Rock / Pop
Recordings
Watch The Walkmen’s triumphant return, performing live on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Artist To Watch
Tamino | WXPN Artist To Watch – October 2022
The Belgian Egyptian singer recently performed live at the 2022 XPoNential Music Festival, just before releasing his latest album, Sahar, on September 23.
The Belgian Egyptian singer recently performed live at the 2022 XPoNential Music Festival, just before releasing his latest album, Sahar, on September 23.
Tamino | WXPN Artist To Watch – October 2022
The Belgian Egyptian singer recently performed live at the 2022 XPoNential Music Festival, just before releasing his latest album, Sahar, on September 23.
World Cafe
<i>Misadventures Of Doomscroller</i> hopes to pull you away from the information overload
Rock / Pop
Waxahatchee and Kevin Morby share two new covers to support abortion rights in their home state
WXPN Local
The Tisburys write a love letter to their city, their inspiration, and the music they’ve made so far on “Garden”
WXPN Local
Rosie Thorne, a Mannequin Pussy side project, shares romantic new video for single “You’re My Future”
Artists
Friendship share “Hank” from new LP ‘Love The Stranger’ with a foggy, Atlantic coast music video
Free At Noon
Steve Forbert Celebrates the release of <i>Moving Through America</i> with a Free At Noon performance
Recordings
Attia Taylor repurposes childhood trauma into catchy psych rock on Lame-O records debut LP
NON-COMM
Joanna Sternberg’s whimsical anti-folk turns sadness on its head with warmth and wit at #NONCOMM
NON-COMM
Spoon’s Britt Daniel and Alex Fischel rise to the occasion of going (mostly) unplugged at #NONCOMM
Artist To Watch
The Dip | WXPN Artist To Watch – May 2022
Watch the band performing live at public radio's NON-COMMvention on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Watch the band performing live at public radio's NON-COMMvention on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
The Dip | WXPN Artist To Watch – May 2022
Watch the band performing live at public radio's NON-COMMvention on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
Artist To Watch
Grace Cummings | WXPN Artist To Watch – April 2022
Grace has an arresting, striking, and unique vocal style. The songs on her recent album, Storm Queen, are intimate and beautifully expressive.
Grace has an arresting, striking, and unique vocal style. The songs on her recent album, Storm Queen, are intimate and beautifully expressive.
Grace Cummings | WXPN Artist To Watch – April 2022
Grace has an arresting, striking, and unique vocal style. The songs on her recent album, Storm Queen, are intimate and beautifully expressive.
Events
Courtney Barnett’s ‘Here And There’ touring festival brings Lucy Dacus, Faye Webster, Caroline Rose to XL Live
WXPN Local
Kayleigh Goldsworthy reflects on a toxic relationship with newfound confidence and humor in video for “Boomerang”
Morning Show
Listen to Patrick Carney talk ‘Dropout Boogie’ and 20 years of The Black Keys on the XPN Morning Show
“We have been having more fun together lately than we have at any other point in the past,” says The Black Keys drummer Patrick…
“We have been having more fun together lately than we have at any other point in the past,” says The Black Keys drummer Patrick…
Listen to Patrick Carney talk ‘Dropout Boogie’ and 20 years of The Black Keys on the XPN Morning Show
“We have been having more fun together lately than we have at any other point in the past,” says The Black Keys drummer Patrick…
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
Sunflower Bean gives Millersville a taste of ‘Head Full Of Sugar’
Saturday night in Lancaster County, the NYC rock group Sunflower Bean toured their upcoming album Head Full of Sugar to an intimate crowd at…
Saturday night in Lancaster County, the NYC rock group Sunflower Bean toured their upcoming album Head Full of Sugar to an intimate crowd at…
Sunflower Bean gives Millersville a taste of ‘Head Full Of Sugar’
Saturday night in Lancaster County, the NYC rock group Sunflower Bean toured their upcoming album Head Full of Sugar to an intimate crowd at…
Recordings
Bartees Strange signs to 4AD, releases new song “Heavy Heart” and a music video featuring a Philly cast
Bartees Strange’s career has hit another milestone: the Washington, DC-based songwriter has signed to 4AD records, home of his personal heroes The National among…
Bartees Strange’s career has hit another milestone: the Washington, DC-based songwriter has signed to 4AD records, home of his personal heroes The National among…
Bartees Strange signs to 4AD, releases new song “Heavy Heart” and a music video featuring a Philly cast
Bartees Strange’s career has hit another milestone: the Washington, DC-based songwriter has signed to 4AD records, home of his personal heroes The National among…
Artist To Watch
Sarah Shook & The Disarmers | WXPN Artist To Watch – March 2022
Sarah is an Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist from North Carolina. Their new album, Nightroamer, was recently released and they are playing Milkboy in Philly…
Sarah is an Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist from North Carolina. Their new album, Nightroamer, was recently released and they are playing Milkboy in Philly…
Sarah Shook & The Disarmers | WXPN Artist To Watch – March 2022
Sarah is an Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist from North Carolina. Their new album, Nightroamer, was recently released and they are playing Milkboy in Philly…
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
LCD Soundsystem will play four nights at Franklin Music Hall at the end of March
Aughties indie dance collective LCD Soundsystem returns to Philly next month, playing four nights in a row at Franklin Music Hall. They will set…
Aughties indie dance collective LCD Soundsystem returns to Philly next month, playing four nights in a row at Franklin Music Hall. They will set…
LCD Soundsystem will play four nights at Franklin Music Hall at the end of March
Aughties indie dance collective LCD Soundsystem returns to Philly next month, playing four nights in a row at Franklin Music Hall. They will set…
Events
Neal Francis’ solo-piano Free At Noon transforms his songs in all sorts of stylish directions
Chicago singer-songwriter Neal Francis captured our attention last spring as the sparkling and impressive glam-fueled rocker with a breakout set at the virtual NON-COMMvention.
Chicago singer-songwriter Neal Francis captured our attention last spring as the sparkling and impressive glam-fueled rocker with a breakout set at the virtual NON-COMMvention.
Neal Francis’ solo-piano Free At Noon transforms his songs in all sorts of stylish directions
Chicago singer-songwriter Neal Francis captured our attention last spring as the sparkling and impressive glam-fueled rocker with a breakout set at the virtual NON-COMMvention.
Artists
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out February 18th
Once again we’ve arrived at a particularly bountiful release day. Baltimore duo Beach House deliver their most expansive (and adventurous) set to date; the…
Once again we’ve arrived at a particularly bountiful release day. Baltimore duo Beach House deliver their most expansive (and adventurous) set to date; the…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out February 18th
Once again we’ve arrived at a particularly bountiful release day. Baltimore duo Beach House deliver their most expansive (and adventurous) set to date; the…
Recordings
Fontaines D.C. share their first “overtly political song,” come to Underground Arts in April
Today, Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. shares “I Love You,” the second track released from their upcoming third LP, Skinty Fia. The new record…
Today, Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. shares “I Love You,” the second track released from their upcoming third LP, Skinty Fia. The new record…
Fontaines D.C. share their first “overtly political song,” come to Underground Arts in April
Today, Irish post-punk band Fontaines D.C. shares “I Love You,” the second track released from their upcoming third LP, Skinty Fia. The new record…
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…
Recordings
Sunflower Bean pivot to pop-rock with new disillusioned single “Who Put You Up To This?”
Brooklyn indie rock trio Sunflower Bean released a new single and music video for “Who Put You Up To This?” today, ahead of their…
Brooklyn indie rock trio Sunflower Bean released a new single and music video for “Who Put You Up To This?” today, ahead of their…
Sunflower Bean pivot to pop-rock with new disillusioned single “Who Put You Up To This?”
