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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WKDU Presents: Beach Buddies Records | 6:00pm | WKDU Studio | All Ages |
Blade to Paper: Intro to Stencil Screen Printing | 6:00pm - 9:30pm | PAFA Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts | All Ages |
Innumerable Forms / Bone Weapon | 8:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
Another Michael / Katy Pinke / Sam & Louise Sullivan | 8:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Robber Robber | 6:00pm | Spruce Street Harbor | All Ages |
Dystinct | 8:00pm | Union Transfer | All Ages |
David Wax Museum | 9:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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3L3D3P / Izzy Camina / Gabby Start | 7:00pm | Cambridge Hall - Warehouse on Watts | All Ages |
Ryder the Eagle / More TBA | 7:30pm | Foto Club | All Ages |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Bowling For Soup / Simple Plan / 3OH!3 / LOLO | 6:00pm | Mann Center for the Performing Arts | All Ages |
Jail / Protozoan / Bastardcross / Early Grave / Eightball | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
Starberry / Fast Car Slow Car / Gavin Oswald | 7:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
Conan / Mares of Thrace | 9:00pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Truth and Freedom Music Festival | 3:00pm - 11:00pm | Arnolds Family Fun Center | All Ages |
D.R.I. / Paralysis | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |