WXPN’s Concert Picks: Philly Anthems Live, Carsie Blanton, Slow Pulp, more
Don’t miss these shows in the coming weeks, especially our FREE WXPN Philly Anthems LIVE gig here at WXPN Wednesday night!
Friday: Dual Pathways at Underground Arts
Underground Arts is hosting a two-stage show to kick off the weekend. 5AM Trio, Jimkata, Wax Future, Blendmode, and Patrick Richards are all on the bill for this Dual Pathways show, which organizers are calling an “evening of electronically inspired bliss.”
Saturday: Carsie Blanton at Underground Arts with The Burning Hell
Local folk singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton released a joint album with The Burning Hell, the project from Mathias Kom and Ariel Sharratt, in April. Blanton’s latest song, “Everything For Everyone,” came out Sept. 1, and she dropped her eighth album in January 2026. Check out her 2024 Key Studio Session here.
Sunday: Lia Menaker at Johnny Brenda’s with Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise and Brittany Ann Tranbaugh
Lia Menaker’s second album in 10 years, Shiny Objects, dropped in early October, and she’s celebrating it with a show at JB’s. She’s got Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise and Brittany Ann Tranbaugh joining her for the all-local gig. Read all about the new album and her song “Feed Me.”
Monday: Night Moves at Nikki Lopez with giAnna
Minneapolis indie rockers Night Moves are coming through South Street’s Nikki Lopez to start the workweek. They’ve got New Jersey’s giAnna on the bill supporting them, too.
Tuesday: Daniel Lanois Trio at Ardmore Music Hall with Hunter Root
Canadian alt rocker and producer Daniel Lanois is bringing his outfit to the Main Line Tuesday night, a few months after releasing his newest album, Belladonna Nocturne. Lancaster-based musician Hunter Root is opening.
Wednesday: WXPN’s Philly Anthems Live
A shameless self plug! Eric Bazilian, Eliza Hardy Jones, Moustapha Noumbissi, The Flying Vees, The Bul Bey, Second Star will all be performing their Philly Anthems songs, as well as others, live at 3025 Walnut Street Wednesday night. It’s free, but space is limited, RSVP now!
Thursday: Slow Pulp at Union Transfer with Her New Knife
Indie rockers Slow Pulp will perform at UT in celebration of their new album, Melodie, which dropped in mid-September. Philly-by-way-of-Tallahassee shoegazers Her New Knife, who just released a new single, are opening the show.
