Topic: Music
With Rock Impresario Larry Magid
The legendary concert promoter and rock pioneer steps back in time with Citizen Co-creator Larry Platt to relive the 40th anniversary of Live Aid and other ways Magid made Philly rock history
By J.P. Romney
the 2025 Make the World Better Concert
Remi Wolf, Jay Som, Lucy Dacus, Hop Along and more indie rockers alight on FDR Park for a two-night concert benefiting Connor Barwin’s efforts to rebuild Philly playgrounds and rec centers
By Lauren McCutcheon
Hip Hop + Bluegrass?
Before Beyoncé became Cowboy Carter, this Philadelphia / Brooklyn-based band fused sounds that you didn’t know needed to be together
By Dr. James Peterson
Philly Youth Music Fest
The second annual concert on July 15 is organized by youth, features youth bands and is geared towards a youth audience. Get your tickets now
By Charissa Howard
Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale
The spring concert in June is a chance to hear the country’s premier children’s choral group for yourself. What are you waiting for?
By Cassie Burkhardt
Bumi Fernandez-West
The iconic photographer, brand marketer and chef interviews the family woman behind Odunde — celebrating 50 years this Sunday
By Reuben Harley
Putting the Blues in Sinners
How Philadelphia guitarist Randy Bowland shaped Hollywood’s next breakout star
By Malcolm Burnley
Your Guide to Philadelphia Pride 2025
Your guide to Philly's lineup of LGBTQIA+ events this month. Things to do for families, partiers, sports fans and arts aficionados
By Lauren McCutcheon and Christina Griffith
Political Satire for the TikTok Age
Philly punk rocker Ron Gallo once avoided social media. Now he’s made it the stage for his most unseriously serious music yet, attracting both worldwide fans and MAGA haters
By Malcolm Burnley
Essential Viewing for All Black Philadelphians
Sinners, Ryan Coogler’s latest film in theaters now, is a tribute to Black people, their music, and their American experience
By Dr. James Peterson