Max Bennett

Philly artist Perry Shall has worked with some serious bands, from The Black Keys to Green Day and Kurt Vile to The Arcs (the latter of which landed him a Grammy Award nomination for Best Recording Package).

Colorado by way of South Africa and Philadelphia folk singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov is linking up with the Philly Pops and conductor Chris Dragon Friday for a night of soothing music. Listen to Isakov's 2023 World Cafe interview with host Stephen Kallao, in which he discusses his last album, Appaloosa Bones

Kiwi Jr. Free At Noon – 8.21.26 Hot off their latest record, indie rockers Kiwi Jr. are out on tour and putting on extremely fun shows for concert goers. That was no different Friday when they played the Music Hall at World Stage for Free At Noon. Blowin’ Up dropped a week before their stint […]

Back in May, the lineup for Philly Music Fest 2026 dropped . The shows feature a range of artists and genres, including Mo Lowda & the Humble , Dillinger Escape Plan, Immanuel Wilkins , and RJD2

Eleven-time Grammy Award-winning jazz bassist Christian McBride's newest song is another track written and recorded for WXPN's Philly Anthems project. The Philadelphia native wrote “Pick A Card” after reflecting on the project's themes of freedom, identity, belonging, and hope.

The phrase “it takes a village” is largely used when discussing raising children. But for Philadelphia singer-songwriter Brittany Ann Tranbaugh , that old adage is appropriate for her first full album.

Back in May, the lineup for Philly Music Fest 2026 dropped. The shows feature a range of artists and genres, including Mo Lowda & the Humble, Dillinger Esc

Eccentric band leaders aren't in short supply, but in Philly Nik Greeley is among the most electric and animated. With his band The Operators , Greeley puts on high energy shows packed with funky fun.

This week's Free At Noon with rocker Grace Potter sold out extremely quickly, as her fans scooped up the available slots faster than you can say “public radio.”

Friday: Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration with The Philly Pops at TD Pavilion at Highmark MannThe Mann is hosting a night of The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia’s music, curated by the guitarist’s family. Joining The Philly Pops are Jerry Garcia Band organist Melvin Seals and vocalist Jacklyn LaBranch, as well as a slew of other […]