, Anwar Marshall and more
WXPN Local
Philly pop punk vets The Wonder Years get nostalgic for the season on new single “Summer Clothes”
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Sadurn breaks out their beautiful debut ‘Radiator’ at Johnny Brenda’s with friends Shannen Moser and The Afterglows
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
Recordings
Pine Barons’ next album is a tribute to Fishmans; watch an ethereal video for “ナイトクルージング (Night Cruising)”
Recordings
Attia Taylor repurposes childhood trauma into catchy psych rock on Lame-O records debut LP
WXPN Local
Musical portraits were created at The Black Canvas Experience’s Rittenhouse Soundworks showcase
Recordings
The Wonder Years’ latest anthem “Oldest Daughter” picks up where 2013’s “Madelyn” left off, new full-length album forthcoming
WXPN Local
Listen to a teaser of Anthony Green’s latest album ‘Boom. Done.’, out this summer on Born Losers
Events
Spirit of the Beehive captivates the Church basement at their first hometown headliner since 2018
Artists
Brittany Ann Tranbaugh on the pressure of music, queer identity, and her first release in over a decade
WXPN Local
Boot & Saddle is reportedly reopening under management from Ars Nova Workshop’s Mark Christman
Recordings
Kurt Vile is at home — literally and figuratively — in new video for “Mount Airy Hill (Way Gone)”
WXPN Local
Kayleigh Goldsworthy reflects on a toxic relationship with newfound confidence and humor in video for “Boomerang”
Recordings
700 Bliss will release their debut album ‘Nothing To Declare’ this spring; listen to heady single “Totally Spies”
Recordings
Jack Zaferes releases the pent-up emotion of a panic attack in thrilling new piece “Amygdala”
News
Get a taste of Ryan Tennis’ new album ‘Hey Rollercoaster’ ahead of World Cafe Live release show
Singer-songwriter and world traveler Ryan Tennis comes to the Lounge at World Cafe Live on March 12th to celebrate the release of his new…
Singer-songwriter and world traveler Ryan Tennis comes to the Lounge at World Cafe Live on March 12th to celebrate the release of his new…
Get a taste of Ryan Tennis’ new album ‘Hey Rollercoaster’ ahead of World Cafe Live release show
Singer-songwriter and world traveler Ryan Tennis comes to the Lounge at World Cafe Live on March 12th to celebrate the release of his new…
WXPN Local
Building community through vinyl at new Phoenixville store Forever Changes
When Shawn Cephas’ father passed away in the fall of 1997, the grief of this loss was tied up with other feelings. Shawn’s dad,…
When Shawn Cephas’ father passed away in the fall of 1997, the grief of this loss was tied up with other feelings. Shawn’s dad,…
Building community through vinyl at new Phoenixville store Forever Changes
When Shawn Cephas’ father passed away in the fall of 1997, the grief of this loss was tied up with other feelings. Shawn’s dad,…
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…
Recordings
Blanketflowers channels shimmering 80s pop on new single “It’s Got Legs”
Philly duo Blanketflowers began as a darkwave duo, but they’re slowly stepping into the light. The two-years-running project has always been built around 80s…
Philly duo Blanketflowers began as a darkwave duo, but they’re slowly stepping into the light. The two-years-running project has always been built around 80s…
Blanketflowers channels shimmering 80s pop on new single “It’s Got Legs”
Philly duo Blanketflowers began as a darkwave duo, but they’re slowly stepping into the light. The two-years-running project has always been built around 80s…
Recordings
Sadurn gets lost in nature in their new “Golden Arm” video
Philadelphia indie-folk band Sadurn, the project of singer-songwriter Genevieve DeGroot, is gearing up to release a stunning debut called Radiator on Run For Cover…
Philadelphia indie-folk band Sadurn, the project of singer-songwriter Genevieve DeGroot, is gearing up to release a stunning debut called Radiator on Run For Cover…
Sadurn gets lost in nature in their new “Golden Arm” video
Philadelphia indie-folk band Sadurn, the project of singer-songwriter Genevieve DeGroot, is gearing up to release a stunning debut called Radiator on Run For Cover…
Recordings
Watch Catbite’s video for their Sic & Mad cover “Police Man (Kick Me In The Head)”
Philly ska-punk revivalists Catbite released a new single this past Bandcamp Friday — a cover of “Police Man (Kick Me in the Head)” by…
Philly ska-punk revivalists Catbite released a new single this past Bandcamp Friday — a cover of “Police Man (Kick Me in the Head)” by…
Watch Catbite’s video for their Sic & Mad cover “Police Man (Kick Me In The Head)”
Philly ska-punk revivalists Catbite released a new single this past Bandcamp Friday — a cover of “Police Man (Kick Me in the Head)” by…
Events
Kurt Vile reflects on personal connections on rootsy pop single “Hey Like A Child”
Late last week, Philadelphia singer-songwriter Kurt Vile released the second pre-release teaser of his Verve Records debut (watch my moves).
Late last week, Philadelphia singer-songwriter Kurt Vile released the second pre-release teaser of his Verve Records debut (watch my moves).
Kurt Vile reflects on personal connections on rootsy pop single “Hey Like A Child”
Late last week, Philadelphia singer-songwriter Kurt Vile released the second pre-release teaser of his Verve Records debut (watch my moves).
Events
Courtney Barnett and Lucy Dacus will play The Mann Center in July
Singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett just announced the make-up date for her postponed Met Philly show from last month, and it’s a good one. This summer,…
Singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett just announced the make-up date for her postponed Met Philly show from last month, and it’s a good one. This summer,…
Courtney Barnett and Lucy Dacus will play The Mann Center in July
Singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett just announced the make-up date for her postponed Met Philly show from last month, and it’s a good one. This summer,…
News
Kurt Vile’s new album ‘(watch my moves)’ comes out in April on Verve; watch a trippy video for “Like Exploding Stones”
Philly singer-songwriter Kurt Vile is making his Verve Records debut this year, and his first song for the new label doesn’t hold back in…
Philly singer-songwriter Kurt Vile is making his Verve Records debut this year, and his first song for the new label doesn’t hold back in…
Kurt Vile’s new album ‘(watch my moves)’ comes out in April on Verve; watch a trippy video for “Like Exploding Stones”
Philly singer-songwriter Kurt Vile is making his Verve Records debut this year, and his first song for the new label doesn’t hold back in…
By Abdur - Rahman
Give Them Their Flowers: Mollie Rose on voices, violin concertos, and Philadelphia’s boundlessly creative scene
I meet a lot of talented musicians whenever I host an open mic event called The Juice Jam, and that includes violinist Mollie Rose.…
I meet a lot of talented musicians whenever I host an open mic event called The Juice Jam, and that includes violinist Mollie Rose.…
Give Them Their Flowers: Mollie Rose on voices, violin concertos, and Philadelphia’s boundlessly creative scene
I meet a lot of talented musicians whenever I host an open mic event called The Juice Jam, and that includes violinist Mollie Rose.…
WXPN Local
A brief history of J. Dilla and The Soulquarians
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dewey Bryan Saunders (@deweysaunders) From his early days working with local legends Phat Kat, 5…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dewey Bryan Saunders (@deweysaunders) From his early days working with local legends Phat Kat, 5…
A brief history of J. Dilla and The Soulquarians
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dewey Bryan Saunders (@deweysaunders) From his early days working with local legends Phat Kat, 5…
Local
Orion Sun announces new EP ‘Getaway,’ shares breathtaking new single “dirty dancer”
Philly-rooted, NYC-based singer-songwriter Orion Sun returns this spring with a new collection of gorgeous music. The Getaway EP is out March 11th via Mom…
Philly-rooted, NYC-based singer-songwriter Orion Sun returns this spring with a new collection of gorgeous music. The Getaway EP is out March 11th via Mom…
Orion Sun announces new EP ‘Getaway,’ shares breathtaking new single “dirty dancer”
Philly-rooted, NYC-based singer-songwriter Orion Sun returns this spring with a new collection of gorgeous music. The Getaway EP is out March 11th via Mom…
By Abdur - Rahman
Give Them Their Flowers: Beano French on Musiq Soulchild, 90s R&B, and the wide reach of Philly talent
Last year for Black History Month I created a series called Give Them Their Flowers, where I asked hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices…
Last year for Black History Month I created a series called Give Them Their Flowers, where I asked hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices…
Give Them Their Flowers: Beano French on Musiq Soulchild, 90s R&B, and the wide reach of Philly talent
Last year for Black History Month I created a series called Give Them Their Flowers, where I asked hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices…
Recordings
The Districts share emotional new single “No Blood” from ‘Great American Painting’
The release of The Districts’ next LP, Great American Painting, is getting closer, and in the midst of the growing excitement comes their latest…
The release of The Districts’ next LP, Great American Painting, is getting closer, and in the midst of the growing excitement comes their latest…
The Districts share emotional new single “No Blood” from ‘Great American Painting’
The release of The Districts’ next LP, Great American Painting, is getting closer, and in the midst of the growing excitement comes their latest…
Events
Lucy Dacus shares “Kissing Lessons” from the ‘Home Video’ sessions, announces summer show with Hop Along in NYC
Did you hear Lucy Dacus’ newest single via a phone call from a number on a street flyer? If this sounds familiar, then you…
Did you hear Lucy Dacus’ newest single via a phone call from a number on a street flyer? If this sounds familiar, then you…
Lucy Dacus shares “Kissing Lessons” from the ‘Home Video’ sessions, announces summer show with Hop Along in NYC
Did you hear Lucy Dacus’ newest single via a phone call from a number on a street flyer? If this sounds familiar, then you…
News
The War on Drugs take flight at The Met Philly homecoming
“We wouldn’t miss this for the world,” Adam Granduciel told The Met Philly last night, and it truly felt reassuring. In the week leading…
“We wouldn’t miss this for the world,” Adam Granduciel told The Met Philly last night, and it truly felt reassuring. In the week leading…
The War on Drugs take flight at The Met Philly homecoming
“We wouldn’t miss this for the world,” Adam Granduciel told The Met Philly last night, and it truly felt reassuring. In the week leading…
WXPN Local
Kacey Musgraves popped in at Philly piano bar Tavern On Camac to sing Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”
Country-pop singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves is in Philly tonight to headline Wells Fargo Center in support of her latest album, Star-Crossed, and we’re very excited…
Country-pop singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves is in Philly tonight to headline Wells Fargo Center in support of her latest album, Star-Crossed, and we’re very excited…
Kacey Musgraves popped in at Philly piano bar Tavern On Camac to sing Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams”
Country-pop singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves is in Philly tonight to headline Wells Fargo Center in support of her latest album, Star-Crossed, and we’re very excited…
Recordings
Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Yoko Ono’s “Nobody Sees Me Like You Do” for the ‘Ocean Child’ tribute
Iconic musician and artist Yoko Ono will celebrate her 89th birthday on February 18th, and a lineup of contemporary artists are teaming up to…
Iconic musician and artist Yoko Ono will celebrate her 89th birthday on February 18th, and a lineup of contemporary artists are teaming up to…
Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Yoko Ono’s “Nobody Sees Me Like You Do” for the ‘Ocean Child’ tribute
Iconic musician and artist Yoko Ono will celebrate her 89th birthday on February 18th, and a lineup of contemporary artists are teaming up to…
WXPN Local
How Lot 49 Books and Launderette Records are running their stores with a DIY spirit
If you’ve hung around the music scene for any length of time you might have a general sense of what “do it yourself” means…
