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09/25/2025

LAST CHANCE to enter for a chance to win a pair (2) of tickets to see My Morning Jacket at The Met Philly on October 10! Enter here: https://bit.ly/MyMorningJacket-1010

09/24/2025

Tough to believe, but it’s been 30 years since Ben Arnold broke out of the local rock scene with his major label debut Almost Speechless. This weekend he brings his mix of lyrical smarts, relatable storytelling, soulful Philly grit, and hooks for days to 118 North and you can get a taste of what's in store by watching these video performances from Ben's Homegrown Live! concert.

Singer-songwriter favorite Ben Arnold got fans ready for this weekend's record release party for his album XI.

09/24/2025

Before The Ho***rs take the stage this Friday, some of our hosts most directly involved with the Free At Noon concert series share their most memorable moments, from Boy George and The Black Lips to The Lumineers and MANNEQUIN P***Y.

Before The Ho***rs take the stage this Friday, some of our hosts most directly involved with the Free At Noon concert series share their most memorable moments.

09/24/2025

British record producer Adrian Sherwood talks about releasing his first non-collaborative album in 12 years, plus Sherwood looks back on the U.K.’s electrifying dub scene.

The British record producer talks about releasing his first non-collaborative album in 12 years, plus Sherwood looks back on the U.K.'s electrifying dub scene.

09/23/2025

Culture Cypher Radio's John Morrison says he's "fully leaned into the joys of reading, DJing, and short-form writing, and it’s been fun and restorative." Here are five Philly-related gems that have been personal highlights for him this month.

Here's what caught the Culture Cypher Radio host's ear this month.

09/23/2025

From intimate moments to soaring choruses, Sam Fender proved why he’s a rising star at a sold out concert Sunday at The Fillmore Philadelphia.

From intimate moments to soaring choruses, rising UK rocker and War on Drugs collaborator Sam Fender proved why he's a rising star.

09/23/2025

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison revisits the rock band Santana’s chart-topping sophomore album from 1970.

World Cafe correspondent John Morrison revisits the rock band's chart-topping sophomore album from 1970.

09/22/2025

The Beths' lead vocalist and songwriter Liz Stokes took pointers from Stephen King’s On Writing to get the New Zealand band’s creative energy flowing. Hear about it on today's World Cafe.

Lead vocalist and songwriter Liz Stokes took pointers from Stephen King's On Writing to get the New Zealand band's creative energy flowing.

09/22/2025

This week, the local Jazz institution The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts will pay tribute to one of the highest artistic achievements of the 20th Century: John Coltrane’s ‘A Love Supreme.’

The Philadelphia Jazz institution will pay tribute to one of the highest artistic achievements of the 20th Century, John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme.'

09/22/2025

Don't miss Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes' chat with our Jim McGuinn backstage at the band's reunion tour stop at The Mann Center for the Performing Arts!

Scenes from the XPN faves' first Philly concert in eight years, plus a pre-show chat with Brittany Howard.

09/22/2025

It's a new week, it's a new season, and that means new Local Picks! This week, Mike V is spotlighting The Primaries, Suzanne Sheer, Ben Arnold, Kerry Charles and TheMAKs!

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. Her...

09/22/2025

WAR THE BAND is the rare group whose music is cosmopolitan yet grounded, stylistically broad yet distinct. John Morrison breaks down their XPNFest set for you at our website.

WAR is the rare band whose music is cosmopolitan yet grounded, stylistically broad yet distinct.