WXPN Local

This was John Vettese's last week hosting the WXPN Local Show, and for the occasion, he shared two live performances -- an instudio session with Algernon Cadwallader and concert highlights from Reef The Lost Cauze's Homegrown Live set -- plus songs by ssome of his favorite Philly artists from over the years. Listen at the link; playlist below! https://xpn.org/program/wxpn-local/

8 p.m.

Cayetana - "Scott, Get The Van, I'm Moving"
The Roots - "The Next Movement"
SANDY Alex G - "Afterlife"

Monstera - "Mosaic Of You"
Caring Less - "So Sick"
Local Honeymoon - "Everything Is A Lot"

Algernon Cadwallader studio session
"Hawk"
"World Of Difference"
"Attn MOVE"
"noitanitsarcorP"

Modern Baseball - "Two Good Things"
Japanese Breakfast - "Be Sweet"

Bardo Pond - "Limerick"

9 p.m.

The Goats - "Hip-Hopola"
Jazmine Sullivan - "Stupid Girls"

Reef The Lost Cauze Homegrown Live set
"The Majestic"
"Miraculous"
"Old Boy"
"A Fine Wine (I Still Got It)"

Kurt Vile - "Freeway"
Dr. Dog - "Where'd All The Time Go?"
Birdie Busch - "Mystical"
Sug Daniels - "When I'm Gone"

Mischief Brew - "O, Pennsyltucky!"
Máty - "Ghost"
Tierra Whack - "MOOVIES"
orion sun - "Antidote"

Hop Along - "Prior Things"

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The title of Algernon Cadwallader's new album, Trying Not To Have A Thought, refers to the tendency to retreat into oneself rather than confront the tragedies all around us; as we hear in this studio session at WXPN, its songs do the exact opposite, confronting the world head on and unflinchingly.

Algernon Cadwallader shows off their first album in 14 years at WXPN Studios - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart Beloved Philly punk band Algernon Cadwallader plays four songs from 'Trying Not To Have A Thought' in this studio session.

Russell Edling is not just the singer, songwriter, and guitarist behind the Philly band Golden Apples; he’s also a visual artist and designer, and those two passions extend back to his childhood in Northeast PA. Hear him talk about his journey on this special WXPN Local interview.

Golden Apples' Russell Edling talks art, music, and collaboration on WXPN Local - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart Golden Apples on WXPN Local Russell Edling is not just the singer, songwriter, and guitarist behind the Philly band Golden Apples; he’s also a visual artist and designer, and those two passions extend back to his childhood in Northeast PA. In this...

West Philly jangle-popsters Benny P show off the infectious melodies and upbeat energy of their debut album ‘No Place’ in this instudio session.

Watch Philly power pop band Benny P play live at WXPN Studios - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart The West Philly jangle-popsters show off the infectious melodies and upbeat energy of their debut album 'No Place' in this instudio session.

At our last Homegrown Live concert, Philly music scene vet Ben Arnold got fans ready for this weekend’s record release party celebrating his new album XI.

Singer-songwriter fave Ben Arnold brings new music and old faves to Homegrown Live - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart Singer-songwriter favorite Ben Arnold got fans ready for this weekend's record release party for his album XI.

From Philly punk author Nancy Barile to beatmaker Shane Great and an iconic Gil-Scot Heron track made anew with assistance from members of The Roots, here's what caught Culture Cypher Radio host John Morrison's ear this month.

John Morrison's Philly Top 5: Punk history and rap relics rediscovered for September - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart Here's what caught the Culture Cypher Radio host's ear this month.

From summer pop to autumnal folk, here's what WXPN's Mike Vasilikos is showcasing in this week's Local Picks: The Primaries, Suzanne Sheer, Ben Arnold and more.

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The Love Supreme Weekend at The Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts will be an action-packed series that includes documentary screenings and performances from emerging and established jazz musicians who’ve been inspired by John Coltrane’s work.

