“Philly you kill me and I want to thank you," the Boss said in the show where he took on the President, got very political, but also threw a "heart-stoppin’, pants droppin’" rock and roll party.

Billy Jackson had a varied career, which included recording Choice 4 Inc.'s 'Clean Up Your Mind.' That album is being released for the first time and shining a much-delayed spotlight on Jackson.

The Boss has been anything but subtle in his scathing critique of the Trump presidency. “Land Of Hope and Dreams” tour is about defending "our American ideals, democracy, our Constitution," he said.

The Philadelphia native and legendary music exec thought "Soul Music Saved My Life" would make a good title. Then Butterscotch Krimpets came to mind.

Very very old loaves of bread, a world premiere play, a surprise nod to a Bryn Mawr boutique, and more.

The British pop star brought "West End Girl," her breakup album for the ages to North Broad Street in a one-woman show.

From a giant mural to Kurt Vile's first album in years, a Sudanese artist in Old City, a fitted blazer at Boyds, and more

From Bruce Springsteen, Cardi B, Lily Allen, and Raye, to Robert Plant, Florence and the Machine, and more.

The shows are back at the Dell Music Center in July. Ratboys, They Are Gutting A Body of Water, and Twisted Teens are also on the bill.

Kehlani, Brandy, De La Soul, T.I., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jermaine Dupri, Adam Blackstone, and Corinne Bailey Rae are also on the bill for the Picnic at Belmont Plateau

“Starstruck” is a lesbian rom-com and modern take on “Cyrano de Bergerac.” Saliers is behind the 20+ songs that make up the musical, including Indigo Girls hits like “Galileo” and “Closer To Fine.”

Louise Williams Bishop, Pablo Batista, Hugh Panaro, and Earl Young will also be honored with plaques on South Broad Street

The singer-poet, songwriter, and actress will bring the ‘To Whom This May Concern’ tour to North Philly in July

Plus Robert Glasper at Union Transfer, Baroness at Underground Arts, and Bar Dust all over the Philly area.

Christine Turner’s documentary about the Afro-Futurist band who lived n Germantown for decades screened at the Black Star Film Festival last year.

Both have had breakout 2024 albums in 'Tiger's Blood' and 'Manning Fireworks' respectively.

'Always Been' was recorded in L.A. but has deep Philly roots. From its producer, to its vocalist and setting.

The ode to the Stephen Malkmus-led ‘Slated and Enchanted’ band, is a wowie zowie reinvention of the rock doc and 'the most complicated thing anybody’s ever done.'

The Sun Ra Arkestra leader blew his horn with gusto at Solar Myth on Sunday, with the OutKast rapper turned flautist and piano player joining him on stage.

The world’s biggest metal band took over Philly in a heavy but cathartic show, and it was in top form.

After Springsteen called the Trump administration 'treasonous' in an England show, the president hit back at The Boss' lack of talent and 'atrophied' skin.

It was the first of two nights back in the former hometown of the "Crying in H Mart" author. "Philly made me hard. No one can handle it,” she said.

The Boss opened his "Land Of Hope and Dreams Tour" in Manchester, England. He did not hold back when speaking about President Trump.

It's called 'Making Time Forever'. Four Tet, Panda Bear, Moor Mother, Marshall Allen, Moodymann, and more will help Dave P. celebrate his fest's silver anniversary.

Plus: Arcade Fire, Kate Pierson, Sing Us Home Fest, and more.

The 83-year-old South Philly singer has advocated for his own induction, oncing taking out a full page ad in Billboard saying, “I want my flowers when I’m alive. I can’t smell them when I’m dead.”

The Australian songwriter and band leader ministered to his people on the Wild God Tour in his first Philly show in eight years.

The West Philly rapper and actor’s first album in 20 years is ‘Based on a True Story.’ He spoke about it from his home in Los Angeles.

“I lived here for five years,” the singer and boygenius member said. “And there’s a huge part of me that will live here forever.”

‘69 Love Songs,' a 100 year old Philadelphia treasure celebrates his first solo album, and Record Store Day events.

Philly fans, too young get in to the Khyber Pass Pub, would beg the Kristin Thomson and Jenny Toomey-led band to play an all-ages show. It's playing Underground Arts on Friday.

Including Kendrick Lamar, Japanese Breakfast, Nick Cave, George Strait, Metallica, and Beyoncé

The Philly native's song for Ukraine has garnered more than 7 million views on Instagram

The Oscar-winning documentarian and 'Tonight Show' bandleader calls this year's Roots Picnic his "dream lineup."

Anyone aiming to understand folk musician Pete Seeger and his undying belief that music can make the world a better place should read this Inquirer essay from 1998.

Adam Weiner of the Philly rock and roll band said, "Maybe my career will suffer from this decision, but my soul will be the better for it.”

Taylor Swift will already be in the building watching her boyfriend play her hometown team. Will she join in?

Beyonce has plenty of competition in her quest to finally take home an album of the year trophy for 'Cowboy Carter.'

Our pop and classical music critics pick shows you can watch in the Philly area this season before spring comes knocking

Max Ochester discovered tapes recorded at Sigma Sound Studios for 'Young Americans,' including an unheard version of a Bruce Springsteen song. He's trying to get the music to the Bowie estate.

Max Ochester discovered tapes recorded at Sigma Sound Studios for 'Young Americans,' including an unheard version of a Bruce Springsteen song. He's trying to get the music to the Bowie estate.

Three different actors play the King of Pop in the touring version of the Tony Award-winning Broadway show.

'Crying in H Mart' author Michelle Zauner's band's 'For Melancholy Brunettes (& sad women)' is due in March. The first single, 'Orlando In Love,' is out now.

An alphabetical Top 20 of the best albums released by Philadelphia artists this year, from 2nd Grade to Immanuel Wilkins.

Our pop music critic writes about the James Mangold's Dylan biopic filmed in Cape May and elsewhere in New Jersey.