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Music

How Mk.gee, a South Jersey native, has caught the attention of Frank Ocean, Eric Clapton and Justin Bieber

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Music

After 35 years, Chris' Jazz Cafe keeps evolving to help Philly's music scene continue to grow

Chris' Jazz Cafe Anniversary

Music

Music videos for – and by – Philadelphia artists will play at the Bok Building later this month

Music video showcase

History

Before Eastern State Penitentiary closed, music by the prison's inmate band delighted radio audiences

Eastern State Penitentiary music

Music

Can you write a great song in less than 24 hours? Prove it in WXPN's new contest

WXPN song contest

Festivals

The Kensington Derby and Arts Festival is moving wacky race to Frankford Avenue

Kensington Derby

Business

Sam Ash to close music stores at Philadelphia Mills and in King of Prussia

Sam Ash Music

Mental Health

Rapper Ren draws fans with lyrics about mental and physical health struggles

Ren Mental Health

Music

Philadelphia Orchestra musicians reach new labor agreement with the Kimmel Center, avoiding a strike

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Performances

Rapper Bad Bunny to perform at the Wells Fargo Center in April

Music

Philly musician says 'everyone should be concerned' about sale, layoffs at indie platform Bandcamp

Bandcamp Layoffs

Music

Amos Lee to release tribute album to Lucinda Williams on Black Friday

Music

Philadelphia Orchestra musicians reject latest contract proposal, citing inadequate pay increases

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Performances

RoxYunk Porchfest, the free music festival held on stoops in Roxborough and Manayunk, returns in October

RoxYunk Porchfest

Music

As CAPA students, Questlove made an immediate impression on jazz icon Christian McBride

Illness

Peptic ulcer disease forced Bruce Springsteen to postpone concerts; here's how the illness affects people

Festivals

Free music festival in East Passyunk to feature dozens of Philly artists

East Passyunk Music Festival

Books

Questlove writing book about hip-hop history, plans to release it in 2024

Music

Taylor Swift reveals '1989' as her next rerecorded album

Music

Singer-songwriter Julia Pratt teams up with Mt. Joy for new single 'A Little Love'

Mt Joy Julia Pratt

Music

Taylor Swift changes controversial lyrics to 'Better Than Revenge' on 'Speak Now (Taylor's Version)'

Festivals

Barnes Foundation annual block party celebrates 50 years of hip-hop and features plenty of art

Barnes Block Party

Music

Former Pres. Bill Clinton appears on Questlove's podcast to salute Black Music Month

Music

Lil Uzi Vert to release long-awaited 'Pink Tape' album this Friday

Lil Uzi Vert Pink Tape

Festivals

New music festival in Atlantic City, headlined by Latto and DaBaby, lets fans earn money by promoting it online

Performances

The 1975's North American arena tour includes a Philly concert this fall

Music

Roots Picnic headliner Lil Uzi Vert discusses 7-month rehab stint in newly published interview

Music

WanMor – the sons of Boyz II Men's Wanyá Morris – makes strides in the R&B world

WanMor Music Video

Music

Taylor Swift's new 'Midnights' deluxe album includes 'Karma' remix with Ice Spice

Festivals

Newbold's summer music festival returns with live music and local beer

Newbold Music Fest

Music

Jazmine Sullivan and Wé Ani perform duet of 'Bust Your Windows' during 'American Idol' season finale

American Idol Duet

Arts & Culture

John Legend, who performed some of his earliest concerts in Philly, to be honored with mural in Northern Liberties

John Legend Mural

Music

Sting and Shaggy to host One Fine Day music festival at the Mann Center

Music

Alex G's live album from Union Transfer is dropping next month, but it will only be available at a few local record stores

Alex G Live Album

Music

Lil Uzi Vert featured in Apple Music's 'Hip-Hop DNA' podcast series

Music

Aerosmith will kick off 'Peace Out' farewell tour in Philadelphia this fall

Aerosmith Farewell Tour

Music

SZA to be honored as Artist of the Year at 2023 Webby Awards

TV

On 'American Idol,' Wé Ani performs Adele's 'Skyfall' in bid to make top 12

We Ani American Idol

Festivals

Cheer on racers and shop small businesses at the Kensington Derby and Arts Festival

Kensington Derby and Arts Festival

Entertainment

Tegan and Sara, Old Crow Medicine Show lead 2023 XPoNential Music Festival lineup

WXPN Music Festival

Celebrities

New Jersey establishes Bruce Springsteen Day to celebrate the rock icon's cultural legacy

Music

Black Thought, El Michels Affair explore fame and identity on 'Glorious Game'

Black Thought Album

Videos