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It’s been 40 years since the music world rallied around the cause of famine relief in Ethiopia: through the hit fundraising singles “Do They…
Celebrate Live Aid’s 40th Anniversary on WXPN
It’s been 40 years since the music world rallied around the cause of famine relief in Ethiopia: through the hit fundraising singles “Do They…
Looking for a soundtrack to your 4th of July weekend? WXPN returns with Thru the Decades, a journey across four decades of music. It…
WXPN Thru the Decades Returns for July 4th Weekend
Looking for a soundtrack to your 4th of July weekend? WXPN returns with Thru the Decades, a journey across four decades of music. It…
Doom Bar’s black brick facade looms beside Franklin Music Hall. It’s impossible to miss, nothing like the humble dive I imagined. Cross the threshold…
Inside Doom Bar: Philly’s new temple of sound and spirits
Doom Bar’s black brick facade looms beside Franklin Music Hall. It’s impossible to miss, nothing like the humble dive I imagined. Cross the threshold…
An R&B superstar popped up in an unexpected place this weekend when New Jersey’s own Ms. Lauryn Hill gave a surprise performance at Beardfest,…
Ms. Lauryn Hill surprised Beardfest 2025 with a pop-up performance
An R&B superstar popped up in an unexpected place this weekend when New Jersey’s own Ms. Lauryn Hill gave a surprise performance at Beardfest,…
After a month-long search, we’ve found this year’s winner of the 24 Hour Song Challenge, and we couldn’t be more excited. Meet Sadie Gust,…
24 Hour Song Challenge Winner Reveal: Sadie Gust
After a month-long search, we’ve found this year’s winner of the 24 Hour Song Challenge, and we couldn’t be more excited. Meet Sadie Gust,…
Philadelphia-based DJ and producer G I N A has been a vital part of the underground music scene for over a decade. Known for…
Philly DJ and producer G I N A reclaims her name and space with new EP ‘GINA Spaced Out’
Philadelphia-based DJ and producer G I N A has been a vital part of the underground music scene for over a decade. Known for…
PhilaMOCA was packed wall-to-wall with fans of punk and rock, creating an atmosphere that felt both intimate and electric when The Paradox made their…
The Paradox’s electrifying punk wins over the crowd in their Philly debut
PhilaMOCA was packed wall-to-wall with fans of punk and rock, creating an atmosphere that felt both intimate and electric when The Paradox made their…
With no major projects to work on this month, I’ve had more time and headspace to freely explore and discover music. This past month…
John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Rounding out Black Music Month with Malcolm X samples, an O’Jays remake and more
With no major projects to work on this month, I’ve had more time and headspace to freely explore and discover music. This past month…