If you’ve hung around the music scene for any length of time you might have a general sense of what “do it yourself” means…
How Lot 49 Books and Launderette Records are running their stores with a DIY spirit
If you’ve hung around the music scene for any length of time you might have a general sense of what “do it yourself” means…
Americana
Cosmic Guilt will release its debut album this April
After a year developing buzz on the scene, Philly psychedelic country supergroup Cosmic Guilt is ready to release its debut album. Fronted by Scantron’s…
After a year developing buzz on the scene, Philly psychedelic country supergroup Cosmic Guilt is ready to release its debut album. Fronted by Scantron’s…
Cosmic Guilt will release its debut album this April
After a year developing buzz on the scene, Philly psychedelic country supergroup Cosmic Guilt is ready to release its debut album. Fronted by Scantron’s…
Recordings
Watch Japanese Breakfast play “Slide Tackle” and talk Union Transfer on ‘The Late Late Show’
After a hugely successful 2021, Japanese Breakfast is still out there bringing Jubilee to the world, most recently with a stop on late-night television.…
After a hugely successful 2021, Japanese Breakfast is still out there bringing Jubilee to the world, most recently with a stop on late-night television.…
Watch Japanese Breakfast play “Slide Tackle” and talk Union Transfer on ‘The Late Late Show’
After a hugely successful 2021, Japanese Breakfast is still out there bringing Jubilee to the world, most recently with a stop on late-night television.…
WXPN Local
RIP Khan Jamal, Philly vibraphonist and composer, gone at 75
A sublime performer and visionary composer, a master of his instrument in a way that shaped music for generations, Philadelphia vibraphone player Khan Jamal…
A sublime performer and visionary composer, a master of his instrument in a way that shaped music for generations, Philadelphia vibraphone player Khan Jamal…
RIP Khan Jamal, Philly vibraphonist and composer, gone at 75
A sublime performer and visionary composer, a master of his instrument in a way that shaped music for generations, Philadelphia vibraphone player Khan Jamal…
Events
The War On Drugs, Japanese Breakfast, Nothing, and Tierra Whack will rep Philly at Bonnaroo 2022
The lineup for Bonnaroo 2022 hit the internet this week, and as usual, it’s a spectrum of genres and eras, with a fair amount…
The lineup for Bonnaroo 2022 hit the internet this week, and as usual, it’s a spectrum of genres and eras, with a fair amount…
The War On Drugs, Japanese Breakfast, Nothing, and Tierra Whack will rep Philly at Bonnaroo 2022
The lineup for Bonnaroo 2022 hit the internet this week, and as usual, it’s a spectrum of genres and eras, with a fair amount…
Recordings
The Districts embrace personal growth and change on “Outlaw Love”
This winter, Philly indie rockers The Districts will release their fifth album, The Great American Painting, and gave us the latest taste of it…
This winter, Philly indie rockers The Districts will release their fifth album, The Great American Painting, and gave us the latest taste of it…
The Districts embrace personal growth and change on “Outlaw Love”
This winter, Philly indie rockers The Districts will release their fifth album, The Great American Painting, and gave us the latest taste of it…
Recordings
Watch The War on Drugs play “I Don’t Live Here Anymore” on ‘Ellen’
With their fifth LP I Don’t Live Here Anymore topping year-end lists last month, the Philly-rooted rockers The War on Drugs brought the title…
With their fifth LP I Don’t Live Here Anymore topping year-end lists last month, the Philly-rooted rockers The War on Drugs brought the title…
Watch The War on Drugs play “I Don’t Live Here Anymore” on ‘Ellen’
With their fifth LP I Don’t Live Here Anymore topping year-end lists last month, the Philly-rooted rockers The War on Drugs brought the title…
Best of 2021
WXPN Best of 2021: Music Photography
If a tree falls in the forest, and there’s no one around to hear it…does it really make a sound? And similarly, if there’s…
If a tree falls in the forest, and there’s no one around to hear it…does it really make a sound? And similarly, if there’s…
WXPN Best of 2021: Music Photography
If a tree falls in the forest, and there’s no one around to hear it…does it really make a sound? And similarly, if there’s…
News
The Districts have cancelled their year-end shows, including NYE at Johnny Brenda’s
Philly rockers The Districts have called off their year-end shows. The band was set to cap 2021 with concerts at Johnny Brenda’s on December…
Philly rockers The Districts have called off their year-end shows. The band was set to cap 2021 with concerts at Johnny Brenda’s on December…
The Districts have cancelled their year-end shows, including NYE at Johnny Brenda’s
Philly rockers The Districts have called off their year-end shows. The band was set to cap 2021 with concerts at Johnny Brenda’s on December…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: End the year right with Cakes Da Killa, two 24-hour Christmas radio marathons, new releases from Rid of Me and Chuck van Zyl, and so many NYE shows
It’s my last Skeleton Key of the year and the one thing I can say is that 2021 was a weird time to be…
It’s my last Skeleton Key of the year and the one thing I can say is that 2021 was a weird time to be…
The Skeleton Key: End the year right with Cakes Da Killa, two 24-hour Christmas radio marathons, new releases from Rid of Me and Chuck van Zyl, and so many NYE shows
It’s my last Skeleton Key of the year and the one thing I can say is that 2021 was a weird time to be…
WXPN Local
Rahsaan Lucas talks about the journey of AFROTAINO on 25 O’Clock
We met Philly promoter, DJ and tastemaker Rahsaan Lucas through his company AFROTAINO Productions, and their stellar series of events like Nuevofest, the Latin…
We met Philly promoter, DJ and tastemaker Rahsaan Lucas through his company AFROTAINO Productions, and their stellar series of events like Nuevofest, the Latin…
Rahsaan Lucas talks about the journey of AFROTAINO on 25 O’Clock
We met Philly promoter, DJ and tastemaker Rahsaan Lucas through his company AFROTAINO Productions, and their stellar series of events like Nuevofest, the Latin…
Events
Pissed Jeans and Bill Nace join the lineup for Kurt Vile’s Anchor Rock Club show next month
Kurt Vile’s Anchor Rock date just got a little more interesting. While seeing the Philly indie rock hero in the small Atlantic City room…
Kurt Vile’s Anchor Rock date just got a little more interesting. While seeing the Philly indie rock hero in the small Atlantic City room…
Pissed Jeans and Bill Nace join the lineup for Kurt Vile’s Anchor Rock Club show next month
Kurt Vile’s Anchor Rock date just got a little more interesting. While seeing the Philly indie rock hero in the small Atlantic City room…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Warm up this December with heavy metal, Hasidic hip hop, new noise rock, and “Eraserhead” in the Eraserhood
Hello Philadelphia! Welcome to the first December edition of The Skeleton Key, your bi-monthly column about all the things happening in our fair city.…
Hello Philadelphia! Welcome to the first December edition of The Skeleton Key, your bi-monthly column about all the things happening in our fair city.…
The Skeleton Key: Warm up this December with heavy metal, Hasidic hip hop, new noise rock, and “Eraserhead” in the Eraserhood
Hello Philadelphia! Welcome to the first December edition of The Skeleton Key, your bi-monthly column about all the things happening in our fair city.…
Events
The War On Drugs perform on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, announce new global live stream
In support of their new album I Don’t Live Here Anymore, The War On Drugs appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on November 17th for…
In support of their new album I Don’t Live Here Anymore, The War On Drugs appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on November 17th for…
The War On Drugs perform on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’, announce new global live stream
In support of their new album I Don’t Live Here Anymore, The War On Drugs appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on November 17th for…
Recordings
The Districts build hype for ‘Great American Painting’ with “Do It Over” video and Union Transfer show
Hometown heroes The Districts shared some big news this morning: they released a video for new single “Do It Over,” and announced a show…
Hometown heroes The Districts shared some big news this morning: they released a video for new single “Do It Over,” and announced a show…
The Districts build hype for ‘Great American Painting’ with “Do It Over” video and Union Transfer show
Hometown heroes The Districts shared some big news this morning: they released a video for new single “Do It Over,” and announced a show…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Just a normal November with ska, weird movies, Soul Glo, new folk and psych, and Yngwie Malmsteen
Just like SEPTA’s old slogan boldly proclaimed: we’re getting there, Philadelphia. Sure, not everything is “normal” or whatever, but compared to six months ago,…
Just like SEPTA’s old slogan boldly proclaimed: we’re getting there, Philadelphia. Sure, not everything is “normal” or whatever, but compared to six months ago,…
The Skeleton Key: Just a normal November with ska, weird movies, Soul Glo, new folk and psych, and Yngwie Malmsteen
Just like SEPTA’s old slogan boldly proclaimed: we’re getting there, Philadelphia. Sure, not everything is “normal” or whatever, but compared to six months ago,…
Recordings
Amos Lee shares vulnerable new single “Into the Clearing”
Philly’s own Amos Lee shared a new single, “Into the Clearing,” this week in advance of his latest record, Dreamland due out February 11th.…
Philly’s own Amos Lee shared a new single, “Into the Clearing,” this week in advance of his latest record, Dreamland due out February 11th.…
Amos Lee shares vulnerable new single “Into the Clearing”
Philly’s own Amos Lee shared a new single, “Into the Clearing,” this week in advance of his latest record, Dreamland due out February 11th.…
WXPN Local
Black Music City Returns, supporting creatives inspired by Philadelphia’s black music history
Black Music City, a collaboration between Philadelphia public music radio stations WXPN and WRTI, as well as talent incubator REC Philly, returns for 2022…
Black Music City, a collaboration between Philadelphia public music radio stations WXPN and WRTI, as well as talent incubator REC Philly, returns for 2022…
Black Music City Returns, supporting creatives inspired by Philadelphia’s black music history
Black Music City, a collaboration between Philadelphia public music radio stations WXPN and WRTI, as well as talent incubator REC Philly, returns for 2022…
Events
PUP will headline a killer bill at Franklin Music Hall with Pinkshift and Sheer Mag
Toronto punk four-piece PUP are longtime faves of us here at The Key, going back to their wild show at Golden Tea House in…
Toronto punk four-piece PUP are longtime faves of us here at The Key, going back to their wild show at Golden Tea House in…
PUP will headline a killer bill at Franklin Music Hall with Pinkshift and Sheer Mag
Toronto punk four-piece PUP are longtime faves of us here at The Key, going back to their wild show at Golden Tea House in…
Americana
Cosmic Guilt packs the stage and the house at Free at Noon
“We were not expecting all of you,” joked James Everhart at a break during Cosmic Guilt‘s Free at Noon concert. “I would have made…
“We were not expecting all of you,” joked James Everhart at a break during Cosmic Guilt‘s Free at Noon concert. “I would have made…
Cosmic Guilt packs the stage and the house at Free at Noon
“We were not expecting all of you,” joked James Everhart at a break during Cosmic Guilt‘s Free at Noon concert. “I would have made…
WXPN Local
Behind The Scene: Advocating for accessibility with James Cassar and Cassie Wilson
Behind The Scene is a new series which attempts to bring focus to the overlooked aspects of the Philadelphia music community. This is a collection…
Behind The Scene is a new series which attempts to bring focus to the overlooked aspects of the Philadelphia music community. This is a collection…
Behind The Scene: Advocating for accessibility with James Cassar and Cassie Wilson
Behind The Scene is a new series which attempts to bring focus to the overlooked aspects of the Philadelphia music community. This is a collection…
News
Kurt Vile is playing Atlantic City’s Anchor Rock Club in January
If you’ve never been on the beach in the winter, it is secluded and serene and quite contemplative; the ideal vibes to experience Lansdowne…
If you’ve never been on the beach in the winter, it is secluded and serene and quite contemplative; the ideal vibes to experience Lansdowne…
Kurt Vile is playing Atlantic City’s Anchor Rock Club in January
If you’ve never been on the beach in the winter, it is secluded and serene and quite contemplative; the ideal vibes to experience Lansdowne…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Remembering Pat Martino, appreciating Philly, and listening to new music from The Ire, Jenna and the Pups and more
THIS IS something to be shown at the end
THIS IS something to be shown at the end
The Skeleton Key: Remembering Pat Martino, appreciating Philly, and listening to new music from The Ire, Jenna and the Pups and more
THIS IS something to be shown at the end
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Remembering Pat Martino, appreciating Philly, and listening to new music from The Ire, Jenna and the Pups and more
It’s always nice to lean into the NO ONE LIKES US, WE DON’T CARE trope – I mean, it’s gotten us this far, ya…
It’s always nice to lean into the NO ONE LIKES US, WE DON’T CARE trope – I mean, it’s gotten us this far, ya…
The Skeleton Key: Remembering Pat Martino, appreciating Philly, and listening to new music from The Ire, Jenna and the Pups and more
It’s always nice to lean into the NO ONE LIKES US, WE DON’T CARE trope – I mean, it’s gotten us this far, ya…
Recordings
The War On Drugs bring their infectious new album to NPR and CBS This Morning
It’s been quite the month for The War On Drugs. The Philly-rooted rockers released their fifth studio record, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, on October 29…
It’s been quite the month for The War On Drugs. The Philly-rooted rockers released their fifth studio record, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, on October 29…
The War On Drugs bring their infectious new album to NPR and CBS This Morning
It’s been quite the month for The War On Drugs. The Philly-rooted rockers released their fifth studio record, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, on October 29…
WXPN Local
St. Mary’s Church: Half a century of music
What do the late Canadian folk singer Stan Rogers, venerated jazz explorers The Sun Ra Arkestra, Philadelphia’s Buddhist hardcore punk band Ruin, singer songwriter…
What do the late Canadian folk singer Stan Rogers, venerated jazz explorers The Sun Ra Arkestra, Philadelphia’s Buddhist hardcore punk band Ruin, singer songwriter…
St. Mary’s Church: Half a century of music
What do the late Canadian folk singer Stan Rogers, venerated jazz explorers The Sun Ra Arkestra, Philadelphia’s Buddhist hardcore punk band Ruin, singer songwriter…
Recordings
Japanese Breakfast performed a stripped down set (and covered Weezer) for their new EP recorded live at Electric Lady Studios
New in the Live At Electric Lady studio session series is Japanese Breakfast, performing stripped-down versions of songs from 2021’s Jubilee and two of…
New in the Live At Electric Lady studio session series is Japanese Breakfast, performing stripped-down versions of songs from 2021’s Jubilee and two of…
Japanese Breakfast performed a stripped down set (and covered Weezer) for their new EP recorded live at Electric Lady Studios
New in the Live At Electric Lady studio session series is Japanese Breakfast, performing stripped-down versions of songs from 2021’s Jubilee and two of…
Recordings
Listen to The War on Drugs’ latest single “Change”; new album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ out Friday
The War on Drugs‘ fifth album I Don’t Live Here Anymore comes out this Friday, October 29th, and the Philly-born rock outfit have released…
The War on Drugs‘ fifth album I Don’t Live Here Anymore comes out this Friday, October 29th, and the Philly-born rock outfit have released…
Listen to The War on Drugs’ latest single “Change”; new album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ out Friday
The War on Drugs‘ fifth album I Don’t Live Here Anymore comes out this Friday, October 29th, and the Philly-born rock outfit have released…
Events
Breaking down Lucy Dacus’ stellar two night stand at Union Transfer
Last week, indie singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus played two nights for capacity crowds at Union Transfer, the first of which sold out well ahead of…
Last week, indie singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus played two nights for capacity crowds at Union Transfer, the first of which sold out well ahead of…
Breaking down Lucy Dacus’ stellar two night stand at Union Transfer
Last week, indie singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus played two nights for capacity crowds at Union Transfer, the first of which sold out well ahead of…
Rock / Pop
The War On Drugs is selling hand-signed Soundwave prints to benefit Sweet Relief fund
The live music industry is undeniably in the process of rebounding on the tail end of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for many folks who…
The live music industry is undeniably in the process of rebounding on the tail end of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for many folks who…
The War On Drugs is selling hand-signed Soundwave prints to benefit Sweet Relief fund
The live music industry is undeniably in the process of rebounding on the tail end of the COVID-19 pandemic, but for many folks who…
Recordings
Amos Lee celebrates The City of Brotherly Love with his latest music video “Worry No More”
Amos Lee’s video for “Worry No More” highlights the often overlooked beauty that makes The City of Brotherly Love so wonderful. The video was…
Amos Lee’s video for “Worry No More” highlights the often overlooked beauty that makes The City of Brotherly Love so wonderful. The video was…
Amos Lee celebrates The City of Brotherly Love with his latest music video “Worry No More”
Amos Lee’s video for “Worry No More” highlights the often overlooked beauty that makes The City of Brotherly Love so wonderful. The video was…
WXPN Local
Modular On The Spot: A picnic for modular synthesis lovers and learners, in Philly and around the world
Month after month for almost five years now, Philadelphia musicians, listeners and technicians have gathered outside for Modular On The Spot. MOTS Philly is…
Month after month for almost five years now, Philadelphia musicians, listeners and technicians have gathered outside for Modular On The Spot. MOTS Philly is…
Modular On The Spot: A picnic for modular synthesis lovers and learners, in Philly and around the world
Month after month for almost five years now, Philadelphia musicians, listeners and technicians have gathered outside for Modular On The Spot. MOTS Philly is…
WXPN Local
XPoNential Analog: Revisiting our weekend of music and community on film
A month ago today, the XPN staff and community was collectively in the afterglow of a glorious weekend on the Camden Waterfront: the 2021…
A month ago today, the XPN staff and community was collectively in the afterglow of a glorious weekend on the Camden Waterfront: the 2021…
XPoNential Analog: Revisiting our weekend of music and community on film
A month ago today, the XPN staff and community was collectively in the afterglow of a glorious weekend on the Camden Waterfront: the 2021…
WXPN Local
Listen to Kitzy talk about Left Of The Dial’s journey on 25 O’Clock Podcast, watch The Lunar Year’s LOTD session
Debuting in early 2020, Left Of The Dial instantly made a name for itself. Hosted by Kitzy and Caleb, it has expanded from a…
Debuting in early 2020, Left Of The Dial instantly made a name for itself. Hosted by Kitzy and Caleb, it has expanded from a…
Listen to Kitzy talk about Left Of The Dial’s journey on 25 O’Clock Podcast, watch The Lunar Year’s LOTD session
Debuting in early 2020, Left Of The Dial instantly made a name for itself. Hosted by Kitzy and Caleb, it has expanded from a…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Everyday is Halloween so get spooky with a full calendar of shows, new goth and hardcore, the return of a band called Quarantine, and more
I’m no scientist but I have spent a lot of time reading about COVID-19, vaccines, masks, and the dangers of closed environments packed full…
I’m no scientist but I have spent a lot of time reading about COVID-19, vaccines, masks, and the dangers of closed environments packed full…
The Skeleton Key: Everyday is Halloween so get spooky with a full calendar of shows, new goth and hardcore, the return of a band called Quarantine, and more
I’m no scientist but I have spent a lot of time reading about COVID-19, vaccines, masks, and the dangers of closed environments packed full…
Recordings
Orion Sun’s new single “Concrete” explores connection to nature and family
Philly-rooted singer songwriter Orion Sun released new single “Concrete” today, along with a stunningly colorful music video with an analog aesthetic. The single is…
Philly-rooted singer songwriter Orion Sun released new single “Concrete” today, along with a stunningly colorful music video with an analog aesthetic. The single is…
Orion Sun’s new single “Concrete” explores connection to nature and family
Philly-rooted singer songwriter Orion Sun released new single “Concrete” today, along with a stunningly colorful music video with an analog aesthetic. The single is…
Recordings
The Districts will release ‘Great American Painting’ LP this winter; watch the “I Want To Feel It All” video
On the heels of their North American run with Modest Mouse, Philly rockers The Districts shared news today that they will release their fifth…
On the heels of their North American run with Modest Mouse, Philly rockers The Districts shared news today that they will release their fifth…
The Districts will release ‘Great American Painting’ LP this winter; watch the “I Want To Feel It All” video
On the heels of their North American run with Modest Mouse, Philly rockers The Districts shared news today that they will release their fifth…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Get into Rocktober with Philly Music Fest, new tunes from Ghosh and Irreversible Entanglements, and a whole lot more
Was everything this busy two years ago? I’m not being hyperbolic, that’s an honest question! I don’t know if it’s due to taking all…
Was everything this busy two years ago? I’m not being hyperbolic, that’s an honest question! I don’t know if it’s due to taking all…
The Skeleton Key: Get into Rocktober with Philly Music Fest, new tunes from Ghosh and Irreversible Entanglements, and a whole lot more
Was everything this busy two years ago? I’m not being hyperbolic, that’s an honest question! I don’t know if it’s due to taking all…
Free At Noon
Interludes: A true story of grief and love at Free at Noon
Catherine Ricketts was on XPN’s staff in 2013-2015. In this essay, she recalls how her weekly encounters with music during the Free at Noon…
Catherine Ricketts was on XPN’s staff in 2013-2015. In this essay, she recalls how her weekly encounters with music during the Free at Noon…
Interludes: A true story of grief and love at Free at Noon
Catherine Ricketts was on XPN’s staff in 2013-2015. In this essay, she recalls how her weekly encounters with music during the Free at Noon…
News
Watch Japanese Breakfast perform “Better the Mask,” her favorite song from Sable score
Today Japanese Breakfast shared a live in-studio video for “Better the Mask,” a song from frontperson Michelle Zauner’s score for Sable, an open world…
Today Japanese Breakfast shared a live in-studio video for “Better the Mask,” a song from frontperson Michelle Zauner’s score for Sable, an open world…
Watch Japanese Breakfast perform “Better the Mask,” her favorite song from Sable score
Today Japanese Breakfast shared a live in-studio video for “Better the Mask,” a song from frontperson Michelle Zauner’s score for Sable, an open world…
News
Firefly On The Fly: Ending on a day four high with Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Sofi Tukker, Orion Sun and more
The last day of Firefly was a long haul, starting out in the noon hour and going all the way through to midnight. I…
The last day of Firefly was a long haul, starting out in the noon hour and going all the way through to midnight. I…
Firefly On The Fly: Ending on a day four high with Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Sofi Tukker, Orion Sun and more
The last day of Firefly was a long haul, starting out in the noon hour and going all the way through to midnight. I…
News
Amos Lee announces new album ‘Dreamland’, 2022 tour coming to The Met; listen to “Shoulda Known Better”
