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12 concerts to see this week, including Belle and Sebastian, Madison Cunningham, XPN Weekend at Dogfish Head and more
WXPN Local
SNACKTIME are back on tour with Portugal. The Man, share joint mash-up cover of Rage Against The Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers
WXPN Local
Hudson River on how she came to love the vibraphone, her eccentric personal style, and her residency at Chris’ Jazz Cafe
Concert Reviews
Caroline Rose performed an unhinged set at Union Transfer on their second lap with ‘The Art of Forgetting’
Events
17 concerts to see this week, including The Pharcyde, Night Of 1000 Kates, Bad Bunny and more
Music News
The Felice Brothers announce album of backlogged material titled ‘Valley of Abandoned Songs’
Music News
Joshua Redman and his band featuring Philly’s rising star Nazir Ebo played NPR’s Tiny Desk
Events
Meet the artists who decorated WXPN Studio for #XPN80sWeek, Nicole and Nicole of South Street Art Mart!
Recordings
Watch Grover Washington Jr. embody the heart and soul of Philly at the Shubert Theater in 1981
News
XPoNential Music Festival artists Blondshell and Bully collaborate on a hyper-melodic new single, “Docket”
WXPN Local
Slide Away In The Rearview: Nothing’s one-day festival embraces the eclecticism of shoegaze
Events
7 concerts to see this week including Arlo Parks, Nickel Creek, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and more
WXPN Local
Mannequin Pussy extends Union Transfer run to three nights; tour kicks off at Millersville’s Phantom Power next month
WXPN Local
serpentwithfeet returns to Philly on tour this May; listen to collab with Orion Sun, “Ellipsis”
Concert Reviews
Thievery Corporation performed a lively set of globally-conscious music at Brooklyn Bowl Philly
Music News
Sleater-Kinney chat about their new EP and the importance of women artists right now on the XPN Morning Show
News
Kamasi Washington unveils star-studded new album with “Prologue”; announces Union Transfer date
WXPN Local
The Goalie’s Anxiety At The Penalty Kick get mythic on new album ‘The Iliad and the Odyssey’
News
Sea.Hear.Now 2024 stars Bruce Springsteen, Grace Potter, Norah Jones, Sierra Ferrell and a ton of other XPN faves
WXPN Local
Wax Jaw shares a rager of a new single, “Attitude,” plots North American tour for ‘Between The Teeth’
Events
9 concerts to see this week, including Laura Jane Grace, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Teeth and more
9 concerts to see this week, including Laura Jane Grace, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, The Teeth and more
WXPN Local
“A Gift From Philadelphia To The World”: How three excellent new records define the city’s past and present
WXPN Local
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Honoring Black history and creativity from The Heptones covering Harold Melvin to Kur’s ‘Thurl’
News
XPoNential Music Festival 2024 stars The Walkmen, Rosanne Cash, Pete Yorn, Phosphorescent and more
Morning Show
St. Vincent chats about exploring a deeper, darker sonic landscape with Philly as her muse
Events
14 concerts to see this week, including Hurray for the Riff Raff, Trombone Shorty, Joan Osborne and more
WXPN Local
Cosmic Guilt’s James Everhart and Hannah Taylor pay tribute to 60s UK folk on the WXPN Folk Show
Events
Roots Picnic 2024 features a New Orleans celebration with Lil Wayne, plus sets by Jill Scott, André 3000, Victoria Monet and more
Events
11 concerts to see this week, including Jason Isbell, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Indigo De Souza and more
Concert Reviews
Sammy Rae & The Friends and Julia Pratt level up with love in a Valentine’s Day Fillmore gig
News
Listen to new music from Pearl Jam, get details on their two-night stand at Wells Fargo Center this September
Recordings
Dave Hause shares two new live albums from his ‘Haunted Churches’ tour, daily lineups for Sing Us Home Festival 2024
Events
14 concerts to see this week, including Sammy Rae And The Friends, Sunny War, Brigitte Calls Me Baby and more
News
Faye Webster leads up to new album ‘Underdressed at the Symphony’ with simply sweet single “Feeling Good Today”
Events
The Decemberists share new song “Burial Ground,” announce 2024 tour (including Fillmore Philly)
Music News
Joni Mitchell adds a second Hollywood Bowl show in October, performs at the Grammys for the first time this Sunday