Brooklyn indie rock trio Sunflower Bean released a new single and music video for “Who Put You Up To This?” today, ahead of their…
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…
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…
Events
The Black Keys will play Waterfront Music Pavilion in Camden with Band of Horses and Ceramic Animal
Akron, Ohio rockers The Black Keys are going on tour this summer, and they’ve got some Philly-area friends joining them for the ride. Doylestown…
Akron, Ohio rockers The Black Keys are going on tour this summer, and they’ve got some Philly-area friends joining them for the ride. Doylestown…
The Black Keys will play Waterfront Music Pavilion in Camden with Band of Horses and Ceramic Animal
Akron, Ohio rockers The Black Keys are going on tour this summer, and they’ve got some Philly-area friends joining them for the ride. Doylestown…
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…
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…
Events
The Decemberists will bring ‘Arise From The Bunkers’ tour to The Met Philly in August
Portland indie-folk faves The Decemberists are going on tour this summer. Their Arise From The Bunkers! run stretches across the month of August and…
Portland indie-folk faves The Decemberists are going on tour this summer. Their Arise From The Bunkers! run stretches across the month of August and…
The Decemberists will bring ‘Arise From The Bunkers’ tour to The Met Philly in August
Portland indie-folk faves The Decemberists are going on tour this summer. Their Arise From The Bunkers! run stretches across the month of August and…
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
Big Nothing get a new home on Lame-O Records, share “A Lot Of Finding Out” from new LP ‘Dog Hours’
Philly indie power-pop four-piece Big Nothing are returning next month with another helping of crunchy riffs and soaring hooks — this time from their…
Philly indie power-pop four-piece Big Nothing are returning next month with another helping of crunchy riffs and soaring hooks — this time from their…
Big Nothing get a new home on Lame-O Records, share “A Lot Of Finding Out” from new LP ‘Dog Hours’
Philly indie power-pop four-piece Big Nothing are returning next month with another helping of crunchy riffs and soaring hooks — this time from their…
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.…
News
Kurt Vile and The Violators played their first show in two years at Anchor Rock Club in A.C.
It was 21 degrees Fahrenheit on the New Jersey shore last night, and significantly warmer inside Atlantic City’s Anchor Rock Club, where hundreds of…
It was 21 degrees Fahrenheit on the New Jersey shore last night, and significantly warmer inside Atlantic City’s Anchor Rock Club, where hundreds of…
Kurt Vile and The Violators played their first show in two years at Anchor Rock Club in A.C.
It was 21 degrees Fahrenheit on the New Jersey shore last night, and significantly warmer inside Atlantic City’s Anchor Rock Club, where hundreds of…
Events
Spoon is bringing ‘Lucifer On The Sofa’ to The Fillmore in April
Veteran indie rockers Spoon have been teasing their latest LP Lucifer on the Sofa since late last year, and as the release date nears…
Veteran indie rockers Spoon have been teasing their latest LP Lucifer on the Sofa since late last year, and as the release date nears…
Spoon is bringing ‘Lucifer On The Sofa’ to The Fillmore in April
Veteran indie rockers Spoon have been teasing their latest LP Lucifer on the Sofa since late last year, and as the release date nears…
Recordings
Prepare to love Mitski more with fourth single and video from ‘Laurel Hell’
There’s more to love from Mitski in advance of her new LP Laurel Hell, due February 4th. Today, the musician behind possibly the most…
There’s more to love from Mitski in advance of her new LP Laurel Hell, due February 4th. Today, the musician behind possibly the most…
Prepare to love Mitski more with fourth single and video from ‘Laurel Hell’
There’s more to love from Mitski in advance of her new LP Laurel Hell, due February 4th. Today, the musician behind possibly the most…
Recordings
Fontaines D.C. will bring new album ‘Skinty Fia’ to Underground Arts in April
Post-punk inspired Dubliners Fontaines D.C. made a big impression on the XPN universe two years ago with their sophomore album A Hero’s Death; this…
Post-punk inspired Dubliners Fontaines D.C. made a big impression on the XPN universe two years ago with their sophomore album A Hero’s Death; this…
Fontaines D.C. will bring new album ‘Skinty Fia’ to Underground Arts in April
Post-punk inspired Dubliners Fontaines D.C. made a big impression on the XPN universe two years ago with their sophomore album A Hero’s Death; this…
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…
Events
The ‘Wild Hearts’ tour will bring Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker to The Mann this summer
Exciting news today for fans of feeling all the feelings: 2021 collaborators Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen are going on tour together this…
Exciting news today for fans of feeling all the feelings: 2021 collaborators Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen are going on tour together this…
The ‘Wild Hearts’ tour will bring Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker to The Mann this summer
Exciting news today for fans of feeling all the feelings: 2021 collaborators Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen are going on tour together this…
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…
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…
News
‘Get Back’ gives fans something more to love about The Beatles fifty years later
With The Beatles coming in at the top of WXPN’s listener-voted All Time Greatest Albums countdown with their classic Abbey Road, it gives us…
With The Beatles coming in at the top of WXPN’s listener-voted All Time Greatest Albums countdown with their classic Abbey Road, it gives us…
‘Get Back’ gives fans something more to love about The Beatles fifty years later
With The Beatles coming in at the top of WXPN’s listener-voted All Time Greatest Albums countdown with their classic Abbey Road, it gives us…
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…
Events
HAIM announces 2022 tour; playing The Mann in May with Sasami
California family band HAIM is hitting the road in 2022 in support of Women In Music Pt. III, their acclaimed third studio album released…
California family band HAIM is hitting the road in 2022 in support of Women In Music Pt. III, their acclaimed third studio album released…
HAIM announces 2022 tour; playing The Mann in May with Sasami
California family band HAIM is hitting the road in 2022 in support of Women In Music Pt. III, their acclaimed third studio album released…
Artist To Watch
Geese | WXPN Artist To Watch – December 2021
Not to be confused with the jam band Goose. Geese recently released its debut album, Projector.
Not to be confused with the jam band Goose. Geese recently released its debut album, Projector.
Geese | WXPN Artist To Watch – December 2021
Not to be confused with the jam band Goose. Geese recently released its debut album, Projector.
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…
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.…
News
Anticipation for Mitski’s 2022 album <i>Laurel Hell</i> reaches all-time high, watch new video for “The Only Heartbreaker”
What happens when, as an artist, you fulfill the loftiest of goals for commercial success? What comes next after you win the accolades of…
What happens when, as an artist, you fulfill the loftiest of goals for commercial success? What comes next after you win the accolades of…
Anticipation for Mitski’s 2022 album <i>Laurel Hell</i> reaches all-time high, watch new video for “The Only Heartbreaker”
What happens when, as an artist, you fulfill the loftiest of goals for commercial success? What comes next after you win the accolades of…
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
Brandi Carlile and friends rise to the challenge of playing Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ at Carnegie Hall
There’s nothing easy about Joni Mitchell’s music. It’s compositionally complex with unique tunings, unusual chord changes, and arrangements that range from minimal to massive.…
There’s nothing easy about Joni Mitchell’s music. It’s compositionally complex with unique tunings, unusual chord changes, and arrangements that range from minimal to massive.…
Brandi Carlile and friends rise to the challenge of playing Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ at Carnegie Hall
There’s nothing easy about Joni Mitchell’s music. It’s compositionally complex with unique tunings, unusual chord changes, and arrangements that range from minimal to massive.…
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…
Recordings
PRESS PLAY: 8 New Albums out November 5th!
A new month brings… you guessed it: a bunch of cool new albums to enjoy! XPN Artist to Watch Neal Francis shows off his…
A new month brings… you guessed it: a bunch of cool new albums to enjoy! XPN Artist to Watch Neal Francis shows off his…
PRESS PLAY: 8 New Albums out November 5th!
A new month brings… you guessed it: a bunch of cool new albums to enjoy! XPN Artist to Watch Neal Francis shows off his…
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…
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…
Artist To Watch
Neal Francis – WXPN Artist To Watch – November 2021
Neal Francis is based in Chicago, he’s releasing his sophomore album, In Plain Sight, on November 5th.
Neal Francis is based in Chicago, he’s releasing his sophomore album, In Plain Sight, on November 5th.
Neal Francis – WXPN Artist To Watch – November 2021
Neal Francis is based in Chicago, he’s releasing his sophomore album, In Plain Sight, on November 5th.
