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Unadorned and uninhibited, Lorde’s ‘Ultrasound’ tour rocks Philly

12 years in, the celebrated pop star reckons with who she is and who she used to be in a thrilling live show.

By Danielle Ciampaglia

WXPN Local

Golden Apples’ Russell Edling talks art, music, and collaboration on WXPN Local

Golden Apples on WXPN Local Russell Edling is not just the singer, songwriter, and guitarist behind the Philly band Golden Apples; he’s also a…

By John Vettese

Concert Reviews

NxWorries bring soul, nostalgia, and humor to Philly on the ‘Why Lawd?’ tour

Anderson .Paak and Knxwledge played up their regional ties and threw down a set heavy on bangers at Franklin Music Hall this week.

By Abdur Rahman

WXPN Local

Singer-songwriter fave Ben Arnold brings new music and old faves to Homegrown Live

The Philly music scene vet got fans ready for this weekend’s record release party celebrating his new album XI.

By John Vettese

WXPN Local

Watch Philly power pop band Benny P play live at WXPN Studios

The West Philly jangle-popsters show off the infectious melodies and upbeat energy of their debut album ‘No Place’ in this instudio session.

By John Vettese

Concert Reviews

Sam Fender brings big Brit rock riffs and good times to The Fillmore

From intimate moments to soaring choruses, Fender proved why he’s a rising star.

By Emma Zoe Polyak

WXPN Local

John Morrison’s Philly Top 5: Punk history and rap relics rediscovered for September

Here’s what caught the Culture Cypher Radio host’s ear this month.

By John Morrison

WXPN Local

Inside the Clef Club’s Love Supreme Weekend

The Philadelphia Jazz institution will pay tribute to one of the highest artistic achievements of the 20th Century, John Coltrane’s ‘A Love Supreme.’

By John Morrison

WXPN Local

WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 22, 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…

By WXPN