Philly-rooted singer-songwriter Amos Lee returns next year with his seventh studio album, Dreamland, due out February 11th on Dualtone. According to the label, the…
Philly-rooted singer-songwriter Amos Lee returns next year with his seventh studio album, Dreamland, due out February 11th on Dualtone. According to the label, the…
Amos Lee announces new album ‘Dreamland’, 2022 tour coming to The Met; listen to “Shoulda Known Better”
Philly-rooted singer-songwriter Amos Lee returns next year with his seventh studio album, Dreamland, due out February 11th on Dualtone. According to the label, the…
Local
Hop Along brings the rock to Anchor Rock Club in Atlantic City
Philadelphia based Hop Along played Anchor Rock Club in Atlantic City on September 22nd as part of a string of shows planned for the…
Philadelphia based Hop Along played Anchor Rock Club in Atlantic City on September 22nd as part of a string of shows planned for the…
Hop Along brings the rock to Anchor Rock Club in Atlantic City
Philadelphia based Hop Along played Anchor Rock Club in Atlantic City on September 22nd as part of a string of shows planned for 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…
Local
Devon Gilfillian radiates hope for a better world on the XPNFest River Stage
“He’s come home to visit,” said World Cafe‘s Raina Douris to introduce Devon Gilfillian on the XPoNential Music Festival River Stage. “And he’s bringing…
“He’s come home to visit,” said World Cafe‘s Raina Douris to introduce Devon Gilfillian on the XPoNential Music Festival River Stage. “And he’s bringing…
Devon Gilfillian radiates hope for a better world on the XPNFest River Stage
“He’s come home to visit,” said World Cafe‘s Raina Douris to introduce Devon Gilfillian on the XPoNential Music Festival River Stage. “And he’s bringing…
Recordings
Listen to “Silver And Lead,” a new roots rock rambler from XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt
On their latest single, XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt ponders death in fever dream of nimble acoustic guitars, wailing gospel-inspired vocals, and a…
On their latest single, XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt ponders death in fever dream of nimble acoustic guitars, wailing gospel-inspired vocals, and a…
Listen to “Silver And Lead,” a new roots rock rambler from XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt
On their latest single, XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt ponders death in fever dream of nimble acoustic guitars, wailing gospel-inspired vocals, and a…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: round out September with XPoNential Music Festival, a John Coltrane birthday celebration, new punk and indie music, and a very full calendar of shows
Can you believe that just two weeks ago we were boogie boarding down 676 to the music of Philadelphia’s premier surf rock band Dry…
Can you believe that just two weeks ago we were boogie boarding down 676 to the music of Philadelphia’s premier surf rock band Dry…
The Skeleton Key: round out September with XPoNential Music Festival, a John Coltrane birthday celebration, new punk and indie music, and a very full calendar of shows
Can you believe that just two weeks ago we were boogie boarding down 676 to the music of Philadelphia’s premier surf rock band Dry…
WXPN Local
Preserving the past with Stephen Dallas’ Private Sector Music Group
MC / producer Demarque Dallas Barber (aka Stephen Dallas) is a prolific musician with deep roots in Philadelphia’s hip-hop scene. One can gather clear…
MC / producer Demarque Dallas Barber (aka Stephen Dallas) is a prolific musician with deep roots in Philadelphia’s hip-hop scene. One can gather clear…
Preserving the past with Stephen Dallas’ Private Sector Music Group
MC / producer Demarque Dallas Barber (aka Stephen Dallas) is a prolific musician with deep roots in Philadelphia’s hip-hop scene. One can gather clear…
Recordings
Watch The War on Drugs’ video for “I Don’t Live Here Anymore”
The War on Drugs will release their fifth album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, on October 29th via Atlantic Records, and today we got…
The War on Drugs will release their fifth album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, on October 29th via Atlantic Records, and today we got…
Watch The War on Drugs’ video for “I Don’t Live Here Anymore”
The War on Drugs will release their fifth album, I Don’t Live Here Anymore, on October 29th via Atlantic Records, and today we got…
Events
12 concerts (and one festival) to see this week including Julien Baker, Jason Isbell, KeiyaA, Hop Along, and XPNFest
It’s a new week and a new roundup of concerts — including one major, major concert we hope to see you at on the…
It’s a new week and a new roundup of concerts — including one major, major concert we hope to see you at on the…
12 concerts (and one festival) to see this week including Julien Baker, Jason Isbell, KeiyaA, Hop Along, and XPNFest
It’s a new week and a new roundup of concerts — including one major, major concert we hope to see you at on the…
Recordings
Dance along to Lucy Dacus’ fan-shot “Brando” video
Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus asked her fans for help making a new music video. “Brando,” the second single from her new album…
Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus asked her fans for help making a new music video. “Brando,” the second single from her new album…
Dance along to Lucy Dacus’ fan-shot “Brando” video
Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus asked her fans for help making a new music video. “Brando,” the second single from her new album…
News
Watch The War on Drugs play “Living Proof” on Colbert
Philly-born space rockers The War on Drugs are readying the release of their fifth album I Don’t Live Here Anymore, and last night they…
Philly-born space rockers The War on Drugs are readying the release of their fifth album I Don’t Live Here Anymore, and last night they…
Watch The War on Drugs play “Living Proof” on Colbert
Philly-born space rockers The War on Drugs are readying the release of their fifth album I Don’t Live Here Anymore, and last night they…
WXPN Local
I’m A Loser, Baby: Going inside the world of Born Losers Records ahead of the inaugural Losers Fest
Formed in 2016 by Suburban Living’s Michael Cammarata and Chris Radwanski, Born Losers Records is one of Philly’s boutique labels built on garnering personal…
Formed in 2016 by Suburban Living’s Michael Cammarata and Chris Radwanski, Born Losers Records is one of Philly’s boutique labels built on garnering personal…
I’m A Loser, Baby: Going inside the world of Born Losers Records ahead of the inaugural Losers Fest
Formed in 2016 by Suburban Living’s Michael Cammarata and Chris Radwanski, Born Losers Records is one of Philly’s boutique labels built on garnering personal…
Americana
Cosmic Guilt | WXPN Artist To Watch – September 2021
The band recently were featured in an Unprecedented Session, the local music collaboration between XPN/The Key, Cherry-Veen Zine, and Powercycle Productions.
The band recently were featured in an Unprecedented Session, the local music collaboration between XPN/The Key, Cherry-Veen Zine, and Powercycle Productions.
Cosmic Guilt | WXPN Artist To Watch – September 2021
The band recently were featured in an Unprecedented Session, the local music collaboration between XPN/The Key, Cherry-Veen Zine, and Powercycle Productions.
Events
The Districts set to ring in the new year at Johnny Brenda’s with back-to-back shows
The Districts know how to ring in the New Year the right way. The Philly favorites have announced they’ll be playing back-to-back shows at…
The Districts know how to ring in the New Year the right way. The Philly favorites have announced they’ll be playing back-to-back shows at…
The Districts set to ring in the new year at Johnny Brenda’s with back-to-back shows
The Districts know how to ring in the New Year the right way. The Philly favorites have announced they’ll be playing back-to-back shows at…
WXPN Local
15 songs that sample the timeless discography of Philadelphia International Records and The Sound of Philadelphia
During Black History Month, I created a series called Give Them Their Flowers by speaking to local artists Jacqueline Constance, Lenora Elaine, Yesseh Ali…
During Black History Month, I created a series called Give Them Their Flowers by speaking to local artists Jacqueline Constance, Lenora Elaine, Yesseh Ali…
15 songs that sample the timeless discography of Philadelphia International Records and The Sound of Philadelphia
During Black History Month, I created a series called Give Them Their Flowers by speaking to local artists Jacqueline Constance, Lenora Elaine, Yesseh Ali…
WXPN Local
Patti Smith releases new solo recording Live at Electric Lady
Icon Patti Smith, who needs little introduction, released new music on August 26th as part of Spotify and Electric Lady Studio’s series of live EPs.…
Icon Patti Smith, who needs little introduction, released new music on August 26th as part of Spotify and Electric Lady Studio’s series of live EPs.…
Patti Smith releases new solo recording Live at Electric Lady
Icon Patti Smith, who needs little introduction, released new music on August 26th as part of Spotify and Electric Lady Studio’s series of live EPs.…
News
Waxahatchee covers “Talking Dust Bowl Blues” for a tribute to Woody Guthrie’s ‘Dust Bowl Ballads’
A re-imagined version of Woody Guthrie’s 1940 album Dust Bowl Ballads be out September 10 via Elektra Records. The album, called Home In This World:…
A re-imagined version of Woody Guthrie’s 1940 album Dust Bowl Ballads be out September 10 via Elektra Records. The album, called Home In This World:…
Waxahatchee covers “Talking Dust Bowl Blues” for a tribute to Woody Guthrie’s ‘Dust Bowl Ballads’
A re-imagined version of Woody Guthrie’s 1940 album Dust Bowl Ballads be out September 10 via Elektra Records. The album, called Home In This World:…
Events
Karl Blau and Cosmic Guilt will star in the season finale of Unprecedented Sessions
When we teamed up with the Cherry-Veen Zine and Power Cycle Productions last summer to launch Unprecedented Sessions, one name was at the top…
When we teamed up with the Cherry-Veen Zine and Power Cycle Productions last summer to launch Unprecedented Sessions, one name was at the top…
Karl Blau and Cosmic Guilt will star in the season finale of Unprecedented Sessions
When we teamed up with the Cherry-Veen Zine and Power Cycle Productions last summer to launch Unprecedented Sessions, one name was at the top…
Rock / Pop
The Skeleton Key: End the month with a Sheer Mag series, Phantom of the Opera at the cemetery, Folk Fest, and more
Hello Philadelphia! I hope the second half of this month hasn’t treated you too poorly. I took a bit of a vacation – odd…
Hello Philadelphia! I hope the second half of this month hasn’t treated you too poorly. I took a bit of a vacation – odd…
The Skeleton Key: End the month with a Sheer Mag series, Phantom of the Opera at the cemetery, Folk Fest, and more
Hello Philadelphia! I hope the second half of this month hasn’t treated you too poorly. I took a bit of a vacation – odd…
WXPN Local
How Ellen Reid’s ‘Soundwalk’ is bringing forgotten corners of Fairmount Park to life
There’s a door in the fence just off Horticultural Drive between the Shofuso Japanese House and the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park. Music is…
There’s a door in the fence just off Horticultural Drive between the Shofuso Japanese House and the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park. Music is…
How Ellen Reid’s ‘Soundwalk’ is bringing forgotten corners of Fairmount Park to life
There’s a door in the fence just off Horticultural Drive between the Shofuso Japanese House and the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park. Music is…
Recordings
Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Dolly Parton, play most of ‘Jubilee’ in their final night at Union Transfer
Philly-rooted indie rock faves Japanese Breakfast set a hometown record last night when they headlined their fifth consecutive sold-out show at Union Transfer.
Philly-rooted indie rock faves Japanese Breakfast set a hometown record last night when they headlined their fifth consecutive sold-out show at Union Transfer.
Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Dolly Parton, play most of ‘Jubilee’ in their final night at Union Transfer
Philly-rooted indie rock faves Japanese Breakfast set a hometown record last night when they headlined their fifth consecutive sold-out show at Union Transfer.