Events
Cat Power sings Frank Ocean and more on new album ‘Covers’; 2022 tour brings them to the TLA
You can always count on Chan Marshall for transformative cover songs. Following up on her project Cat Power‘s last studio album, 2018’s Wanderer, Marshall…
You can always count on Chan Marshall for transformative cover songs. Following up on her project Cat Power‘s last studio album, 2018’s Wanderer, Marshall…
Cat Power sings Frank Ocean and more on new album ‘Covers’; 2022 tour brings them to the TLA
You can always count on Chan Marshall for transformative cover songs. Following up on her project Cat Power‘s last studio album, 2018’s Wanderer, Marshall…
News
“Make tonight a wonderful thing”: Steely Dan plays ‘Aja’ in full and other hits to open its run at The Met
Last night, Steely Dan founding member Donald Fagen performed a complex and beautiful set of heady pop and jazz rock with his group of…
Last night, Steely Dan founding member Donald Fagen performed a complex and beautiful set of heady pop and jazz rock with his group of…
“Make tonight a wonderful thing”: Steely Dan plays ‘Aja’ in full and other hits to open its run at The Met
Last night, Steely Dan founding member Donald Fagen performed a complex and beautiful set of heady pop and jazz rock with his group of…
Events
Rising star Arlo Parks plays a transformative set at The Foundry
After a particularly emotive performance of her breakout song “Black Dog” last night, Arlo Parks scanned the devoted crowd in the front rows of…
After a particularly emotive performance of her breakout song “Black Dog” last night, Arlo Parks scanned the devoted crowd in the front rows of…
Rising star Arlo Parks plays a transformative set at The Foundry
After a particularly emotive performance of her breakout song “Black Dog” last night, Arlo Parks scanned the devoted crowd in the front rows of…
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…
Events
18 concerts to see this week including Mavis Staples, Steely Dan, Whitney, Grace Vonderkuhn and more
It’s another busy week, concertgoing friends. If you didn’t snag tickets to the sold-out Mannequin Pussy headliner at Union Transfer, or the sold-out Making…
It’s another busy week, concertgoing friends. If you didn’t snag tickets to the sold-out Mannequin Pussy headliner at Union Transfer, or the sold-out Making…
18 concerts to see this week including Mavis Staples, Steely Dan, Whitney, Grace Vonderkuhn and more
It’s another busy week, concertgoing friends. If you didn’t snag tickets to the sold-out Mannequin Pussy headliner at Union Transfer, or the sold-out Making…
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
PRESS PLAY: 10 New Albums out October 22nd
What is it about this particular October day that is irresistible to artists releasing new albums? No one can say! Aubrie Sellers and Jade…
What is it about this particular October day that is irresistible to artists releasing new albums? No one can say! Aubrie Sellers and Jade…
PRESS PLAY: 10 New Albums out October 22nd
What is it about this particular October day that is irresistible to artists releasing new albums? No one can say! Aubrie Sellers and Jade…
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…
Recordings
Courtney Barnett shares “Smile Real Pretty,” a punky and playful theme song for ‘Harriet the Spy’
Courtney Barnett is ready to rile up the next generation of wannabe spies with “Smile Real Nice.” The track is the theme song for…
Courtney Barnett is ready to rile up the next generation of wannabe spies with “Smile Real Nice.” The track is the theme song for…
Courtney Barnett shares “Smile Real Pretty,” a punky and playful theme song for ‘Harriet the Spy’
Courtney Barnett is ready to rile up the next generation of wannabe spies with “Smile Real Nice.” The track is the theme song for…
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
Sunflower Bean return with “Baby Don’t Cry” and plans to get back on the road late this year
Mom+Pop Records sweethearts Sunflower Bean are riding a huge wave in their young career. In 2018, their sophomore record Twentytwo in Blue rose to…
Mom+Pop Records sweethearts Sunflower Bean are riding a huge wave in their young career. In 2018, their sophomore record Twentytwo in Blue rose to…
Sunflower Bean return with “Baby Don’t Cry” and plans to get back on the road late this year
Mom+Pop Records sweethearts Sunflower Bean are riding a huge wave in their young career. In 2018, their sophomore record Twentytwo in Blue rose to…
Events
Nine concerts to see this week including St. Vincent, John Legend, Jade Bird, Lukas Nelson and more
Coming off a massive few weeks of shows, between XPoNential and Firefly and Philly Music Fest, a chill week is in order. But when…
Coming off a massive few weeks of shows, between XPoNential and Firefly and Philly Music Fest, a chill week is in order. But when…
Nine concerts to see this week including St. Vincent, John Legend, Jade Bird, Lukas Nelson and more
Coming off a massive few weeks of shows, between XPoNential and Firefly and Philly Music Fest, a chill week is in order. But when…
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…
Events
Mitski shares new song “Working For The Knife,” will play Franklin Music Hall on 2022 tour
Indie singer-songwriter Mitski has re-emerged from hiatus. After going mostly off the grid once her tour cycle for 2018’s acclaimed Be The Cowboy LP…
Indie singer-songwriter Mitski has re-emerged from hiatus. After going mostly off the grid once her tour cycle for 2018’s acclaimed Be The Cowboy LP…
Mitski shares new song “Working For The Knife,” will play Franklin Music Hall on 2022 tour
Indie singer-songwriter Mitski has re-emerged from hiatus. After going mostly off the grid once her tour cycle for 2018’s acclaimed Be The Cowboy LP…
Artist To Watch
Cimafunk | WXPN Artist To Watch – October 2021
The Afro Cuban funk band’s album is out October 8th, titled El Alimento.
The Afro Cuban funk band’s album is out October 8th, titled El Alimento.
Cimafunk | WXPN Artist To Watch – October 2021
The Afro Cuban funk band’s album is out October 8th, titled El Alimento.
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…
Recordings
Listen to Bartees Strange, Eric Slick, and Ohmme cover TV On The Radio, Anjimile cover Beverly Glenn-Copeland
Sylvan Esso’s Durham-based indie label Psychic Hotline runs a recurring split single series, and their latest installment finds a cross section of artists we…
Sylvan Esso’s Durham-based indie label Psychic Hotline runs a recurring split single series, and their latest installment finds a cross section of artists we…
Listen to Bartees Strange, Eric Slick, and Ohmme cover TV On The Radio, Anjimile cover Beverly Glenn-Copeland
Sylvan Esso’s Durham-based indie label Psychic Hotline runs a recurring split single series, and their latest installment finds a cross section of artists we…
Events
Geese drops angsty new single “Projector,” will play Johnny Brenda’s on their 2022 tour
Geese will do whatever it takes to make music. For their latest album, Projector, due out on October 29 via Partisan Records, the buzzing…
Geese will do whatever it takes to make music. For their latest album, Projector, due out on October 29 via Partisan Records, the buzzing…
Geese drops angsty new single “Projector,” will play Johnny Brenda’s on their 2022 tour
Geese will do whatever it takes to make music. For their latest album, Projector, due out on October 29 via Partisan Records, the buzzing…
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…
News
Firefly On The Fly: Pacing ourselves on day three with Tame Impala, Khruangbin, Caroline Polachek and more
Knowing that closing day at Firefly Music Festival would be a wall to wall long day, day three was taken at a consciously leisurely…
Knowing that closing day at Firefly Music Festival would be a wall to wall long day, day three was taken at a consciously leisurely…
Firefly On The Fly: Pacing ourselves on day three with Tame Impala, Khruangbin, Caroline Polachek and more
Knowing that closing day at Firefly Music Festival would be a wall to wall long day, day three was taken at a consciously leisurely…
News
Firefly On The Fly: The Killers, Sylvan Esso, Arlo Parks and more make day two a hit-parade
Because of the rain delay, I only caught five artists on opening day of Firefly 2021. If that seemed a bit light, day two…
Because of the rain delay, I only caught five artists on opening day of Firefly 2021. If that seemed a bit light, day two…
Firefly On The Fly: The Killers, Sylvan Esso, Arlo Parks and more make day two a hit-parade
Because of the rain delay, I only caught five artists on opening day of Firefly 2021. If that seemed a bit light, day two…
Recordings
Listen to Bartees Strange’s new single “Weights” out ahead of deluxe LP
Washington, D.C. based indie artist Bartees Strange released a new single on September 23rd titled “Weights.” The track will be included in the deluxe…
Washington, D.C. based indie artist Bartees Strange released a new single on September 23rd titled “Weights.” The track will be included in the deluxe…
Listen to Bartees Strange’s new single “Weights” out ahead of deluxe LP
Washington, D.C. based indie artist Bartees Strange released a new single on September 23rd titled “Weights.” The track will be included in the deluxe…
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…
News
2021’s XPNFest saw Cimafunk play not one, but two show-stopping sets
If there had to be an encore set by any artist from Saturday evening on Sunday, XPoNential’s audience is sure glad it was high-energy…
If there had to be an encore set by any artist from Saturday evening on Sunday, XPoNential’s audience is sure glad it was high-energy…
2021’s XPNFest saw Cimafunk play not one, but two show-stopping sets
If there had to be an encore set by any artist from Saturday evening on Sunday, XPoNential’s audience is sure glad it was high-energy…
News
Tedeschi Trucks Band and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong deliver jams and excitement at XPNFest’s headlining Saturday show
A beautiful end to another beautiful night, Tedeschi Trucks Band sent their homespun blend of blues and soul into the far reaches of BB&T…
