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Best of 2021
WXPN Best of 2021: Albums
Here at XPN, the common thread among the albums we were excited about in 2021 is uncommonality. When the on-air and digital staff was…
Here at XPN, the common thread among the albums we were excited about in 2021 is uncommonality. When the on-air and digital staff was…
WXPN Best of 2021: Albums
Here at XPN, the common thread among the albums we were excited about in 2021 is uncommonality. When the on-air and digital staff was…
Events
Nothing and Mannequin Pussy will ring in 2022 at Franklin Music Hall to benefit Prevention Point
Finally: a New Year’s Eve show for the punks. While there’s no shortage of awesome music-related parties for Philly to ring in 2022, there…
Finally: a New Year’s Eve show for the punks. While there’s no shortage of awesome music-related parties for Philly to ring in 2022, there…
Nothing and Mannequin Pussy will ring in 2022 at Franklin Music Hall to benefit Prevention Point
Finally: a New Year’s Eve show for the punks. While there’s no shortage of awesome music-related parties for Philly to ring in 2022, there…
Events
21 concerts to see this week including Bob Dylan, CHVRCHES, Tasha, Cheers Elephant and more
We hope you got a lot of rest this holiday weekend, since December’s concert calendar is about to open in a big way. There…
We hope you got a lot of rest this holiday weekend, since December’s concert calendar is about to open in a big way. There…
21 concerts to see this week including Bob Dylan, CHVRCHES, Tasha, Cheers Elephant and more
We hope you got a lot of rest this holiday weekend, since December’s concert calendar is about to open in a big way. There…
Events
Ron Gallo plays a high-energy homecoming set for a holiday weekend Free at Noon
It’s always good to see Ron Gallo take the stage in his hometown, and when it’s in front of a full house at World…
It’s always good to see Ron Gallo take the stage in his hometown, and when it’s in front of a full house at World…
Ron Gallo plays a high-energy homecoming set for a holiday weekend Free at Noon
It’s always good to see Ron Gallo take the stage in his hometown, and when it’s in front of a full house at World…
Events
Strand of Oaks on the sacred space of the studio, the ecstasy of live music, and the making of ‘In Heaven’
There are some for whom live shows are simply an extension of their recorded music, an add-on, an exercise they participate in which allows…
There are some for whom live shows are simply an extension of their recorded music, an add-on, an exercise they participate in which allows…
Strand of Oaks on the sacred space of the studio, the ecstasy of live music, and the making of ‘In Heaven’
There are some for whom live shows are simply an extension of their recorded music, an add-on, an exercise they participate in which allows…
News
Culture Cypher Radio November Chart: A mirror to 50 years of hip-hop with Wu-Tang Clan, Junglepussy, Curly Castro and more
Part of what made and makes hip-hop culture so radical is that it considers, reevaluates, and recontextualizes everything. Whether it’s Jazzy Jay playing records…
Part of what made and makes hip-hop culture so radical is that it considers, reevaluates, and recontextualizes everything. Whether it’s Jazzy Jay playing records…
Culture Cypher Radio November Chart: A mirror to 50 years of hip-hop with Wu-Tang Clan, Junglepussy, Curly Castro and more
Part of what made and makes hip-hop culture so radical is that it considers, reevaluates, and recontextualizes everything. Whether it’s Jazzy Jay playing records…
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Dinosaur Jr. packs Union Transfer with a sweaty, happy mess of fans
The Union Transfer stage was a little crowded Thursday night for the sold-out Dinosaur Jr. show. Three drum sets, a full stack, half stack…
The Union Transfer stage was a little crowded Thursday night for the sold-out Dinosaur Jr. show. Three drum sets, a full stack, half stack…
Dinosaur Jr. packs Union Transfer with a sweaty, happy mess of fans
The Union Transfer stage was a little crowded Thursday night for the sold-out Dinosaur Jr. show. Three drum sets, a full stack, half stack…
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Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and GZA bring a night of hip-hop classics to Franklin Music Hall
During an interview on Drink Champs’ Podcast, veteran hip hop artist N.O.R.E. told his guests Raekwon and Ghostface Killah a story about Loud Records…
During an interview on Drink Champs’ Podcast, veteran hip hop artist N.O.R.E. told his guests Raekwon and Ghostface Killah a story about Loud Records…
Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and GZA bring a night of hip-hop classics to Franklin Music Hall
During an interview on Drink Champs’ Podcast, veteran hip hop artist N.O.R.E. told his guests Raekwon and Ghostface Killah a story about Loud Records…
News
XPN’s Holiday Programming Schedule for 2021
WXPN has the soundtrack to your holiday season. Wherever and however you celebrate, we’ve got a festive programming schedule which you can check out…
WXPN has the soundtrack to your holiday season. Wherever and however you celebrate, we’ve got a festive programming schedule which you can check out…
XPN’s Holiday Programming Schedule for 2021
WXPN has the soundtrack to your holiday season. Wherever and however you celebrate, we’ve got a festive programming schedule which you can check out…