Max Bennett

You've seen Sam Gellerstein getting groovy on bass and sousaphone with Philly's beloved funk-soul-jazz-hip-hop fusion band SNACKTIME . But did you know he came up in the Florida punk and hardcore scene before heading north to Philly?

It's all local at JB's Friday night. Maxwell Stern , Labrador, and Old Souls are teaming up in the evening to send us into a sweaty weekend with indie rock and alt-country vibes.

Resiliency and community are through lines in almost every great story in Philadelphia. The tale of Fishtown's newest venue Nostalgia is no different, as the former DIY space is now a full-fledged (and legal) music venue thanks to its owners' perseverance and Philadelphia's tight music community.

”You have all eternity in which not to exist, so better get it done now,” Robyn Hitchcock said in the WXPN broadcast booth Friday afternoon. “And the older I get, the less time I have, so I just get busier and busier.”

Friday — Maxwell Stern & The Good Light Band at Johnny Brenda’s. It’s all local at JB’s Friday night. Maxwell Stern, Labrador, and Old Souls are teaming up

Jim E. Brown is a 19-year-old pop sensation from Manchester, England, but for some reason the internet thinks he's from Philadelphia. Maybe it's because he's spent a good amount of time here: he knows one of our most famous local musicians (and even had a cameo in that artist's new music video ), has eaten plenty of cheesesteaks , appeared on Temple alumni Tim Heidecker's show , and uncannily resembles a member of defunct local comedy and music collective Shy Boyz.

Jimmy Eat World's breakout album Bleed American is old enough to drink alcohol now, so the long-running Arizona group is touring to celebrate the milestone. They'll be playing the record in its entirety at the Mann, with support from post-hardcore favorites Thrice and emo rockers Hey Mercedes.

In our ongoing mission to spread the joy of music to the masses, WXPN Musicians On Call has expanded in 2026 by welcoming the Philadelphia area's first rehabilitation hospital to the program, giving its patients bedside entertainment.

This Saturday, The Fallser Club will celebrate the iconic British rock band The Kinks with KINKSTRAVAGANZA , which will bring out local acts and specials guests to honor The Kinks' 60-year career.

People attending performances at Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts will see quite a few news features and designs upon entry as the beloved venue enters its 50th year of bringing people together for arts and culture. On Monday, stakeholders unveiled renovations to the center’s campus, officially opening the revamped campus and it’s many […]