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The joy and deliverance of an undead Rilo Kiley
Indie rock used to float on invisible currents, didn’t it? How big is a band? Who are their fans? Which songs are the “hits”?…
Indie rock used to float on invisible currents, didn’t it? How big is a band? Who are their fans? Which songs are the “hits”?…
The joy and deliverance of an undead Rilo Kiley
Indie rock used to float on invisible currents, didn’t it? How big is a band? Who are their fans? Which songs are the “hits”?…
Press Play
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 5th
The first release day of September brings along some big ones from familiar and rising voices. Accompanied by Brian Carpenter’s Ghost Train Orchestra, David…
The first release day of September brings along some big ones from familiar and rising voices. Accompanied by Brian Carpenter’s Ghost Train Orchestra, David…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out September 5th
The first release day of September brings along some big ones from familiar and rising voices. Accompanied by Brian Carpenter’s Ghost Train Orchestra, David…
World Cafe
Friedberg on their debut album, ‘Hardcore Workout Queen’
Anna F. of Friedberg joins us to talk about the band's debut album, Hardcore Workout Queen, and why the cowbell is her favorite instrument.…
Anna F. of Friedberg joins us to talk about the band's debut album, Hardcore Workout Queen, and why the cowbell is her favorite instrument.…
Friedberg on their debut album, ‘Hardcore Workout Queen’
Anna F. of Friedberg joins us to talk about the band's debut album, Hardcore Workout Queen, and why the cowbell is her favorite instrument.…
Concert Reviews
Live Forever: The Oasis reunion through the eyes and ears of WXPN
It’s weird how certain artists come to represent eras or styles. I was a massive fan of Oasis thru the ‘90s, but found myself…
It’s weird how certain artists come to represent eras or styles. I was a massive fan of Oasis thru the ‘90s, but found myself…
Live Forever: The Oasis reunion through the eyes and ears of WXPN
It’s weird how certain artists come to represent eras or styles. I was a massive fan of Oasis thru the ‘90s, but found myself…
World Cafe
Why ‘lone wolf’ Samantha Crain opened up her creative process on ‘Gumshoe’
The Choctaw Nation singer-songwriter talks about embracing a community mindset on her latest album, plus Crain performs live.
The Choctaw Nation singer-songwriter talks about embracing a community mindset on her latest album, plus Crain performs live.
Why ‘lone wolf’ Samantha Crain opened up her creative process on ‘Gumshoe’
The Choctaw Nation singer-songwriter talks about embracing a community mindset on her latest album, plus Crain performs live.
Music News
Sting and Shaggy talk One Fine Day Festival on the XPN Morning Show
Sting and Shaggy chat with Kristen Kurtis on XPN Morning Show In 2023, the unlikely pop pairing of Sting and Shaggy brought their ongoing…
Sting and Shaggy chat with Kristen Kurtis on XPN Morning Show In 2023, the unlikely pop pairing of Sting and Shaggy brought their ongoing…
Sting and Shaggy talk One Fine Day Festival on the XPN Morning Show
Sting and Shaggy chat with Kristen Kurtis on XPN Morning Show In 2023, the unlikely pop pairing of Sting and Shaggy brought their ongoing…
Artist To Watch
Hermanos Gutiérrez | Artist To Watch – September 2025
WXPN’s Artist to Watch for the month of September 2025 is Hermanos Gutiérrez. The brotherly duo are creators of atmospheric guitar music that evokes…
WXPN’s Artist to Watch for the month of September 2025 is Hermanos Gutiérrez. The brotherly duo are creators of atmospheric guitar music that evokes…
Hermanos Gutiérrez | Artist To Watch – September 2025
WXPN’s Artist to Watch for the month of September 2025 is Hermanos Gutiérrez. The brotherly duo are creators of atmospheric guitar music that evokes…
WXPN Local
WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 2, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 2, 2025
Every weekday afternoon in the 1:00 hour, WXPN celebrates the Philly-regional music scene with the WXPN Local Picks. That’s when midday host Mike Vasilikos…
World Cafe
What exactly is butt rock? It depends on who you ask
The once-pejorative label for a subgenre of rock has divided World Cafe along generational lines.
The once-pejorative label for a subgenre of rock has divided World Cafe along generational lines.
What exactly is butt rock? It depends on who you ask
The once-pejorative label for a subgenre of rock has divided World Cafe along generational lines.