Hudson River and Friends at Chris’s Jazz Cafe on February 15, 2024.

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After a three-year sojurn in the UK, indie roots duo Native Harrow is back in Philly with a new body of work to share. Take an exclusive first listen to their new single, “Goin Nowhere.” xpn.org/2024/04/16/nat…

.rosalimusic is an artist of inimitable style and undeniable fervor. In this interview with Sean Fennell, she talks about her new album on Merge Records, her career-defining time in Philadelphia, and much more ahead of her Johnny Brenda's show Saturday. xpn.org/2024/04/10/ros…

At the dusty crossroads of indie rock and classic country, Mandy Valentine stands tall. The Philly six-piece played a revved-up set at WXPN Studios ahead of their Ortlieb's gig this Friday for Baby's First Rodeo. xpn.org/2024/04/10/kss…

The seasons change and WXPN's Culture Cypher Radio host John Morrison has his ear to music by Angelo Outlaw, Anyee Wright, Grimace Federation and more. xpn.org/2024/03/29/joh…

If you’re tapped into the local scene, the members of STAR DESTROYERS are likely familiar faces – though you’ve never seen them quite like this. xpn.org/2024/03/28/sta…

A Country Western's new album is disguised as a significant change in pace for the buzzing Philadelphia band, but beneath the gothic-country imagery and polished singles, their DIY character still stands, writes our Atticus Deeny. xpn.org/2024/03/29/a-c…

It was noisy, it was ethereal, it was poppy, it was pummeling, but one thing Slide Away wasn’t was samey. Even with an eight-band bill, it was a range of sound, from Knifeplay and Mint Field to Swirlies and Nothing®. xpn.org/2024/03/26/sli…

Philly rap star Tierra Whack is a fearless artist whose individuality is what makes her appeal so broad, writes Something Else. xpn.org/2024/03/20/tie…

Experience the dazzling growth of tenured Philly indie rock explorers Pine barons in this performance for The Key Studio Sessions. They'll play World Cafe Live at the end of this month, opening for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. xpn.org/2024/03/21/pin…

Back for his seventh studio outing is Philly’s own Chris Kasper Music, who just released the record’s first single, 'Shuffle On Through': a warm, laidback groove about perseverance. “Sometimes you gotta break yourself to make yourself somebody new,” he croons. xpn.org/2024/03/20/chr…

The gut-punch power of Philly’s ShyGodwin will shake you, it’ll command your attention. The band is an exhilarating, essential new voice in Philly punk, and they join us this week on The Key Studio Sessions ahead of a Friday concert at MilkBoy Philadelphia. xpn.org/2024/03/21/shy…

My new article for WXPN Local about the fantastic new album from Tierra Whack
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We had a studio session double-header on the show tonight, with indie psychedelia outfit Pine barons and punk power trio ShyGodwin! Plus new music by Tierra Whack, THE WARHAWKS, Eliza Hardy Jones, and more! Hear the show at the link, see the playlist below. xpn.org/program/wxpn-l…

Veteran Philly artist Eliza Hardy Jones’ new album ‘Pickpocket’ is not just about surviving grief; it’s a reflection on living, on finding beauty, and on the power of music to connect us to our deepest selves and to each other. xpn.org/2024/03/19/eli…

.serpent's music pushes the limits of R&B, expanding and experimenting with the genre and featuring some of its best and brightest names, including Philly rooted artist Orion Sun. xpn.org/2024/03/15/ser…

.MP's tour in support of I Got Heaven is well on its way to becoming Mannequin Pussy’s full sold-out tour in support of I Got Heaven. The band just added a THIRD Union Transfer date and kicks off the run at Phantom Power in early April. xpn.org/2024/03/15/man…

As he prepared for a move to Ireland, dominic angelella Angellela wrapped up six tracks, all about poignant memories from the changing landscapes of his life, into the charming EP Move Out of America, out this week. xpn.org/2024/03/15/dom…

Watch rising Philly star Chioke CHIOKE🐈‍⬛ chat with our عبد الرحمن and play live at WXPN! Her Key Studio Session launches a busy season of gigs that finds her at World Cafe Live w/ YourVibeSpecialist🎧🎤🎹, at City Winery Philadelphia w/ @chillmoody, and at Roots Picnic. youtube.com/watch?v=AKV2fM…

“Best crossover episode” says one YouTube commenter of this TAGABOW / Greg Mendez / Sun Organ collaboration. xpn.org/2024/03/12/tag…