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Maxwell Stern releases new EP, announces South Philly live show
Free At Noon
Manchester Orchestra joins us from Atlanta for our next virtual Free at Noon
From Favorite Gentleman studios in Atlanta, Georgia, Manchester Orchestra plays live for us on Free at Noon next Friday, August 20th.
From Favorite Gentleman studios in Atlanta, Georgia, Manchester Orchestra plays live for us on Free at Noon next Friday, August 20th.
Manchester Orchestra joins us from Atlanta for our next virtual Free at Noon
From Favorite Gentleman studios in Atlanta, Georgia, Manchester Orchestra plays live for us on Free at Noon next Friday, August 20th.
WXPN Local
How Ellen Reid’s ‘Soundwalk’ is bringing forgotten corners of Fairmount Park to life
There’s a door in the fence just off Horticultural Drive between the Shofuso Japanese House and the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park. Music is…
There’s a door in the fence just off Horticultural Drive between the Shofuso Japanese House and the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park. Music is…
How Ellen Reid’s ‘Soundwalk’ is bringing forgotten corners of Fairmount Park to life
There’s a door in the fence just off Horticultural Drive between the Shofuso Japanese House and the Horticultural Center in Fairmount Park. Music is…
Recordings
Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Dolly Parton, play most of ‘Jubilee’ in their final night at Union Transfer
Philly-rooted indie rock faves Japanese Breakfast set a hometown record last night when they headlined their fifth consecutive sold-out show at Union Transfer.
Philly-rooted indie rock faves Japanese Breakfast set a hometown record last night when they headlined their fifth consecutive sold-out show at Union Transfer.
Listen to Japanese Breakfast cover Dolly Parton, play most of ‘Jubilee’ in their final night at Union Transfer
Philly-rooted indie rock faves Japanese Breakfast set a hometown record last night when they headlined their fifth consecutive sold-out show at Union Transfer.
Local
Amos Lee returns with candid new single “Worry No More”
It seems like Amos Lee is psychic on his latest single, “Worry No More. Written prior to the pandemic, his frank lyrics about mental…
It seems like Amos Lee is psychic on his latest single, “Worry No More. Written prior to the pandemic, his frank lyrics about mental…
Amos Lee returns with candid new single “Worry No More”
It seems like Amos Lee is psychic on his latest single, “Worry No More. Written prior to the pandemic, his frank lyrics about mental…
News
Kilamanzego searches for peace of mind in a West Philly sunset in the “Meditate” video
On a recent afternoon, Philadelphia songwriter and beatmaker Kilamanzego strolled the sunlight-dappled streets of her West Philadelphia neighborhood, and the results are a music…
On a recent afternoon, Philadelphia songwriter and beatmaker Kilamanzego strolled the sunlight-dappled streets of her West Philadelphia neighborhood, and the results are a music…
Kilamanzego searches for peace of mind in a West Philly sunset in the “Meditate” video
On a recent afternoon, Philadelphia songwriter and beatmaker Kilamanzego strolled the sunlight-dappled streets of her West Philadelphia neighborhood, and the results are a music…
News
Philadelphia Folk Festival cancels its in-person “Pocket-Sized” edition, will present a virtual fest instead
Just a couple weeks out from its planned “Pocket-Sized” weekend at Spring Mountain, the Philadelphia Folksong Society has cancelled the in-person edition of the…
Just a couple weeks out from its planned “Pocket-Sized” weekend at Spring Mountain, the Philadelphia Folksong Society has cancelled the in-person edition of the…
Philadelphia Folk Festival cancels its in-person “Pocket-Sized” edition, will present a virtual fest instead
Just a couple weeks out from its planned “Pocket-Sized” weekend at Spring Mountain, the Philadelphia Folksong Society has cancelled the in-person edition of the…
News
Listen to Japanese Breakfast’s final night at Union Transfer broadcast live on WXPN
As Japanese Breakfast brings their historic run of five consecutive sold-out Union Transfer shows to a close, fans everywhere can tune in as WXPN…
As Japanese Breakfast brings their historic run of five consecutive sold-out Union Transfer shows to a close, fans everywhere can tune in as WXPN…
Listen to Japanese Breakfast’s final night at Union Transfer broadcast live on WXPN
As Japanese Breakfast brings their historic run of five consecutive sold-out Union Transfer shows to a close, fans everywhere can tune in as WXPN…
Americana
Brandi Carlile will perform Joni Mitchell’s iconic ‘Blue’ at Carnegie Hall
Most people only dream about meeting their idols, let alone performing for them. However, for Brandi Carlile, her fantasy became a reality when Joni…
Most people only dream about meeting their idols, let alone performing for them. However, for Brandi Carlile, her fantasy became a reality when Joni…
Brandi Carlile will perform Joni Mitchell’s iconic ‘Blue’ at Carnegie Hall
Most people only dream about meeting their idols, let alone performing for them. However, for Brandi Carlile, her fantasy became a reality when Joni…
News
Strand of Oaks gives a dear friend a joyous sendoff in “Jimi & Stan,” adds a Union Transfer show in October
The latest album from XPN favorites Strand of Oaks is centered around connection and joy, even when it deals with more somber themes. Take…
The latest album from XPN favorites Strand of Oaks is centered around connection and joy, even when it deals with more somber themes. Take…
Strand of Oaks gives a dear friend a joyous sendoff in “Jimi & Stan,” adds a Union Transfer show in October
The latest album from XPN favorites Strand of Oaks is centered around connection and joy, even when it deals with more somber themes. Take…