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John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: From King Britt’s Hidden Treasures to Marshall Allen’s New Dawn

Here’s what caught the ear of the Culture Cypher Radio host this month.

By John Morrison

The Key Studio Sessions

The Key Studio Sessions: The Bul Bey

The veteran Philly rapper chats with Abdur Rahman and showcases his new project ‘Depth Before Height’ ahead of a headlining performance at Johnny Brenda’s.

By John Vettese

The Key Studio Sessions

The Key Studio Sessions: Song People

In the WXPN performance studio, this emerging Philly band strikes a balance between ethereal and explosive.

By John Vettese

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Nothing’s Slide Away Festival goes bicoastal for 2025

The shoegaze-and-more festival features two shows this year, one in New York and one in LA, with noisemakers Swervedriver, The Pains of Being Pure…

By John Vettese

The Key Studio Sessions

The Key Studio Sessions ‘Homegrown Live’ Series: Yuneer Gainz

A high-octane set from the east coast rapper and singer-songwriter.

By John Vettese

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Marshall Allen’s ‘New Dawn’ is waiting for you

The 100-year-old Philly icon teamed up with vocalist Neneh Cherry for the title track to his first-ever solo album.

By John Vettese

The Key Studio Sessions

The Key Studio Sessions ‘Homegrown Live’ Series: Best Bear

The band’s slow-burn post-emo style of storytelling songwriting shines in this live performance.

By John Vettese

The Key Studio Sessions

The Key Studio Sessions ‘Homegrown Live’ Series: Mackenzie Johnson

Watch the indie singer-songwriter and WXPN 24 Hour Song Challenge finalist deliver a breathtaking performance in the Lounge of World Cafe Live.

By John Vettese

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Denison Witmer returns with new album produced by longtime friend Sufjan Stevens

Anything At All, the shimmering new record years in the making, is crafted with the love and work ethic Witmer lends to his woodworking…

By Paige Walter