Music
Philly historical commission designates ‘flashy’ Frankford movie palace
The Circle Theatre was once home to a 3,000-seat auditorium. The ornate property remains today, but it hasn’t shown movies for decades.
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For Philadelphia’s Latino communities, Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl moment is personal — and political
Riding high after a historic Grammy win, the Puerto Rican superstar will be the highlight of “Benito Bowl” watch parties all around the city.
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Listen 1:14Nearly 1 million New Jersey students take arts classes by law. Advocates say sustaining those gains amid budget pressures is the next fight.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:11DMB has announced its annual summer tour with two dates across the river from Philly. To whet fans’ appetites, the band announced a forthcoming live album.
2 weeks ago
Bruce Springsteen sings out against Trump in ‘Streets of Minneapolis’
The song describes Minneapolis as "a city aflame" under "King Trump’s private army."
3 weeks ago
The scorched guitar fuzz and reverb that define Robb's experimental sound anchor Jessica Kourkounis' surreal film.
1 month ago
We explore what researchers are learning about the connections between noise, hearing loss, and our well-being.
Air Date: January 2, 2026
Listen 49:34A class-action lawsuit claims Encore Series and The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center defrauded ticket buyers.
2 months ago
Listen 1:16Philadelphia readies first-ever New Year’s Eve concert on the Parkway
The event will feature LL Cool J, who boycotted his July 4 show because of a city workers strike.
2 months ago
Philly preps for first-time New Year’s Eve concert, extra fireworks and Mummers parade
Philadelphia’s supercharged New Year’s Eve festivities next week will set the stage for a banner year of special events in 2026.
2 months ago
The War On Drugs celebrates ‘A Drugcember To Remember’ with guest stars to aid Philly public schools
The Grammy Award-winning rock band packed Fishtown’s Johnny Brenda’s for a three-night benefit concert featuring performances by Joe Walsh and Kurt Vile.
2 months ago
Listen 1:08We invited some of our favorite people to join us for an hour of fun, holiday season tips and live music.
Air Date: December 18, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:56Best music of the 21st century
Which artist has had the biggest impact of the 21st century so far? Which songs will transcend time? And what great music flew under the radar?
Air Date: December 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14A Perkasie family’s cancer journey inspired this sci-fi fantasy choral music
The Pennsylvania Youth Choral Ensemble will premiere a song based on a tale about pandas written by the daughter of a cancer patient.
2 months ago
Listen 3:28Steve Heise and Alina Josan make music together by instinct and improvisation, one string at a time.
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