Recordings
Amos Lee returns with candid new single “Worry No More”
It seems like Amos Lee is psychic on his latest single, “Worry No More. Written prior to the pandemic, his frank lyrics about mental…
It seems like Amos Lee is psychic on his latest single, “Worry No More. Written prior to the pandemic, his frank lyrics about mental…
Amos Lee returns with candid new single “Worry No More”
It seems like Amos Lee is psychic on his latest single, “Worry No More. Written prior to the pandemic, his frank lyrics about mental…
News
Listen to Japanese Breakfast’s final night at Union Transfer broadcast live on WXPN
As Japanese Breakfast brings their historic run of five consecutive sold-out Union Transfer shows to a close, fans everywhere can tune in as WXPN…
As Japanese Breakfast brings their historic run of five consecutive sold-out Union Transfer shows to a close, fans everywhere can tune in as WXPN…
Listen to Japanese Breakfast’s final night at Union Transfer broadcast live on WXPN
As Japanese Breakfast brings their historic run of five consecutive sold-out Union Transfer shows to a close, fans everywhere can tune in as WXPN…
News
Jubilee, Indeed: A Japanese Breakfast homecoming makes for a sublime Union Transfer re-opening
“I’ve gotta be honest with you guys,” Michelle Zauner said to a packed Union Transfer on Saturday, “This is already spicier than the Friday…
“I’ve gotta be honest with you guys,” Michelle Zauner said to a packed Union Transfer on Saturday, “This is already spicier than the Friday…
Jubilee, Indeed: A Japanese Breakfast homecoming makes for a sublime Union Transfer re-opening
“I’ve gotta be honest with you guys,” Michelle Zauner said to a packed Union Transfer on Saturday, “This is already spicier than the Friday…
Americana
Birds Of Maya, Writhing Squares, Electric Candlelight, Cosmic Guilt and more will play the first weekend back at Johnny Brenda’s
Fishtown’s premiere rock and roll venue Johnny Brenda’s reopens for upstairs shows next month, and just announced its first shows back today.
Fishtown’s premiere rock and roll venue Johnny Brenda’s reopens for upstairs shows next month, and just announced its first shows back today.
Birds Of Maya, Writhing Squares, Electric Candlelight, Cosmic Guilt and more will play the first weekend back at Johnny Brenda’s
Fishtown’s premiere rock and roll venue Johnny Brenda’s reopens for upstairs shows next month, and just announced its first shows back today.
WXPN Local
Shows are coming back. Here are six new-ish venues to keep an eye on.
It is an undeniably strange time to be a lover of live music. On the one hand, concerts are coming back, woohoo! We’re finally…
It is an undeniably strange time to be a lover of live music. On the one hand, concerts are coming back, woohoo! We’re finally…
Shows are coming back. Here are six new-ish venues to keep an eye on.
It is an undeniably strange time to be a lover of live music. On the one hand, concerts are coming back, woohoo! We’re finally…
Local
Bright Eyes and Lucy Dacus played a Steel Stacks show like it was their last
Midway through a two-hour, 21-song performance at Bethlehem’s SteelStacks last night, Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes told the audience “The set is gonna be…
Midway through a two-hour, 21-song performance at Bethlehem’s SteelStacks last night, Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes told the audience “The set is gonna be…
Bright Eyes and Lucy Dacus played a Steel Stacks show like it was their last
Midway through a two-hour, 21-song performance at Bethlehem’s SteelStacks last night, Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes told the audience “The set is gonna be…
WXPN Local
Long Live PhilaMOCA! On re-opening weekend, Callowhill arts space celebrates the community that kept it alive
PhilaMOCA’s death and resurrection had all the makings of a classic horror movie, one that would have easily graced the Callowhill venue’s storied screen…
PhilaMOCA’s death and resurrection had all the makings of a classic horror movie, one that would have easily graced the Callowhill venue’s storied screen…
Long Live PhilaMOCA! On re-opening weekend, Callowhill arts space celebrates the community that kept it alive
PhilaMOCA’s death and resurrection had all the makings of a classic horror movie, one that would have easily graced the Callowhill venue’s storied screen…
News
The War On Drugs announce new album, new video, back-to-back headlining shows at The Met
After teasing news this weekend with some cosmic pickup-truck-on-a-country-road footage, Philly-born rockers The War On Drugs announced details on their fifth album today. I…
After teasing news this weekend with some cosmic pickup-truck-on-a-country-road footage, Philly-born rockers The War On Drugs announced details on their fifth album today. I…
The War On Drugs announce new album, new video, back-to-back headlining shows at The Met
After teasing news this weekend with some cosmic pickup-truck-on-a-country-road footage, Philly-born rockers The War On Drugs announced details on their fifth album today. I…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Settle into summer with the return of PhilaMOCA, a Psychic Flowers premier, new black metal and a whole mess of shows
Going to start off this column with a dose of reality because as much as we want to believe everything is back to normal…
Going to start off this column with a dose of reality because as much as we want to believe everything is back to normal…
The Skeleton Key: Settle into summer with the return of PhilaMOCA, a Psychic Flowers premier, new black metal and a whole mess of shows
Going to start off this column with a dose of reality because as much as we want to believe everything is back to normal…
Recordings
Listen to Kurt Vile cover The Velvet Underground’s “Run Run Run”
Wasting no time settling into his new home at Verve Records, Philly’s Kurt Vile recently released a cover of a track by one of…
Wasting no time settling into his new home at Verve Records, Philly’s Kurt Vile recently released a cover of a track by one of…
Listen to Kurt Vile cover The Velvet Underground’s “Run Run Run”
Wasting no time settling into his new home at Verve Records, Philly’s Kurt Vile recently released a cover of a track by one of…
Events
Modest Mouse announces North American tour with The Districts, including a show at The Met Philly
The bill only indie-heads could dream about, Modest Mouse is going on a North American run towards the end of the summer and Philly…
The bill only indie-heads could dream about, Modest Mouse is going on a North American run towards the end of the summer and Philly…
Modest Mouse announces North American tour with The Districts, including a show at The Met Philly
The bill only indie-heads could dream about, Modest Mouse is going on a North American run towards the end of the summer and Philly…
Events
Hop Along announces fall tour dates, including Anchor Rock Club re-opening and Ardmore Music Hall
Though their Philly Music Fest show is sold out and their Pitchfork Fest show is a long drive away, local fans have two more…
Though their Philly Music Fest show is sold out and their Pitchfork Fest show is a long drive away, local fans have two more…
Hop Along announces fall tour dates, including Anchor Rock Club re-opening and Ardmore Music Hall
Though their Philly Music Fest show is sold out and their Pitchfork Fest show is a long drive away, local fans have two more…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Bring the heat this July with new music from Soul Glo and Blazon Rite, a 50th birthday party for WKDU, and so many shows all around the city
I recently had my first anxiety dream about this column. I know, I know, it’s been three years of doing this and it’s just…
I recently had my first anxiety dream about this column. I know, I know, it’s been three years of doing this and it’s just…
The Skeleton Key: Bring the heat this July with new music from Soul Glo and Blazon Rite, a 50th birthday party for WKDU, and so many shows all around the city
I recently had my first anxiety dream about this column. I know, I know, it’s been three years of doing this and it’s just…
Events
Lucy Dacus sells out night one at Union Transfer; adds second night with Bartees Strange
Riding the excitement around the release of her terrifically-received third album Home Video, singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus sold out her October 20th Philly concert with…
Riding the excitement around the release of her terrifically-received third album Home Video, singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus sold out her October 20th Philly concert with…
Lucy Dacus sells out night one at Union Transfer; adds second night with Bartees Strange
Riding the excitement around the release of her terrifically-received third album Home Video, singer-songwriter Lucy Dacus sold out her October 20th Philly concert 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…
Events
Orion Sun will play an autumnal equinox show at The Foundry
Orion Sun is clocking back in for her first Philly show following the release of last year’s stunning album Hold Space For Me. Ahead of…
Orion Sun is clocking back in for her first Philly show following the release of last year’s stunning album Hold Space For Me. Ahead of…
Orion Sun will play an autumnal equinox show at The Foundry
Orion Sun is clocking back in for her first Philly show following the release of last year’s stunning album Hold Space For Me. Ahead of…
News
The Districts announce a string of U.S. tour dates and Brooklyn Steel livestream with Mannequin Pussy
The Districts are breaking their 18-month hibernation this fall to hit the road for a string of U.S. dates that will bring them through…
The Districts are breaking their 18-month hibernation this fall to hit the road for a string of U.S. dates that will bring them through…
The Districts announce a string of U.S. tour dates and Brooklyn Steel livestream with Mannequin Pussy
The Districts are breaking their 18-month hibernation this fall to hit the road for a string of U.S. dates that will bring them through…
WXPN Local
The Lost Dedications: Jerry Blavat Opens Fan Mail From 60 Years Ago
Picture this in your mind. It’s ten o’clock on a balmy spring evening in 1962. On the top floor of City Hall in Camden,…
Picture this in your mind. It’s ten o’clock on a balmy spring evening in 1962. On the top floor of City Hall in Camden,…
The Lost Dedications: Jerry Blavat Opens Fan Mail From 60 Years Ago
Picture this in your mind. It’s ten o’clock on a balmy spring evening in 1962. On the top floor of City Hall in Camden,…
Local
Lucy Dacus will bring <em>Home Video</em> to a virtual Free at Noon next week
Lucy Dacus just released her new album, Home Video, and on Friday July 2nd, she plays it live for our virtual Free at Noon…
Lucy Dacus just released her new album, Home Video, and on Friday July 2nd, she plays it live for our virtual Free at Noon…
Lucy Dacus will bring <em>Home Video</em> to a virtual Free at Noon next week
Lucy Dacus just released her new album, Home Video, and on Friday July 2nd, she plays it live for our virtual Free at Noon…
Events
Japanese Breakfast’s Union Transfer run extended to five nights; Spirit of the Beehive opening new dates
Japanese Breakfast is making history in a lot of ways. The Philly-rooted indie band turned breakout pop sensation is grabbing near-constant headlines these days,…
Japanese Breakfast is making history in a lot of ways. The Philly-rooted indie band turned breakout pop sensation is grabbing near-constant headlines these days,…
Japanese Breakfast’s Union Transfer run extended to five nights; Spirit of the Beehive opening new dates
Japanese Breakfast is making history in a lot of ways. The Philly-rooted indie band turned breakout pop sensation is grabbing near-constant headlines these days,…
Recordings
Watch Lucy Dacus play “Brando” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Lucy Dacus appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night to play a song from her new album, Home Video, which comes out this Friday, June 25.…
Lucy Dacus appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night to play a song from her new album, Home Video, which comes out this Friday, June 25.…
Watch Lucy Dacus play “Brando” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Lucy Dacus appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night to play a song from her new album, Home Video, which comes out this Friday, June 25.…
Events
Lucy Dacus to host record signing at Repo Records this week
Lucy Dacus will host a record signing and meet and greet at Repo Records on June 25, at 5:30. There will be copies of…
Lucy Dacus will host a record signing and meet and greet at Repo Records on June 25, at 5:30. There will be copies of…
Lucy Dacus to host record signing at Repo Records this week
Lucy Dacus will host a record signing and meet and greet at Repo Records on June 25, at 5:30. There will be copies of…
WXPN Local
Meditation and Liberation: Sudan Green on the return of his Spirits Up! yoga series and its Juneteenth weekend event Spirit Wake
Sudan Green is a Philadelphia musician, activist, and community organizer whose Spirits Up! series returns this weekend with Spirit Wake, a Juneteenth special with…
Sudan Green is a Philadelphia musician, activist, and community organizer whose Spirits Up! series returns this weekend with Spirit Wake, a Juneteenth special with…
Meditation and Liberation: Sudan Green on the return of his Spirits Up! yoga series and its Juneteenth weekend event Spirit Wake
Sudan Green is a Philadelphia musician, activist, and community organizer whose Spirits Up! series returns this weekend with Spirit Wake, a Juneteenth special with…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Start summer with more gigs, more films, new releases from Night Raids and Secular Fusionists, a psych rock roundup, and a Porchfest photo gallery
I’m going to be honest with you: it definitely feels weird watching things slowly return to whatever passes for normalcy during the second half…
I’m going to be honest with you: it definitely feels weird watching things slowly return to whatever passes for normalcy during the second half…
The Skeleton Key: Start summer with more gigs, more films, new releases from Night Raids and Secular Fusionists, a psych rock roundup, and a Porchfest photo gallery
I’m going to be honest with you: it definitely feels weird watching things slowly return to whatever passes for normalcy during the second half…
Recordings
Sheer Mag will headline PhilaMOCA for two nights this summer
Sheer Mag has announced back-to-back headlining shows at PhilaMOCA with support from a few fellow Philly punks. On August 27, they will share the…
Sheer Mag has announced back-to-back headlining shows at PhilaMOCA with support from a few fellow Philly punks. On August 27, they will share the…
Sheer Mag will headline PhilaMOCA for two nights this summer
Sheer Mag has announced back-to-back headlining shows at PhilaMOCA with support from a few fellow Philly punks. On August 27, they will share the…
WXPN Local
What’s going on in Philly for Record Store Day Part One?
