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Philly artist Greg Mendez celebrated the release of his new EP, ‘First Time / Alone,’ at Johnny Brenda's on Friday with Allegra Krieger and amelia. See photos and read a review at our website! xpn.org/2024/10/21/gre…


Philly garage punk outfit The Out-Sect kicked off a fall run of shows at WXPN studios with a showcase of brand new material. They play Johnny Brenda's tonight for Philly Music Fest with shows next month at Underground Arts and Anchor Rock Club! xpn.org/2024/10/23/kss…

Formed in the late 20-teens in Syracuse, Shallow Alcove has made its way south to West Philly and Brooklyn and made waves in the indie-folk world. Ahead of their fall tour with The Staves, the band visited WXPN for a heartwarming Key Studio Session. xpn.org/2024/10/30/sha…


In a time when so many feel disconnected, this work opening tomorrow at FringeArts stands as a beacon of hope, encouraging us all to find our voices and celebrate the beauty of togetherness. xpn.org/2024/10/31/we-…

From Stevie Wonder to yung & protracted, get a brief glimpse into the mind of Culture Cypher Radio DJ John Morrison. xpn.org/2024/10/31/joh…

We’re excited to announce a FREE Philly music showcase 11/21 at World Cafe Live with WXPN song challenge finalists Yuneer, Mackenzie Johnson, and Best Bear! RSVP here: bit.ly/Homegrown-Live…


Seasoned Philly wordsmith TooMxchRaw plots his return with the new project GOODSTOCK, sharing life lessons picked up during his ten-year hiatus. xpn.org/2024/11/12/too…

Classic country music is one of the best vehicles out there for conveying heartbreak, and in Philly, few understand this better than Dirty Dollhouse's Chelsea Mitchell. Watch the band play WXPN Studios ahead of their album release gig at Johnny Brenda's! xpn.org/2024/11/12/kss…

A Key Studio Session from Dirty Dollhouse, a preview of WXPN Homegrown Live at World Cafe Live, and more...this week's Local Show is now streaming on demand at our website. Listen at the link, see the playlist below! xpn.org/program/wxpn-l…


We want to see YOU at Homegrown Live! Our FREE Philly music showcase at World Cafe Live with Best Bear, Mackenzie Johnson, and Yuneer. RSVP today! xpn.org/2024/11/12/wxp…


We talked with local author and music journalist Bennett Kelly about his debut novel, which follows a teen’s journey of music discovery and self-discovery in the birthplace of the blues. He'll be at Repo Records Saturday for a book signing / meet & greet. xpn.org/2024/11/14/sen…

Kick off your weekend by RSVPing for Homegrown Live, our FREE concert at World Cafe Live next Thursday 11/21 starring Best Bear, Mackenzie Johnson, and Yuneer! eventbrite.com/e/wxpn-homegro…


Ahead of her homecoming concert this week, the chic, Philly-based singer-songwriter zinadelphia sat down to talk about balancing artistry and life, her first headlining tour, and to spill the tea on her new EP, The Magazine. xpn.org/2024/11/25/zin…

Philly’s Fawziyya Heart Fawziyya Heart is a soul singer as much as she’s a community-builder. In this week's Key Studio Session, she showcases a new band, new songs, and chats with our Howard B. Thyname about her creative journey and her series Heart Beat. xpn.org/2024/11/27/faw…

From Wldhrts and VinylCon to vibes from PhilthSpector, here's what caught the ear of Culture Cypher Radio's John Morrison in the month of November. xpn.org/2024/11/27/joh…