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‘It was never taped’: There’s a missing piece to Montreal’s jazz history
Historian Dorothy Williams explains why Montreal became a center for jazz music.
Historian Dorothy Williams explains why Montreal became a center for jazz music.
‘It was never taped’: There’s a missing piece to Montreal’s jazz history
Historian Dorothy Williams explains why Montreal became a center for jazz music.
Music News
WXPN’s Inside Hustle offers musicians direct access to industry insiders on Oct. 18
The music industry doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Most musicians figure it out through trial, error, and if they’re lucky, conversation with someone…
The music industry doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Most musicians figure it out through trial, error, and if they’re lucky, conversation with someone…
WXPN’s Inside Hustle offers musicians direct access to industry insiders on Oct. 18
The music industry doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Most musicians figure it out through trial, error, and if they’re lucky, conversation with someone…
Music News
David Byrne on AI, Bike Lanes, and Finding His Sound with Kid Harpoon
David Byrne stopped by WXPN for a conversation with host Dan Reed ahead of his three-night stand at Philadelphia’s Metropolitan Opera House, part of…
David Byrne stopped by WXPN for a conversation with host Dan Reed ahead of his three-night stand at Philadelphia’s Metropolitan Opera House, part of…
David Byrne on AI, Bike Lanes, and Finding His Sound with Kid Harpoon
David Byrne stopped by WXPN for a conversation with host Dan Reed ahead of his three-night stand at Philadelphia’s Metropolitan Opera House, part of…
Concert Reviews
Matt Quinn Brings a Star-Studded Celebration to Philly Music Fest at Underground Arts
Day four of Philly Music Fest brought a full-on celebration of local artistry, filling both stages at Underground Arts on Thursday, October 16. The…
Day four of Philly Music Fest brought a full-on celebration of local artistry, filling both stages at Underground Arts on Thursday, October 16. The…
Matt Quinn Brings a Star-Studded Celebration to Philly Music Fest at Underground Arts
Day four of Philly Music Fest brought a full-on celebration of local artistry, filling both stages at Underground Arts on Thursday, October 16. The…
Press Play
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 17th
This week brings a larger-than-life bounty of new albums to dig into. The follow-up to the Grammy-nominated The Slow Rush, Tame Impala returns to…
This week brings a larger-than-life bounty of new albums to dig into. The follow-up to the Grammy-nominated The Slow Rush, Tame Impala returns to…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out October 17th
This week brings a larger-than-life bounty of new albums to dig into. The follow-up to the Grammy-nominated The Slow Rush, Tame Impala returns to…
Concert Reviews
Greg Mendez, 22° Halo and Soup Dreams bring day 3 of Philly Music Fest to Johnny Brenda’s
Day Three of the Philly Music Fest featured an all-star trio of local indie pop/rock acts – Soup Dreams, 22° Halo, and Greg Mendez…
Day Three of the Philly Music Fest featured an all-star trio of local indie pop/rock acts – Soup Dreams, 22° Halo, and Greg Mendez…
Greg Mendez, 22° Halo and Soup Dreams bring day 3 of Philly Music Fest to Johnny Brenda’s
Day Three of the Philly Music Fest featured an all-star trio of local indie pop/rock acts – Soup Dreams, 22° Halo, and Greg Mendez…
WXPN Local
John Morrison’s October Top 5: Joe McPhee, Greg Weeks, ENESS, and more
October has brought several fantastic releases from Philly artists and some novel and creative musical experiences throughout the city. Staying somewhat true to my…
October has brought several fantastic releases from Philly artists and some novel and creative musical experiences throughout the city. Staying somewhat true to my…
John Morrison’s October Top 5: Joe McPhee, Greg Weeks, ENESS, and more
October has brought several fantastic releases from Philly artists and some novel and creative musical experiences throughout the city. Staying somewhat true to my…
Concert Reviews
Mumford & Sons debut new song “Rubberband Man” at sold-out Philadelphia show
Tuesday night, Mumford & Sons turned the Xfinity Mobile Arena into a campfire singalong at their sold-out show in Philadelphia on Oct. 14. With…
Tuesday night, Mumford & Sons turned the Xfinity Mobile Arena into a campfire singalong at their sold-out show in Philadelphia on Oct. 14. With…
Mumford & Sons debut new song “Rubberband Man” at sold-out Philadelphia show
Tuesday night, Mumford & Sons turned the Xfinity Mobile Arena into a campfire singalong at their sold-out show in Philadelphia on Oct. 14. With…
Concert Reviews
Dr. Dog kicks off Philly Music Fest with deep cuts and Wawa hoagies
The term “underplay” is used in the music industry to describe when a band performs at small venues with capacities significantly lower than their…
The term “underplay” is used in the music industry to describe when a band performs at small venues with capacities significantly lower than their…
Dr. Dog kicks off Philly Music Fest with deep cuts and Wawa hoagies
The term “underplay” is used in the music industry to describe when a band performs at small venues with capacities significantly lower than their…