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WXPN Local Picks – Week of August 11, 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 August 11, 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…
Music News
WXPN goes all vinyl for 18 hours to celebrate National Vinyl Record Day
On August 12, WXPN shut off the digital feed and spent the day spinning nothing but vinyl. To celebrate National Vinyl Record Day, we…
On August 12, WXPN shut off the digital feed and spent the day spinning nothing but vinyl. To celebrate National Vinyl Record Day, we…
WXPN goes all vinyl for 18 hours to celebrate National Vinyl Record Day
On August 12, WXPN shut off the digital feed and spent the day spinning nothing but vinyl. To celebrate National Vinyl Record Day, we…
World Cafe
Why is Perfume Genius obsessed with demented things?
Mike Hadreas, of Perfume Genius, talks about his latest album, Glory, and he performs in an exclusive set for World Cafe.
Mike Hadreas, of Perfume Genius, talks about his latest album, Glory, and he performs in an exclusive set for World Cafe.
Why is Perfume Genius obsessed with demented things?
Mike Hadreas, of Perfume Genius, talks about his latest album, Glory, and he performs in an exclusive set for World Cafe.
Free At Noon
Curtis Harding brings his modern take on soul to Free at Noon
Curtis Harding and his band took the stage at the Music Hall at World Cafe Live for WXPN’s Free at Noon concert series. Harding’s…
Curtis Harding and his band took the stage at the Music Hall at World Cafe Live for WXPN’s Free at Noon concert series. Harding’s…
Curtis Harding brings his modern take on soul to Free at Noon
Curtis Harding and his band took the stage at the Music Hall at World Cafe Live for WXPN’s Free at Noon concert series. Harding’s…
Concert Reviews
The “soul-filling” experience of Newport Jazz Fest
Newport Jazz Festival has spent seven decades proving that tradition and innovation can share the same stage. The legendary festival took place at Rhode…
Newport Jazz Festival has spent seven decades proving that tradition and innovation can share the same stage. The legendary festival took place at Rhode…
The “soul-filling” experience of Newport Jazz Fest
Newport Jazz Festival has spent seven decades proving that tradition and innovation can share the same stage. The legendary festival took place at Rhode…
Press Play
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 8th
From artists who are particularly prolific to those who remain elusive, these new releases are the result of deep creative focus. Taking their lumps…
From artists who are particularly prolific to those who remain elusive, these new releases are the result of deep creative focus. Taking their lumps…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 8th
From artists who are particularly prolific to those who remain elusive, these new releases are the result of deep creative focus. Taking their lumps…
World Cafe
This Dutch indie rock band’s music is fueled by extremes
Amsterdam-based band Personal Trainer perform songs from their latest album, Still Willing, live in an exclusive mini-concert for World Cafe.
Amsterdam-based band Personal Trainer perform songs from their latest album, Still Willing, live in an exclusive mini-concert for World Cafe.
This Dutch indie rock band’s music is fueled by extremes
Amsterdam-based band Personal Trainer perform songs from their latest album, Still Willing, live in an exclusive mini-concert for World Cafe.
World Cafe
After a stormy album cycle, The Black Keys bounce right back with a new LP
The Black Keys made headlines in 2024 when they cancelled their tour. Then they split with their management. But instead of taking a break,…
The Black Keys made headlines in 2024 when they cancelled their tour. Then they split with their management. But instead of taking a break,…
After a stormy album cycle, The Black Keys bounce right back with a new LP
The Black Keys made headlines in 2024 when they cancelled their tour. Then they split with their management. But instead of taking a break,…
Concert Reviews
The slow burn of an evening with Wilco
A Wilco concert has a way of sneaking up on you. Over their 30-plus year career, the eclectic rock veterans have honed their grasp…
A Wilco concert has a way of sneaking up on you. Over their 30-plus year career, the eclectic rock veterans have honed their grasp…
The slow burn of an evening with Wilco
A Wilco concert has a way of sneaking up on you. Over their 30-plus year career, the eclectic rock veterans have honed their grasp…