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Philly post-punk rockers Wax Jaw pick Suburban Lawns, Mock Media, Ashe, more for Ears We Trust
Wax Jaw puts on one of the most exciting shows you can see in Philly. The gigs are pure energy thanks to vocalist Shane…
Wax Jaw puts on one of the most exciting shows you can see in Philly. The gigs are pure energy thanks to vocalist Shane…
Philly post-punk rockers Wax Jaw pick Suburban Lawns, Mock Media, Ashe, more for Ears We Trust
Wax Jaw puts on one of the most exciting shows you can see in Philly. The gigs are pure energy thanks to vocalist Shane…
885 Greatest Songs From Movies and TV
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With the 885 Countdown of the Greatest Songs from Movies and TV looming, we’re talking our favorite original ‘SNL’ songs!
With the 885 Countdown of the Greatest Songs from Movies and TV looming, we’re talking our favorite original ‘SNL’ songs!
Our favorite ‘Saturday Night Live’ original songs
With the 885 Countdown of the Greatest Songs from Movies and TV looming, we’re talking our favorite original ‘SNL’ songs!
World Cafe
Margaret Glaspy on her latest album, ‘I Am Both’
We all know that too much screen time isn't good for you. Margaret Glaspy talks about how she reconnected with herself by unplugging, and…
We all know that too much screen time isn't good for you. Margaret Glaspy talks about how she reconnected with herself by unplugging, and…
Margaret Glaspy on her latest album, ‘I Am Both’
We all know that too much screen time isn't good for you. Margaret Glaspy talks about how she reconnected with herself by unplugging, and…
Indie Rock Hit Parade
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Grace Cummings
The Australian singer-songwriter performs highlights from Bloodhorse! live in our studio…
The Australian singer-songwriter performs highlights from Bloodhorse! live in our studio…
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Grace Cummings
The Australian singer-songwriter performs highlights from Bloodhorse! live in our studio…
Music News
The Flying Vees release crushing new song on Election Day
“Monsters” covers very weighty topics, including sexual assault, corruption, justice, and more. Listen to it here.
“Monsters” covers very weighty topics, including sexual assault, corruption, justice, and more. Listen to it here.
The Flying Vees release crushing new song on Election Day
“Monsters” covers very weighty topics, including sexual assault, corruption, justice, and more. Listen to it here.
Video Sessions
View allMargaret Glaspy on World Cafe I Live Performance & Interview
November 4, 2026
Fantastic Cat – “Don’t Let Go” (Live for World Cafe)
November 4, 2026
Fantastic Cat – “Elevator” (Live for World Cafe)
November 4, 2026
Fantastic Cat – “Donnie Takes The Bus” (Live for World Cafe)
November 4, 2026
Fantastic Cat – “The Hammer and The Nail” (Live for World Cafe)
November 4, 2026
Orville Peck reflects on how bullying shaped his young life
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Low Cut Connie on World Cafe | Live Session & Interview
November 2, 2026
Social Distortion turns up on World Cafe
November 2, 2026
Orville Peck on World Cafe | Extended Interview
November 2, 2026
Metric bring back indie sleaze on World Cafe
November 2, 2026
Madra Salach – “Tunnel Tigers”
November 2, 2026
Madra Salach – “Murphy Can Never Go Home”
November 2, 2026
Remi Wolf – “Twiggy”
November 2, 2026
World Cafe answers your burning questions
November 2, 2026
Raina and Kallao answer FAQs for World Cafe’s 35th anniversary
November 2, 2026
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Like a pink-haired gladiator, Adéla enters the pop arena hellbent on victory
From ballet school to Dream Academy, the Slovakian singer and dancer has been training her whole life for pop stardom.
From ballet school to Dream Academy, the Slovakian singer and dancer has been training her whole life for pop stardom.
Like a pink-haired gladiator, Adéla enters the pop arena hellbent on victory
From ballet school to Dream Academy, the Slovakian singer and dancer has been training her whole life for pop stardom.
Concert Reviews
The visual and aural spectacle of Making Time Pure Halloween 2026
Dave P.’s annual Halloween show—hosted in partnership with Klip Collective—offered up a meal for the ears and eyes at Franklin Music Hall, with Boy…
Dave P.’s annual Halloween show—hosted in partnership with Klip Collective—offered up a meal for the ears and eyes at Franklin Music Hall, with Boy…
The visual and aural spectacle of Making Time Pure Halloween 2026
Dave P.’s annual Halloween show—hosted in partnership with Klip Collective—offered up a meal for the ears and eyes at Franklin Music Hall, with Boy…
Free At Noon
Come watch local indie rockers Queen of Jeans play Free At Noon
If you can’t make it to 3025 Walnut St. for the show Friday afternoon, you can tune in to 88.5 FM or use the…
If you can’t make it to 3025 Walnut St. for the show Friday afternoon, you can tune in to 88.5 FM or use the…
Come watch local indie rockers Queen of Jeans play Free At Noon
If you can’t make it to 3025 Walnut St. for the show Friday afternoon, you can tune in to 88.5 FM or use the…
Music News
John Morrison’s October Philly Top 5: House music, horror punk, The Vinyl Harvest, and more
Spooky Season is over, and as always, October was packed with dope shows, gigs, and screenings alike. My partner has been out of the…
Spooky Season is over, and as always, October was packed with dope shows, gigs, and screenings alike. My partner has been out of the…
John Morrison’s October Philly Top 5: House music, horror punk, The Vinyl Harvest, and more
Spooky Season is over, and as always, October was packed with dope shows, gigs, and screenings alike. My partner has been out of the…
World Cafe
Willow Avalon on her latest album, ‘Pink Pocket Pistol’
Willow Avalon is making room for a kind of country song where women can sing about more than just broken hearts. On her new…
Willow Avalon is making room for a kind of country song where women can sing about more than just broken hearts. On her new…
Willow Avalon on her latest album, ‘Pink Pocket Pistol’
Willow Avalon is making room for a kind of country song where women can sing about more than just broken hearts. On her new…