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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Bob Vylan / Do Flame | 7:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
M.A.G.S / Covey | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
George Clanton / Neggy Gemmy | 8:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
Smirk / Eraser / Misanthropes / The Shield | 8:00pm | Khyber Pass Pub | 21+ |
NIIS / Pollyanna / Nympho | 8:00pm | Foto Club | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Mr. Unloved / Novacaine / Big Handsome / Kimberly Korn & the Chaos / Charles Laurita & The Mischief | 7:00pm | The Nail | 21+ |
LOVE with Johnny Echols / S.T.O.P. | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
Lambrini Girls / Party Dozen | 7:30pm | Ukie Club | All Ages |
Leila Bordreuil and Lee Ranaldo | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |
Gibbous Moon / Decontrol / The Ditches | 8:00pm | The Fire | 21+ |
The Damned / The BellRays | 8:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
Sasami / Jia Pet | 8:00pm | Underground Arts | 21+ |
Bert Harris & Anne Ishii & Matthew Smith Lee | 8:00pm | Christ Church | All Ages |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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CONTRACULT / Fellahin Fall | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
Jane Remover / Dazegxd / d0llywood1 | 7:30pm | First Unitarian Church: Basement | All Ages |