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Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds are wild gods at The Met

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds are wild gods at The Met

Concert Reviews

This Is Lorelei kicks off ’25 tour with youbet and 22° Halo at Johnny Brenda’s

This Is Lorelei kicks off ’25 tour with youbet and 22° Halo at Johnny Brenda’s

This Is Lorelei kicks off ’25 tour with youbet and 22° Halo at Johnny Brenda’s

By Paige Walter

This Is Lorelei kicks off ’25 tour with youbet and 22° Halo at Johnny Brenda’s

Concert Reviews

Matt Quinn filled the Union Transfer stage with friends and holiday cheer

Matt Quinn filled the Union Transfer stage with friends and holiday cheer

Matt Quinn filled the Union Transfer stage with friends and holiday cheer

By Elie Pichanick

Matt Quinn filled the Union Transfer stage with friends and holiday cheer

Concert Reviews

An absolutely feral set from The Jesus Lizard hits Union Transfer

An absolutely feral set from The Jesus Lizard hits Union Transfer

An absolutely feral set from The Jesus Lizard hits Union Transfer

By Josh Pelta-Heller

An absolutely feral set from The Jesus Lizard hits Union Transfer

Concert Reviews

They Might Be Giants lit up Union Transfer with an innovative, engaging retrospective

They Might Be Giants lit up Union Transfer with an innovative, engaging retrospective

They Might Be Giants lit up Union Transfer with an innovative, engaging retrospective

By Elie Pichanick

They Might Be Giants lit up Union Transfer with an innovative, engaging retrospective

Video Roundup

Video Roundup: Watch Cloud Cult, Jana Mila, Nathalie Joachim and more

Video Roundup: Watch Cloud Cult, Jana Mila, Nathalie Joachim and more

Video Roundup: Watch Cloud Cult, Jana Mila, Nathalie Joachim and more

By WXPN

Video Roundup: Watch Cloud Cult, Jana Mila, Nathalie Joachim and more

Free At Noon

Sports Team bring a little Brit post-punk to Free At Noon

Sports Team bring a little Brit post-punk to Free At Noon

Sports Team bring a little Brit post-punk to Free At Noon

By Jack Clark

Sports Team bring a little Brit post-punk to Free At Noon

Concert Reviews

Leon Bridges revives soul in Philly in two nights at The Met

Leon Bridges revives soul in Philly in two nights at The Met

Leon Bridges revives soul in Philly in two nights at The Met

By Gavyn Green

Leon Bridges revives soul in Philly in two nights at The Met

Video Roundup

Video Roundup: Watch Zach Bryan, Bartees Strange, Arlo Parks and more

Video Roundup: Watch Zach Bryan, Bartees Strange, Arlo Parks and more

Video Roundup: Watch Zach Bryan, Bartees Strange, Arlo Parks and more

By WXPN

Video Roundup: Watch Zach Bryan, Bartees Strange, Arlo Parks and more

Concert Reviews

Hinds worshiped friendship and good times at First Unitarian Church

Hinds worshiped friendship and good times at First Unitarian Church

Hinds worshiped friendship and good times at First Unitarian Church

By Emma Zoe Polyak

Hinds worshiped friendship and good times at First Unitarian Church

Video Roundup

WXPN Video Roundup: A decade ago at XPN featuring Hozier, Spoon, Michael Kiwanuka and more

WXPN Video Roundup: A decade ago at XPN featuring Hozier, Spoon, Michael Kiwanuka and more

WXPN Video Roundup: A decade ago at XPN featuring Hozier, Spoon, Michael Kiwanuka and more

By WXPN

WXPN Video Roundup: A decade ago at XPN featuring Hozier, Spoon, Michael Kiwanuka and more

Free At Noon

Ginger Root presents an eccentric audio-visual experience at Free At Noon

Ginger Root presents an eccentric audio-visual experience at Free At Noon

Ginger Root presents an eccentric audio-visual experience at Free At Noon

By Jack Clark

Ginger Root presents an eccentric audio-visual experience at Free At Noon

Concert Reviews

Billie Eilish is everyone’s favorite pop star at Wells Fargo Center

Billie Eilish is everyone’s favorite pop star at Wells Fargo Center

Billie Eilish is everyone’s favorite pop star at Wells Fargo Center

By Paige Walter

Billie Eilish is everyone’s favorite pop star at Wells Fargo Center

Concert Reviews

Vampire Weekend is full of surprises at The Mann Center show

Vampire Weekend is full of surprises at The Mann Center show

Vampire Weekend is full of surprises at The Mann Center show

By Ben Wong

Vampire Weekend is full of surprises at The Mann Center show

Video Roundup

WXPN Video Roundup: the first published videos from XPN Fest ’24

WXPN Video Roundup: the first published videos from XPN Fest ’24

WXPN Video Roundup: the first published videos from XPN Fest ’24

By WXPN

WXPN Video Roundup: the first published videos from XPN Fest ’24

Concert Reviews

Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka kickoff co-headlining tour at The Met

Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka kickoff co-headlining tour at The Met

Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka kickoff co-headlining tour at The Met

By Dylan Itkin

Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka kickoff co-headlining tour at The Met

Video Roundup

WXPN Video Roundup: ICYMI while we were busy promoting XPN Fest ’24

WXPN Video Roundup: ICYMI while we were busy promoting XPN Fest ’24

WXPN Video Roundup: ICYMI while we were busy promoting XPN Fest ’24

By WXPN

WXPN Video Roundup: ICYMI while we were busy promoting XPN Fest ’24

Concert Reviews

PJ Harvey delivers two mystical sets at The Met Philly

PJ Harvey delivers two mystical sets at The Met Philly

PJ Harvey delivers two mystical sets at The Met Philly

By Paige Walter

PJ Harvey delivers two mystical sets at The Met Philly

Video Roundup

WXPN Video Roundup: Five unusual, creative, and hilarious XPNfest promos from years past

WXPN Video Roundup: Five unusual, creative, and hilarious XPNfest promos from years past

WXPN Video Roundup: Five unusual, creative, and hilarious XPNfest promos from years past

By WXPN

WXPN Video Roundup: Five unusual, creative, and hilarious XPNfest promos from years past

Concert Reviews

Waxahatchee returns to Philly for two of her greatest shows yet

Waxahatchee returns to Philly for two of her greatest shows yet

Waxahatchee returns to Philly for two of her greatest shows yet

By Paige Walter

Waxahatchee returns to Philly for two of her greatest shows yet

Concert Reviews

Tems Delivers a High-Energy Performance at The Met with Support from Naomi Sharon

Tems Delivers a High-Energy Performance at The Met with Support from Naomi Sharon

Tems Delivers a High-Energy Performance at The Met with Support from Naomi Sharon

By Emma Zoe Polyak

Tems Delivers a High-Energy Performance at The Met with Support from Naomi Sharon

Concert Reviews

Usher brought his “Past, Present, and Future” tour to Philly with an unforgettable night at Wells Fargo Center

Usher brought his “Past, Present, and Future” tour to Philly with an unforgettable night at Wells Fargo Center

Usher brought his “Past, Present, and Future” tour to Philly with an unforgettable night at Wells Fargo Center

By Melissa Simpson

Usher brought his “Past, Present, and Future” tour to Philly with an unforgettable night at Wells Fargo Center

Video Roundup

WXPN Video Roundup: XPN Fest legends

WXPN Video Roundup: XPN Fest legends

WXPN Video Roundup: XPN Fest legends

By WXPN

WXPN Video Roundup: XPN Fest legends

Concert Reviews

Not just a festival, but a family tradition: the faces of Philadelphia Folk Fest

Not just a festival, but a family tradition: the faces of Philadelphia Folk Fest

Not just a festival, but a family tradition: the faces of Philadelphia Folk Fest

By Lisa Schaffer

Not just a festival, but a family tradition: the faces of Philadelphia Folk Fest

Video Roundup

WXPN Video Roundup: five times XPN fest introduced your new favorite indie artist

WXPN Video Roundup: five times XPN fest introduced your new favorite indie artist

WXPN Video Roundup: five times XPN fest introduced your new favorite indie artist

By WXPN

WXPN Video Roundup: five times XPN fest introduced your new favorite indie artist

Video Roundup

WXPN Video Roundup: five good reasons to buy your XPoNential tickets now featuring Blondshell, Brigitte Calls Me Baby and more

WXPN Video Roundup: five good reasons to buy your XPoNential tickets now featuring Blondshell, Brigitte Calls Me Baby and more

WXPN Video Roundup: five good reasons to buy your XPoNential tickets now featuring Blondshell, Brigitte Calls Me Baby and more

By WXPN

WXPN Video Roundup: five good reasons to buy your XPoNential tickets now featuring Blondshell, Brigitte Calls Me Baby and more

Concert Reviews

Missy Elliott is at the top of her game at Wells Fargo Center show

Missy Elliott is at the top of her game at Wells Fargo Center show

Missy Elliott is at the top of her game at Wells Fargo Center show

By Melissa Simpson

Missy Elliott is at the top of her game at Wells Fargo Center show

Video Roundup

WXPN Video Roundup: artists making headlines with Pretenders, Charley Crockett, Kississippi and more

WXPN Video Roundup: artists making headlines with Pretenders, Charley Crockett, Kississippi and more

WXPN Video Roundup: artists making headlines with Pretenders, Charley Crockett, Kississippi and more

By WXPN

WXPN Video Roundup: artists making headlines with Pretenders, Charley Crockett, Kississippi and more

Video Roundup

WXPN Video Roundup: 2024 Newport Folk Festival artists with Allison Russell, members of Big Thief, Sierra Ferrell and more

WXPN Video Roundup: 2024 Newport Folk Festival artists with Allison Russell, members of Big Thief, Sierra Ferrell and more

