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Empath discuss state fairs, songwriting, Crass, and their new album ‘Visitor’
Putting out an album during the pandemic can be a bit of a fool’s errand: Will it be safe to tour? How many times…
Putting out an album during the pandemic can be a bit of a fool’s errand: Will it be safe to tour? How many times…
Empath discuss state fairs, songwriting, Crass, and their new album ‘Visitor’
Putting out an album during the pandemic can be a bit of a fool’s errand: Will it be safe to tour? How many times…
Artists
Understanding Shamir: Philly’s multifaceted pop auteur on being yourself and following your muse
Shamir Bailey is not an artist to shy away. If his career is proof of anything, it’s that embracing the novel and new is…
Shamir Bailey is not an artist to shy away. If his career is proof of anything, it’s that embracing the novel and new is…
Understanding Shamir: Philly’s multifaceted pop auteur on being yourself and following your muse
Shamir Bailey is not an artist to shy away. If his career is proof of anything, it’s that embracing the novel and new is…
By Abdur - Rahman
Give Them Their Flowers: Mollie Rose on voices, violin concertos, and Philadelphia’s boundlessly creative scene
I meet a lot of talented musicians whenever I host an open mic event called The Juice Jam, and that includes violinist Mollie Rose.…
I meet a lot of talented musicians whenever I host an open mic event called The Juice Jam, and that includes violinist Mollie Rose.…
Give Them Their Flowers: Mollie Rose on voices, violin concertos, and Philadelphia’s boundlessly creative scene
I meet a lot of talented musicians whenever I host an open mic event called The Juice Jam, and that includes violinist Mollie Rose.…
WXPN Local
A brief history of J. Dilla and The Soulquarians
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dewey Bryan Saunders (@deweysaunders) From his early days working with local legends Phat Kat, 5…
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dewey Bryan Saunders (@deweysaunders) From his early days working with local legends Phat Kat, 5…
A brief history of J. Dilla and The Soulquarians
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dewey Bryan Saunders (@deweysaunders) From his early days working with local legends Phat Kat, 5…
Local
Orion Sun announces new EP ‘Getaway,’ shares breathtaking new single “dirty dancer”
Philly-rooted, NYC-based singer-songwriter Orion Sun returns this spring with a new collection of gorgeous music. The Getaway EP is out March 11th via Mom…
Philly-rooted, NYC-based singer-songwriter Orion Sun returns this spring with a new collection of gorgeous music. The Getaway EP is out March 11th via Mom…
Orion Sun announces new EP ‘Getaway,’ shares breathtaking new single “dirty dancer”
Philly-rooted, NYC-based singer-songwriter Orion Sun returns this spring with a new collection of gorgeous music. The Getaway EP is out March 11th via Mom…
Artists
Indie Rock Hit Parade (home-recorded) Session: Hatchie
Joining us for this home-recorded Indie Rock Hit Parade session is a group that’s preparing to release their long-awaited sophomore album. We were first…
Joining us for this home-recorded Indie Rock Hit Parade session is a group that’s preparing to release their long-awaited sophomore album. We were first…
Indie Rock Hit Parade (home-recorded) Session: Hatchie
Joining us for this home-recorded Indie Rock Hit Parade session is a group that’s preparing to release their long-awaited sophomore album. We were first…
By Abdur - Rahman
Give Them Their Flowers: Beano French on Musiq Soulchild, 90s R&B, and the wide reach of Philly talent
Last year for Black History Month I created a series called Give Them Their Flowers, where I asked hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices…
Last year for Black History Month I created a series called Give Them Their Flowers, where I asked hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices…
Give Them Their Flowers: Beano French on Musiq Soulchild, 90s R&B, and the wide reach of Philly talent
Last year for Black History Month I created a series called Give Them Their Flowers, where I asked hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices…
Recordings
The Districts share emotional new single “No Blood” from ‘Great American Painting’
The release of The Districts’ next LP, Great American Painting, is getting closer, and in the midst of the growing excitement comes their latest…
The release of The Districts’ next LP, Great American Painting, is getting closer, and in the midst of the growing excitement comes their latest…
The Districts share emotional new single “No Blood” from ‘Great American Painting’
The release of The Districts’ next LP, Great American Painting, is getting closer, and in the midst of the growing excitement comes their latest…
Events
Lucy Dacus shares “Kissing Lessons” from the ‘Home Video’ sessions, announces summer show with Hop Along in NYC
Did you hear Lucy Dacus’ newest single via a phone call from a number on a street flyer? If this sounds familiar, then you…
Did you hear Lucy Dacus’ newest single via a phone call from a number on a street flyer? If this sounds familiar, then you…
Lucy Dacus shares “Kissing Lessons” from the ‘Home Video’ sessions, announces summer show with Hop Along in NYC
Did you hear Lucy Dacus’ newest single via a phone call from a number on a street flyer? If this sounds familiar, then you…