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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican Slum Rats / Bristoltooth / Fair Game | 7:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
| The Beta Band | 8:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
| S.G. Goodman / Fust | 8:00pm | Music Hall at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
| Ink & Dagger / Paint It Black (Night #1) | 8:00pm | First Unitarian Church: Basement | All Ages |
| Lucrecia Dalt / Vorhees | 9:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Claffy Quartet w/ Saxophonist Dahi Divine | 7:00pm | Chris' Jazz Café | All Ages |
| Evil Sword / Slot / Holden Linton | 8:00pm | PhilaMOCA | All Ages |
| Ink & Dagger / Deadguy (Night #2) | 8:00pm | First Unitarian Church: Basement | All Ages |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Teens / Adjy / Maura Weaver / Twin Princess | 7:00pm | Love City Brewing | 21+ |
| Super Bonanza / The Wrong Band / Cellulose | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
| Layto / NESYA | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
| Ink & Dagger / Soul Glo (Night #3) | 8:00pm | First Unitarian Church: Basement | All Ages |
| King Princess | 8:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
| annonXL | 9:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
| Time | Venue | Age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ted Hearne / The Crossing / Donald Nally's Farming | 7:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |