Music
How one Upper Darby vintage synth shop is preserving old tech in the age of ‘disposable electronics’
Since starting in 2016, Bell Tone Synth Works has repaired instruments for influential artists such as Roger Waters and Dan Deacon.
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Listen 4:05Curtain rises on South Jersey’s newest performing arts center in Willingboro
The Willingboro Performing Arts Center will welcome R&B legends Atlantic Starr for Saturday’s inaugural event.
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This eclectic concert has been taking place in a Philly living room for the last 40 years
Andrea Clearfield’s music "szalon" celebrates its 40th birthday this Sunday.
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Why jazz novices will want to pay attention to John Coltrane’s 100th birthday in Philadelphia
The centenary celebrations of Coltrane’s birth will show Philadelphia’s role in the development of a jazz genius.
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Listen 3:39Artists that performed at the weekend’s multiple festivals include Kim Gordon, Dawes and They Are Gutting a Body of Water.
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Listen 1:59Pro-Palestine groups announce protests outside of the Ed Sheeran concert
Sheeran hoped to keep politics out of his shows. Politics are coming to him instead.
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Alec Baldwin to discuss how classical music helped him heal at Princeton University Concerts event
The Emmy winner will reflect on how classical music has shaped his life and creative process at a Princeton University Concerts event.
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Listen 1:23Should Macklemore have been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s ‘Loop Tour’ at the Linc?
Philly Jewish organizations respond to the decision to remove the rapper for chanting "Free Palestine."
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Boyz II Men on why solo careers are overrated
How has the legendary R&B group stayed in harmony for over thirty years?
Air Date: September 10, 2026
Listen 51:12XPoNential Music Festival returns to Camden Sept. 18–20. Here’s who’s performing
For its 33rd iteration, XPNFest will set up shop at Wiggins Park on the Camden Waterfront with multiple acts, including Dawes and Little Feat.
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Listen 0:46Philly celebrates John Coltrane’s 100th birthday with $27,000 in grant funding for artists
Artists with a “soul-tie” to Coltrane’s music have the opportunity to showcase new ideas with Coltrane 100 Philly.
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How Dolly Parton made her mark on Philadelphia
A look at some of the late country star’s most notable Philly appearances.
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Dolly Parton lived her motto: ‘More is more’
"I've always believed that a part of my magic, if there was any, was the fact that I look so artificial — but I am so totally real," Parton said in 2001.
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Dolly Parton, music star, actor and beloved figure who spanned generations has died at 80
The beloved music and film star known for her vibrant personality and poignant songwriting has died at 80.
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Tattooed Mom works to bring live music events back after licensing violation
The longtime South Street bar is adjusting its events while its owner navigates city licensing requirements.
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