WXPN Local
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Soulful vibes, spirited conversations, and changes for 2024
Concert Reviews
Not just a concert, but a frenzied multi-media experience with Oliver Tree at The Met
WXPN Local
Anthony Green is taking ‘Boom. Done.’ on the road with Queen of Jeans and Kayleigh Goldsworthy
Concert Reviews
Black Pumas kicked off their ‘Chronicles of a Diamond’ tour at The Fillmore Philly with Digable Planets
News
A tribute to Sinéad O’Connor and Shane MacGowan at Carnegie Hall stars Cat Power, The Mountain Goats, Glen Hansard and more
Events
Waxahatchee will bring new album ‘Tigers Blood’ to the Fillmore Philly for two nights in September
Events
10 concerts to see this week, including Robert Glasper, Zoe Lemon, A Night Of Stardust and more
WXPN Local
Watch Reef The Lost Cauze’s music video for “Umer’s Revenge”; see his album release for ‘The Triumphant’ at Johnny Brenda’s
Events
Sing Us Home Festival returns with The Jayhawks, Amythyst Kiah, a Loved Ones reunion and more
Recordings
Adrianne Lenker releases new song “Ruined,” Big Thief reissues debut album ‘Masterpiece’ and more
Events
10 concerts to see this week, including Cosmic Guilt, The Bouncing Souls, Darlene Love and more
WXPN Local
A two-day tribute to Steve Poponi with Alex G, Hop Along, Saintseneca and more is coming to Union Transfer
Events
11 concerts to see this week, including Patti LaBelle, Stephen Sanchez, Thee Sacred Souls and more
WXPN Local
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Positive birthday vibes and magnificent lunch breaks with Tuff Crew, DJ Jazzy Jeff and more
Concert Reviews
Saturday Night School: 25 Years of ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ at Wells Fargo Center
WXPN Local
Frances Quinlan, Florry, Gladie and more to perform at 2nd Annual Abortion Access Benefit Series
Events
14 concerts to see this week, including The Mountain Goats, Lydia Loveless, Baroness and more
Concert Reviews
Slaughter Beach, Dog gets a warm Philly welcome for their ‘Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling’ tour
Events
10 concerts to see this week, including Liz Phair, Mike Doughty’s Ghost of Vroom, Chestnut Grove, and more
Concert Reviews
The spirit of old-school punk returns to Philly as The Menzingers slay their hometown show
Recordings
Sleater-Kinney’s “Say It Like You Mean It” video stars ‘Succession’ actor J. Smith-Cameron
WXPN Local
Taking it back to the record store with ShrapKnel and friends at South Philly’s Cratediggaz Records
Events
12 concerts to see this week, including Japanese Breakfast, J. Roddy Walston, S.G. Goodman and more
WXPN Local
New documentary Stand Up & Shout follows music making and its impact on Philly school kids
Concert Reviews
Everything Counts: Depeche Mode travels through the decades in a stunning return to Philly
Concert Reviews
Courtney Barnett turned The Sanctuary at First Unitarian into a sacred listening room
WXPN Local
Mannequin Pussy announces new album ‘I Got Heaven’; watch a haunting video for “I Don’t Know You”
Events
10 concerts to see this week ft. Philly Music Fest, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Iris De Ment and more
World Cafe
21 Days of Música Latina: World Cafe celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a parade of playlists
News
Amos Lee honors musical inspiration Lucinda Williams in tribute album “Honeysuckle Switches” out next month
WXPN Local
Soul Glo, Zulu, and Playytime fill The First Unitarian Church with community and camaraderie
Events
15 concerts to see this week, including Whitney, Macy Gray, Don Giovanni Records’ 20th Anniversary Expo and more
WXPN Local
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Celebrating the masters, pushing back at the gatekeepers, and more September sounds
WXPN Local
Screaming Females announced as surprise headliners for Don Giovanni Records 20th Anniversary Expo
Events
16 concerts to see this week, including Red Hot Chili Peppers, Raphael Saadiq, Becca Mancari and more
XPoNential Music Festival 2023
Wednesday’s cool charm and cathartic sounds closed day two at XPNFest
XPoNential Music Festival 2023
There was something in the air during Bailen’s set at XPNFest, and it wasn’t the rain
XPoNential Music Festival 2023
Old Crow Medicine Show salutes their heroes and jams with Margo Price at XPNFest
XPoNential Music Festival 2023
