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Tens of thousands of people packed Wawa Welcome America's Pops on Independence concert
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Philly POPS performs at Independence Park with Idina Menzel, even as heat wave forces cancellation of other July 4 events

The city’s free July Fourth concert on the Parkway is still on. Organizers say Saturday's star-studded show will happen rain or shine.

3 days ago

Shaun Bailey, Dustin Burrows and Ashley Burrows pose for a selfie photo.
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For Philadelphia’s Heavenly Bodies, music is more than a passion. It’s a necessity

Built on family ties, lifelong friendship and a shared musical obsession, the trio has become a fixture of Philadelphia's experimental music scene.

5 days ago

Matt Bellamy of Muse performs at the Shaky Knees Music Festival
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5 concerts in the Philadelphia region not to miss in July

With summer concert season in full swing, live music is heating up in July. Here are five acts to catch when they come through the region.

1 week ago

The Sensational Soul Cruisers on stage performing at the festival at night time.
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Ambler Arts and Music Festival draws thousands for weekend of music, art and community

The free two-day event featured nine live performances, more than 85 artists and vendors, and packed crowds along Butler Pike.

2 weeks ago

Adriana Criswell, professor Monika Julien, Harper Risch and Hayden Clark pose
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Drexel University students helped release an album of songs recorded more than 50 years ago. Here’s how they did it

“Clean Up Your Mind,” featuring songs recorded by the band Choice 4 Inc. in 1972, is now available for the world to hear.

2 weeks ago

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Making Time festival
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Making Time ∞ music festival goes ‘back to the roots’ this September with 120 acts scheduled to perform at Philly’s Fort Mifflin

Three-day passes for the festival start at $295. Alternative music icon Kim Gordon and electronic duo Bicep will headline.

2 weeks ago

Mini Serrano and Jojo Lavina-Maldonado in their practice space.
Arts & Entertainment

Debut EP by Philadelphia alternative rockers Cold Court channels childhood memories into an expansive soundscape

The seven-track EP serves as an introduction to the brother-sister duo, who are two of Philadelphia’s most ambitious songwriters.

3 weeks ago

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The case for a throwback summer

Remember when "going outside" was the only summer plan? From the snacks, to hangouts, to one-hit wonders that defined summer, we're throwing it back to simpler low-tech times.

Air Date: June 17, 2026 12:00 pm

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How Music Shapes Memory, Emotion, and Imagination

What “musical daydreaming” is, and why it’s good for our brains.

Air Date: June 12, 2026

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Violet Grohl performs Friday night at The Lounge at World Stage
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Violet Grohl plays short but sweet set at Philly’s World Stage

The daughter of rock star Dave Grohl played a sold-out concert that was cut short because she said she wasn’t feeling well.

4 weeks ago

Three dancers perform on the pier
Arts & Entertainment

Pennsylvania restores arts funding for small arts organizations

Pennsylvania Creative Industries voted to alter the previously approved overhaul of its funding process.

1 month ago

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Jay-Z performing
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Thousands pack 2026 Roots Picnic to see Jay-Z headline and performances from hometown heroes

Good vibes prevailed for the first day of the festival at Belmont Park despite long wait times at the entrance.

1 month ago

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Salvador Jiménez-Flores poses for a photo near his sculpture
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‘Creative Freedom’ salon in Hamilton, N.J. to celebrate avant-garde artists like Marshall Allen, Salvador Jiménez-Flores

The July program at Grounds for Sculpture will bring together music, visual art and conversation to explore creative freedom with three acclaimed artists.

1 month ago

The five members of Henbane pose during an outdoor photo shoot.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly psychedelic folk rock band Henbane edges toward the spotlight after years underground

The five-piece band channels the adventurous spirit of early British folk-rock while forging a distinctly Philadelphia sound.

1 month ago

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Studio 2
Arts & Entertainment

Kurt Vile: Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me

Kurt Vile's latest album, an ode to his Philly roots, drops May 29. He joins Avi Wolfman-Arent to talk about his signature lo-fi, DIY, rock and roll sound.

Air Date: May 29, 2026 1:00 pm

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