WXPN Video Roundup: 2024 Newport Folk Festival artists with Allison Russell, members of Big Thief, Sierra Ferrell and more

By WXPN

WXPN Video Roundup: 2024 Newport Folk Festival artists with Allison Russell, members of Big Thief, Sierra Ferrell and more

Concert Reviews

Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello gave their hits new life at The Mann

Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello gave their hits new life at The Mann

Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello gave their hits new life at The Mann

By Lisa Schaffer

Daryl Hall and Elvis Costello gave their hits new life at The Mann

Video Roundup

WXPN Video Roundup: a few of your favorites this year so far with Yard Act, Mannequin Pussy, The English Beat and more

WXPN Video Roundup: a few of your favorites this year so far with Yard Act, Mannequin Pussy, The English Beat and more

WXPN Video Roundup: a few of your favorites this year so far with Yard Act, Mannequin Pussy, The English Beat and more

By WXPN

WXPN Video Roundup: a few of your favorites this year so far with Yard Act, Mannequin Pussy, The English Beat and more

Events

WXPN at Bonnaroo ’24

WXPN at Bonnaroo ’24

WXPN at Bonnaroo ’24

By Avi Warren

WXPN at Bonnaroo ’24

Events

Laura Jane Grace announces tour with Catbite, comes to New Jersey beaches in September

Laura Jane Grace announces tour with Catbite, comes to New Jersey beaches in September

Laura Jane Grace announces tour with Catbite, comes to New Jersey beaches in September

By Maeve Zeleniak

Laura Jane Grace announces tour with Catbite, comes to New Jersey beaches in September

Concert Reviews

Hozier and Allison Russell transcend at Camden’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Hozier and Allison Russell transcend at Camden’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Hozier and Allison Russell transcend at Camden’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

By Danielle Ciampaglia

Hozier and Allison Russell transcend at Camden’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Concert Reviews

Mannequin Pussy and Soul Glo validate Philly’s rage at one of three sold-out Union Transfer shows

Mannequin Pussy and Soul Glo validate Philly’s rage at one of three sold-out Union Transfer shows

Mannequin Pussy and Soul Glo validate Philly’s rage at one of three sold-out Union Transfer shows

By Danielle Ciampaglia

Mannequin Pussy and Soul Glo validate Philly’s rage at one of three sold-out Union Transfer shows

Music Review

Khruangbin celebrate ‘A LA SALA’ at one of three Met shows in Philadelphia

Khruangbin celebrate ‘A LA SALA’ at one of three Met shows in Philadelphia

Khruangbin celebrate ‘A LA SALA’ at one of three Met shows in Philadelphia

By Abdur Rahman

Khruangbin celebrate ‘A LA SALA’ at one of three Met shows in Philadelphia

Concert Reviews

Buck Meek’s ‘Haunted Mountain’ gets a Philly release show with his co-writer Jolie Holland

Buck Meek’s ‘Haunted Mountain’ gets a Philly release show with his co-writer Jolie Holland

Buck Meek’s ‘Haunted Mountain’ gets a Philly release show with his co-writer Jolie Holland

By Paige Walter

Buck Meek’s ‘Haunted Mountain’ gets a Philly release show with his co-writer Jolie Holland

Concert Reviews

Julia Pratt’s debut headline show was a family affair

Julia Pratt’s debut headline show was a family affair

Julia Pratt’s debut headline show was a family affair

By Emma Zoe Polyak

Julia Pratt’s debut headline show was a family affair

Video Roundup

WXPN Video Roundup: the first of many XPoNential Fest ’24 previews

WXPN Video Roundup: the first of many XPoNential Fest ’24 previews

WXPN Video Roundup: the first of many XPoNential Fest ’24 previews

By WXPN

WXPN Video Roundup: the first of many XPoNential Fest ’24 previews

Concert Reviews

Neil Young & Crazy Horse traverse the genres in a career capsule performance at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Neil Young & Crazy Horse traverse the genres in a career capsule performance at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Neil Young & Crazy Horse traverse the genres in a career capsule performance at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

By Paige Walter

Neil Young & Crazy Horse traverse the genres in a career capsule performance at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion

Concert Reviews

Caroline Rose performed an unhinged set at Union Transfer on their second lap with ‘The Art of Forgetting’

Caroline Rose performed an unhinged set at Union Transfer on their second lap with ‘The Art of Forgetting’

Caroline Rose performed an unhinged set at Union Transfer on their second lap with ‘The Art of Forgetting’

By Megan Matuzak

Caroline Rose performed an unhinged set at Union Transfer on their second lap with ‘The Art of Forgetting’

Concert Reviews

Lucius celebrated ten years of debut album “Wildewoman” at sold-out Brooklyn Bowl

Lucius celebrated ten years of debut album “Wildewoman” at sold-out Brooklyn Bowl

Lucius celebrated ten years of debut album “Wildewoman” at sold-out Brooklyn Bowl

By Melissa Simpson

Lucius celebrated ten years of debut album “Wildewoman” at sold-out Brooklyn Bowl

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