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Support WXPN by picking up Lucius’ World Cafe session this Bandcamp Friday
With uncertainty in the wake of Congress voting to defund public media, stations around the country are looking for ways to make up for…
With uncertainty in the wake of Congress voting to defund public media, stations around the country are looking for ways to make up for…
Support WXPN by picking up Lucius’ World Cafe session this Bandcamp Friday
With uncertainty in the wake of Congress voting to defund public media, stations around the country are looking for ways to make up for…
Concert Reviews
TV On The Radio electrifies Philly
From their days playing Brooklyn art spaces in the early 2000s to their singular and uncompromising discography, TV On The Radio has always been…
From their days playing Brooklyn art spaces in the early 2000s to their singular and uncompromising discography, TV On The Radio has always been…
TV On The Radio electrifies Philly
From their days playing Brooklyn art spaces in the early 2000s to their singular and uncompromising discography, TV On The Radio has always been…
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The indelible impact of Phillys’ Rap Underground North
From 1991 to 1994, Rap Underground North (aka The R.U.N.) was the hottest rap showcase in Philadelphia. From its beginnings in a garage in…
From 1991 to 1994, Rap Underground North (aka The R.U.N.) was the hottest rap showcase in Philadelphia. From its beginnings in a garage in…
The indelible impact of Phillys’ Rap Underground North
From 1991 to 1994, Rap Underground North (aka The R.U.N.) was the hottest rap showcase in Philadelphia. From its beginnings in a garage in…
Music News
Richard Ashcroft talks inspirations and legacy with Mike Vasilikos
Richard Ashcroft chats with Mike Vasilikos on the WXPN Midday Show This week on WXPN, we’re joined by one of the iconic voices in…
Richard Ashcroft chats with Mike Vasilikos on the WXPN Midday Show This week on WXPN, we’re joined by one of the iconic voices in…
Richard Ashcroft talks inspirations and legacy with Mike Vasilikos
Richard Ashcroft chats with Mike Vasilikos on the WXPN Midday Show This week on WXPN, we’re joined by one of the iconic voices in…
Concert Reviews
Scenes from the Make The World Better weekend
In 2013, Connor Barwin staged his first Make The World Better benefit concert with Kurt Vile and The Districts, raising money to rehab Ralph…
In 2013, Connor Barwin staged his first Make The World Better benefit concert with Kurt Vile and The Districts, raising money to rehab Ralph…
Scenes from the Make The World Better weekend
In 2013, Connor Barwin staged his first Make The World Better benefit concert with Kurt Vile and The Districts, raising money to rehab Ralph…
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Watch Philly singer-songwriter Suzanne Sheer perform for WXPN and REC Philly’s Sofa Sessions
Suzanne Sheer brings soul-stirring vocals and raw vulnerability to Episode 2 of Sofa Sessions. Known for her genre-blurring style and lyrical honesty, Sheer invites…
Suzanne Sheer brings soul-stirring vocals and raw vulnerability to Episode 2 of Sofa Sessions. Known for her genre-blurring style and lyrical honesty, Sheer invites…
Watch Philly singer-songwriter Suzanne Sheer perform for WXPN and REC Philly’s Sofa Sessions
Suzanne Sheer brings soul-stirring vocals and raw vulnerability to Episode 2 of Sofa Sessions. Known for her genre-blurring style and lyrical honesty, Sheer invites…
WXPN Local
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Summer of dub
This month has been a fun mixed bag of activity. I’ve been doing lot more freelance writing, I’ve played a few DJ gigs, and…
This month has been a fun mixed bag of activity. I’ve been doing lot more freelance writing, I’ve played a few DJ gigs, and…
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Summer of dub
This month has been a fun mixed bag of activity. I’ve been doing lot more freelance writing, I’ve played a few DJ gigs, and…
WXPN Local
WXPN Local Picks – Week of July 28, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of July 28, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local
Vinyl Chickie is a record store with community at its heart
Lisa Schaffer is a veteran music photographer, a DJ, and now, a record store owner. On May 18th, she opened the doors to Vinyl…
Lisa Schaffer is a veteran music photographer, a DJ, and now, a record store owner. On May 18th, she opened the doors to Vinyl…
Vinyl Chickie is a record store with community at its heart
Lisa Schaffer is a veteran music photographer, a DJ, and now, a record store owner. On May 18th, she opened the doors to Vinyl…