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WXPN Local Picks – Week of August 25, 2025
Past Giveaway
Ticket Giveaway: ERIC CLAPTON
Eric Clapton Xfinity Mobile Arena (formerly Wells Fargo Center)September 13, 2025 Only one entry per person. Entry Deadline: 8/28/2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Contest…
Eric Clapton Xfinity Mobile Arena (formerly Wells Fargo Center)September 13, 2025 Only one entry per person. Entry Deadline: 8/28/2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Contest…
Ticket Giveaway: ERIC CLAPTON
Eric Clapton Xfinity Mobile Arena (formerly Wells Fargo Center)September 13, 2025 Only one entry per person. Entry Deadline: 8/28/2025 at 11:59 PM ET. Contest…
World Cafe
On ‘Se Amaba Así,’ Buscabulla fight to keep romance alive
The Puerto Rican duo test the limits of their vulnerability on their sophomore album, plus they perform live in the studio.
The Puerto Rican duo test the limits of their vulnerability on their sophomore album, plus they perform live in the studio.
On ‘Se Amaba Así,’ Buscabulla fight to keep romance alive
The Puerto Rican duo test the limits of their vulnerability on their sophomore album, plus they perform live in the studio.
Press Play
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 22nd
Summer may be winding down, but the schedule of new albums is heating up. Stylish pop sensation Laufey’s third album, A Matter of Time,…
Summer may be winding down, but the schedule of new albums is heating up. Stylish pop sensation Laufey’s third album, A Matter of Time,…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out August 22nd
Summer may be winding down, but the schedule of new albums is heating up. Stylish pop sensation Laufey’s third album, A Matter of Time,…
Concert Reviews
My Chemical Romance’s world-building theatrics rock Citizens Bank Park
In My Chemical Romance’s imagined world of DRAAG, The Black Parade lives forever. Or, rather, it keeps coming back to life. It’s a concrete,…
In My Chemical Romance’s imagined world of DRAAG, The Black Parade lives forever. Or, rather, it keeps coming back to life. It’s a concrete,…
My Chemical Romance’s world-building theatrics rock Citizens Bank Park
In My Chemical Romance’s imagined world of DRAAG, The Black Parade lives forever. Or, rather, it keeps coming back to life. It’s a concrete,…
World Cafe
After a breakout year, Self Esteem is learning that confidence isn’t a given
Self Esteem has become one of the most irreverent voices in pop music since going solo in 2017. Today, Rebecca Lucy Taylor joins World…
Self Esteem has become one of the most irreverent voices in pop music since going solo in 2017. Today, Rebecca Lucy Taylor joins World…
After a breakout year, Self Esteem is learning that confidence isn’t a given
Self Esteem has become one of the most irreverent voices in pop music since going solo in 2017. Today, Rebecca Lucy Taylor joins World…
Music News
Deep Sea Diver plays Free At Noon this Friday, August 22
Seattle’s Deep Sea Diver returns to Philadelphia this Friday, August 22, for WXPN’s Free At Noon. Fronted by Jessica Dobson, the band is touring…
Seattle’s Deep Sea Diver returns to Philadelphia this Friday, August 22, for WXPN’s Free At Noon. Fronted by Jessica Dobson, the band is touring…
Deep Sea Diver plays Free At Noon this Friday, August 22
Seattle’s Deep Sea Diver returns to Philadelphia this Friday, August 22, for WXPN’s Free At Noon. Fronted by Jessica Dobson, the band is touring…
Morning Show
HAIM talk new album, Philly roots, and why Este might cry on tour
HAIM chats with Kristen Kurtis on XPN Morning Show When HAIM’s tour kicks off September 4 at TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia,…
HAIM chats with Kristen Kurtis on XPN Morning Show When HAIM’s tour kicks off September 4 at TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia,…
HAIM talk new album, Philly roots, and why Este might cry on tour
HAIM chats with Kristen Kurtis on XPN Morning Show When HAIM’s tour kicks off September 4 at TD Pavilion at the Mann in Philadelphia,…
World Cafe
How a bike ride in India helped inspire Born Ruffians’ latest album
The Toronto indie rock band's frontman, Luke Lalonde, talks about Beauty's Pride, fatherhood and the band's new sonic direction.
The Toronto indie rock band's frontman, Luke Lalonde, talks about Beauty's Pride, fatherhood and the band's new sonic direction.
How a bike ride in India helped inspire Born Ruffians’ latest album
The Toronto indie rock band's frontman, Luke Lalonde, talks about Beauty's Pride, fatherhood and the band's new sonic direction.
WXPN Local
WXPN Local Picks – Week of August 18, 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 18, 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…
