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Isaiah Rashad’s new album challenges hip-hop’s possibilities, hypermasculinity, and phobias
In Isaiah Rashad examining his own sexuality, addiction, and family trauma on ‘IT’S BEEN AWFUL,’ the rapper also pushes back on some of hip-hop culture’s insensitivities.
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WXPN’s Concert Picks: Rush, Johnny Dynamite, Ella Mai, More
You can catch prog rock icons Rush, locals Brittany Ann Tranbaugh and Johnny Dynamite, some math rock, R&B, and more in the week ahead.
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PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 21st
Discover this week’s newly released albums by Brandon Flowers, Grace Potter, The Afghan Whigs, Squirrel Flower, Weezer, and more…
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Local favorites stand out among national acts at 63rd Philly Folk Fest
Sug Daniels, Ben Arnold, The Tisburys, and more local outfits held their own at the 63rd Philadelphia Folk Festival alongside big national names such as Tom Rush, Leftover Salmon, and Damn Tall Buildings.
Indie Rock Hit Parade
Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Man Man
The Philly favorites perform songs from Carrot on Strings live in our studio…
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Ruth in the Bardo’s forthright politics shine in new genre-fluid album
What started as a project in ruth Trupiano’s South Carolina bedroom has become a collective outlet to create emotionally intense and political music for the West Philly four-piece.
