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Music News The Womack Sisters | Artist to Watch — September 2026
The Womack Sisters | Artist to Watch — September 2026
Hometown: Los Angeles, California Why They’re WXPN’s Artist To Watch: Kucha, Zeimani, and BG Womack released their first single “Darling” in 2017, blending classic R&B in…

The Womack Sisters | Artist to Watch — September 2026

Hometown: Los Angeles, California Why They’re WXPN’s Artist To Watch: Kucha, Zeimani, and BG Womack released their first single “Darling” in 2017, blending classic R&B in…

By Max Bennett

The Womack Sisters | Artist to Watch — September 2026
Music News Q&A: Ted Widmer, The Historian Tasked With Telling The Story Of Wings And Paul McCartney In The 1970s
Q&A: Ted Widmer, The Historian Tasked With Telling The Story Of Wings And Paul McCartney In The 1970s
Ted Widmer’s previous gigs have included speechwriter in the Clinton White House, four books on former U.S. presidents and the presidency as a whole,…

Q&A: Ted Widmer, The Historian Tasked With Telling The Story Of Wings And Paul McCartney In The 1970s

Ted Widmer’s previous gigs have included speechwriter in the Clinton White House, four books on former U.S. presidents and the presidency as a whole,…

By Joey Sweeney

Q&A: Ted Widmer, The Historian Tasked With Telling The Story Of Wings And Paul McCartney In The 1970s
Artist To Watch How Lucy the Elephant and family photographs inspired The Tisburys’ latest album
How Lucy the Elephant and family photographs inspired The Tisburys’ latest album
The Tisburys on WXPN Local Reflecting on his band’s newly-released A Still Life Revisited, Tyler Asay of The Tisburys says “I’m really proud of…

How Lucy the Elephant and family photographs inspired The Tisburys’ latest album

The Tisburys on WXPN Local Reflecting on his band’s newly-released A Still Life Revisited, Tyler Asay of The Tisburys says “I’m really proud of…

By John Vettese

How Lucy the Elephant and family photographs inspired The Tisburys’ latest album
Morning Show Listen to Patrick Carney talk ‘Dropout Boogie’ and 20 years of The Black Keys on the XPN 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…

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…

By Kristen Kurtis

Listen to Patrick Carney talk ‘Dropout Boogie’ and 20 years of The Black Keys on the XPN Morning Show
Recordings Bartees Strange signs to 4AD, releases new song “Heavy Heart” and a music video featuring a Philly cast
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 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…

By Paige Walter

Bartees Strange signs to 4AD, releases new song “Heavy Heart” and a music video featuring a Philly cast
Blues Get to know Artist To Watch Buffalo Nichols in his Friday Morning Mixtape on the XPN Morning Show
Get to know Artist To Watch Buffalo Nichols in his Friday Morning Mixtape on the XPN Morning Show
When Milwaukee, Wisconsin singer-guitarist Buffalo Nichols was named WXPN Artist to Watch in February of 2022, our programming department called his self-titled debut record,…

Get to know Artist To Watch Buffalo Nichols in his Friday Morning Mixtape on the XPN Morning Show

When Milwaukee, Wisconsin singer-guitarist Buffalo Nichols was named WXPN Artist to Watch in February of 2022, our programming department called his self-titled debut record,…

By John Vettese

Get to know Artist To Watch Buffalo Nichols in his Friday Morning Mixtape on the XPN Morning Show
Events Neal Francis’ solo-piano Free At Noon transforms his songs in all sorts of stylish directions
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.

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.

By John Vettese

Neal Francis’ solo-piano Free At Noon transforms his songs in all sorts of stylish directions
Recordings Fontaines D.C. share their first “overtly political song,” come to Underground Arts in April
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…

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…

By Paige Walter

Fontaines D.C. share their first “overtly political song,” come to Underground Arts in April
Events Brandi Carlile will bring ‘In These Silent Days’ to The Mann this August
Brandi Carlile will bring ‘In These Silent Days’ to The Mann this August
Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile‘s seventh studio album In These Silent Days has one of our favorite Americana stars shining brighter then ever, garnering her five…

Brandi Carlile will bring ‘In These Silent Days’ to The Mann this August

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile‘s seventh studio album In These Silent Days has one of our favorite Americana stars shining brighter then ever, garnering her five…

By John Vettese

Brandi Carlile will bring ‘In These Silent Days’ to The Mann this August
News Kurt Vile’s new album ‘(watch my moves)’ comes out in April on Verve; watch a trippy video for “Like Exploding Stones”
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…

Kurt Vile’s new album ‘(watch my moves)’ comes out in April on Verve; watch a trippy video for “Like Exploding Stones”

Philly singer-songwriter Kurt Vile is making his Verve Records debut this year, and his first song for the new label doesn’t hold back in…

By John Vettese

Kurt Vile’s new album ‘(watch my moves)’ comes out in April on Verve; watch a trippy video for “Like Exploding Stones”
Recordings Listen to Sharon Van Etten’s sleek, 80s-inspired new single “Porta”
Listen to Sharon Van Etten’s sleek, 80s-inspired new single “Porta”
Singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten just released an uplifting, electropop-driven new single called “Porta.” With sleek 80s stylings from the driving beats to the aerobics-inspired…

Listen to Sharon Van Etten’s sleek, 80s-inspired new single “Porta”

Singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten just released an uplifting, electropop-driven new single called “Porta.” With sleek 80s stylings from the driving beats to the aerobics-inspired…

By John Vettese

Listen to Sharon Van Etten’s sleek, 80s-inspired new single “Porta”
Local Orion Sun announces new EP ‘Getaway,’ shares breathtaking new single “dirty dancer”
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…

Orion Sun announces new EP ‘Getaway,’ shares breathtaking new single “dirty dancer”

Philly-rooted, NYC-based singer-songwriter Orion Sun returns this spring with a new collection of gorgeous music. The Getaway EP is out March 11th via Mom…

By John Vettese

Orion Sun announces new EP ‘Getaway,’ shares breathtaking new single “dirty dancer”
Recordings The Districts share emotional new single “No Blood” from ‘Great American Painting’
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 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…

By Paige Walter

The Districts share emotional new single “No Blood” from ‘Great American Painting’
Events Lucy Dacus shares “Kissing Lessons” from the ‘Home Video’ sessions, announces summer show with Hop Along in NYC
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…

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…

By Paige Walter

Lucy Dacus shares “Kissing Lessons” from the ‘Home Video’ sessions, announces summer show with Hop Along in NYC
Events The Black Keys will play Waterfront Music Pavilion in Camden with Band of Horses and Ceramic Animal
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…

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…

By John Vettese

The Black Keys will play Waterfront Music Pavilion in Camden with Band of Horses and Ceramic Animal
Recordings Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Yoko Ono’s “Nobody Sees Me Like You Do” for the ‘Ocean Child’ tribute
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Yoko Ono’s “Nobody Sees Me Like You Do” for the ‘Ocean Child’ tribute
Events The Decemberists will bring ‘Arise From The Bunkers’ tour to The Met Philly in August
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…

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…

By John Vettese

The Decemberists will bring ‘Arise From The Bunkers’ tour to The Met Philly in August
Recordings Big Nothing get a new home on Lame-O Records, share “A Lot Of Finding Out” from new LP ‘Dog Hours’
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Big Nothing get a new home on Lame-O Records, share “A Lot Of Finding Out” from new LP ‘Dog Hours’
Recordings Watch Japanese Breakfast play “Slide Tackle” and talk Union Transfer on ‘The Late Late Show’
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.…

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.…

By John Vettese

Watch Japanese Breakfast play “Slide Tackle” and talk Union Transfer on ‘The Late Late Show’
News Kurt Vile and The Violators played their first show in two years at Anchor Rock Club in A.C.
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Kurt Vile and The Violators played their first show in two years at Anchor Rock Club in A.C.
Events The ‘Wild Hearts’ tour will bring Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker to The Mann this summer
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…

