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Culture Cypher Radio November Chart: A mirror to 50 years of hip-hop with Wu-Tang Clan, Junglepussy, Curly Castro and more
Part of what made and makes hip-hop culture so radical is that it considers, reevaluates, and recontextualizes everything. Whether it’s Jazzy Jay playing records…
Part of what made and makes hip-hop culture so radical is that it considers, reevaluates, and recontextualizes everything. Whether it’s Jazzy Jay playing records…
Culture Cypher Radio November Chart: A mirror to 50 years of hip-hop with Wu-Tang Clan, Junglepussy, Curly Castro and more
Part of what made and makes hip-hop culture so radical is that it considers, reevaluates, and recontextualizes everything. Whether it’s Jazzy Jay playing records…
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Dinosaur Jr. packs Union Transfer with a sweaty, happy mess of fans
The Union Transfer stage was a little crowded Thursday night for the sold-out Dinosaur Jr. show. Three drum sets, a full stack, half stack…
The Union Transfer stage was a little crowded Thursday night for the sold-out Dinosaur Jr. show. Three drum sets, a full stack, half stack…
Dinosaur Jr. packs Union Transfer with a sweaty, happy mess of fans
The Union Transfer stage was a little crowded Thursday night for the sold-out Dinosaur Jr. show. Three drum sets, a full stack, half stack…
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Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and GZA bring a night of hip-hop classics to Franklin Music Hall
During an interview on Drink Champs’ Podcast, veteran hip hop artist N.O.R.E. told his guests Raekwon and Ghostface Killah a story about Loud Records…
During an interview on Drink Champs’ Podcast, veteran hip hop artist N.O.R.E. told his guests Raekwon and Ghostface Killah a story about Loud Records…
Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and GZA bring a night of hip-hop classics to Franklin Music Hall
During an interview on Drink Champs’ Podcast, veteran hip hop artist N.O.R.E. told his guests Raekwon and Ghostface Killah a story about Loud Records…
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XPN’s Holiday Programming Schedule for 2021
WXPN has the soundtrack to your holiday season. Wherever and however you celebrate, we’ve got a festive programming schedule which you can check out…
WXPN has the soundtrack to your holiday season. Wherever and however you celebrate, we’ve got a festive programming schedule which you can check out…
XPN’s Holiday Programming Schedule for 2021
WXPN has the soundtrack to your holiday season. Wherever and however you celebrate, we’ve got a festive programming schedule which you can check out…
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PRESS PLAY Holiday 2021 Special – Merry PRESSmas!
To coincide with the launch of our Jingle Jams stream (and the general holiday season), please enjoy this special edition of PRESS PLAY, highlighting…
To coincide with the launch of our Jingle Jams stream (and the general holiday season), please enjoy this special edition of PRESS PLAY, highlighting…
PRESS PLAY Holiday 2021 Special – Merry PRESSmas!
To coincide with the launch of our Jingle Jams stream (and the general holiday season), please enjoy this special edition of PRESS PLAY, highlighting…
Events
Houndmouth return to Free At Noon to promote new album <i>Good For You</i>
Indie rockers Houndmouth filled the floor in front of the World Cafe stage this afternoon for their second performance at XPN’s Free At Noon.…
Indie rockers Houndmouth filled the floor in front of the World Cafe stage this afternoon for their second performance at XPN’s Free At Noon.…
Houndmouth return to Free At Noon to promote new album <i>Good For You</i>
Indie rockers Houndmouth filled the floor in front of the World Cafe stage this afternoon for their second performance at XPN’s Free At Noon.…
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Kingsley Ibeneche will curate World Cafe Live’s first Mixtape residency ft. Ivy Sole, Khemist, Blu3 W3rd and more
With the new year, World Cafe Live is bringing a new feature into their programming calendar: the seasonal Mixtape residency, where the venue is…
With the new year, World Cafe Live is bringing a new feature into their programming calendar: the seasonal Mixtape residency, where the venue is…
Kingsley Ibeneche will curate World Cafe Live’s first Mixtape residency ft. Ivy Sole, Khemist, Blu3 W3rd and more
With the new year, World Cafe Live is bringing a new feature into their programming calendar: the seasonal Mixtape residency, where the venue is…
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The official ‘John’s Dollar Bin’ guide to the best discount record shops in Philly
“From the time I was a kid, music was it,” says John Stanley. “Whatever has been thrown my way in life, music will always…
“From the time I was a kid, music was it,” says John Stanley. “Whatever has been thrown my way in life, music will always…
The official ‘John’s Dollar Bin’ guide to the best discount record shops in Philly
“From the time I was a kid, music was it,” says John Stanley. “Whatever has been thrown my way in life, music will always…
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Knifeplay releases spine-chilling new single “Hurt Someone”
It’s been almost three years since Knifeplay dropped off the face of the Earth, but the Philadelphia-based band is back and ready to get…
It’s been almost three years since Knifeplay dropped off the face of the Earth, but the Philadelphia-based band is back and ready to get…
Knifeplay releases spine-chilling new single “Hurt Someone”
It’s been almost three years since Knifeplay dropped off the face of the Earth, but the Philadelphia-based band is back and ready to get…