Inside the Clef Club's Love Supreme Weekend - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart The Philadelphia Jazz institution will pay tribute to one of the highest artistic achievements of the 20th Century, John Coltrane's 'A Love Supreme.'

Keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and band leader Kayla Childs showcases the dreamy funk excursions of her Black Buttafly project ahead in WXPN studios ahead of her XPoNential Music Festival set Friday.

Watch Black Buttafly perform live at WXPN Studios - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart Keyboardist and singer-songwriter Kayla Childs showcases the dreamy funk excursions of her project Black Buttafly ahead of XPNFest.

This week's Local Show is now streaming on demand! Hear it at the WXPN website and check the playlist below. https://xpn.org/program/wxpn-local/

WXPN Local 2025.09.02

8 p.m.

Eight - "(Time To) Fly!"
Sug Daniels - "Brand New Day"
Ron Gallo - "checkmate"

Jersey Calling - "Working Class Punk"
The Bouncing Souls - "True Believers"
Catbite - "Put Em Away"

34 Trolley - "Coming For You"
DJ lil'dave and Lady Alma - "I Love Music"
Black Buttafly - "Everybody Needs Love"

Ben Smith - "Wild Love"
Huffamoose - "Wait"
Flavorless Gum - "Shirley Temple"

Zinadelphia - "The Seamstress"
Local Honeymoon - "Good Enough"

9 p.m.

MANNEQUIN P***Y - "Nothing Like"

The A-Sides - "Sidewalk Chalk"
Planette Automatic - "Wild Mountain Camp"
Jamicka Bass - "Questions"

Mae Weaver - "I'm Sorry I Ruined Your Night"
Wax Jaw - "Lace Up"
The Teeth - "Oh Bessie!"

Magic America - "Play The Drums"
Fat Mezz - "Lucky"
Ben Arnold - "Catch The Lightning"
Carmen Perry - "Readjust"

Grace Vonderkuhn - "Into The Morning"
Reef The Lost Cauze - "Sound Of Philadelphia"
Qway - "Crash Landing"
Dirty Dollhouse - "Honey, They're On To Us"

DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince - "I Wanna Rock"

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Miss this week's WXPN Local Show? We got you. The whole thing is streaming on demand at our website! Listen at the link, playlist below. https://xpn.org/program/wxpn-local/

WXPN Local 2025.08.26

8 p.m.

Miss Cantaloupe - "Make It Last Forever"
Spilly Cave - "Open Air"

ameyaxoxo - "Matt Wilde Is Proud"
Miss Jill Scott - "Do You Remember?"
Japanese Breakfast - "Picture Window"

Golden Apples - "Mind"
IKE - "Into Philadelphia"
Sug Daniels - "Brand New Day"
Roberta Faceplant - "Big Dark Town"

Interview With Brooke Blair & Will Blair
East Hundred - "So Strange"
The Blair Brothers - "Juntos (ft. Beril Guceri)"

9 p.m.

Máty - "Ghost"

The Noisy - "Violent Lozenge"
they are gutting a body of water - "The Chase"
Zinadelphia - "The Seamstress"

Maxfield Gast and Bethlehem Roberson - "Remember"
EVE - "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"
Friendship - "Tree Of Heaven"

Close Drive - "Speed Wobbles"
Heavy Tears - "Always Now"
Snacktime - "Enough"

Nancy Falkow - "Victrola"
MANNEQUIN P***Y - "Romantic"
Dandelion - "Weird-Out"
Radiator Hospital - "Our Song"

Rosali - "I Wanna Know"

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The seasoned film score duo Brooke Blair & Will Blair brought Philly friends into their latest project like Ruby the Hatchet’s Jillian Taylor, Reef The Lost Cauze, and Beril Guceri, vocalist of their former band East Hundred.

Philly film composers The Blair Brothers score 'The Toxic Avenger', reunite with an old bandmate - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart The seasoned film score duo brought Philly friends into their latest project including Beril Guceri, vocalist of their old band East Hundred.