The multifaceted Margo Price pulls out all the stops on the XPNFest River Stage
XPoNential Music Festival 2023
Don McCloskey is interactive, emotive, and endlessly engaging at XPNFest
XPoNential Music Festival 2023
Nik Greeley and the Operators brings Funky Friday energy to the XPNFest River Stage
XPoNential Music Festival 2023
Christine Havrilla launches XPNFest with a bang of rootsy energy and California-toned rock
Concert Reviews
The Postal Service and Death Cab for Cutie share the anniversary of two landmark records
WXPN Local
Feeling Seen In The Scene: Podcaster Scarlet Estelle Hernandez celebrates Fall Out Boy and so much more on ‘Sugar, We’re Going In’
News
Delve into the musical roots of ‘Sleepy Hollow’ host Julian Booker in this 25 O’Clock podcast interview
Events
10 concerts to see this week, including Janelle Monae, The Breeders, XPoNential Music Festival and more
Events
15 concerts to see this week, including Peter Gabriel, Digable Planets, Madison McFerrin and more
Music News
Allison Russell takes control of her “Demons” on new single, second solo album out Sept. 8th
Events
13 concerts to see this week, including Local Natives, Carsie Blanton, Anthony Green and more
Events
15 concerts to see this week, including Pixies, Alvvays, a tribute to ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ and more
Music News
Margaret Glaspy shares freeing single “Get Back,” performs new album this Friday at Free At Noon
Events
16 concerts to see this week including Lionel Richie, The War On Drugs, Ardmore Rock N’ Ride and more
WXPN Local
Turntable titans DJ Cash Money and DJ Aktive throw a birthday party for hip-hop at The Mann
Music News
Two chances to see XPoNential artists this fall: Say She She and Allison Russell announce tours
Events
12 concerts to see this week, including Queens of the Stone Age, Sylvan Esso, DJ Aktive and more
WXPN Local
Julia Pratt and Mt. Joy come together for a dream-like duet on new single “A Little Love”
WXPN Local
Teenage Halloween get scary on new video for “Supertrans / Takeaway,” announce new album ‘Till You Return’
WXPN Local
Sheer Mag sign with Third Man Records; listen to the infectious new single “All Lined Up”
WXPN Local
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
Recordings
Bethany Cosentino ponders the planet on title track to debut solo album ‘Natural Disaster’
WXPN Local
John Morrison’s Philly Top Five: Remembering a friend and rocking with Radio Eris and Darrin Ross in July
Events
Noel Gallagher, Garbage, and Metric’s Mann Center show was a mixed bill in more ways than one
Events
Beyoncé kicks off her North American Renaissance tour in Philadelphia with a dazzling show at The Linc
Recordings
Midwestern indie rockers Slow Pulp will release new LP ‘Yard’ this fall; listen to two new songs
Events
18 concerts to see this week, including Elvis Costello, First Aid Kit, Sheila E, Cosmic Guilt and more
WXPN Local
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Roaring rock and jubilant jazz for June from Strapping Fieldhands, Orrin Evans and more
Recordings
Listen to The Breeders’ long-lost ‘Last Splash’ outtake “Go Man Go”, see them at The Fillmore this fall
WXPN Local
A Home for Hip-Hop and Art in Chestnut Hill: A conversation with Jonene Nelson of NoName Gallery
Events
10 concerts to see this week, including Natalie Merchant, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Sparks and more
Events
Looking To The Past, Shaping The Future: Souls of Mischief’s forward-directed anniversary show at World Cafe Live
Events
18 concerts to see this week, including Rufus Wainwright, Madison Cunningham, Robert Glasper, Brandee Younger and more
WXPN Local
Slaughter Beach, Dog share new single “Strange Weather,” play The Fillmore Philly this fall
Events
Joni Mitchell played her first headlining concert in 23 years with Brandi Carlile, Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan and more
Events
13 concerts to see this week, including Dead & Co, Strand Of Oaks, Buffalo Nichols, Wednesday and more
WXPN Local
Shamir signs to Kill Rockstars, announces album coming this summer with first single “Oversized Sweater”
Recordings
Allison Russell’s second LP ‘The Returner’ comes out this summer; listen to the title track
WXPN Local
How Dell-P and Cratediggaz are helping lyricists hone their craft with The Wordsmith Experience
Events
14 concerts to see this week, including Wayne Music Festival, Corinne Bailey Rae, Rachel Andie and more
