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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Vertical Current | 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Penn Museum - Stoner Courtyard | All Ages |
Archawah (Vinyl Release Show) / Christina Ward / Cadre Noir | 7:00pm | Milkboy Philly | 21+ |
Will Orchard / A Meadow / Jess Kerber | 8:00pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
Bear Ghost / Spaceman Bob | 8:00pm | Music Hall at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
Fraternal Twin / Wesley Wolffe / Microgoblet / Prill | 8:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
Samantha Crain / Jess Nolan | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Poison Ruin | 6:00pm | Spruce Street Harbor | All Ages |
We Call It Jazz: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans | 6:30pm | Music Hall at World Cafe Live | 21+ |
Philadelphia Heritage Art Ensemble | 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Hawthorne Park | All Ages |
Cell Tower / Mila Culpa / Rig B / Henderson Century | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
Smushie | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
BashfortheWorld | 8:00pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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James McKain & James Paul Nadien & Evan Palmer / Cartoon / Nomad War Machine | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
Hallelujah The Hills / The Tisburys / Dan Spenser | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
Thus Love / Rentboy / Lahnah | 8:00pm | PhilaMOCA | All Ages |