WXPN Local Picks – Week of October 6, 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 presents a hand-picked new song by an artist rooted in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware. Here’s who Mike has on deck this week! Tune in to hear these songs on the radio every day at 1 p.m., and for more Philly music, don’t miss the WXPN Local Show every Tuesday night at 8 p.m.
Monday 10/6: Madison McFerrin – “I Don’t”
Ethereal R&B / indie pop singer-songwriter and producer has roots in Philly, and we love to celebrate her whenever we can — especially when her music is as good as her new Scorpio LP. We’ll start the week of Local Picks with “I Don’t” from that album, ahead of McFerrin’s concert at Underground Arts on October 15th. [click for more on the band]
Tuesday 10/7: Old Souls – “Vultures”
Back in the spring, the instrumental duo of John Helmuth and Sean Lee released their self-titled debut under the name Old Souls, and we’ll take its rustic, serene song “Vultures” for a spin on Tuesday. [click for more on the band]
Wednesday 10/8: Monstera – “Mosaic Of You”
The band Monstera has been making waves on the Philly indie rock scene for their cathartic yet catchy songs and captivating live set. Their music is centered around growth and mental health, themes that are especially prevalent on the new “Mosaic Of You.” [click for more on the band]
Thursday 10/9: TIOGA – “Divine No Pain Motel”
Modern rock four-piece TIOGA have been making big, bold, radio-ready anthems for the past decade, and their latest album, Mercyland, is out now. We’ll take a listen to the War On Drugs-y roots fueled rocker “Divine No Pain Motel” on Thursday. [click for more on the band]
Friday 10/10: Chris Rafter – “Come In Pieces”
West Chester’s Chris Rafter has been making a prominent name for himself in recent years, as both a comedian and a heart-on-the-sleeve storytelling singer-songwriter with country leanings. On the heels of his new RAFTER – The Album and a concert October 17th at Brooklyn Bowl Philly, we’ll hear the plaintive ballad “Come In Pieces” for Friday’s Local Pick. [click for more on the band]