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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PRISM Saxophone Quartet (w/ Special Guests Leyla McCalla, Rez Abbasi, and Steven Mackey) | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | 21+ |
American Aquarium / Justin Wells | 8:00pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
Lights / KiNG MALA | 8:00pm | Music Hall at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Scott Churchman / Flanafi / Cold Court | 6:00pm | Spruce Street Harbor | All Ages |
Lily Seabird / Mary St.Mary / Shannen Moser | 7:00pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
Sloptart / Total Whine / Septic Bath | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
ZG Smith | 8:30pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Nympho (tape release show) / Positronix / Cult Objects | 7:00pm | Nikki Lopez | 21+ |
Haunt Me / Stare Away / Twin Princess | 7:00pm | Silk City | 21+ |
J Roddy Walston / Patton Magee | 7:15pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
Courting / Slow Ficition / Friend / Monstera | 7:30pm | Foto Club | All Ages |
Ghostlike / Creek / Farewell Days / Skeever | 7:30pm | Ortlieb's | 21+ |
Hot Mulligan | 8:00pm | Ukie Club | All Ages |
The Dissidents / Vitriolic Response / Kartel / Noogy / Nightfall | 8:00pm | Cousin Danny's | All Ages |
Allison Durham / Frank Hurricane / Emospacebird / Googolplexia | 8:00pm | Upstairs at Abyssinia | 21+ |