A beautiful end to another beautiful night, Tedeschi Trucks Band sent their homespun blend of blues and soul into the far reaches of BB&T…
Tedeschi Trucks Band and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong deliver jams and excitement at XPNFest’s headlining Saturday show
A beautiful end to another beautiful night, Tedeschi Trucks Band sent their homespun blend of blues and soul into the far reaches of BB&T…
News
Dawes cancels XPoNential appearance due to COVID; Cimafunk will play an encore set
After a few positive COVID-19 test results came back late Saturday before a show in Boston, Dawes has canceled their appearance at #XPNFest. We…
After a few positive COVID-19 test results came back late Saturday before a show in Boston, Dawes has canceled their appearance at #XPNFest. We…
Dawes cancels XPoNential appearance due to COVID; Cimafunk will play an encore set
After a few positive COVID-19 test results came back late Saturday before a show in Boston, Dawes has canceled their appearance at #XPNFest. We…
News
Cimafunk delivers a transformative River Stage set at day two of XPNFest
You might not know who Cimafunk is, but they’re going to change your life. The Cuba-based singer’s River stage set with his expansive band…
You might not know who Cimafunk is, but they’re going to change your life. The Cuba-based singer’s River stage set with his expansive band…
Cimafunk delivers a transformative River Stage set at day two of XPNFest
You might not know who Cimafunk is, but they’re going to change your life. The Cuba-based singer’s River stage set with his expansive band…
News
Sofía Valdés brings her breezy bossa nova to night one of XPoNential Music Fest
After a few technical difficulties, Sofía Valdés made her XPNFest performance worth the wait. When she finally reached the Marina stage, the crowd went…
After a few technical difficulties, Sofía Valdés made her XPNFest performance worth the wait. When she finally reached the Marina stage, the crowd went…
Sofía Valdés brings her breezy bossa nova to night one of XPoNential Music Fest
After a few technical difficulties, Sofía Valdés made her XPNFest performance worth the wait. When she finally reached the Marina stage, the crowd went…
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…
Americana
Jason Isbell and Kathleen Edwards make a formidable return to Philly at The Met
The packed Met was my first (big) show in 18 months, and it was sensory overload on many levels. A physical vaccination card or…
The packed Met was my first (big) show in 18 months, and it was sensory overload on many levels. A physical vaccination card or…
Jason Isbell and Kathleen Edwards make a formidable return to Philly at The Met
The packed Met was my first (big) show in 18 months, and it was sensory overload on many levels. A physical vaccination card or…
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…
Artists
The building blocks of Kississippi’s ‘Mood Ring’
Kississippi’s Mood Ring is a long way off from the band’s debut EP We Have No Future, We’re All Doomed, with bandleader Zoe Reynolds…
Kississippi’s Mood Ring is a long way off from the band’s debut EP We Have No Future, We’re All Doomed, with bandleader Zoe Reynolds…
The building blocks of Kississippi’s ‘Mood Ring’
Kississippi’s Mood Ring is a long way off from the band’s debut EP We Have No Future, We’re All Doomed, with bandleader Zoe Reynolds…
Events
Lakou Mizik out, Cimafunk and Snacktime in at XPoNential Music Festival
While we were excited to have Lakou Mizik on this year’s lineup, sadly, they had to cancel their appearance due to travel issues from…
While we were excited to have Lakou Mizik on this year’s lineup, sadly, they had to cancel their appearance due to travel issues from…
Lakou Mizik out, Cimafunk and Snacktime in at XPoNential Music Festival
While we were excited to have Lakou Mizik on this year’s lineup, sadly, they had to cancel their appearance due to travel issues from…
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…
News
XPN Artist to Watch Arlo Parks wins The Mercury Prize 2021
On September 9th, 21-year-old singer-songwriter Arlo Parks won the Hyundai Mercury Prize for her 2021 full length album, Collapsed in Sunbeams. The prize, which…
On September 9th, 21-year-old singer-songwriter Arlo Parks won the Hyundai Mercury Prize for her 2021 full length album, Collapsed in Sunbeams. The prize, which…
XPN Artist to Watch Arlo Parks wins The Mercury Prize 2021
On September 9th, 21-year-old singer-songwriter Arlo Parks won the Hyundai Mercury Prize for her 2021 full length album, Collapsed in Sunbeams. The prize, which…
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…
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
Firefly Music Festival shares set times, lineup tweaks (Moor Mother out, Pom Pom Squad in)
Firefly festival-goers can now plan their four-day live music experience with official set times announced on Monday. The Dover, DE music festival features national…
Firefly festival-goers can now plan their four-day live music experience with official set times announced on Monday. The Dover, DE music festival features national…
Firefly Music Festival shares set times, lineup tweaks (Moor Mother out, Pom Pom Squad in)
Firefly festival-goers can now plan their four-day live music experience with official set times announced on Monday. The Dover, DE music festival features national…
News
Courtney Barnett covers “I’ll Be Your Mirror” for the upcoming Velvet Underground tribute album
Covering any band is intimidating, let alone one as iconic as the Velvet Underground. However, Courtney Barnett does so effortlessly as she completely reimagines…
Covering any band is intimidating, let alone one as iconic as the Velvet Underground. However, Courtney Barnett does so effortlessly as she completely reimagines…
Courtney Barnett covers “I’ll Be Your Mirror” for the upcoming Velvet Underground tribute album
Covering any band is intimidating, let alone one as iconic as the Velvet Underground. However, Courtney Barnett does so effortlessly as she completely reimagines…
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…
News
My Morning Jacket encourages you to drop all distractions on their new single “Regularly Scheduled Programing”
My Morning Jacket wants people to tune in, not to their phones but to the world around them. Tired of how out of touch…
My Morning Jacket wants people to tune in, not to their phones but to the world around them. Tired of how out of touch…
My Morning Jacket encourages you to drop all distractions on their new single “Regularly Scheduled Programing”
My Morning Jacket wants people to tune in, not to their phones but to the world around them. Tired of how out of touch…
News
The Hella Mega Tour brought chaos and celebration to Philadelphia – Green Day, Weezer, and more
“Oh my god, what a beautiful moon tonight,” Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong told the crowd during the interlude of “Boulevard of Broken…
“Oh my god, what a beautiful moon tonight,” Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong told the crowd during the interlude of “Boulevard of Broken…
The Hella Mega Tour brought chaos and celebration to Philadelphia – Green Day, Weezer, and more
“Oh my god, what a beautiful moon tonight,” Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong told the crowd during the interlude of “Boulevard of Broken…
News
Wilco and Sleater-Kinney give highly-anticipated performance at The Mann
Alt-country legends Wilco with special guests, punk rockers Sleater-Kinney, played to a full house at The Mann Center on August 22nd. Welcomed by WXPN,…
Alt-country legends Wilco with special guests, punk rockers Sleater-Kinney, played to a full house at The Mann Center on August 22nd. Welcomed by WXPN,…
Wilco and Sleater-Kinney give highly-anticipated performance at The Mann
Alt-country legends Wilco with special guests, punk rockers Sleater-Kinney, played to a full house at The Mann Center on August 22nd. Welcomed by WXPN,…
Events
Amythyst Kiah flips pain into power in a virtual Free at Noon performance
After making a big impression in the Our Native Daughters group alongside Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell, Tennessee singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah has…
After making a big impression in the Our Native Daughters group alongside Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell, Tennessee singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah has…
Amythyst Kiah flips pain into power in a virtual Free at Noon performance
After making a big impression in the Our Native Daughters group alongside Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell, Tennessee singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah has…
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…
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…
Recordings
Courtney Barnett releases gauzy and graceful new single “Before You Gotta Go”
Courtney Barnett knows how to capture quiet moments. Picking out delicate details like parents walking their kids to school, changing her sheets, and cutting…
Courtney Barnett knows how to capture quiet moments. Picking out delicate details like parents walking their kids to school, changing her sheets, and cutting…
Courtney Barnett releases gauzy and graceful new single “Before You Gotta Go”
Courtney Barnett knows how to capture quiet moments. Picking out delicate details like parents walking their kids to school, changing her sheets, and cutting…
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
Brandi Carlile will perform Joni Mitchell’s iconic ‘Blue’ at Carnegie Hall
Most people only dream about meeting their idols, let alone performing for them. However, for Brandi Carlile, her fantasy became a reality when Joni…
Most people only dream about meeting their idols, let alone performing for them. However, for Brandi Carlile, her fantasy became a reality when Joni…
Brandi Carlile will perform Joni Mitchell’s iconic ‘Blue’ at Carnegie Hall
Most people only dream about meeting their idols, let alone performing for them. However, for Brandi Carlile, her fantasy became a reality when Joni…
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.
