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Wolf Alice’s untethered energy captivates Union Transfer

The high-octane Brit rockers packed a punch at their recent Philly appearance.

By Danielle Ciampaglia

WXPN Local

Watch Black Buttafly perform live at WXPN Studios

Keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and band leader Kayla Childs showcases the dreamy funk excursions of her Black Buttafly project ahead of her XPoNential set.

By John Vettese

Concert Reviews

Wet Leg’s ‘Moisturizer’ tour packs Franklin Music Hall

The Isle of Wight indie rockers held court in Philly last night.

By WXPN

WXPN Local

WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 15, 2025

Get prepped for the XPoNential Music Festival with this week’s Local Picks.

By John Vettese

Concert Reviews

Pulp soars at The Met Philly

There are few things in the world as euphoric as a massive Pulp singalong.

By John Vettese

WXPN Local

WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 8, 2025

Vibrant psych rock, poetic neo-soul, and more are represented in this week’s WXPN Local Picks.  

By John Vettese

Concert Reviews

The joy and deliverance of an undead Rilo Kiley

The old anxiety still fits after all these years.

By Patrick Rapa

Concert Reviews

Live Forever: The Oasis reunion through the eyes and ears of WXPN

Three WXPN staffers had tickets to the biggest rock concert of the year. This is what they heard and saw.

By Jim McGuinn

WXPN Local

WXPN Local Picks – Week of September 2, 2025

Bands that cross genre lines and draw influence from the greats are in the Local Picks mix this week.

By John Vettese