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Philly music all stars team up for Wawa Hoagiefest song
If you live in the Philly area, you know Wawa’s annual Hoagiefest is underway. Sure you can get excited about the meal deals, Hoagiefest…
If you live in the Philly area, you know Wawa’s annual Hoagiefest is underway. Sure you can get excited about the meal deals, Hoagiefest…
Philly music all stars team up for Wawa Hoagiefest song
If you live in the Philly area, you know Wawa’s annual Hoagiefest is underway. Sure you can get excited about the meal deals, Hoagiefest…
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Kurt Vile’s been good to Philadelphia
The singer, songwriter and former guitarist for The War on Drugs talks about his latest album, Philadelphia's Been Good to Me.
The singer, songwriter and former guitarist for The War on Drugs talks about his latest album, Philadelphia's Been Good to Me.
Kurt Vile’s been good to Philadelphia
The singer, songwriter and former guitarist for The War on Drugs talks about his latest album, Philadelphia's Been Good to Me.
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WXPN’s Concert Picks: Paul Simon, Patti LaBelle, mc chris, more
Friday — Ikechi Onyenaka at Spruce Street Harbor ParkKick off your holiday weekend with a free performance by Upper Darby-based Jazz saxophonist Ikechi Onyenaka…
Friday — Ikechi Onyenaka at Spruce Street Harbor ParkKick off your holiday weekend with a free performance by Upper Darby-based Jazz saxophonist Ikechi Onyenaka…
WXPN’s Concert Picks: Paul Simon, Patti LaBelle, mc chris, more
Friday — Ikechi Onyenaka at Spruce Street Harbor ParkKick off your holiday weekend with a free performance by Upper Darby-based Jazz saxophonist Ikechi Onyenaka…
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The 250 songs that define Philadelphia
Over 4th of July weekend, WXPN is celebrating the country’s 250th birthday with 250 songs that are from, by, and about Philadelphia. The list…
Over 4th of July weekend, WXPN is celebrating the country’s 250th birthday with 250 songs that are from, by, and about Philadelphia. The list…
The 250 songs that define Philadelphia
Over 4th of July weekend, WXPN is celebrating the country’s 250th birthday with 250 songs that are from, by, and about Philadelphia. The list…
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Alex Amen | Artist to Watch – July 2026
Hometown: The Gulf Coast of Texas. Why He’s WXPN’s Artist To Watch: Alex Amen blew us away at NON-COMMvention 2026, when he performed in…
Hometown: The Gulf Coast of Texas. Why He’s WXPN’s Artist To Watch: Alex Amen blew us away at NON-COMMvention 2026, when he performed in…
Alex Amen | Artist to Watch – July 2026
Hometown: The Gulf Coast of Texas. Why He’s WXPN’s Artist To Watch: Alex Amen blew us away at NON-COMMvention 2026, when he performed in…
World Cafe
DJ Jazzy Jeff’s heart will ‘always be from Philly’
The DJ and producer recounts his early days in West Philadelphia and musical partnership with Will Smith.
The DJ and producer recounts his early days in West Philadelphia and musical partnership with Will Smith.
DJ Jazzy Jeff’s heart will ‘always be from Philly’
The DJ and producer recounts his early days in West Philadelphia and musical partnership with Will Smith.
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REC Philly’s Dave Silver gives love to (mostly) Philly artists for Ears We Trust
Dave Silver co-founded REC Philly his longtime friend Will Toms back in 2014. His work was integral is helping us here at WXPN and…
Dave Silver co-founded REC Philly his longtime friend Will Toms back in 2014. His work was integral is helping us here at WXPN and…
REC Philly’s Dave Silver gives love to (mostly) Philly artists for Ears We Trust
Dave Silver co-founded REC Philly his longtime friend Will Toms back in 2014. His work was integral is helping us here at WXPN and…
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The Strokes highlight classic 2000s tracks at sold-out Philly show
The Strokes are a sort of generational band. Created in the late 90’s and putting out records semi-regularly since, they’ve garnered an all-ages fan…
The Strokes are a sort of generational band. Created in the late 90’s and putting out records semi-regularly since, they’ve garnered an all-ages fan…
The Strokes highlight classic 2000s tracks at sold-out Philly show
The Strokes are a sort of generational band. Created in the late 90’s and putting out records semi-regularly since, they’ve garnered an all-ages fan…
World Cafe
No one rings in the new year quite like Philadelphia’s Mummers
Step inside a Philly clubhouse, where the Woodland String Band is preparing for the next Mummer's Day Parade.
Step inside a Philly clubhouse, where the Woodland String Band is preparing for the next Mummer's Day Parade.
No one rings in the new year quite like Philadelphia’s Mummers
Step inside a Philly clubhouse, where the Woodland String Band is preparing for the next Mummer's Day Parade.