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…
News
Joni Mitchell releases angelic unreleased recording of “Dawntreader” from <em>Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971)</em>
Joni Mitchell will make you yearn for people you’ve never met and places you’ve never been. Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971), the…
Joni Mitchell will make you yearn for people you’ve never met and places you’ve never been. Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971), the…
Joni Mitchell releases angelic unreleased recording of “Dawntreader” from <em>Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971)</em>
Joni Mitchell will make you yearn for people you’ve never met and places you’ve never been. Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971), the…
Recordings
Steely Dan will play three nights at The Met and release two new live albums
Veteran rockers Steely Dan just announced the “Absolutely Normal Tour ‘21” for this fall, and it includes a three-night run at The Met from…
Veteran rockers Steely Dan just announced the “Absolutely Normal Tour ‘21” for this fall, and it includes a three-night run at The Met from…
Steely Dan will play three nights at The Met and release two new live albums
Veteran rockers Steely Dan just announced the “Absolutely Normal Tour ‘21” for this fall, and it includes a three-night run at The Met from…
Events
Clairo will play The Fillmore Philly with Arlo Parks this winter
Celebrated pop singer-songwriter and producer Clairo just released her very-well received second album Sling last week, and today we’ve got news of the tour…
Celebrated pop singer-songwriter and producer Clairo just released her very-well received second album Sling last week, and today we’ve got news of the tour…
Clairo will play The Fillmore Philly with Arlo Parks this winter
Celebrated pop singer-songwriter and producer Clairo just released her very-well received second album Sling last week, and today we’ve got news of the tour…
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…
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
Arlo Parks releases dizzy new video for “Too Good”
If you’ve been really missing live music, Firefly has you covered with the lineup of the century. For further proof, Arlo Parks dropped a…
If you’ve been really missing live music, Firefly has you covered with the lineup of the century. For further proof, Arlo Parks dropped a…
Arlo Parks releases dizzy new video for “Too Good”
If you’ve been really missing live music, Firefly has you covered with the lineup of the century. For further proof, Arlo Parks dropped a…
Recordings
Courtney Barnett is lost in everyday deep thoughts on “Rae Street”
Melbourne, Australia rock and roll singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett returns this fall with her third studio album Things Take Time, Take Time, and the XPN…
Melbourne, Australia rock and roll singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett returns this fall with her third studio album Things Take Time, Take Time, and the XPN…
Courtney Barnett is lost in everyday deep thoughts on “Rae Street”
Melbourne, Australia rock and roll singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett returns this fall with her third studio album Things Take Time, Take Time, and the XPN…
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…
News
Tedeschi Trucks: Fireside Live, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Hoochi Coochi, Great Time and more added to XPNFest 2021
The lineup for the 2021 XPoNential Music Festival keeps getting bigger and better. Today, we’ve got news that Tedeschi Trucks: Fireside Live will headline…
The lineup for the 2021 XPoNential Music Festival keeps getting bigger and better. Today, we’ve got news that Tedeschi Trucks: Fireside Live will headline…
Tedeschi Trucks: Fireside Live, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Hoochi Coochi, Great Time and more added to XPNFest 2021
The lineup for the 2021 XPoNential Music Festival keeps getting bigger and better. Today, we’ve got news that Tedeschi Trucks: Fireside Live will headline…
Events
Bettye Lavette, David Bromberg, Katie Pruitt, Dom Flemons and more will play Philadelphia Folk Fest’s “Pocket” edition this August
After taking a year off in-person Fest-ing (but putting together a lively virtual edition all the same), the Philadelphia Folk Festival is back to…
After taking a year off in-person Fest-ing (but putting together a lively virtual edition all the same), the Philadelphia Folk Festival is back to…
Bettye Lavette, David Bromberg, Katie Pruitt, Dom Flemons and more will play Philadelphia Folk Fest’s “Pocket” edition this August
After taking a year off in-person Fest-ing (but putting together a lively virtual edition all the same), the Philadelphia Folk Festival is back to…
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…
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.…
News
Joni Mitchell releases Blue 50 to celebrate iconic album’s 50-year anniversary
In honor of the anniversary of Joni Mitchell’s iconic album Blue, which came out 50 years ago on Tuesday, she has released Blue 50. A collection of previously…
In honor of the anniversary of Joni Mitchell’s iconic album Blue, which came out 50 years ago on Tuesday, she has released Blue 50. A collection of previously…
Joni Mitchell releases Blue 50 to celebrate iconic album’s 50-year anniversary
In honor of the anniversary of Joni Mitchell’s iconic album Blue, which came out 50 years ago on Tuesday, she has released Blue 50. A collection of previously…
Events
Ali Awan, Sunny War, Amythyst Kiah and more will play People’s Light drive-in series
People’s Light’s drive-in concert series will return this summer. The Malvern venue turned its parking lot into an open-air stage last year to bring…
People’s Light’s drive-in concert series will return this summer. The Malvern venue turned its parking lot into an open-air stage last year to bring…
Ali Awan, Sunny War, Amythyst Kiah and more will play People’s Light drive-in series
People’s Light’s drive-in concert series will return this summer. The Malvern venue turned its parking lot into an open-air stage last year to bring…
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…
Free At Noon
Artist to watch Amythyst Kiah is our Free at Noon guest next week
Next week, our virtual Free at Noon concert is live from Knoxville, at the University of Tennessee, as we’re joined by our June Artist…
Next week, our virtual Free at Noon concert is live from Knoxville, at the University of Tennessee, as we’re joined by our June Artist…
Artist to watch Amythyst Kiah is our Free at Noon guest next week
Next week, our virtual Free at Noon concert is live from Knoxville, at the University of Tennessee, as we’re joined by our June Artist…
Events
Courtney Barnett will play The Met in February
Melbourne rock and roll singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett is back on the road again this fall. The XPN favorite just announced a 2021-2022 tour that…
Melbourne rock and roll singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett is back on the road again this fall. The XPN favorite just announced a 2021-2022 tour that…
Courtney Barnett will play The Met in February
Melbourne rock and roll singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett is back on the road again this fall. The XPN favorite just announced a 2021-2022 tour that…
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…
Events
Firefly announces daily lineup and single-day passes
We’ve been looking forward to catching big names like Billie Eilish, The Killers, and Lizzo at Firefly Festival this September. Now, the festival has shared…
We’ve been looking forward to catching big names like Billie Eilish, The Killers, and Lizzo at Firefly Festival this September. Now, the festival has shared…
Firefly announces daily lineup and single-day passes
We’ve been looking forward to catching big names like Billie Eilish, The Killers, and Lizzo at Firefly Festival this September. Now, the festival has shared…
Recordings
Sleater-Kinney is surprisingly mellow on new single “Method”
Sleater-Kinney have released their new track “Method” along with a lyric video by Lance Bangs. The single is the latest release from their upcoming…
Sleater-Kinney have released their new track “Method” along with a lyric video by Lance Bangs. The single is the latest release from their upcoming…
Sleater-Kinney is surprisingly mellow on new single “Method”
Sleater-Kinney have released their new track “Method” along with a lyric video by Lance Bangs. The single is the latest release from their upcoming…
Events
Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen give an electrifying performance of “Like I Used To” on Fallon
Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen gave an electrifying performance of “Like I Used To” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Filmed at…
Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen gave an electrifying performance of “Like I Used To” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Filmed at…
Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen give an electrifying performance of “Like I Used To” on Fallon
Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen gave an electrifying performance of “Like I Used To” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Filmed at…
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”…
News
Bartees Strange releases haunting new video for “Flagey God”
Bartees Strange is an unstoppable force. Named the XPN Artist To Watch for February, it’s been almost impossible to take your eyes off him…
Bartees Strange is an unstoppable force. Named the XPN Artist To Watch for February, it’s been almost impossible to take your eyes off him…
Bartees Strange releases haunting new video for “Flagey God”
Bartees Strange is an unstoppable force. Named the XPN Artist To Watch for February, it’s been almost impossible to take your eyes off him…
Artist To Watch
Amythyst Kiah | WXPN Artist To Watch – June 2021
Kiah is releasing her debut solo album for Rounder Records, Wary + Strange, on June 18th.