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…

By John Vettese

The ‘Wild Hearts’ tour will bring Sharon Van Etten, Angel Olsen, and Julien Baker to The Mann this summer
Recordings The Districts build hype for ‘Great American Painting’ with “Do It Over” video and Union Transfer 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…

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…

By Paige Walter

The Districts build hype for ‘Great American Painting’ with “Do It Over” video and Union Transfer show
News Anticipation for Mitski’s 2022 album <i>Laurel Hell</i> reaches all-time high, watch new video for “The Only Heartbreaker”
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…

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…

By Paige Walter

Anticipation for Mitski’s 2022 album <i>Laurel Hell</i> reaches all-time high, watch new video for “The Only Heartbreaker”
Americana Brandi Carlile and friends rise to the challenge of playing Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ at Carnegie Hall
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.…

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.…

By John Vettese

Brandi Carlile and friends rise to the challenge of playing Joni Mitchell’s ‘Blue’ at Carnegie Hall
Recordings The War On Drugs bring their infectious new album to NPR and CBS This Morning
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…

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…

By Samantha Sullivan

The War On Drugs bring their infectious new album to NPR and CBS This Morning
Events Cat Power sings Frank Ocean and more on new album ‘Covers’; 2022 tour brings them to the TLA
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Cat Power sings Frank Ocean and more on new album ‘Covers’; 2022 tour brings them to the TLA
News “Make tonight a wonderful thing”: Steely Dan plays ‘Aja’ in full and other hits to open its run at The Met
“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…

“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…

By Dylan Eddinger

“Make tonight a wonderful thing”: Steely Dan plays ‘Aja’ in full and other hits to open its run at The Met
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…

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…

By Paige Walter

Japanese Breakfast performed a stripped down set (and covered Weezer) for their new EP recorded live at Electric Lady Studios
Recordings Listen to The War on Drugs’ latest single “Change”; new album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ out Friday
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Listen to The War on Drugs’ latest single “Change”; new album ‘I Don’t Live Here Anymore’ out Friday
Events 18 concerts to see this week including Mavis Staples, Steely Dan, Whitney, Grace Vonderkuhn and more
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…

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…

By The Key

18 concerts to see this week including Mavis Staples, Steely Dan, Whitney, Grace Vonderkuhn and more
Recordings Amos Lee celebrates The City of Brotherly Love with his latest music video “Worry No More”
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 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…

By Samantha Sullivan

Amos Lee celebrates The City of Brotherly Love with his latest music video “Worry No More”
Recordings Courtney Barnett shares “Smile Real Pretty,” a punky and playful theme song for ‘Harriet the Spy’
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 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…

By Samantha Sullivan

Courtney Barnett shares “Smile Real Pretty,” a punky and playful theme song for ‘Harriet the Spy’
Recordings Orion Sun’s new single “Concrete” explores connection to nature and family
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…

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…

By Paige Walter

Orion Sun’s new single “Concrete” explores connection to nature and family
Recordings Sunflower Bean return with “Baby Don’t Cry” and plans to get back on the road late this year
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…

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…

By Paige Walter

Sunflower Bean return with “Baby Don’t Cry” and plans to get back on the road late this year
Recordings The Districts will release ‘Great American Painting’ LP this winter; watch the “I Want To Feel It All” video
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…

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…

By John Vettese

The Districts will release ‘Great American Painting’ LP this winter; watch the “I Want To Feel It All” video
Events Mitski shares new song “Working For The Knife,” will play Franklin Music Hall on 2022 tour
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Mitski shares new song “Working For The Knife,” will play Franklin Music Hall on 2022 tour
News Watch Japanese Breakfast perform “Better the Mask,” her favorite song from Sable score
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…

