Music
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
They jury in New York decided Wednesday on claims from dozens of U.S. states that the entertainment ticketing behemoth was a monopoly that cost concertgoers and sports fans.
2 months ago
Billy Penn’s guide to Philly record stores
Record stores have seen a resurgence over the past decade – and these spots in Philly are no exceptions. Here’s where you can go to get your groove on.
2 months ago
The Pittsburgh-based pressing plant is expanding into Philadelphia as U.S. vinyl record sales surpassed $1 billion last year.
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Listen 1:41Studio 2 Extra: Eric Wortham II on performing with Adele, Jill Scott, more
From the pews to the big stages, the producer and pianist reflects on his career and how the grit of Philly gave him a jumpstart.
Air Date: April 3, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 17:51A report detailing the “troubling connections” between the music behemoth and concert venues was released the same day the trial resumed. Here's what to know.
2 months ago
Erykah Badu, Jay-Z headlining Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park’s Belmont Plateau
The Roots will serve as Jay-Z’s backing band during his performance Saturday, while Badu will headline Sunday.
3 months ago
Listen 1:01The Philadelphia-based band’s sophomore LP comes after pushing through a period of writer’s block and some restarts in the recording process.
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Listen 1:33Late WMMR DJ Pierre Robert to be memorialized in Rittenhouse Square
A bench in the Philadelphia DJ’s favorite park will be dedicated to him this spring.
3 months ago
Listen 0:55We’re talking about the ills plaguing the live music industry and why one of the world's largest entertainment companies is in court this week.
Air Date: March 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:39For 25 years, Philly’s Fire Museum Presents has made a home for ‘all music for everybody’
The DIY concert series, founded by Steven Tobin, pairs global folk traditions with underground local artists — and keeps shows accessible to everyone.
3 months ago
The musical inspired by “Cyrano de Bergerac” and Steve Martin’s film “Roxanne” features new and familiar songs by Saliers.
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Listen 4:03Philly 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.
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago
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.
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