Kiah is releasing her debut solo album for Rounder Records, Wary + Strange, on June 18th.
Amythyst Kiah | WXPN Artist To Watch – June 2021
Kiah is releasing her debut solo album for Rounder Records, Wary + Strange, on June 18th.
Events
NON-COMM Recap: Amythyst Kiah closes with a captivating acoustic set
Fresh from her performance on Jimmy Kimmel the night before, Amythyst Kiah joined us live from her home in Johnson City, Tennessee, to close…
Fresh from her performance on Jimmy Kimmel the night before, Amythyst Kiah joined us live from her home in Johnson City, Tennessee, to close…
NON-COMM Recap: Amythyst Kiah closes with a captivating acoustic set
Fresh from her performance on Jimmy Kimmel the night before, Amythyst Kiah joined us live from her home in Johnson City, Tennessee, to close…
Events
NON-COMM Recap: Deep Sea Diver shines under pressure
At their first show in over a year, Deep Sea Diver didn’t miss a beat. The band delivered a gripping five-song set live from…
At their first show in over a year, Deep Sea Diver didn’t miss a beat. The band delivered a gripping five-song set live from…
NON-COMM Recap: Deep Sea Diver shines under pressure
At their first show in over a year, Deep Sea Diver didn’t miss a beat. The band delivered a gripping five-song set live from…
Events
NON-COMM RECAP: Tune-Yards beams in trippy visuals and body-moving grooves from Oakland
While the palpable energy of in-person concerts has certainly been sorely missed in the livestream era, it has opened up space for more imaginative…
While the palpable energy of in-person concerts has certainly been sorely missed in the livestream era, it has opened up space for more imaginative…
NON-COMM RECAP: Tune-Yards beams in trippy visuals and body-moving grooves from Oakland
While the palpable energy of in-person concerts has certainly been sorely missed in the livestream era, it has opened up space for more imaginative…
Events
St. Vincent will bring <em>Daddy’s Home</em> to The Met Philly in October
A week and a half out from the release of her sixth album Daddy’s Home, St. Vincent has announced a fall 2021 tour in…
A week and a half out from the release of her sixth album Daddy’s Home, St. Vincent has announced a fall 2021 tour in…
St. Vincent will bring <em>Daddy’s Home</em> to The Met Philly in October
A week and a half out from the release of her sixth album Daddy’s Home, St. Vincent has announced a fall 2021 tour in…
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
Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen collaborate on new single “Like I Used To”
Dream collaboration alert: Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen have released an anthemic joint single, “Like I Used To.” The two songwriters crossed paths occasionally…
Dream collaboration alert: Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen have released an anthemic joint single, “Like I Used To.” The two songwriters crossed paths occasionally…
Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen collaborate on new single “Like I Used To”
Dream collaboration alert: Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen have released an anthemic joint single, “Like I Used To.” The two songwriters crossed paths occasionally…
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…
Events
My Morning Jacket and Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard will play The Mann in September
Perennial rockers My Morning Jacket announced an expansive fall tour today that brings them through Philadelphia for a gig on Wednesday, September 8th at…
Perennial rockers My Morning Jacket announced an expansive fall tour today that brings them through Philadelphia for a gig on Wednesday, September 8th at…
My Morning Jacket and Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard will play The Mann in September
Perennial rockers My Morning Jacket announced an expansive fall tour today that brings them through Philadelphia for a gig on Wednesday, September 8th at…
Events
Bailen, Matt Duke, Katie Pruitt, Andrea Nardello and more will play Sundown Music Series
Live music will return to South Jersey this summer. Camden County has announced that this year’s Sundown Music Series is on — and it…
Live music will return to South Jersey this summer. Camden County has announced that this year’s Sundown Music Series is on — and it…
Bailen, Matt Duke, Katie Pruitt, Andrea Nardello and more will play Sundown Music Series
Live music will return to South Jersey this summer. Camden County has announced that this year’s Sundown Music Series is on — and it…
News
NON-COMM Recap: Bartees Strange spins stories during his stripped-down set
Bartees Strange may be a producer and songwriter, but above all, he’s a storyteller. Live from 38 North Studio in Falls Church, Virginia, he…
Bartees Strange may be a producer and songwriter, but above all, he’s a storyteller. Live from 38 North Studio in Falls Church, Virginia, he…
NON-COMM Recap: Bartees Strange spins stories during his stripped-down set
Bartees Strange may be a producer and songwriter, but above all, he’s a storyteller. Live from 38 North Studio in Falls Church, Virginia, he…
Recordings
Listen to Arlo Parks’ tender cover of “Ivy” by Frank Ocean
Singer-songwriter Arlo Parks appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Chillest Show to perform a moving cover of “Ivy,” a song from Frank Ocean’s acclaimed Blonde…
Singer-songwriter Arlo Parks appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Chillest Show to perform a moving cover of “Ivy,” a song from Frank Ocean’s acclaimed Blonde…
Listen to Arlo Parks’ tender cover of “Ivy” by Frank Ocean
Singer-songwriter Arlo Parks appeared on BBC Radio 1’s Chillest Show to perform a moving cover of “Ivy,” a song from Frank Ocean’s acclaimed Blonde…
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…
News
Sleater-Kinney announces new album and shares single “Worry With You”
Sleater-Kinney is back with their first new music in two years. Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker wrote and recorded a new album at home…
Sleater-Kinney is back with their first new music in two years. Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker wrote and recorded a new album at home…
Sleater-Kinney announces new album and shares single “Worry With You”
Sleater-Kinney is back with their first new music in two years. Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker wrote and recorded a new album at home…
News
St. Vincent puts out “Down” ahead of <em>Daddy’s Home</em> release
Following up on “The Melting of the Sun” and “Pay Your Way in Pain,” St. Vincent has released the third single off of her…
Following up on “The Melting of the Sun” and “Pay Your Way in Pain,” St. Vincent has released the third single off of her…
St. Vincent puts out “Down” ahead of <em>Daddy’s Home</em> release
Following up on “The Melting of the Sun” and “Pay Your Way in Pain,” St. Vincent has released the third single off of her…
Events
NON-COMM Recap: Neal Francis’ eclectic retro-pop is a vibrant start to the festivities
Practically the first image we saw of Neal Francis during his virtual NON-COMM set was the Chicago singer-songwriter seated at the piano, bathed in…
Practically the first image we saw of Neal Francis during his virtual NON-COMM set was the Chicago singer-songwriter seated at the piano, bathed in…
NON-COMM Recap: Neal Francis’ eclectic retro-pop is a vibrant start to the festivities
Practically the first image we saw of Neal Francis during his virtual NON-COMM set was the Chicago singer-songwriter seated at the piano, bathed in…
Recordings
PRESS PLAY: 9 New Albums out May 7th
This is one of those weeks where the only thing that the following albums have in common is that they’re all released today! Country…
This is one of those weeks where the only thing that the following albums have in common is that they’re all released today! Country…
PRESS PLAY: 9 New Albums out May 7th
This is one of those weeks where the only thing that the following albums have in common is that they’re all released today! Country…
Recordings
NON-COMM Recap: Tamar Aphek delivers a knockout punch
Tamar Aphek performed live from Tel Aviv, Israel for the first Free At Noon doubleheader of NON-COMM. An emerging player in the Israeli music…
Tamar Aphek performed live from Tel Aviv, Israel for the first Free At Noon doubleheader of NON-COMM. An emerging player in the Israeli music…
NON-COMM Recap: Tamar Aphek delivers a knockout punch
Tamar Aphek performed live from Tel Aviv, Israel for the first Free At Noon doubleheader of NON-COMM. An emerging player in the Israeli music…
News
NON-COMM 2021 brings you performances by Tune-Yards, Valerie June, Bartees Strange, The Wallflowers and more
The virtual 2021 NON-COMMvention begins tonight and for the next three days presents live performances broadcasting on WXPN from all around the world.
