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Scenes from our 1000th Free At Noon, starring The Hooters
The Hooters Free at Noon – 09.26.25 We’ve reached a major milestone, Free At Noon number 1,000, with a lively set this Friday from…
The Hooters Free at Noon – 09.26.25 We’ve reached a major milestone, Free At Noon number 1,000, with a lively set this Friday from…
Scenes from our 1000th Free At Noon, starring The Hooters
The Hooters Free at Noon – 09.26.25 We’ve reached a major milestone, Free At Noon number 1,000, with a lively set this Friday from…
Music News
Start the 885 Greatest Cover Songs countdown with your top 10
This year, for WXPN’s annual listener-voted countdown, we’re building the definitive list of The 885 Greatest Cover Songs. Vote for your top 10 covers…
This year, for WXPN’s annual listener-voted countdown, we’re building the definitive list of The 885 Greatest Cover Songs. Vote for your top 10 covers…
Start the 885 Greatest Cover Songs countdown with your top 10
This year, for WXPN’s annual listener-voted countdown, we’re building the definitive list of The 885 Greatest Cover Songs. Vote for your top 10 covers…
World Cafe
‘I don’t feel like getting up’: Spinal Tap gets real about rocking into your 70s
David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel, of the legendary rock band, talk about their long-awaited reunion, plus what they really think about Paul McCartney.
David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel, of the legendary rock band, talk about their long-awaited reunion, plus what they really think about Paul McCartney.
‘I don’t feel like getting up’: Spinal Tap gets real about rocking into your 70s
David St. Hubbins and Nigel Tufnel, of the legendary rock band, talk about their long-awaited reunion, plus what they really think about Paul McCartney.
Press Play
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 26th
If you think it’s too early to enjoy a handful of nutmeg while listening to this week’s new albums, well you might be right.…
If you think it’s too early to enjoy a handful of nutmeg while listening to this week’s new albums, well you might be right.…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 26th
If you think it’s too early to enjoy a handful of nutmeg while listening to this week’s new albums, well you might be right.…
Free At Noon
WXPN hosts share memories for a milestone Free At Noon
This Friday marks a major milestone in WXPN history — the 1,000th time an artist we love has performed a free midday concert for…
This Friday marks a major milestone in WXPN history — the 1,000th time an artist we love has performed a free midday concert for…
WXPN hosts share memories for a milestone Free At Noon
This Friday marks a major milestone in WXPN history — the 1,000th time an artist we love has performed a free midday concert for…
World Cafe
Adrian Sherwood ponders ‘The Collapse of Everything’
The British record producer talks about releasing his first non-collaborative album in 12 years, plus Sherwood looks back on the U.K.'s electrifying dub scene.
The British record producer talks about releasing his first non-collaborative album in 12 years, plus Sherwood looks back on the U.K.'s electrifying dub scene.
Adrian Sherwood ponders ‘The Collapse of Everything’
The British record producer talks about releasing his first non-collaborative album in 12 years, plus Sherwood looks back on the U.K.'s electrifying dub scene.
WXPN Local
Singer-songwriter fave Ben Arnold brings new music and old faves to Homegrown Live
Tough to believe, but it’s been 30 years since Ben Arnold broke out of the local rock scene with his major label debut Almost…
Tough to believe, but it’s been 30 years since Ben Arnold broke out of the local rock scene with his major label debut Almost…
Singer-songwriter fave Ben Arnold brings new music and old faves to Homegrown Live
Tough to believe, but it’s been 30 years since Ben Arnold broke out of the local rock scene with his major label debut Almost…
WXPN Local
Watch Philly power pop band Benny P play live at WXPN Studios
In the eternal continuum of indie power pop, from Big Star to Teenage Fanclub to Nada Surf and Hurry, West Philly newcomers Benny P…
In the eternal continuum of indie power pop, from Big Star to Teenage Fanclub to Nada Surf and Hurry, West Philly newcomers Benny P…
Watch Philly power pop band Benny P play live at WXPN Studios
In the eternal continuum of indie power pop, from Big Star to Teenage Fanclub to Nada Surf and Hurry, West Philly newcomers Benny P…
World Cafe
The Culture Corner: Santana’s ‘Abraxas’ was a blend of musical traditions
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison revisits the rock band's chart-topping sophomore album from 1970.
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison revisits the rock band's chart-topping sophomore album from 1970.
The Culture Corner: Santana’s ‘Abraxas’ was a blend of musical traditions
World Cafe correspondent John Morrison revisits the rock band's chart-topping sophomore album from 1970.