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…

By Paige Walter

Watch Japanese Breakfast perform “Better the Mask,” her favorite song from Sable score
Recordings Listen to Bartees Strange, Eric Slick, and Ohmme cover TV On The Radio, Anjimile cover Beverly Glenn-Copeland
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Listen to Bartees Strange, Eric Slick, and Ohmme cover TV On The Radio, Anjimile cover Beverly Glenn-Copeland
News Amos Lee announces new album ‘Dreamland’, 2022 tour coming to The Met; listen to “Shoulda Known Better”
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Amos Lee announces new album ‘Dreamland’, 2022 tour coming to The Met; listen to “Shoulda Known Better”
News Firefly On The Fly: Pacing ourselves on day three with Tame Impala, Khruangbin, Caroline Polachek and more
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Firefly On The Fly: Pacing ourselves on day three with Tame Impala, Khruangbin, Caroline Polachek and more
Local Devon Gilfillian radiates hope for a better world on the XPNFest River Stage
Devon Gilfillian radiates hope for a better world on the XPNFest River Stage
“He’s come home to visit,” said World Cafe‘s Raina Douris to introduce Devon Gilfillian on the XPoNential Music Festival River Stage. “And he’s bringing…

Devon Gilfillian radiates hope for a better world on the XPNFest River Stage

“He’s come home to visit,” said World Cafe‘s Raina Douris to introduce Devon Gilfillian on the XPoNential Music Festival River Stage. “And he’s bringing…

By John Vettese

Devon Gilfillian radiates hope for a better world on the XPNFest River Stage
News Tedeschi Trucks Band and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong deliver jams and excitement at XPNFest’s headlining Saturday show
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…

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…

By Sean Fennell

Tedeschi Trucks Band and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong deliver jams and excitement at XPNFest’s headlining Saturday show
News Sofía Valdés brings her breezy bossa nova to night one of XPoNential Music Fest
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…

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…

By Samantha Sullivan

Sofía Valdés brings her breezy bossa nova to night one of XPoNential Music Fest
Recordings Listen to “Silver And Lead,” a new roots rock rambler from XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Listen to “Silver And Lead,” a new roots rock rambler from XPN Artist to Watch Cosmic Guilt
Americana Listen to Adia Victoria cover “You Was Born To Die” with Jason Isbell, Margo Price and Kyshona Armstrong
Listen to Adia Victoria cover “You Was Born To Die” with Jason Isbell, Margo Price and Kyshona Armstrong
Adia Victoria‘s latest album A Southern Gothic drops on Friday, she plays the XPoNential Music Festival this weekend, and today she released one last…

Listen to Adia Victoria cover “You Was Born To Die” with Jason Isbell, Margo Price and Kyshona Armstrong

Adia Victoria‘s latest album A Southern Gothic drops on Friday, she plays the XPoNential Music Festival this weekend, and today she released one last…

By John Vettese

Listen to Adia Victoria cover “You Was Born To Die” with Jason Isbell, Margo Price and Kyshona Armstrong
Events Firefly Music Festival shares set times, lineup tweaks (Moor Mother out, Pom Pom Squad in)
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 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…

By Paige Walter

Firefly Music Festival shares set times, lineup tweaks (Moor Mother out, Pom Pom Squad in)
News Courtney Barnett covers “I’ll Be Your Mirror” for the upcoming Velvet Underground tribute album
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…

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…

By Samantha Sullivan

Courtney Barnett covers “I’ll Be Your Mirror” for the upcoming Velvet Underground tribute album
News My Morning Jacket encourages you to drop all distractions on their new single “Regularly Scheduled Programing”
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 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…

By Samantha Sullivan

My Morning Jacket encourages you to drop all distractions on their new single “Regularly Scheduled Programing”
News The Hella Mega Tour brought chaos and celebration to Philadelphia – Green Day, Weezer, and more
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…