The virtual 2021 NON-COMMvention begins tonight and for the next three days presents live performances broadcasting on WXPN from all around the world.
NON-COMM 2021 brings you performances by Tune-Yards, Valerie June, Bartees Strange, The Wallflowers and more
The virtual 2021 NON-COMMvention begins tonight and for the next three days presents live performances broadcasting on WXPN from all around the world.
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.
Free At Noon
The Lone Bellow and Amythyst Kiah will play a virtual Free at Noon on Friday during NON-COMM
This week on XPN, we kick off the 2021 virtual NON-COMMvention and we invite you to tune in! Our week of live, virtual performances…
This week on XPN, we kick off the 2021 virtual NON-COMMvention and we invite you to tune in! Our week of live, virtual performances…
The Lone Bellow and Amythyst Kiah will play a virtual Free at Noon on Friday during NON-COMM
This week on XPN, we kick off the 2021 virtual NON-COMMvention and we invite you to tune in! Our week of live, virtual performances…
Free At Noon
Songhoy Blues and Tamar Aphek will play a special Thursday Free At Noon livestream during NON-COMM
This week on XPN, we kick off the 2021 virtual NON-COMMvention and we invite you to tune in! Our week of live, virtual performances…
This week on XPN, we kick off the 2021 virtual NON-COMMvention and we invite you to tune in! Our week of live, virtual performances…
Songhoy Blues and Tamar Aphek will play a special Thursday Free At Noon livestream during NON-COMM
This week on XPN, we kick off the 2021 virtual NON-COMMvention and we invite you to tune in! Our week of live, virtual performances…
News
Phoebe Bridgers, Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem and more collaborate with British bicycle company Brompton to support venue crew workers
British bicycle company Brompton has joined forces with 13 major artists and bands for an exclusive giveaway with Live Nation’s Crew Nation, a relief…
British bicycle company Brompton has joined forces with 13 major artists and bands for an exclusive giveaway with Live Nation’s Crew Nation, a relief…
Phoebe Bridgers, Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem and more collaborate with British bicycle company Brompton to support venue crew workers
British bicycle company Brompton has joined forces with 13 major artists and bands for an exclusive giveaway with Live Nation’s Crew Nation, a relief…
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…
Recordings
Arlo Parks performs a serene cover of Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” for La Blogotheque
Arlo Parks recently covered Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” from the iconic Horses LP as part of a series of videos by La Blogothèque that…
Arlo Parks recently covered Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” from the iconic Horses LP as part of a series of videos by La Blogothèque that…
Arlo Parks performs a serene cover of Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” for La Blogotheque
Arlo Parks recently covered Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” from the iconic Horses LP as part of a series of videos by La Blogothèque that…
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…
Recordings
The Black Keys announce Mississippi blues covers album <em>Delta Kream</em>; listen to “Crawling Kingsnake”
Akron, Ohio rockers The Black Keys are back this spring with their tenth studio album, Delta Kream. While their last release, 2019’s ‘Let’s Rock!‘,…
Akron, Ohio rockers The Black Keys are back this spring with their tenth studio album, Delta Kream. While their last release, 2019’s ‘Let’s Rock!‘,…
The Black Keys announce Mississippi blues covers album <em>Delta Kream</em>; listen to “Crawling Kingsnake”
Akron, Ohio rockers The Black Keys are back this spring with their tenth studio album, Delta Kream. While their last release, 2019’s ‘Let’s Rock!‘,…
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…
Recordings
Flashback to the time Sleater-Kinney played two Philly gigs in one day
“It was a really fun time,” Sleater-Kinney‘s Corin Tucker reminisced of the band’s early touring days in this 2010 interview with Verbicide Magazine‘s Casey…
“It was a really fun time,” Sleater-Kinney‘s Corin Tucker reminisced of the band’s early touring days in this 2010 interview with Verbicide Magazine‘s Casey…
Flashback to the time Sleater-Kinney played two Philly gigs in one day
“It was a really fun time,” Sleater-Kinney‘s Corin Tucker reminisced of the band’s early touring days in this 2010 interview with Verbicide Magazine‘s Casey…
Recordings
St. Vincent releases new single “Melting of the Sun” prior to her SNL performance
St. Vincent released the next single from her upcoming album, Daddy’s Home, just days before her SNL performance.
St. Vincent released the next single from her upcoming album, Daddy’s Home, just days before her SNL performance.
St. Vincent releases new single “Melting of the Sun” prior to her SNL performance
St. Vincent released the next single from her upcoming album, Daddy’s Home, just days before her SNL performance.
Artist To Watch
Sofía Valdés | WXPN Artist To Watch – April 2021
Sofia recently performed a three song afternoon music set for us, and in early February we featured Sofia on World Cafe.
Sofia recently performed a three song afternoon music set for us, and in early February we featured Sofia on World Cafe.
Sofía Valdés | WXPN Artist To Watch – April 2021
Sofia recently performed a three song afternoon music set for us, and in early February we featured Sofia on World Cafe.
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…
Recordings
Angel Olsen to release a massive new box set, <em>Song of the Lark and Other Far Memories</em>
When Angel Olsen released All Mirrors and Whole New Mess as twin albums, it seemed like there couldn’t possibly be any more content to…
When Angel Olsen released All Mirrors and Whole New Mess as twin albums, it seemed like there couldn’t possibly be any more content to…
Angel Olsen to release a massive new box set, <em>Song of the Lark and Other Far Memories</em>
When Angel Olsen released All Mirrors and Whole New Mess as twin albums, it seemed like there couldn’t possibly be any more content to…
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…
Recordings
Check out over a decade of concert content on Courtney Barnett’s new digital archive
While it’s not uncommon for artists to release vintage concert footage right now, singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett has taken it a step further than most.…
While it’s not uncommon for artists to release vintage concert footage right now, singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett has taken it a step further than most.…
Check out over a decade of concert content on Courtney Barnett’s new digital archive
While it’s not uncommon for artists to release vintage concert footage right now, singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett has taken it a step further than most.…
Recordings
Jenny Lewis and Serengeti are back with another collaboration, “Idiot”
Jenny Lewis has shared “Idiot,” another song from her ongoing collaboration with rapper Serengeti (Dave Cohn). After striking up a friendship, Lewis and Cohn…
Jenny Lewis has shared “Idiot,” another song from her ongoing collaboration with rapper Serengeti (Dave Cohn). After striking up a friendship, Lewis and Cohn…
Jenny Lewis and Serengeti are back with another collaboration, “Idiot”
Jenny Lewis has shared “Idiot,” another song from her ongoing collaboration with rapper Serengeti (Dave Cohn). After striking up a friendship, Lewis and Cohn…
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…
Events
Stream Sylvan Esso’s <em>WITH LOVE</em> concert, featuring a 10-piece band
Sylvan Esso‘s new live EP WITH LOVE, which they surprise-released in December, is now out on vinyl. To celebrate, the band will re-broadcast their…
Sylvan Esso‘s new live EP WITH LOVE, which they surprise-released in December, is now out on vinyl. To celebrate, the band will re-broadcast their…
Stream Sylvan Esso’s <em>WITH LOVE</em> concert, featuring a 10-piece band
Sylvan Esso‘s new live EP WITH LOVE, which they surprise-released in December, is now out on vinyl. To celebrate, the band will re-broadcast their…
Recordings
Listen to Big Nothing strip down Paul Westerberg’s “Things” for their new <em>covers, etc.</em> EP
Philly indie rock four-piece Big Nothing is back with a new release for Bandcamp Friday, a set called covers, etc. that delivers what it…
Philly indie rock four-piece Big Nothing is back with a new release for Bandcamp Friday, a set called covers, etc. that delivers what it…
Listen to Big Nothing strip down Paul Westerberg’s “Things” for their new <em>covers, etc.</em> EP
Philly indie rock four-piece Big Nothing is back with a new release for Bandcamp Friday, a set called covers, etc. that delivers what it…
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…
News
Lucinda Williams, Fiona Apple, Shamir and more will contribute covers to <em>epic Ten</em>, an anniversary reissue of Sharon Van Etten’s <em>epic</em>
Sharon Van Etten‘s Philly-recorded sophomore album epic turned ten years old back in September. To mark the anniversary of the record that got her…
Sharon Van Etten‘s Philly-recorded sophomore album epic turned ten years old back in September. To mark the anniversary of the record that got her…
Lucinda Williams, Fiona Apple, Shamir and more will contribute covers to <em>epic Ten</em>, an anniversary reissue of Sharon Van Etten’s <em>epic</em>
Sharon Van Etten‘s Philly-recorded sophomore album epic turned ten years old back in September. To mark the anniversary of the record that got her…
Recordings
Listen to St. Vincent’s funky new single “Pay Your Way In Pain,” get excited for hew new album <em>Daddy’s Home</em>
After teasing the release last week, St. Vincent announced today that her sixth record, Daddy’ Home, will be released May 14th on Loma Vista…
After teasing the release last week, St. Vincent announced today that her sixth record, Daddy’ Home, will be released May 14th on Loma Vista…
Listen to St. Vincent’s funky new single “Pay Your Way In Pain,” get excited for hew new album <em>Daddy’s Home</em>
After teasing the release last week, St. Vincent announced today that her sixth record, Daddy’ Home, will be released May 14th on Loma Vista…
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…
Artist To Watch
Tamar Aphek | WXPN Artist To Watch – March 2021
March’s Artist To Watch is an exciting new singer, songwriter and guitarist from Israel, named Tamar Aphek.
March’s Artist To Watch is an exciting new singer, songwriter and guitarist from Israel, named Tamar Aphek.
Tamar Aphek | WXPN Artist To Watch – March 2021
March’s Artist To Watch is an exciting new singer, songwriter and guitarist from Israel, named Tamar Aphek.
Events
Keep The Fire Lit: How the National Museum of American Jewish History has made music a cornerstone of its pandemic programming
In February of last year Dan Samuels had his first day on the job as the new Public Programs Manager at the National Museum…
In February of last year Dan Samuels had his first day on the job as the new Public Programs Manager at the National Museum…
Keep The Fire Lit: How the National Museum of American Jewish History has made music a cornerstone of its pandemic programming
In February of last year Dan Samuels had his first day on the job as the new Public Programs Manager at the National Museum…
News
St. Vincent’s next album is inspired by “nihilistic” music of 1970s New York
St. Vincent is set to release the follow-up to the 2017 album, Masseduction. In the last few days, pictures of posters promoting a new…
St. Vincent is set to release the follow-up to the 2017 album, Masseduction. In the last few days, pictures of posters promoting a new…
St. Vincent’s next album is inspired by “nihilistic” music of 1970s New York
St. Vincent is set to release the follow-up to the 2017 album, Masseduction. In the last few days, pictures of posters promoting a new…
Recordings
Watch Bartees Strange bring <em>Live Forever</em> to NPR Music’s virtual Tiny Desk
XPN Artist to Watch Bartees Strange played a cozy NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert from his basement in Falls Church, Virginia. Joined by his…
XPN Artist to Watch Bartees Strange played a cozy NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert from his basement in Falls Church, Virginia. Joined by his…
Watch Bartees Strange bring <em>Live Forever</em> to NPR Music’s virtual Tiny Desk
XPN Artist to Watch Bartees Strange played a cozy NPR Tiny Desk (Home) Concert from his basement in Falls Church, Virginia. Joined by his…
News
Black Inspirations: Bartees Strange on Chad Clark
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: Bartees Strange on Chad Clark
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…
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…
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…
News
Black Inspirations: Greg Sover on Jimi Hendrix
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: Greg Sover on Jimi Hendrix
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
Black Inspirations: Nana Adjoa on Mavis Staples
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: Nana Adjoa on Mavis Staples
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…
Recordings
Arlo Parks clings to poetic intimacy on debut LP <em>Collapsed In Sunbeams</em>
There’s an intrinsic quality to the music of singer-songwriters that tends to open space for listeners to find common ground in the penned lyrics…
There’s an intrinsic quality to the music of singer-songwriters that tends to open space for listeners to find common ground in the penned lyrics…
Arlo Parks clings to poetic intimacy on debut LP <em>Collapsed In Sunbeams</em>
There’s an intrinsic quality to the music of singer-songwriters that tends to open space for listeners to find common ground in the penned lyrics…
Artist To Watch
Bartees Strange |WXPN Artist To Watch – February 2021
Bartees Strange is a singer/songwriter/guitarist based in Washington D.C. He was born in England and grew up in rural Oklahoma.
Bartees Strange is a singer/songwriter/guitarist based in Washington D.C. He was born in England and grew up in rural Oklahoma.
Bartees Strange |WXPN Artist To Watch – February 2021
Bartees Strange is a singer/songwriter/guitarist based in Washington D.C. He was born in England and grew up in rural Oklahoma.
Recordings
Jenny Lewis and Serengeti share second quarantine collab, “Vroom Vroom”
Jenny Lewis and Chicago rapper Serengeti (David Cohn) have collaborated on another song together, “Vroom Vroom.” The second of seven songs the pair has recorded so far,…
Jenny Lewis and Chicago rapper Serengeti (David Cohn) have collaborated on another song together, “Vroom Vroom.” The second of seven songs the pair has recorded so far,…
Jenny Lewis and Serengeti share second quarantine collab, “Vroom Vroom”
Jenny Lewis and Chicago rapper Serengeti (David Cohn) have collaborated on another song together, “Vroom Vroom.” The second of seven songs the pair has recorded so far,…
Events
Arlo Parks to host transportive virtual variety show
Arlo Parks, last month’s Artist to Watch, will host a virtual variety show next week featuring a curated selection of her songs, including some…
Arlo Parks, last month’s Artist to Watch, will host a virtual variety show next week featuring a curated selection of her songs, including some…
Arlo Parks to host transportive virtual variety show
Arlo Parks, last month’s Artist to Watch, will host a virtual variety show next week featuring a curated selection of her songs, including some…
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
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…
Recordings
The Head and the Heart prep live album and film <em>Rivers and Roads</em>, recorded from a rooftop in Seattle’s Pike Place Market
Just over decade ago, the rootsy modern rockers The Head and The Heart were buskers in Seattle’s Pike Place Market by day, players in…
Just over decade ago, the rootsy modern rockers The Head and The Heart were buskers in Seattle’s Pike Place Market by day, players in…
The Head and the Heart prep live album and film <em>Rivers and Roads</em>, recorded from a rooftop in Seattle’s Pike Place Market
Just over decade ago, the rootsy modern rockers The Head and The Heart were buskers in Seattle’s Pike Place Market by day, players in…
Recordings
Listen to Vagabon and Courtney Barnett’s cover of “Reason To Believe”
American folk singer Tim Harden recorded and released his song “Reason To Believe” in 1965, and it’s been covered over a dozen time in…
American folk singer Tim Harden recorded and released his song “Reason To Believe” in 1965, and it’s been covered over a dozen time in…
Listen to Vagabon and Courtney Barnett’s cover of “Reason To Believe”
American folk singer Tim Harden recorded and released his song “Reason To Believe” in 1965, and it’s been covered over a dozen time in…
Recordings
Watch Brittany Howard, St. Vincent, Tierra Whack, Hayley Williams and more play the virtual Ally Coalition Talent Show
The Ally Coalition’s seventh annual Talent Show took place virtually last month, with artists playing covers and original songs everywhere from their living rooms…
The Ally Coalition’s seventh annual Talent Show took place virtually last month, with artists playing covers and original songs everywhere from their living rooms…
Watch Brittany Howard, St. Vincent, Tierra Whack, Hayley Williams and more play the virtual Ally Coalition Talent Show
The Ally Coalition’s seventh annual Talent Show took place virtually last month, with artists playing covers and original songs everywhere from their living rooms…
Hip-Hop
XPN’s Top 100 Most-Played Songs of 2020
Happy New Year! We spent the first day of 2021 counting down the top 100 most played songs of 2020 all day on XPN.…
Happy New Year! We spent the first day of 2021 counting down the top 100 most played songs of 2020 all day on XPN.…
XPN’s Top 100 Most-Played Songs of 2020
Happy New Year! We spent the first day of 2021 counting down the top 100 most played songs of 2020 all day on XPN.…
Artist To Watch
Deep Sea Diver | WXPN Artist To Watch – January 2021
The group released their first EP in 2009, and their debut full length album, History Speaks, in 2012.
The group released their first EP in 2009, and their debut full length album, History Speaks, in 2012.
Deep Sea Diver | WXPN Artist To Watch – January 2021
The group released their first EP in 2009, and their debut full length album, History Speaks, in 2012.