Black Opry Residency
Meet Whitney Mongé and Lauren Napier, two songwriters and virtual participants of the first Black Opry Residency
Recordings
Joanna Sternberg shares revelatory new single “People Are Toys To You,” plays Free At Noon this Friday
Events
14 concerts to see this week, including Roots Picnic, West Philly Porchfest, Christian Lee Hutson, Carly Rae Jepsen and more
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”
Events
12 concerts to see this week, including Crowded House, Neal Francis, Madison McFerrin and more
WXPN Local
Celebrate 25 years of ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ with Black Canvas and WXPN Local at World Cafe Live
News
Joni Mitchell announces ‘At Newport’ live album, ahead of Joni Jam at The Gorge Amphitheatre this June
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
NON-COMM
Josh Ritter and the Royal City Band close out night one of NON-COMM with new cuts and old faves
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
Events
14 concerts to see this week, including The Walkmen, The War and Treaty, Sing Us Home Festival and more
Recordings
Adam Weiner of Low Cut Connie discusses Ronnie Spector-inspired new single “Are You Gonna Run” on WXPN
Recordings
PJ Harvey announces new album ‘I Inside The Old Year Dying’; listen to “A Child’s Question, August”
Events
18 concerts to see this week, including Father John Misty, Nickel Creek, John Kim Faye, Arnetta Johnson and more
Recordings
Hurray for the Riff Raff shares unreleased song “Resistance Rockers” for deluxe ‘Life on Earth’ release
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
Indie Rock Hit Parade
Indie Rock Hit Parade host Eric Schuman shares ten years of the show’s recorded history leading up to anniversary special
Recordings
Watch The Walkmen’s triumphant return, performing live on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
News
XPoNential Music Festival 2023 stars Old Crow Medicine Show, Tegan and Sara, The Hold Steady, Margo Price and more
WXPN Local
The Dead Milkmen are back and fired up on “Grandpa’s Not A Racist (He Just Voted For One)”
Events
18 concerts to see this week, including Black Belt Eagle Scout, Andy Shauf, Natalie Merchant, Ruston Kelly and more
Artists
A Moment Of Energy: Scott McMicken on his first solo(ish) record, creative inspiration and planning for no plan
Events
19 concerts to see this week, including Caroline Rose, Caroline Polachek, Andrew Bird and more
News
The Head And The Heart host new Down in the Valley Festival featuring Waxahatchee, Dawes, Faye Webster and more
WXPN Local
Presenting ‘WXPN Homegrown Originals’: A Philly music celebration for Record Store Day 2023
Artists
Natalie Merchant recontextualizes origin myth in “Tower of Babel,” comes to Kimmel Center in April
WXPN Local
Tubey Frank joins the Spring Gardens Records roster; listen to collaborative new song “Some Beat Revival”
Black Opry Residency
The Black Opry Residency showcase was an emotional finale to a “life-changing” week
Artists
“An Invitation To Seek Out The Infinite”: The journey of Laraaji and the rediscovery of his lost 70s recordings
News
Will Sharpe of The White Lotus will direct the film adaptation of Michelle Zauner’s ‘Crying In H-Mart’
Events
10 concerts to see this week, including Tedeschi Trucks Band, the Black Opry Residency showcase, Ibeyi and more
Events
Do You Remember: Jill Scott takes hometown fans on an anniversary journey through her classic debut
Events
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band bring classics, covers, and rock and roll celebration to South Philly
News
“The Music Of” benefit celebrates Paul McCartney with Patti Smith, Graham Nash, Resistance Revival Chorus and more
Sleepy Hollow
Sleepy Hollow 50: Marking the milestone of XPN’s longest-running program
SCHEDULE March 189am: 1994 (Chuck) March 197am: 2012 (Keith)8am: 1991 (Julian)9am: 1978 (Julian)10am: 2001 (Julian) March 256am: 1977 (Chuck)7am: 2003 (Chuck)8am: 1980 (Chuck)9am: 2014…
SCHEDULE March 189am: 1994 (Chuck) March 197am: 2012 (Keith)8am: 1991 (Julian)9am: 1978 (Julian)10am: 2001 (Julian) March 256am: 1977 (Chuck)7am: 2003 (Chuck)8am: 1980 (Chuck)9am: 2014…
Sleepy Hollow 50: Marking the milestone of XPN’s longest-running program
SCHEDULE March 189am: 1994 (Chuck) March 197am: 2012 (Keith)8am: 1991 (Julian)9am: 1978 (Julian)10am: 2001 (Julian) March 256am: 1977 (Chuck)7am: 2003 (Chuck)8am: 1980 (Chuck)9am: 2014…
WXPN Local
Ther balances opposite, extreme emotions on “Impossible Things,” announces new album out in April
Events
Jenny Lewis’ 2023 tour comes to The Met Philly in July; watch new music video for “Puppy And A Truck”
Events
17 concerts to see this week, including Shemekia Copeland, Marco Benevento, an array of Philly artists at the Philadelphia Flower Show and more
WXPN Local
The Superweaks’ Evan Bernard is Provide, and just released a synthy punk ripper called ‘For Me’
Recordings
Cub Sport returns to North America for first time since 2019; listen to new single “Songs About It”
Events
No More Dysphoria Festival featuring Petal, Crooks and Nannies, Hit Like A Girl and more will support the transgender community
Events
The Philadelphia Flower Show features a stellar lineup of local artists including SNACKTIME, Great Time, Kingsley Ibeneche and more
WXPN Local
Philly punk five-piece Crossed Keys announces new album ‘Believes In You’; listen to “Victim Complex”
Recordings
Madison McFerrin is releasing her debut full-length ‘I Hope You Can Forgive Me’ this spring
Events
Lauryn Hill, Lil Uzi Vert, Diddy, Eve, The Isley Brothers and more will play Roots Picnic Weekend 2023
WXPN Local
Screaming Females on comfort, consensus, creativity, and the new record ‘Desire Pathways’
Recordings
Devon Gilfillian announces sophomore record with joyous new single “All I Really Wanna Do”
Events
12 concerts to see this week including Billy Strings, Eliza Edens, Wilmo Rock Circus and more
Black Opry Residency
Five Black Americana artists from around the country announced for WXPN’s Black Opry Residency
WXPN Local
Ivy Sole and Kingsley Ibeneche team up on “Don’t Hide” from the ‘Candid: Director’s Cut’ reissue
Events
11 concerts to see this week, including Say She She, Chestnut Grove, The Hold Steady and more
Recordings
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: January highs from Nat Turner Rebellion to Reef the Lost Cauze
Events
Dave Hause announces Sing Us Home Festival with Drive-By Truckers, Kathleen Edwards, Catbite & more
Recordings
Listen to two new songs by Josh Ritter, get details on his Keswick Theatre show this spring
Recordings
Dave Matthews Band shares revved up new song “Madman’s Eyes,” announces tour with two Camden dates
Artists
Caroline Rose gets closer to themself on forthcoming new album “The Art of Forgetting,” listen to single “Miami”
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”
Events
The National announces new album, summer tour coming to The Met Philly in August with The Beths
Recordings
Listen to Dave Hause’s new single “Hazard Lights” from his sixth LP ‘Drive It Like It’s Stolen’
Events
12 concerts to see this week, including Rhett Miller, Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise, Mitamu and more
12 concerts to see this week, including Rhett Miller, Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise, Mitamu and more
Events
Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Jenny Lewis, My Morning Jacket and other XPN faves will play Bonnaroo 2023
WXPN Local
Listen to the slow-burning “Caught Up,” the latest solo single from Queen of Jeans’ Miri Devora
Recordings
The Hold Steady’s new album ‘The Price of Progress’ is out in March; listen to “Sideways Skull”
Events
9 concerts to see this week, including Devon Gilfillian, The Felice Brothers, St. Paul and the Broken Bones and more
Recordings
A Very Philly Holiday: Listen to seasonal jams by Riverby, The Right Fiction, The Lunar Year and more
Events
Nice On Ice: Modest Mouse celebrates the legacy of ‘Lonesome Crowded West’ at a packed Fillmore
Recordings
Big Lizard In Clark Park: Watch The Dead Milkmen play outdoors in West Philly in August of 1993
*This article was originally published on August 7, 2018 As somebody who enthusiastically subscribes to the “West Philly / Best Philly” mantra, there is…
*This article was originally published on August 7, 2018 As somebody who enthusiastically subscribes to the “West Philly / Best Philly” mantra, there is…
Big Lizard In Clark Park: Watch The Dead Milkmen play outdoors in West Philly in August of 1993
*This article was originally published on August 7, 2018 As somebody who enthusiastically subscribes to the “West Philly / Best Philly” mantra, there is…
Events
“Our Home Away From Home”: Adam Granduciel of The War On Drugs on returning to Johnny Brenda’s this month for A Drugcember To Remember
