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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Bottom Bracket / Clipboards / Hit Like A Girl / Elephant Jake | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
U.S. Girls / Jason Killinger | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
Marshall Allen's Ghost Horizons (w/ Arto Lindsay) | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor | 8:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
Davy Knowles | 8:00pm | Music Hall at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
Sub Urban / Madelline | 8:00pm | PhilaMOCA | All Ages |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Goings / Humilitarian / Wonderglu / Cheer Up | 7:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
Matmos | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |
Bettye LaVette | 8:00pm | Music Hall at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
Deakin (Animal Collective) / Bill Nace / Tara Middleton | 8:00pm | PhilaMOCA | All Ages |
Preoccupations / Goon | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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KulfiGirls | 6:00pm | Spruce Street Harbor | All Ages |
Trust Fund Ozu / Cocojoey / Bubblegum Octopus | 7:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
(FILM) blur: TO THE END | 7:00pm | PhilaMOCA | All Ages |
The Sewing Club / Heatloaf / Ourself | 8:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |