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The seven-track EP serves as an introduction to the brother-sister duo, who are two of Philadelphia’s most ambitious songwriters.
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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
Listen 51:13How Music Shapes Memory, Emotion, and Imagination
What “musical daydreaming” is, and why it’s good for our brains.
Air Date: June 12, 2026
Listen 49:34Violet 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.
2 weeks ago
Pennsylvania restores arts funding for small arts organizations
Pennsylvania Creative Industries voted to alter the previously approved overhaul of its funding process.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:41Thousands 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.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:22The July program at Grounds for Sculpture will bring together music, visual art and conversation to explore creative freedom with three acclaimed artists.
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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.
3 weeks ago
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
Listen 15:22Philly Music Fest returns for its 10th year Oct. 12–18. Here’s who is performing
The Dillinger Escape Plan, RJD2 and Sweet Pill will headline intimate Philly shows, and a surprise act will be announced in August.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:31The “One Philly: Unity Concert for America” will take place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 4.
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PHA and NAMI host songwriting workshop for Philadelphia youth during Mental Health Awareness Month
The therapeutic songwriting workshop was designed to give young people a creative outlet to discuss their mental health.
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Listen 1:01A Latino grocery store in Delaware turns its produce aisle into a music stage
Jose Luis Aguilar Garcia started the concert series at Fiesta Fresh Market after he was inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts.
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Philadelphia gave America its first major musical oratorio in 1781. Then it got buried in poop
Tempesta di Mare is presenting a fully orchestrated “America Independent, or The Temple of Minerva” as it has never been done before.
1 month ago
The best living American songwriters
The New York Times Magazine released a list of the top 30 living American songwriters, from Taylor Swift, to Stevie Wonder, to Jay-Z. Who made the cut and who didn’t?
Air Date: May 7, 2026 12:00 pm
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