Just like everything else in 2021, Record Store Day will look a little bit different. Instead of having one day to look forward to,…
Just like everything else in 2021, Record Store Day will look a little bit different. Instead of having one day to look forward to,…
What’s going on in Philly for Record Store Day Part One?
Just like everything else in 2021, Record Store Day will look a little bit different. Instead of having one day to look forward to,…
WXPN Local
Black Music City Spotlight: John Morrison on exploring the scene through the words and images of <em>Culture Cypher Magazine</em>
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: John Morrison on exploring the scene through the words and images of <em>Culture Cypher Magazine</em>
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…
News
Japanese Breakfast plays a celebratory CBS This Morning set; Michelle Zauner announces movie adaptation of <em>Crying in H Mart</em>
The day after releasing their acclaimed new album, Jubilee, Japanese Breakfast made an appearance on CBS This Morning’s “Saturday Sessions.” Along with performing three tracks…
The day after releasing their acclaimed new album, Jubilee, Japanese Breakfast made an appearance on CBS This Morning’s “Saturday Sessions.” Along with performing three tracks…
Japanese Breakfast plays a celebratory CBS This Morning set; Michelle Zauner announces movie adaptation of <em>Crying in H Mart</em>
The day after releasing their acclaimed new album, Jubilee, Japanese Breakfast made an appearance on CBS This Morning’s “Saturday Sessions.” Along with performing three tracks…
Recordings
Spirit of the Beehive announces fall dates, including Union Transfer show with Japanese Breakfast
Spirit of the Beehive, a.k.a. your favorite band’s favorite band, have announced some shows for the fall. They will be playing their first show…
Spirit of the Beehive, a.k.a. your favorite band’s favorite band, have announced some shows for the fall. They will be playing their first show…
Spirit of the Beehive announces fall dates, including Union Transfer show with Japanese Breakfast
Spirit of the Beehive, a.k.a. your favorite band’s favorite band, have announced some shows for the fall. They will be playing their first show…
Recordings
Listen to Lucy Dacus’ new song “Brando” and win a chance to be in the music video
Lucy Dacus has shared a fourth single from her forthcoming album Home Video ahead of its release on June 25. The Old Hollywood-inspired “Brando”…
Lucy Dacus has shared a fourth single from her forthcoming album Home Video ahead of its release on June 25. The Old Hollywood-inspired “Brando”…
Listen to Lucy Dacus’ new song “Brando” and win a chance to be in the music video
Lucy Dacus has shared a fourth single from her forthcoming album Home Video ahead of its release on June 25. The Old Hollywood-inspired “Brando”…
WXPN Local
Black Music City Spotlight: Stanley Collins on exploring the culture of Black Lily in a new podcast documentary
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: Stanley Collins on exploring the culture of Black Lily in a new podcast documentary
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…
WXPN Local
Innovation and Influence: Philadelphia’s Black Music History, from the 1930s to the 2020s
From the moment that the first enslaved Africans touched down on the shores of the so-called new world, Black music has had a formative…
From the moment that the first enslaved Africans touched down on the shores of the so-called new world, Black music has had a formative…
Innovation and Influence: Philadelphia’s Black Music History, from the 1930s to the 2020s
From the moment that the first enslaved Africans touched down on the shores of the so-called new world, Black music has had a formative…
WXPN Local
Philly librarians bring music to the masses
You might remember being told that the library is a place for peace and quiet, for contemplative silence, a serious environment where voices shouldn’t…
You might remember being told that the library is a place for peace and quiet, for contemplative silence, a serious environment where voices shouldn’t…
Philly librarians bring music to the masses
You might remember being told that the library is a place for peace and quiet, for contemplative silence, a serious environment where voices shouldn’t…
WXPN Local
Behind The Scene: Who needs a label? Don Giovanni, Lame-O, and Henderson Cole want you to think before you sign.
Behind The Scene is a new series which attempts to bring focus to the overlooked aspects of the Philadelphia music community. This is a collection…
Behind The Scene is a new series which attempts to bring focus to the overlooked aspects of the Philadelphia music community. This is a collection…
Behind The Scene: Who needs a label? Don Giovanni, Lame-O, and Henderson Cole want you to think before you sign.
Behind The Scene is a new series which attempts to bring focus to the overlooked aspects of the Philadelphia music community. This is a collection…
Events
Japanese Breakfast will hold a book and record signing at Repo Records
Michelle Zauner will be signing copies of the new Japanese Breakfast album and her memoir at Repo Records on Wednesday, June 2, at 6…
Michelle Zauner will be signing copies of the new Japanese Breakfast album and her memoir at Repo Records on Wednesday, June 2, at 6…
Japanese Breakfast will hold a book and record signing at Repo Records
Michelle Zauner will be signing copies of the new Japanese Breakfast album and her memoir at Repo Records on Wednesday, June 2, at 6…
Recordings
Philly roots supergroup Cosmic Guilt makes their debut with two singles, “Cautious Lovers” and “Sun In Your Eyes”
Spearheaded by Scantron’s James Everhart, the expansive country / rock supergroup Cosmic Guilt arrives this summer with a melancholic heartbreak tune in the form…
Spearheaded by Scantron’s James Everhart, the expansive country / rock supergroup Cosmic Guilt arrives this summer with a melancholic heartbreak tune in the form…
Philly roots supergroup Cosmic Guilt makes their debut with two singles, “Cautious Lovers” and “Sun In Your Eyes”
Spearheaded by Scantron’s James Everhart, the expansive country / rock supergroup Cosmic Guilt arrives this summer with a melancholic heartbreak tune in the form…
Recordings
Japanese Breakfast turns glamour gory in “Savage Good Boy”
Japanese Breakfast is out for blood in “Savage Good Boy.” Michelle Zauner’s self-directed video for the latest single from her upcoming album, Jubilee, has her starring…
Japanese Breakfast is out for blood in “Savage Good Boy.” Michelle Zauner’s self-directed video for the latest single from her upcoming album, Jubilee, has her starring…
Japanese Breakfast turns glamour gory in “Savage Good Boy”
Japanese Breakfast is out for blood in “Savage Good Boy.” Michelle Zauner’s self-directed video for the latest single from her upcoming album, Jubilee, has her starring…
Recordings
Lucy Dacus looks back at a religious upbringing “VBS,” reschedules show with Bright Eyes at SteelStacks
Lucy Dacus‘ new album Home Video comes out next month, and ahead of the release she’s shared a third single. “VBS” finds Dacus looking…
Lucy Dacus‘ new album Home Video comes out next month, and ahead of the release she’s shared a third single. “VBS” finds Dacus looking…
Lucy Dacus looks back at a religious upbringing “VBS,” reschedules show with Bright Eyes at SteelStacks
Lucy Dacus‘ new album Home Video comes out next month, and ahead of the release she’s shared a third single. “VBS” finds Dacus looking…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: May ends with a slew of outside events, new music from Mesh and HIRS, punk markets, Heavy Metal Parking Lot, and a World/Inferno remembrance
Sometimes you never know how good you have it until it’s gone. I’m talking about the pandemic, sure, and that never-ending questioning we’re all…
Sometimes you never know how good you have it until it’s gone. I’m talking about the pandemic, sure, and that never-ending questioning we’re all…
The Skeleton Key: May ends with a slew of outside events, new music from Mesh and HIRS, punk markets, Heavy Metal Parking Lot, and a World/Inferno remembrance
Sometimes you never know how good you have it until it’s gone. I’m talking about the pandemic, sure, and that never-ending questioning we’re all…
Events
Firefly 2021 stars Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, Lizzo, Sylvan Esso, Phoebe Bridgers, Arlo Parks, Orion Sun and much more
Is your fall calendar packed out yet? If not, the 2021 edition of Firefly Music Festival lands neatly in between WXPN’s own XPoNential Music…
Is your fall calendar packed out yet? If not, the 2021 edition of Firefly Music Festival lands neatly in between WXPN’s own XPoNential Music…
Firefly 2021 stars Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, Lizzo, Sylvan Esso, Phoebe Bridgers, Arlo Parks, Orion Sun and much more
Is your fall calendar packed out yet? If not, the 2021 edition of Firefly Music Festival lands neatly in between WXPN’s own XPoNential Music…
Events
Hop Along, Alex G, Moor Mother, The Menzingers and more will play the five-day Philly Music Fest this October
Brace yourselves, Philly music scene: the return of concerts this fall brings with it the fifth annual Philly Music Fest, and this year’s lineup…
Brace yourselves, Philly music scene: the return of concerts this fall brings with it the fifth annual Philly Music Fest, and this year’s lineup…
Hop Along, Alex G, Moor Mother, The Menzingers and more will play the five-day Philly Music Fest this October
Brace yourselves, Philly music scene: the return of concerts this fall brings with it the fifth annual Philly Music Fest, and this year’s lineup…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Get weird and stay weird this May with new death metal and noise rock, a Palberta record release stream, some socially-distanced jazz, and a choral sound installation on the Rail Park
Philadelphia has always been weird. That’s not fair. “Weird” can come off like a pejorative, something to be avoided. We’ve embraced that chaos, that…
Philadelphia has always been weird. That’s not fair. “Weird” can come off like a pejorative, something to be avoided. We’ve embraced that chaos, that…
The Skeleton Key: Get weird and stay weird this May with new death metal and noise rock, a Palberta record release stream, some socially-distanced jazz, and a choral sound installation on the Rail Park
Philadelphia has always been weird. That’s not fair. “Weird” can come off like a pejorative, something to be avoided. We’ve embraced that chaos, that…
WXPN Local
The Craft of the Microaggression: Non-men in the Philadelphia music scene share their experiences
I tweeted the other night about how difficult an article this was to put together. It’s not because I don’t have the pieces to…
I tweeted the other night about how difficult an article this was to put together. It’s not because I don’t have the pieces to…
The Craft of the Microaggression: Non-men in the Philadelphia music scene share their experiences
I tweeted the other night about how difficult an article this was to put together. It’s not because I don’t have the pieces to…
Artist To Watch
Japanese Breakfast |WXPN Artist To Watch – May 2021
Fronted by Michelle Zauner, the band will release their third album on June 4th.
Fronted by Michelle Zauner, the band will release their third album on June 4th.
Japanese Breakfast |WXPN Artist To Watch – May 2021
Fronted by Michelle Zauner, the band will release their third album on June 4th.
WXPN Local
The Adolescentia Project celebrates our formative music experiences one Instagram post at a time
What album changed your life when you were 14 years old? That’s the question at the heart of The Adolescentia Project, a website and…
What album changed your life when you were 14 years old? That’s the question at the heart of The Adolescentia Project, a website and…
The Adolescentia Project celebrates our formative music experiences one Instagram post at a time
What album changed your life when you were 14 years old? That’s the question at the heart of The Adolescentia Project, a website and…
News
Kurt Vile signs to Verve Records, plans new LP for 2022
Philly son Kurt Vile has had a remarkable run on Matador Records, releasing six of his eight LPs (including lotta sea lice, his 2018…
Philly son Kurt Vile has had a remarkable run on Matador Records, releasing six of his eight LPs (including lotta sea lice, his 2018…
Kurt Vile signs to Verve Records, plans new LP for 2022
Philly son Kurt Vile has had a remarkable run on Matador Records, releasing six of his eight LPs (including lotta sea lice, his 2018…
WXPN Local
Music+Art: Karl Blau on Nomad
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: Karl Blau on Nomad
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…
Recordings
Watch Lucy Dacus perform “Hot & Heavy” on <em>The Late Show</em>
Lucy Dacus only just announced her upcoming album, Home Video. Her third full-length is billed as an exploration of how Dacus feels returning to…
Lucy Dacus only just announced her upcoming album, Home Video. Her third full-length is billed as an exploration of how Dacus feels returning to…
Watch Lucy Dacus perform “Hot & Heavy” on <em>The Late Show</em>
Lucy Dacus only just announced her upcoming album, Home Video. Her third full-length is billed as an exploration of how Dacus feels returning to…
News
Lucy Dacus announces new album <em>Home Video</em>, shares single “Hot & Heavy”
Lucy Dacus just announced that her third album, Home Video, will be released June 25 on Matador Records. The lead single “Hot & Heavy”…
Lucy Dacus just announced that her third album, Home Video, will be released June 25 on Matador Records. The lead single “Hot & Heavy”…
Lucy Dacus announces new album <em>Home Video</em>, shares single “Hot & Heavy”
Lucy Dacus just announced that her third album, Home Video, will be released June 25 on Matador Records. The lead single “Hot & Heavy”…
Recordings
Japanese Breakfast yearns for connection on new single and video, “Posing In Bondage”
In an otherworldly music video for their latest single, Japanese Breakfast explores loneliness and connection in the dim lights of an empty supermarket. The…
In an otherworldly music video for their latest single, Japanese Breakfast explores loneliness and connection in the dim lights of an empty supermarket. The…
Japanese Breakfast yearns for connection on new single and video, “Posing In Bondage”
In an otherworldly music video for their latest single, Japanese Breakfast explores loneliness and connection in the dim lights of an empty supermarket. The…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Join in the chant with these Bandcamp Friday recs, a Philly punk gigography, gospel and hardcore livestreams, jazz lectures, and a Moor Mother dance party
You ever see something that is so absurd that you’re sure it has to be a joke even though you know it’s not? No,…
You ever see something that is so absurd that you’re sure it has to be a joke even though you know it’s not? No,…
The Skeleton Key: Join in the chant with these Bandcamp Friday recs, a Philly punk gigography, gospel and hardcore livestreams, jazz lectures, and a Moor Mother dance party
You ever see something that is so absurd that you’re sure it has to be a joke even though you know it’s not? No,…
Recordings
Listen to Waxahatchee cover Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia” and more on deluxe edition of <em>Saint Cloud</em>
Last year Katie Crutchfield released the fifth album from her long-running project Waxahatchee, Saint Cloud, to critical acclaim and an overall positive reception. She…
Last year Katie Crutchfield released the fifth album from her long-running project Waxahatchee, Saint Cloud, to critical acclaim and an overall positive reception. She…
Listen to Waxahatchee cover Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia” and more on deluxe edition of <em>Saint Cloud</em>
Last year Katie Crutchfield released the fifth album from her long-running project Waxahatchee, Saint Cloud, to critical acclaim and an overall positive reception. She…
WXPN Local
How Dirty Dollhouse’s Chelsea Mitchell found herself running the show at Newtown Book and Record Exchange
Chelsea Mitchell, lead singer and songwriter of local indie-Americana outfit Dirty Dollhouse, was filled with promise leading up to the pandemic. With her effervescent…
Chelsea Mitchell, lead singer and songwriter of local indie-Americana outfit Dirty Dollhouse, was filled with promise leading up to the pandemic. With her effervescent…
How Dirty Dollhouse’s Chelsea Mitchell found herself running the show at Newtown Book and Record Exchange
Chelsea Mitchell, lead singer and songwriter of local indie-Americana outfit Dirty Dollhouse, was filled with promise leading up to the pandemic. With her effervescent…
Recordings
Watch Orion Sun and Omar’s Hat play a breathtaking livestream for the one-year anniversary of <em>Hold Space For Me</em>
Orion Sun‘s stellar 2020 album Hold Space For Me marks its one-year anniversary this weekend, and though its release right at the top of…
Orion Sun‘s stellar 2020 album Hold Space For Me marks its one-year anniversary this weekend, and though its release right at the top of…
Watch Orion Sun and Omar’s Hat play a breathtaking livestream for the one-year anniversary of <em>Hold Space For Me</em>
Orion Sun‘s stellar 2020 album Hold Space For Me marks its one-year anniversary this weekend, and though its release right at the top of…
WXPN Local
BL Shirelle speaks on Die Jim Crow records, post-pandemic plans, and the Philly scene
A little less than a year ago Philly-based rapper BL Shirelle released Asata Troi, marking not only her debut, but the debut of the…
A little less than a year ago Philly-based rapper BL Shirelle released Asata Troi, marking not only her debut, but the debut of the…
BL Shirelle speaks on Die Jim Crow records, post-pandemic plans, and the Philly scene
A little less than a year ago Philly-based rapper BL Shirelle released Asata Troi, marking not only her debut, but the debut of the…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Finish off March with Moor Mother on Minecraft, Ghösh live from UA, Queen Elephantine in Mount Moriah, Eulogy archives, and so much more
It’s honestly amazing that we’re still going. We’re still putting out new music, still holding events, still creating art, still hoping that tomorrow is…
It’s honestly amazing that we’re still going. We’re still putting out new music, still holding events, still creating art, still hoping that tomorrow is…
The Skeleton Key: Finish off March with Moor Mother on Minecraft, Ghösh live from UA, Queen Elephantine in Mount Moriah, Eulogy archives, and so much more
It’s honestly amazing that we’re still going. We’re still putting out new music, still holding events, still creating art, still hoping that tomorrow is…
WXPN Local
Remembering WKDU DJ Duprex Snape: A musical mentor, a community leader, and a friend
Ask anyone in the Philadelphia reggae community about the late Duprex Snape and they will tell you that he was an icon, a singular…
Ask anyone in the Philadelphia reggae community about the late Duprex Snape and they will tell you that he was an icon, a singular…
Remembering WKDU DJ Duprex Snape: A musical mentor, a community leader, and a friend
Ask anyone in the Philadelphia reggae community about the late Duprex Snape and they will tell you that he was an icon, a singular…
WXPN Local
Music+Art: Carol Cleveland Sings on Eadweard Muybridge’s Motion Studies
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: Carol Cleveland Sings on Eadweard Muybridge’s Motion Studies
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…
WXPN Local
Revisiting <em>Crate Raiderz</em>: An important documentation of Philly’s deep vinyl culture
From the culture’s very beginning, hip-hop has had a deep connection with vinyl records. Through sampling and DJing, records are literally a part of…
From the culture’s very beginning, hip-hop has had a deep connection with vinyl records. Through sampling and DJing, records are literally a part of…
Revisiting <em>Crate Raiderz</em>: An important documentation of Philly’s deep vinyl culture
From the culture’s very beginning, hip-hop has had a deep connection with vinyl records. Through sampling and DJing, records are literally a part of…
WXPN Local
Perfecting the Sound of DIY: Evan Bernard’s approach in reimagining the small room
A dedicated player in the Philly DIY scene for years, Evan Bernard’s appeal is how he’s always choosing carefully. As an engineer, he boasts…
A dedicated player in the Philly DIY scene for years, Evan Bernard’s appeal is how he’s always choosing carefully. As an engineer, he boasts…
Perfecting the Sound of DIY: Evan Bernard’s approach in reimagining the small room
A dedicated player in the Philly DIY scene for years, Evan Bernard’s appeal is how he’s always choosing carefully. As an engineer, he boasts…
WXPN Local
Behind The Scene: Demystifying mastering with Ryan Schwabe, Heather Jones, and Elaine Rasnake
Behind The Scene is a new series which attempts to bring focus to the overlooked aspects of the Philadelphia music community. This is a collection…
Behind The Scene is a new series which attempts to bring focus to the overlooked aspects of the Philadelphia music community. This is a collection…
Behind The Scene: Demystifying mastering with Ryan Schwabe, Heather Jones, and Elaine Rasnake
Behind The Scene is a new series which attempts to bring focus to the overlooked aspects of the Philadelphia music community. This is a collection…
Recordings
Lucy Dacus releases her much-anticipated new single “Thumbs”
Lucy Dacus‘ new single “Thumbs” has been in the works for awhile. Dacus wrote the song a few years ago — it came to…
Lucy Dacus‘ new single “Thumbs” has been in the works for awhile. Dacus wrote the song a few years ago — it came to…
Lucy Dacus releases her much-anticipated new single “Thumbs”
Lucy Dacus‘ new single “Thumbs” has been in the works for awhile. Dacus wrote the song a few years ago — it came to…
Recordings
Watch Kurt Vile play at AKA Music in March of 2011 with The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on guitar
“You guys are our people, Philly,” Kurt Vile tells the crowd at AKA Music. “As if you didn’t know.” The scene is the exposed…
“You guys are our people, Philly,” Kurt Vile tells the crowd at AKA Music. “As if you didn’t know.” The scene is the exposed…
Watch Kurt Vile play at AKA Music in March of 2011 with The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on guitar
“You guys are our people, Philly,” Kurt Vile tells the crowd at AKA Music. “As if you didn’t know.” The scene is the exposed…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: March comes in like a lion with 24 hours of techno, the Night of 1,000 Kates, a Gene Shay birthday party, and a bunch of Bandcamp Friday recs including new Soul Glo
I’m not going to say that I’m feeling optimistic about things, cause I’m not, but now, one year into this horrible mess, I at…
I’m not going to say that I’m feeling optimistic about things, cause I’m not, but now, one year into this horrible mess, I at…
The Skeleton Key: March comes in like a lion with 24 hours of techno, the Night of 1,000 Kates, a Gene Shay birthday party, and a bunch of Bandcamp Friday recs including new Soul Glo
I’m not going to say that I’m feeling optimistic about things, cause I’m not, but now, one year into this horrible mess, I at…
Recordings
Japanese Breakfast’s new song “Be Sweet” has a Mulder-and-Scully themed video co-starring Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice; new album <em>Jubilee</em> out in June
Japanese Breakfast announced this morning that their latest album, Jubilee, comes out this June on Dead Oceans Records — and the lead single might…
Japanese Breakfast announced this morning that their latest album, Jubilee, comes out this June on Dead Oceans Records — and the lead single might…
Japanese Breakfast’s new song “Be Sweet” has a Mulder-and-Scully themed video co-starring Mannequin Pussy’s Marisa Dabice; new album <em>Jubilee</em> out in June
Japanese Breakfast announced this morning that their latest album, Jubilee, comes out this June on Dead Oceans Records — and the lead single might…
Hip Hop 50
That time the <em>N.M.E.</em> came to Philly in ’87 to document Rap’s New Wave
Today, the story of the birth of hip-hop culture is well established and widely known. The tale of how DJ Kool Herc and his…
Today, the story of the birth of hip-hop culture is well established and widely known. The tale of how DJ Kool Herc and his…
That time the <em>N.M.E.</em> came to Philly in ’87 to document Rap’s New Wave
Today, the story of the birth of hip-hop culture is well established and widely known. The tale of how DJ Kool Herc and his…
WXPN Local
Music+Art: Kingsley Ibeneche on Meg Saligman’s Philadelphia Muses
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: Kingsley Ibeneche on Meg Saligman’s Philadelphia Muses
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…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Remembering Milford Graves, then closing out February with a Funk Cancer benefit, Two Piece Fest, programming from Black Quantum Futurism and the Folksong Society, and lots of new music
Before we get to the rest of this column I just want to share a bit of late-breaking news: the permit PhilaMOCA applied for…
Before we get to the rest of this column I just want to share a bit of late-breaking news: the permit PhilaMOCA applied for…
The Skeleton Key: Remembering Milford Graves, then closing out February with a Funk Cancer benefit, Two Piece Fest, programming from Black Quantum Futurism and the Folksong Society, and lots of new music
Before we get to the rest of this column I just want to share a bit of late-breaking news: the permit PhilaMOCA applied for…
Recordings
Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield makes the rounds, performing on <em>Jimmy Kimmel Live</em> and with Kevin Morby on <em>CBS This Morning</em>
Last week Katie Crutchfield, the singer/songwriter behind Waxahatchee, went on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where she performed her song “Lilacs.” Her unique indie-folk sound is…
Last week Katie Crutchfield, the singer/songwriter behind Waxahatchee, went on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where she performed her song “Lilacs.” Her unique indie-folk sound is…
Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield makes the rounds, performing on <em>Jimmy Kimmel Live</em> and with Kevin Morby on <em>CBS This Morning</em>
Last week Katie Crutchfield, the singer/songwriter behind Waxahatchee, went on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where she performed her song “Lilacs.” Her unique indie-folk sound is…
WXPN Local
The Philly Punk Archivist: Meet Mike Eidle of Freedom Has No Bounds
On the 11th of November, 1987 Mike Eidle was at St. Mary’s Church on Penn’s campus to watch Ruin, his favorite hardcore punk band.…
On the 11th of November, 1987 Mike Eidle was at St. Mary’s Church on Penn’s campus to watch Ruin, his favorite hardcore punk band.…
The Philly Punk Archivist: Meet Mike Eidle of Freedom Has No Bounds
On the 11th of November, 1987 Mike Eidle was at St. Mary’s Church on Penn’s campus to watch Ruin, his favorite hardcore punk band.…
Artists
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…
WXPN Local
Give Them Their Flowers: Lenora Elaine on Jill Scott, Sonia Sanchez, and the creative legacy of Philly
In a city with such a rich culture of art and creativity, Philadelphia’s spoken word community doesn’t seem to get enough attention. The city…
In a city with such a rich culture of art and creativity, Philadelphia’s spoken word community doesn’t seem to get enough attention. The city…
Give Them Their Flowers: Lenora Elaine on Jill Scott, Sonia Sanchez, and the creative legacy of Philly
In a city with such a rich culture of art and creativity, Philadelphia’s spoken word community doesn’t seem to get enough attention. The city…
Recordings
Give Them Their Flowers: Jacqueline Constance talks TLC, The Roots, Sade, and Philly
For Black History Month, we are asking hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices to reflect on their musical influences — as well…
For Black History Month, we are asking hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices to reflect on their musical influences — as well…
Give Them Their Flowers: Jacqueline Constance talks TLC, The Roots, Sade, and Philly
For Black History Month, we are asking hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices to reflect on their musical influences — as well…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Kick off February with a ton of Bandcamp Friday suggestions, a Writhing Squares premiere, a Laraaji livestream, Moron Movies, and so much more
There’s something to be said for a routine. Not, like, a work routine – though that’s good too – but more of a cultural…
There’s something to be said for a routine. Not, like, a work routine – though that’s good too – but more of a cultural…
The Skeleton Key: Kick off February with a ton of Bandcamp Friday suggestions, a Writhing Squares premiere, a Laraaji livestream, Moron Movies, and so much more
There’s something to be said for a routine. Not, like, a work routine – though that’s good too – but more of a cultural…
Local
Black Inspirations: Devon Gilfillian on Marvin Gaye
For the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month on XPN, we’re presenting a new series called Black Inspirations. We’ve asked contemporary…
For the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month on XPN, we’re presenting a new series called Black Inspirations. We’ve asked contemporary…
Black Inspirations: Devon Gilfillian on Marvin Gaye
For the month of February, in celebration of Black History Month on XPN, we’re presenting a new series called Black Inspirations. We’ve asked contemporary…
News
The Roots are releasing a triple-LP vinyl edition of <em>Do You Want More?!!!??!</em>
Philly rap icons The Roots are marking the 26th anniversary of their sophomore album Do You Want More?!!!??! with a new vinyl reissue of…
Philly rap icons The Roots are marking the 26th anniversary of their sophomore album Do You Want More?!!!??! with a new vinyl reissue of…
The Roots are releasing a triple-LP vinyl edition of <em>Do You Want More?!!!??!</em>
Philly rap icons The Roots are marking the 26th anniversary of their sophomore album Do You Want More?!!!??! with a new vinyl reissue of…
WXPN Local
Music+Art: Suzanne Sheer on Kara Walker’s the secret sharerer
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: Suzanne Sheer on Kara Walker’s the secret sharerer
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…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Change is in the air with new music from Palberta and Writhing Squares, a possible use for all those empty venues, and an inauguration party like no other
So back in November we published the election day edition of The Skeleton Key and now just a couple short years later – just…
So back in November we published the election day edition of The Skeleton Key and now just a couple short years later – just…
The Skeleton Key: Change is in the air with new music from Palberta and Writhing Squares, a possible use for all those empty venues, and an inauguration party like no other
So back in November we published the election day edition of The Skeleton Key and now just a couple short years later – just…
Recordings
Sheer Mag releases new song “Crushed Velvet” for <em>The Ultimate Playlist of Noise</em>
Philly rockers Sheer Mag just released their first single in almost a year and a half. “Crushed Velvet” takes the band’s 70s rock template…
Philly rockers Sheer Mag just released their first single in almost a year and a half. “Crushed Velvet” takes the band’s 70s rock template…
Sheer Mag releases new song “Crushed Velvet” for <em>The Ultimate Playlist of Noise</em>
Philly rockers Sheer Mag just released their first single in almost a year and a half. “Crushed Velvet” takes the band’s 70s rock template…
Recordings
#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Devon Gilfillian performs new songs and old faves live from his Nashville home
WXPN’s Free at Noon concert-series re-launched on Friday with singer-songwriter Devon Gilfillian playing a livestream show from his home in Nashville. For the set,…
WXPN’s Free at Noon concert-series re-launched on Friday with singer-songwriter Devon Gilfillian playing a livestream show from his home in Nashville. For the set,…
#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Devon Gilfillian performs new songs and old faves live from his Nashville home
WXPN’s Free at Noon concert-series re-launched on Friday with singer-songwriter Devon Gilfillian playing a livestream show from his home in Nashville. For the set,…
Recordings
Watch The War on Drugs give a socially-distanced performance of “Arms Like Boulders” on Colbert
The great thing about being an artist promoting a live album: when you make the rounds as late-night television musical guests, you’re not beholden…
The great thing about being an artist promoting a live album: when you make the rounds as late-night television musical guests, you’re not beholden…
Watch The War on Drugs give a socially-distanced performance of “Arms Like Boulders” on Colbert
The great thing about being an artist promoting a live album: when you make the rounds as late-night television musical guests, you’re not beholden…
WXPN Local
Creating Music for Lasting Change: Beyond The Bars’ organizers on winning the Lewis Prize For Music and their vision for the future
The Philly non-profit Beyond The Bars launched five years ago with a mission of using music to interrupt the cycles of violence and incarceration…
The Philly non-profit Beyond The Bars launched five years ago with a mission of using music to interrupt the cycles of violence and incarceration…
Creating Music for Lasting Change: Beyond The Bars’ organizers on winning the Lewis Prize For Music and their vision for the future
The Philly non-profit Beyond The Bars launched five years ago with a mission of using music to interrupt the cycles of violence and incarceration…
Events
Devon Gilfillian will play a Free at Noon Livestream this Friday, January 15th
It’s back! With the new year comes the return of Free at Noon! Real-time, live Free at Noon performances are back this Friday, January…
It’s back! With the new year comes the return of Free at Noon! Real-time, live Free at Noon performances are back this Friday, January…
Devon Gilfillian will play a Free at Noon Livestream this Friday, January 15th
It’s back! With the new year comes the return of Free at Noon! Real-time, live Free at Noon performances are back this Friday, January…
WXPN Local
Hits Different: Camp Candle’s “NRT”
HITS DIFFERENT is a new recurring feature where I’ll be exploring artists and musicians, mostly from Philly, that have songs, releases or albums that…
HITS DIFFERENT is a new recurring feature where I’ll be exploring artists and musicians, mostly from Philly, that have songs, releases or albums that…
Hits Different: Camp Candle’s “NRT”
HITS DIFFERENT is a new recurring feature where I’ll be exploring artists and musicians, mostly from Philly, that have songs, releases or albums that…
WXPN Local
The Skeleton Key: Start the year right with new releases from TVO and Glazer, a plethora of jazz and electronic streams, modular synths, and so much more
Welcome to 2021, Philadelphia. This time last year I’m sure I was waxing poetic about all the upcoming shows, all the new releases, all…
Welcome to 2021, Philadelphia. This time last year I’m sure I was waxing poetic about all the upcoming shows, all the new releases, all…
The Skeleton Key: Start the year right with new releases from TVO and Glazer, a plethora of jazz and electronic streams, modular synths, and so much more
Welcome to 2021, Philadelphia. This time last year I’m sure I was waxing poetic about all the upcoming shows, all the new releases, all…