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…

By Tom Beck

The Hella Mega Tour brought chaos and celebration to Philadelphia – Green Day, Weezer, and more
Events Amythyst Kiah flips pain into power in a virtual Free at Noon performance
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Amythyst Kiah flips pain into power in a virtual Free at Noon performance
News Waxahatchee covers “Talking Dust Bowl Blues” for a tribute to Woody Guthrie’s ‘Dust Bowl Ballads’
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:…

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:…

By Samantha Sullivan

Waxahatchee covers “Talking Dust Bowl Blues” for a tribute to Woody Guthrie’s ‘Dust Bowl Ballads’
Rock / Pop The Skeleton Key: End the month with a Sheer Mag series, Phantom of the Opera at the cemetery, Folk Fest, and more
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…

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…

By Yoni Kroll

The Skeleton Key: End the month with a Sheer Mag series, Phantom of the Opera at the cemetery, Folk Fest, and more
Recordings Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Dolly Parton, play most of ‘Jubilee’ in their final night 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.

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.

By John Vettese

Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Dolly Parton, play most of ‘Jubilee’ in their final night at Union Transfer
Recordings Courtney Barnett releases gauzy and graceful new single “Before You Gotta Go”
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 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…

By Samantha Sullivan

Courtney Barnett releases gauzy and graceful new single “Before You Gotta Go”
News Jubilee, Indeed: A Japanese Breakfast homecoming makes for a sublime Union Transfer re-opening
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Jubilee, Indeed: A Japanese Breakfast homecoming makes for a sublime Union Transfer re-opening
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.

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.

By Paige Walter

Birds Of Maya, Writhing Squares, Electric Candlelight, Cosmic Guilt and more will play the first weekend back at Johnny Brenda’s
News Joni Mitchell releases angelic unreleased recording of “Dawntreader” from <em>Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971)</em>
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 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…

By Samantha Sullivan

Joni Mitchell releases angelic unreleased recording of “Dawntreader” from <em>Archives Vol. 2: The Reprise Years (1968-1971)</em>
News The War On Drugs announce new album, new video, back-to-back headlining shows at The Met
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…

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…

By John Vettese

The War On Drugs announce new album, new video, back-to-back headlining shows at The Met
News Tedeschi Trucks: Fireside Live, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Hoochi Coochi, Great Time and more added to XPNFest 2021
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Tedeschi Trucks: Fireside Live, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Hoochi Coochi, Great Time and more added to XPNFest 2021
Events Bettye Lavette, David Bromberg, Katie Pruitt, Dom Flemons and more will play Philadelphia Folk Fest’s “Pocket” edition this August
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Bettye Lavette, David Bromberg, Katie Pruitt, Dom Flemons and more will play Philadelphia Folk Fest’s “Pocket” edition this August
Events Lucy Dacus sells out night one at Union Transfer; adds second night with Bartees Strange
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Lucy Dacus sells out night one at Union Transfer; adds second night with Bartees Strange
Artists James Everhart on confronting fears and crafting a vision with the psychedelic Americana orchestra Cosmic Guilt
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…

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…

By Emily Herbein

James Everhart on confronting fears and crafting a vision with the psychedelic Americana orchestra Cosmic Guilt
News The Districts announce a string of U.S. tour dates and Brooklyn Steel livestream with Mannequin Pussy
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 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…

By Samantha Sullivan

The Districts announce a string of U.S. tour dates and Brooklyn Steel livestream with Mannequin Pussy
Events Japanese Breakfast’s Union Transfer run extended to five nights; Spirit of the Beehive opening new dates
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’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,…

By John Vettese

Japanese Breakfast’s Union Transfer run extended to five nights; Spirit of the Beehive opening new dates
News Joni Mitchell releases Blue 50 to celebrate iconic album’s 50-year anniversary
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…

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…

By Samantha Sullivan

Joni Mitchell releases Blue 50 to celebrate iconic album’s 50-year anniversary
Events Ali Awan, Sunny War, Amythyst Kiah and more will play People’s Light drive-in series
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…

