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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Robert Boyd Jr & His Quartet | 7:00pm | Chris' Jazz Café | All Ages |
Trash Panda / The Ocho | 7:30pm | Kung Fu Necktie | 21+ |
Novulent / Zeruel | 7:30pm | Ukie Club | All Ages |
Ananmanaguchi / Ovlov | 8:00pm | First Unitarian Church: Basement | All Ages |
Carnivorous Bells / Cartoon / Nape Neck | 8:00pm | Century | 21+ |
Rio Romeo | 8:30pm | The Lounge at World Cafe Live | All Ages |
Pete & Bas | 8:30pm | Underground Arts | 21+ |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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2025 Electronic Music Marathon | 9:00am - 11:45pm | WKDU Studio | All Ages |
Time | Venue | Age | |
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Noah Halpern & HIs Quintet | 7:00pm | Chris' Jazz Café | All Ages |
The Deadeyes / Tim Holehouse / Broomaker | 7:00pm | DuBois Robeson People's Center | All Ages |
Glare / Cloakroom / Jivebomb / Destiny Bond | 7:30pm | Ukie Club | All Ages |
The Frights / Remo Drive | 8:00pm | First Unitarian Church: Basement | All Ages |
Ravi Coltrane Trio | 8:00pm | Solar Myth | All Ages |
Truculent / Song People / Wasnt Wisnt / Sandcastle | 8:00pm | Upstairs at Abyssinia | 21+ |
Delicate Steve | 9:00pm | Johnny Brenda's | 21+ |