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Get a taste of Ryan Tennis’ new album ‘Hey Rollercoaster’ ahead of World Cafe Live release show
News
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out March 11th!
The locals lead the way on this week’s batch of new releases. The Districts shift towards a bold, new wave-influenced direction on Great American…
The locals lead the way on this week’s batch of new releases. The Districts shift towards a bold, new wave-influenced direction on Great American…
PRESS PLAY: New Albums out March 11th!
The locals lead the way on this week’s batch of new releases. The Districts shift towards a bold, new wave-influenced direction on Great American…
WXPN Local
Building community through vinyl at new Phoenixville store Forever Changes
When Shawn Cephas’ father passed away in the fall of 1997, the grief of this loss was tied up with other feelings. Shawn’s dad,…
When Shawn Cephas’ father passed away in the fall of 1997, the grief of this loss was tied up with other feelings. Shawn’s dad,…
Building community through vinyl at new Phoenixville store Forever Changes
When Shawn Cephas’ father passed away in the fall of 1997, the grief of this loss was tied up with other feelings. Shawn’s dad,…
Morning Show
Listen to Patrick Carney talk ‘Dropout Boogie’ and 20 years of The Black Keys on the XPN Morning Show
“We have been having more fun together lately than we have at any other point in the past,” says The Black Keys drummer Patrick…
“We have been having more fun together lately than we have at any other point in the past,” says The Black Keys drummer Patrick…
Listen to Patrick Carney talk ‘Dropout Boogie’ and 20 years of The Black Keys on the XPN Morning Show
“We have been having more fun together lately than we have at any other point in the past,” says The Black Keys drummer Patrick…
Artists
How Philly’s Nonfiction made their haunting, intimate new album ‘I Painted This One Blue’
For a handful of weeks between May 2019 and June 2020, a remote cabin in Narrowsburg, New York became a creative oasis. Located between…
For a handful of weeks between May 2019 and June 2020, a remote cabin in Narrowsburg, New York became a creative oasis. Located between…
How Philly’s Nonfiction made their haunting, intimate new album ‘I Painted This One Blue’
For a handful of weeks between May 2019 and June 2020, a remote cabin in Narrowsburg, New York became a creative oasis. Located between…
Recordings
Blanketflowers channels shimmering 80s pop on new single “It’s Got Legs”
Philly duo Blanketflowers began as a darkwave duo, but they’re slowly stepping into the light. The two-years-running project has always been built around 80s…
Philly duo Blanketflowers began as a darkwave duo, but they’re slowly stepping into the light. The two-years-running project has always been built around 80s…
Blanketflowers channels shimmering 80s pop on new single “It’s Got Legs”
Philly duo Blanketflowers began as a darkwave duo, but they’re slowly stepping into the light. The two-years-running project has always been built around 80s…
Recordings
Sadurn gets lost in nature in their new “Golden Arm” video
Philadelphia indie-folk band Sadurn, the project of singer-songwriter Genevieve DeGroot, is gearing up to release a stunning debut called Radiator on Run For Cover…
Philadelphia indie-folk band Sadurn, the project of singer-songwriter Genevieve DeGroot, is gearing up to release a stunning debut called Radiator on Run For Cover…
Sadurn gets lost in nature in their new “Golden Arm” video
Philadelphia indie-folk band Sadurn, the project of singer-songwriter Genevieve DeGroot, is gearing up to release a stunning debut called Radiator on Run For Cover…
Recordings
Watch Catbite’s video for their Sic & Mad cover “Police Man (Kick Me In The Head)”
Philly ska-punk revivalists Catbite released a new single this past Bandcamp Friday — a cover of “Police Man (Kick Me in the Head)” by…
Philly ska-punk revivalists Catbite released a new single this past Bandcamp Friday — a cover of “Police Man (Kick Me in the Head)” by…
Watch Catbite’s video for their Sic & Mad cover “Police Man (Kick Me In The Head)”
Philly ska-punk revivalists Catbite released a new single this past Bandcamp Friday — a cover of “Police Man (Kick Me in the Head)” by…
News
International Women’s Day 2022 on WXPN: Your on-air schedule
Join us on International Women’s Day as we celebrate everyone from the femme fatales who birthed jazz, blues, and rock & roll; to the…
Join us on International Women’s Day as we celebrate everyone from the femme fatales who birthed jazz, blues, and rock & roll; to the…
International Women’s Day 2022 on WXPN: Your on-air schedule
Join us on International Women’s Day as we celebrate everyone from the femme fatales who birthed jazz, blues, and rock & roll; to the…
Events
Kurt Vile reflects on personal connections on rootsy pop single “Hey Like A Child”
Late last week, Philadelphia singer-songwriter Kurt Vile released the second pre-release teaser of his Verve Records debut (watch my moves).
Late last week, Philadelphia singer-songwriter Kurt Vile released the second pre-release teaser of his Verve Records debut (watch my moves).
Kurt Vile reflects on personal connections on rootsy pop single “Hey Like A Child”
Late last week, Philadelphia singer-songwriter Kurt Vile released the second pre-release teaser of his Verve Records debut (watch my moves).