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The Head and the Heart prep live album and film <em>Rivers and Roads</em>, recorded from a rooftop in Seattle’s Pike Place Market
Just over decade ago, the rootsy modern rockers The Head and The Heart were buskers in Seattle’s Pike Place Market by day, players in…
Just over decade ago, the rootsy modern rockers The Head and The Heart were buskers in Seattle’s Pike Place Market by day, players in…
The Head and the Heart prep live album and film <em>Rivers and Roads</em>, recorded from a rooftop in Seattle’s Pike Place Market
Just over decade ago, the rootsy modern rockers The Head and The Heart were buskers in Seattle’s Pike Place Market by day, players in…
Recordings
Dan Wriggins from Friendship wanders a snow-covered Maine town while paying homage to West Philly in solo single “The Diner”
West Philly’s Dan Wriggins has been most identifiable the past several years as the frontperson of Friendship, the plaintive indie ensemble he founded in…
West Philly’s Dan Wriggins has been most identifiable the past several years as the frontperson of Friendship, the plaintive indie ensemble he founded in…
Dan Wriggins from Friendship wanders a snow-covered Maine town while paying homage to West Philly in solo single “The Diner”
West Philly’s Dan Wriggins has been most identifiable the past several years as the frontperson of Friendship, the plaintive indie ensemble he founded in…
Recordings
Body Meat announces new EP <em>Year Of the Orc</em>, shares shimmering single “ULTIMA”
Philadelphia soundscaper Body Meat has been hinting at new music in recent months, and now “ULTIMA,” the lead single from the project’s upcoming new…
Philadelphia soundscaper Body Meat has been hinting at new music in recent months, and now “ULTIMA,” the lead single from the project’s upcoming new…
Body Meat announces new EP <em>Year Of the Orc</em>, shares shimmering single “ULTIMA”
Philadelphia soundscaper Body Meat has been hinting at new music in recent months, and now “ULTIMA,” the lead single from the project’s upcoming new…
Recordings
Shamir finds beauty and serenity in the video for his macabre indie rock song “Diet”
When Philly singer / songwriter / style icon Shamir appeared on World Cafe late last year, he told host Raina Douris he was surprised…
When Philly singer / songwriter / style icon Shamir appeared on World Cafe late last year, he told host Raina Douris he was surprised…
Shamir finds beauty and serenity in the video for his macabre indie rock song “Diet”
When Philly singer / songwriter / style icon Shamir appeared on World Cafe late last year, he told host Raina Douris he was surprised…
WXPN Local
Creating Music for Lasting Change: Beyond The Bars’ organizers on winning the Lewis Prize For Music and their vision for the future
The Philly non-profit Beyond The Bars launched five years ago with a mission of using music to interrupt the cycles of violence and incarceration…
The Philly non-profit Beyond The Bars launched five years ago with a mission of using music to interrupt the cycles of violence and incarceration…
Creating Music for Lasting Change: Beyond The Bars’ organizers on winning the Lewis Prize For Music and their vision for the future
The Philly non-profit Beyond The Bars launched five years ago with a mission of using music to interrupt the cycles of violence and incarceration…
Recordings
Julien Baker unpacks years of travel ephemera and memories in new video for “Hardline”
Julien Baker just shared “Hardline,” a second single from her forthcoming album Little Oblivions. The accompanying stop-motion animated video, directed by Joe Baughman, was…
Julien Baker just shared “Hardline,” a second single from her forthcoming album Little Oblivions. The accompanying stop-motion animated video, directed by Joe Baughman, was…
Julien Baker unpacks years of travel ephemera and memories in new video for “Hardline”
Julien Baker just shared “Hardline,” a second single from her forthcoming album Little Oblivions. The accompanying stop-motion animated video, directed by Joe Baughman, was…
Events
Devon Gilfillian will play a Free at Noon Livestream this Friday, January 15th
It’s back! With the new year comes the return of Free at Noon! Real-time, live Free at Noon performances are back this Friday, January…
It’s back! With the new year comes the return of Free at Noon! Real-time, live Free at Noon performances are back this Friday, January…
Devon Gilfillian will play a Free at Noon Livestream this Friday, January 15th
It’s back! With the new year comes the return of Free at Noon! Real-time, live Free at Noon performances are back this Friday, January…
Recordings
Jazmine Sullivan explores sexuality, society, and empowerment on her new EP <em>Heaux Tales</em>
It’s always great to have new music from Jazmine Sullivan. We last heard a full project from the North Philly songbird after the release…
It’s always great to have new music from Jazmine Sullivan. We last heard a full project from the North Philly songbird after the release…
Jazmine Sullivan explores sexuality, society, and empowerment on her new EP <em>Heaux Tales</em>
It’s always great to have new music from Jazmine Sullivan. We last heard a full project from the North Philly songbird after the release…
News
Introducing Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms <b>&</b> the Music of New Orleans
WXPN has launched Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms & the Music of New Orleans, a year long project that will explore the continuing impact Haiti has…
WXPN has launched Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms & the Music of New Orleans, a year long project that will explore the continuing impact Haiti has…
Introducing Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms <b>&</b> the Music of New Orleans
WXPN has launched Kanaval: Haitian Rhythms & the Music of New Orleans, a year long project that will explore the continuing impact Haiti has…