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…

By Sarah Hojsak

Ali Awan, Sunny War, Amythyst Kiah and more will play People’s Light drive-in series
Recordings Listen to The Sounds of Blackness: A musical journey from doo-wop to hip-hop, reggae to rock and beyond
Listen to The Sounds of Blackness: A musical journey from doo-wop to hip-hop, reggae to rock and beyond
What does Blackness sound like? To me, Black music is so broad that it’s hard to give a definitive answer. Black music can sound…

Listen to The Sounds of Blackness: A musical journey from doo-wop to hip-hop, reggae to rock and beyond

What does Blackness sound like? To me, Black music is so broad that it’s hard to give a definitive answer. Black music can sound…

By Abdur Rahman

Listen to The Sounds of Blackness: A musical journey from doo-wop to hip-hop, reggae to rock and beyond
Events Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen give an electrifying performance of “Like I Used To” on Fallon
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 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…

By Samantha Sullivan

Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen give an electrifying performance of “Like I Used To” on Fallon
News Japanese Breakfast plays a celebratory CBS This Morning set; Michelle Zauner announces movie adaptation of <em>Crying in H Mart</em>
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…

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…

By Samantha Sullivan

Japanese Breakfast plays a celebratory CBS This Morning set; Michelle Zauner announces movie adaptation of <em>Crying in H Mart</em>
Recordings Spirit of the Beehive announces fall dates, including Union Transfer show with Japanese Breakfast
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 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…

By Samantha Sullivan

Spirit of the Beehive announces fall dates, including Union Transfer show with Japanese Breakfast
Recordings Listen to Lucy Dacus’ new song “Brando” and win a chance to be in the music video
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”…

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”…

By Sarah Hojsak

Listen to Lucy Dacus’ new song “Brando” and win a chance to be in the music video
Events NON-COMM RECAP: Tune-Yards beams in trippy visuals and body-moving grooves from Oakland
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…

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…

By John Vettese

NON-COMM RECAP: Tune-Yards beams in trippy visuals and body-moving grooves from Oakland
Recordings Philly roots supergroup Cosmic Guilt makes their debut with two singles, “Cautious Lovers” and “Sun In Your Eyes”
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…

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…

By Emily Herbein

Philly roots supergroup Cosmic Guilt makes their debut with two singles, “Cautious Lovers” and “Sun In Your Eyes”
Recordings Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen collaborate on new single “Like I Used To”
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…

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…

By Sarah Hojsak

Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen collaborate on new single “Like I Used To”
Recordings Japanese Breakfast turns glamour gory in “Savage Good Boy”
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 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…

By Samantha Sullivan

Japanese Breakfast turns glamour gory in “Savage Good Boy”
Recordings Lucy Dacus looks back at a religious upbringing “VBS,” reschedules show with Bright Eyes at SteelStacks
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 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…

By Sarah Hojsak

Lucy Dacus looks back at a religious upbringing “VBS,” reschedules show with Bright Eyes at SteelStacks
Events My Morning Jacket and Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard will play The Mann in September
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…

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…

By John Vettese

My Morning Jacket and Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard will play The Mann in September
Events Firefly 2021 stars Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, Lizzo, Sylvan Esso, Phoebe Bridgers, Arlo Parks, Orion Sun and much more
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Firefly 2021 stars Billie Eilish, Tame Impala, Lizzo, Sylvan Esso, Phoebe Bridgers, Arlo Parks, Orion Sun and much more
Events Hop Along, Alex G, Moor Mother, The Menzingers and more will play the five-day Philly Music Fest this October
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Hop Along, Alex G, Moor Mother, The Menzingers and more will play the five-day Philly Music Fest this October
Events NON-COMM Recap: Neal Francis’ eclectic retro-pop is a vibrant start to the festivities
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…

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…

By John Vettese

NON-COMM Recap: Neal Francis’ eclectic retro-pop is a vibrant start to the festivities
News NON-COMM 2021 brings you performances by Tune-Yards, Valerie June, Bartees Strange, The Wallflowers and more
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.

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.

By John Vettese

NON-COMM 2021 brings you performances by Tune-Yards, Valerie June, Bartees Strange, The Wallflowers and more
News Phoebe Bridgers, Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem and more collaborate with British bicycle company Brompton to support venue crew workers
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…

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…

By Regina Schliep

Phoebe Bridgers, Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem and more collaborate with British bicycle company Brompton to support venue crew workers
Recordings Arlo Parks performs a serene cover of Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” for La Blogotheque
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 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…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Arlo Parks performs a serene cover of Patti Smith’s “Rodondo Beach” for La Blogotheque
Recordings The Black Keys announce Mississippi blues covers album <em>Delta Kream</em>; listen to “Crawling Kingsnake”
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!‘,…

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!‘,…

By John Vettese

The Black Keys announce Mississippi blues covers album <em>Delta Kream</em>; listen to “Crawling Kingsnake”
Recordings Japanese Breakfast yearns for connection on new single and video, “Posing In Bondage”
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Japanese Breakfast yearns for connection on new single and video, “Posing In Bondage”
Recordings Flashback to the time Sleater-Kinney played two Philly gigs in one day
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Flashback to the time Sleater-Kinney played two Philly gigs in one day
Recordings Listen to Waxahatchee cover Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia” and more on deluxe edition of <em>Saint Cloud</em>
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…

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…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Listen to Waxahatchee cover Bruce Springsteen’s “Streets of Philadelphia” and more on deluxe edition of <em>Saint Cloud</em>
Recordings Brandi Carlile kicks off book release with <em>Broken Horses</em> Virtual Book Tour
Brandi Carlile kicks off book release with <em>Broken Horses</em> Virtual Book Tour
Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile’s long-anticipated memoir Broken Horses release is just around the corner, and to celebrate she is kicking off the release with a…

Brandi Carlile kicks off book release with <em>Broken Horses</em> Virtual Book Tour

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile’s long-anticipated memoir Broken Horses release is just around the corner, and to celebrate she is kicking off the release with a…

By Regina Schliep

Brandi Carlile kicks off book release with <em>Broken Horses</em> Virtual Book Tour
Recordings Watch Orion Sun and Omar’s Hat play a breathtaking livestream for the one-year anniversary of <em>Hold Space For Me</em>
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Watch Orion Sun and Omar’s Hat play a breathtaking livestream for the one-year anniversary of <em>Hold Space For Me</em>
Recordings Check out over a decade of concert content on Courtney Barnett’s new digital archive
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.…

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.…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Check out over a decade of concert content on Courtney Barnett’s new digital archive
Recordings Jenny Lewis and Serengeti are back with another collaboration, “Idiot”
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 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…

By Sarah Hojsak

Jenny Lewis and Serengeti are back with another collaboration, “Idiot”
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Listen to Big Nothing strip down Paul Westerberg’s “Things” for their new <em>covers, etc.</em> EP
Recordings Watch Kurt Vile play at AKA Music in March of 2011 with The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on guitar
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Watch Kurt Vile play at AKA Music in March of 2011 with The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel on guitar
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>
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…

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…

By John Vettese

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>
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>
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Listen to St. Vincent’s funky new single “Pay Your Way In Pain,” get excited for hew new album <em>Daddy’s Home</em>
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’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’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…

By John Vettese

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
Events Keep The Fire Lit: How the National Museum of American Jewish History has made music a cornerstone of its pandemic programming
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…

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…

By Yoni Kroll

Keep The Fire Lit: How the National Museum of American Jewish History has made music a cornerstone of its pandemic programming
Events The War and Treaty, Jade Bird, Los Lobos and more will play Folk Alliance International’s virtual mega festival Folk Unlocked
The War and Treaty, Jade Bird, Los Lobos and more will play Folk Alliance International’s virtual mega festival Folk Unlocked
Over a thousand artists will gather (virtually) next week for what is quite possibly the largest live-streamed music festival to date. Folk Alliance International’s…

