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WXPN’s Concert Picks: Greg Freeman, Bailen, Die Spitz, more
Hurry Up Fest is taking place Friday through Sunday and raising money for WOAR – Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence. See details of those…
Hurry Up Fest is taking place Friday through Sunday and raising money for WOAR – Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence. See details of those…
WXPN’s Concert Picks: Greg Freeman, Bailen, Die Spitz, more
Hurry Up Fest is taking place Friday through Sunday and raising money for WOAR – Philadelphia Center Against Sexual Violence. See details of those…
World Cafe
Tune in to a mini-concert with Minyo Crusaders
The Japanese band performs their wild fusion of Japanese folk, cumbia, salsa, Afrobeat and dancehall.
The Japanese band performs their wild fusion of Japanese folk, cumbia, salsa, Afrobeat and dancehall.
Tune in to a mini-concert with Minyo Crusaders
The Japanese band performs their wild fusion of Japanese folk, cumbia, salsa, Afrobeat and dancehall.
Press Play
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out November 13th
Discover this week’s newly released albums by U2, Menahan Street Band, Tracy Bonham, Jake Bugg, and more…
Discover this week’s newly released albums by U2, Menahan Street Band, Tracy Bonham, Jake Bugg, and more…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out November 13th
Discover this week’s newly released albums by U2, Menahan Street Band, Tracy Bonham, Jake Bugg, and more…
885 Greatest Songs From Movies and TV
Our favorite music videos directed by Hollywood filmmakers
Filmmaking isn’t just limited features and TV shows: it’s a major aspect of music videos. While the music video somewhat lost its relevance in…
Filmmaking isn’t just limited features and TV shows: it’s a major aspect of music videos. While the music video somewhat lost its relevance in…
Our favorite music videos directed by Hollywood filmmakers
Filmmaking isn’t just limited features and TV shows: it’s a major aspect of music videos. While the music video somewhat lost its relevance in…
Local
Chris Kasper premiers new track on the ‘Homegrown’ show with Mike Vasilikos
“Last Trace” is the first new song from local singer-songwriter Chris Kasper since his 2024 album, ‘Sunlight In An Empty Room.’ Listen to the…
“Last Trace” is the first new song from local singer-songwriter Chris Kasper since his 2024 album, ‘Sunlight In An Empty Room.’ Listen to the…
Chris Kasper premiers new track on the ‘Homegrown’ show with Mike Vasilikos
“Last Trace” is the first new song from local singer-songwriter Chris Kasper since his 2024 album, ‘Sunlight In An Empty Room.’ Listen to the…
Video Sessions
View allSwapmeet – “Sand” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
November 12, 2026
Swapmeet – “Bonny” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
November 12, 2026
Swapmeet – “Halfway” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
November 12, 2026
Swapmeet – “I Know!” (Recorded live for Indie Rock Hit Parade)
November 12, 2026
Jesse Malin shares his memoir with World Cafe
November 10, 2026
Jesse Malin on World Cafe I Studio Session & Interview
November 10, 2026
Jesse Malin – “Shining Down” (Live for World Cafe)
November 10, 2026
Jesse Malin – “Hollywood Forever” (Live for World Cafe)
November 10, 2026
Jesse Malin – “Almost Grown” (Live for World Cafe)
November 10, 2026
Margaret Glaspy gave up her phone to write her latest album
November 9, 2026
Broken Social Scene – “Super Connected” (Live for World Cafe)
November 9, 2026
Broken Social Scene – “Parking Lot Dreams” (Live for World Cafe)
November 9, 2026
Broken Social Scene – “Not Around Anymore” (Live for World Cafe)
November 9, 2026
Broken Social Scene – “Hey Amanda” (Live for World Cafe)
November 9, 2026
Willow Avalon’s murder ballads unpacked
November 9, 2026
More from XPN
Indie Rock Hit Parade
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Swapmeet
The rising Australian band performs songs from their debut album, Mount Zero, live in our studio…
The rising Australian band performs songs from their debut album, Mount Zero, live in our studio…
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Swapmeet
The rising Australian band performs songs from their debut album, Mount Zero, live in our studio…
World Cafe
Jesse Malin reflects on his road back to the stage after a stroke
Malin's new book is Almost Grown: A New York Memoir.
Malin's new book is Almost Grown: A New York Memoir.
Jesse Malin reflects on his road back to the stage after a stroke
Malin's new book is Almost Grown: A New York Memoir.
Music News
Hop Along, The War On Drugs, more Philly acts make ‘Pitchfork’s’ best indie rock albums list
What albums do you think should have been included on this ‘definitive’ list?
What albums do you think should have been included on this ‘definitive’ list?
Hop Along, The War On Drugs, more Philly acts make ‘Pitchfork’s’ best indie rock albums list
What albums do you think should have been included on this ‘definitive’ list?
Music News
Stop by WXPN Friday for Free At Noon with Thao
For this week’s Free At Noon, we’ve got indie folk rocker Thao coming by 3025 Walnut St., and you’re invited to see her show.…
For this week’s Free At Noon, we’ve got indie folk rocker Thao coming by 3025 Walnut St., and you’re invited to see her show.…
Stop by WXPN Friday for Free At Noon with Thao
For this week’s Free At Noon, we’ve got indie folk rocker Thao coming by 3025 Walnut St., and you’re invited to see her show.…
Concert Reviews
It takes a Village
Pete Rock and Slum Village put on a show packed with hip hop classics at Brooklyn Bowl.
Pete Rock and Slum Village put on a show packed with hip hop classics at Brooklyn Bowl.
It takes a Village
Pete Rock and Slum Village put on a show packed with hip hop classics at Brooklyn Bowl.