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1 day ago | xpn.org | John Vettese

SetlistPale ShadeThe Key Studio SessionsWaiting Lucky 13 (Ten of Swords)Heaven's FeelEarthwormPale Shade: Full Set (The Key Studio Sessions)The current generation of shoegaze — or more specifically, the space where shoegaze and doom overlap — has taken root particularly strongly in the Philly music scene. Local power trio Pale Shade comes from that world, bearing walls of amplifiers and dispensing explosive riffs, thunderous drums, heady atmospheres and euphoric melodies.

2 days ago | xpn.org | John Vettese

Prince’s Around the World in a Day World CafeWorld Cafe correspondent John Morrison looks back on Prince’s daring left turn following the success of Purple Rain. John Morrison on World CafeSetlistThe Culture Corner: PrinceWorld CafePaisley ParkAround the World in a DayRaspberry BeretPop LifeIn 1985, Prince was at the peak of his powers. He’d just won two Grammy Awards and an Oscar for his chart-topping album, Purple Rain.

3 days ago | xpn.org | Stephen Kallao

Good Prblms | photo courtesy of the artistWorld CafeThe hip-hop collective has made inroads in Lafayette’s zydeco-heavy scene, playing shows locally and regionally, and even opening for Tank and the Bangas in New Orleans. SetlistGood PrblmsWorld Cafe Arcadiana Music ShowcaseSo DivineHome RunChange Me/CrossroadsGood Prblms on World CafeLouisiana’s Cajun Country is one of the most unique areas of the United States.

6 days ago | xpn.org | Eric Schuman

Julien Baker & TORRES | photo by Ebru Yildiz, courtesy of the artistPress PlayOn the hunt for something to listen to? Crack open one of this week’s new releases…Let’s hop right into this week’s basket of new albums! Teaming up for a set of countrypolitan originals, Julien Baker and TORRES blend their styles in surprising ways on Send a Prayer My Way.

1 week ago | xpn.org | Stephen Kallao

Noeline Hofmann | courtesy of the artist World CafeThe singer-songwriter from Alberta, Canada, performs songs from her debut EP, ‘Purple Gas’. SetlistNoeline HofmannWorld CafeAugustThe Way You Bring Me to TearsThe BullfighterPurple GasNoeline Hofmann on World CafeThere’s nothing quite like the idea of the Wild West, whose rugged frontier so easily jumps to life in pictures and songs. Noeline Hofmann, who grew up in Alberta, Canada, has a gift for conveying that imagery.