The War and Treaty, Jade Bird, Los Lobos and more will play Folk Alliance International’s virtual mega festival Folk Unlocked

Over a thousand artists will gather (virtually) next week for what is quite possibly the largest live-streamed music festival to date. Folk Alliance International’s…

By Sarah Hojsak

The War and Treaty, Jade Bird, Los Lobos and more will play Folk Alliance International’s virtual mega festival Folk Unlocked
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>
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…

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…

By Sammi-Jo Wall

Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield makes the rounds, performing on <em>Jimmy Kimmel Live</em> and with Kevin Morby on <em>CBS This Morning</em>
Recordings Give Them Their Flowers: Jacqueline Constance talks TLC, The Roots, Sade, and Philly
Give Them Their Flowers: Jacqueline Constance talks TLC, The Roots, Sade, and Philly
For Black History Month, we are asking hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices to reflect on their musical influences — as well…

Give Them Their Flowers: Jacqueline Constance talks TLC, The Roots, Sade, and Philly

For Black History Month, we are asking hometown heroes of different genres and artistic practices to reflect on their musical influences — as well…

By Abdur Rahman

Give Them Their Flowers: Jacqueline Constance talks TLC, The Roots, Sade, and Philly
Recordings Jenny Lewis and Serengeti share second quarantine collab, “Vroom Vroom”
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 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,…

By Sarah Hojsak

Jenny Lewis and Serengeti share second quarantine collab, “Vroom Vroom”
Hip-Hop Culture Cypher Radio January Chart: A new day (same as the old day), an abundance of jewels from MF DOOM, new music by Moor Mother & Billy Woods, The Visionaries, and more
Culture Cypher Radio January Chart: A new day (same as the old day), an abundance of jewels from MF DOOM, new music by Moor Mother & Billy Woods, The Visionaries, and more
2021; a new year dawning in a beautiful and cruel world. COVID-19 is still with us, snuffing out the lives of our loved ones,…

Culture Cypher Radio January Chart: A new day (same as the old day), an abundance of jewels from MF DOOM, new music by Moor Mother & Billy Woods, The Visionaries, and more

2021; a new year dawning in a beautiful and cruel world. COVID-19 is still with us, snuffing out the lives of our loved ones,…

By John Morrison

Culture Cypher Radio January Chart: A new day (same as the old day), an abundance of jewels from MF DOOM, new music by Moor Mother & Billy Woods, The Visionaries, and more
Recordings Sheer Mag releases new song “Crushed Velvet” for <em>The Ultimate Playlist of Noise</em>
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Sheer Mag releases new song “Crushed Velvet” for <em>The Ultimate Playlist of Noise</em>
Recordings #FreeAtNoon Flashback: Devon Gilfillian performs new songs and old faves live from his Nashville home
#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Devon Gilfillian performs new songs and old faves live from his Nashville home
WXPN’s Free at Noon concert-series re-launched on Friday with singer-songwriter Devon Gilfillian playing a livestream show from his home in Nashville. For the set,…

#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Devon Gilfillian performs new songs and old faves live from his Nashville home

WXPN’s Free at Noon concert-series re-launched on Friday with singer-songwriter Devon Gilfillian playing a livestream show from his home in Nashville. For the set,…

By John Vettese

#FreeAtNoon Flashback: Devon Gilfillian performs new songs and old faves live from his Nashville home
Recordings Watch The War on Drugs give a socially-distanced performance of “Arms Like Boulders” on Colbert
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…

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…

By John Vettese

Watch The War on Drugs give a socially-distanced performance of “Arms Like Boulders” on Colbert
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
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…

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…

By John Vettese

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
Recordings Watch Brittany Howard, St. Vincent, Tierra Whack, Hayley Williams and more play the virtual Ally Coalition Talent Show
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…

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…

By Sarah Hojsak

Watch Brittany Howard, St. Vincent, Tierra Whack, Hayley Williams and more play the virtual Ally Coalition Talent Show
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