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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JWAR Fest Day 3: Chanel Beads / World's Worst / Bad History Month / Loadcard / Stab / Kettle / MTV | 4:00pm | Ukie Club | All Ages |
Bandits on the Run | 7:30pm | City Winery | All Ages |
Horse Jumper of Love | 8:00pm | PhilaMOCA | All Ages |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Grocer / Time Room / Expo | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
Ducks Ltd / Trace Mountains | 7:30pm | Ukie Club | All Ages |
Robert Lester Folsom | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Femi Kuti & The Positive Force | 8:00pm | Ardmore Music Hall | 21+ |
Deep Sea Diver / Meernaa | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Los Bomberos De La Calle | 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Penn Museum - Stoner Courtyard | All Ages |
TEARS & GEARZ / RYL0 | 7:30pm | Silk City | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Jhariah | 6:00pm | Spruce Street Harbor | All Ages |
Raavi / Grant Claytor / Mike Pajamas | 8:00pm | Warehouse on Watts | All Ages |
Girl In A Coma | 8:00pm | Nikki Lopez | All Ages |
Jim E. Brown / Nylon / Kate Ferencz / Marathon 77 | 8:00pm | Cousin Danny's | 21+ |
Dorothea Paas / Eliza Niemi *CANCELED* | 9:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |