Presented by Asian Arts Initiative (AAI), SOUND TYPE 2025, a one of a kind music festival and writers residency, returns for its second year, bringing together musicians and writers in a groundbreaking partnership that challenges musical genres, forms, and stereotypes. With an emphasis on experimentation and critical feedback, SOUND TYPE showcases the work of Asian and BIPOC musicians and critics, creating authentic creative platforms that celebrate and elevate diverse voices. The Music Writers Residency envisions an equitable space for both performers and audiences to engage with music and writing that pushes boundaries and fosters artistic bravery. This year’s festival seeks to build community and power for the Asian and BIPOC music and music writing community in Philadelphia, one of the nation’s most vibrant music hubs.
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Deafheaven / Gatecreeper / Trauma Ray | 7:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
Teen Mortgage / Upchuck | 7:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Inside Hustle | 5:30pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
Pet Symmetry / PONY / Jimmy Montague | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
Ministry / My Life With The Thrill Kill Cult / Die Krupps | 8:00pm | Franklin Music Hall | All Ages |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Volcandra / Saidan | 7:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
William Tyler / Time Wharp | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
Sharada Shashidar | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Dash Rip Rock | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
West Philadelphia Orchestra | 7:30pm | Black Squirrel Club | 21+ |
Dim Wizard / Maneka / Moon By Moon / Paper Bee | 8:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
Japanese Breakfast / Ginger Root (Night #1) | 8:00pm | The Met Philadelphia | All Ages |
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic | 8:00pm | Keswick Theatre | All Ages |
Samiam / iron Chic / Toys That Kill / Big Nothing | 8:00pm | Underground Arts | 21+ |
Hamilton Leithauser / Johanna Samuels | 8:00pm | Ardmore Music Hall | 21+ |