Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 1h 13m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (21)
Since Jun 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Philadelphia's longest running music podcast (we think), with your host, Dan Drago. Conversations with artists and community, intimate musical performances, in-depth discussions on performing, touring, recording, and being alive.

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March 2026 Playlist

Mar 24, 2026 53m

We've got eleven new tracks for you from Philadelphia artists, and there's always a little something for everyone. Check out the clickable playlist below, it'll take you to each artist's…

Maxwell Stern

Mar 10, 2026 1h

John talks with Maxwell Stern about growing up in Cleveland, the midwest punk scenes he began playing music in, moving to Philadelphia and finding a whole new community there, songwriting, and his…

February 2026 Playlist

Feb 24, 2026 1h 1m

We've got thirteen new tracks for your ears this month. If you're a band or artist in the greater Philadelphia area, send your music to [email protected], we're always happy to hear what's…

Sara Johnson

Feb 10, 2026 54m

Sara Johnson is often known by her solo project Stone Cold Grace, under which she has been putting out music for quite. John Vettese sits down with Sara in her home to talk about her love of Jeff…

January 2026 Playlist

Jan 27, 2026 55m

It's the first playlist episode fo 2026, and we are coming in strong. Lots of great Philadelphia artists have music coming out in the first few months of this year, and this is just a small sampling…

Andrew Harris #2

Jan 13, 2026 1h 19m

Andrew Harris fronts The Naked Sun, a band that's been part of the Philadelphia community for over a decade. And when Dan hit him with the word "decade", Drew is still trying to wrap his head around…

2025 Year End Episode

Dec 23, 2025 1h 14m

2025 is closing out, and we're taking a look at music that we loved from the year, as well as sharing holiday and year-end messages from some of our contributors. Big thanks to Nate Runkel, Drew…

The Maks

Dec 09, 2025 1h 22m

The Maks are a trio of veteran Philadelphia musicians who were just starting to maybe think about being a band when they ended up as the opener on a sold out show, and everything just took off from…

Larry Magid

Nov 24, 2025 1h 24m

Philadelphia music has a rich and long history, spanning every style imaginable, from jazz and soul to art rock to opera to doo wop and everything else. And who better to helm a book about the city's…

November 2025 Playlist

Nov 11, 2025 55m

After a few weeks break, we're back with another playlist episode. Enjoy these new tracks from Philadelphia artists, and remember to check out the clickable playlist below. Go support the bands and…

KulfiGirls

Oct 14, 2025 1h 20m

It's Philly Music Fest, and we wanted to highlight one more artist playing the fest this year. KulfiGirls are Abi, Joan, Adesole, and Stephanie, and they are all on the show. Nate Runkel of Yo That's…

Adam Shumski

Oct 07, 2025 56m

John and Paige have a truly career spanning chat with Adam Shumski, drummer in Philadelphia bands like Planette Automatic (formerly The Lunar Year), and Brittany Ann Tranbaugh, as well as the newest…

September 2025 Playlist

Sep 23, 2025 1h 2m

September is almost gone, and autumn is nearly in full swing (at least in some places), and Philadlephia artists are putting out amazing music, as is to be expected. Dan presents you with 12 tracks…

Grace Vonderkuhn

Sep 09, 2025 44m

John and Paige are back, and they're sitting down with Grace Koon of Grace Vonderkuhn. Grace talks about the music community in Wilmington, Delaware, and how being even just a little outside of the…

August 2025 Playlist

Aug 18, 2025 57m

Back at it again with another playlist, featuring 11 tracks of new music from Philadelphia's finest artists. As always, check out the clickable playlist below, and go support the bands and artists…

Blue Barnett (w. Judah Kim)

Aug 05, 2025 1h 10m

Welcome our newest guest host, Judah Kim! Judah talks with Blue Barnett of Best Bear, and it's a very open and honest conversation about all the things that go into being an independent musician, a…

July 2025 Playlist

Jul 22, 2025 47m

July brings us 10 new tracks from Philadelphia artists. Be sure to check out the clickable playlist below and support the ones you like. In the meantime, Dan will let you know about shows, upcoing…

The Flying Vees (w. Phillip Reese of Your Next Favorite Band)

Jul 08, 2025 1h 5m

Dan shares a conversation between The Flying Vees and Phillip Reese of Your Next Favorite Band. Originally airing back in April, the band members Brechyn Chase, Shannon Vasile, Caitlin Ramsey, and…

June 2025 Playlist

Jun 24, 2025 55m

Here are another handful of new tracks from Philadelphia artists for your listening pleasure. As always, check out the clickable playlist below, and support the artists. There's a set of tunes in…

Sweet Juice Fest

Jun 10, 2025 56m

Sweet Juice Fest has been featured on this show since its inception in 2022, and this is the first year we get an in depth look at not just some of the artists that are playing, but the foundation…

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