Watch an Exclusive Alabama Shakes Performance from WXPN
The Alabama Shakes are streaming a live concert tonight through WXPN in Philadelphia from the World Cafe Live. The concert, is sold out, is behind the recent release of their debut album, Boys & Girls. Enjoy the show exclusively through Paste below. read more
Found in: Music, NewsBeer Summit: The Relevance of Radio
“What’s your favorite radio station?” It’s a question that most music fans used to be able to answer almost without thinking. Things have changed, to put it mildly. read more
Found in: Industry, FeaturesThe 40 Best Little Radio Stations in the U.S.
Discovering a fantastic 100-watt station on vacation made me wonder what other little radio stations are ignoring the FCC's apparent decree that all radio must viciously suck. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayNon-COMMvention Offers Encouraging State Of The Industry
Each year at the end of May, as Philly starts to heat up, representatives from non-commerical radio all over North America gather to celebrate the best of what's next (Hey, what a great idea!) in music and to discuss the state of the industry. This year was no different. Last weekend, WXPN, the University of Pennsylvania's member-supported radio station, hosted the 9th annual Non-COMMvention. Leaders from Triple-A (Adult Album Alternative) radio stations and labels, musicians and listeners gathered for a series of panel discussions, live performances and time well spent with old friends. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWXPN to debut new "Power of Song" series for September
WXPN, everyone's favorite non-commercial radio station out of the University of Pennsylvania, has announced plans to start a new radio and web-based series called "Power of Song." Launching exclusively for September, the series hopes to bring attention to the importance of music in culture by exploring "the intersection between music and politics, tracing the history of music rich in social commentary."... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsRainn Wilson to host WXPN's Y-Rock Radio
In preparation for his upcoming flick The Rocker, The Office laureate Rainn Wilson will be appearing on Philadelphia's WXPN radio this Friday at 8 p.m. for the station's Y-Rock program. DJ Schrute will be spinning "his favorite alternative and indie rock tunes" on a show aptly titled the Rainn Wilson Radio Takeover. XPN is 88.5 on the FM band in Philly, and those of us not fortunate enough to hail from the city of brotherly love can tune in online at the Y-Rock website.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsTriple A "Non-Commvention"
There’s a little corner of the radio world called “triple A” music - it covers a lot of the stuff we at Paste like. On the radio dial, that world is usually on public or non-commercial stations - often NPR-affiliated. So these radio stations gather once a year to hear new music and discuss what's going on in the industry and sometimes we join them to eavesdrop on their annual “Non-Commvention” hosted by our friends at WXPN 88.5 in Philadelphia. It's a great chance to check out the bands showcasing for all these program directors. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, FestivusShe & Him kick off Lillywhite and WXPN's Avatar Sessions
Steve Lillywhite, Grammy Award-winning music producer amongst music producers, will be joining up with World Café host David Dye for the Lillywhite Sessions at Avatar Studios on Philadephia’s WXPN. Now, before you get all huffy and complain about the City of Brotherly Love getting all the good stuff, keep in mind that WXPN is syndicated nationally, and World Café is broadcast on NPR. Which means you can hear it, regardless of where you live. ... read more
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