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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Rat Jester / Lowercoaster / Nothing Wrong | 7:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
Boston Manor / Farmer's Wife / Spaced / Ellis | 7:00pm | Ukie Club | All Ages |
Mamalarky / Kennedy Mann | 8:00pm | Foto Club | 21+ |
Perlin Noise / Cuddle Puddle / Rescue Pets | 8:00pm | Silk City | 21+ |
Bad Nerves / Spiritual Cramp | 8:00pm | Underground Arts | 21+ |
Charlotte Cornfield / Sima Cunningham | 8:00pm | First Unitarian Church: Chapel | All Ages |
Prill / Lefty Parker / Asa Smith / Chicago Fire | 8:00pm | PhilaMOCA | All Ages |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Vs Self / Punxsutawney / Lastima | 7:00pm | Foto Club | All Ages |
THICK / Slaughterhouse / Friend | 7:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
Worriers / Mint Green | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
Nicholas Payton | 7:30pm | The Philadelphia Clef Club | All Ages |
Anna B Savage | 8:00pm | First Unitarian Church: Chapel | All Ages |
Roger Miller / Mike Polizzi - Bill Nace Duo / Jacy Webster | 8:00pm | Pageant : Soloveev | All Ages |
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah / Knifeplay | 8:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
Pheeroan akLaff Global Mantras Quintet | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |