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10/30/2024

Get ready to hear some absolutely beautiful, borderline orchestral, music from the city of Philadelphia with Hour. This nine-piece (only six this time) put out a gorgeous instrumental record earlier this year and they’re bringing their impressively arranged sound to the airwaves LIVE at noon on November 2nd.

10/25/2024

‼️‼️TICKET GIVEAWAY‼️‼️
Were you interested in seeing Vundabar at the Foundry on Nov 17? Now’s your chance to win a free pair of tickets to the show! Comment below tagging a friend to enter the giveaway. Each unique tag is one entry. The giveaway closes in two weeks on Friday 11/1, and the winners will be contacted via Instagram DM to claim their ticket pair.

10/22/2024

Philly’s own Song People are playing a live set on WKDU, and then they’ll stick around to spin some music. Tune in tonight Oct 22 at 6 PM to hear the set!

10/21/2024

WKDU’s 2024 Electronic Music Marathon was a HUGE success! We raised $13,667 in support of .project !

THANK YOU to all the DJs who played this weekend - this marathon literally couldn’t be possible without you!
THANK YOU to Philly Unknown for partnering with us and being a great cause to support!
THANK YOU to everyone who listened, donated, and danced with us during the event! We smashed the EMM’s fundraising record this year and it wouldn’t have been possible without your support!
THANK YOU to .phl and , , and for partnering with us this year to bring you all our killer remotes. It’s always fun to have an opportunity to share the magic of the marathon in person and we hope to bring you more events next year!

The marathon is a special weekend for all of us at the station - filled with lots of irreplaceable love and joy. We want to thank everyone involved once again for supporting us year after year and continuing to make this marathon truly special! That’s a wrap for the , but keep your dials locked and we’ll be back next year!

10/16/2024

For October, Shang () is popping in for a mix on Pol Haus this Friday!

Shang has been a consistent DJ figure in Philly for many years and many many function, running on tasteful house and techno pickings. Being a constant force on Club Congress, Shang brings out a refined palate for all to freak to. You can also find him regularly on Great Circles under the show “Here – I made this for you…” (⁠ ⁠´⁠◡⁠‿⁠ゝ⁠◡⁠`⁠)

Catch Shang’s set this Friday at 4 PM EST, with Onna Mule closing out from 5 PM EST 🌀

10/15/2024

THATS RIGHT!! we have exactly one hour left of our 2024 EMM!! join us as we dance out the final stretch, we are just over $2,000 away from our goal!

Spread love.

10/14/2024

your eyes do NOT deceive you, we have 8 HOURS of EMM left! this has been a weekend full of friends, fun, and (most importantly) music! we’re not done yet though so keep listening and donate to help us reach our goal and support .project !! spread the word and spread love.

10/12/2024

Learn more about our nonprofit partner, .project ! We are very excited to be able to work together during the EMM, and 50% of our profits go to this great cause. If you’d like to donate, you can use the link in our bio. Thank you to for creating these images to help us spread awareness about the awesome stuff that Philly Unknown does.

10/11/2024

Hello lovely listeners, if you didn’t know, WKDU has been running on its auxiliary transmitter for awhile now. This was due to issues from the heatwave in the summer. However, we were unable to access our transmitter over the summer due to facility issues. Great news though, we’re back up there…bad news though, the issue is not what was originally anticipated. We are currently tracking down a gremlin in our system but as you can see in the photos, there’s a lot going on. Our signal is still loud and clear in Center City, West Philly, and closer parts of North and South Philly, but beyond that it is quite fuzzy. Thank you guys for your patience with us and don’t fret, you can always tune into our online stream for your favorite broadcasts AND our audio and video steam for our 2024 EMM this weekend! Both links are in our bio :))

Spread love.
Liv (Station Manager) & Skouf (Chief Engineer) & Gordon (Production Director/WKDU Engineer)

10/10/2024

We’re kicking off the this Friday at 9 AM! Tune in all weekend + monday and tell your friends. Link to donate is in our bio to help our nonprofit Philly Unknown Project and WKDU. You can also support the EMM by coming to the various events throughout the weekend :)

10/08/2024

WKDU Supports Philly Comics Now: The Art of Graphic Storytelling

Pearlstein Gallery is thrilled to announce Philly Comics Now: The Art of Graphic Storytelling which will transform the gallery in October. This epic exhibition features over sixty contemporary Philadelphia-based artists exploring the diverse possibilities of independent comics. Large-scale prints, a black-light room installation, a monstrous reading room, and multiple newly conceived, collaborative print projects will be shown in conjunction with the tools and materials of comics, including thumbnails, hand-drawn sketches, and artist notes. Curated in conjunction with Partners and Son (Tom Marquet and Gina Dawson) and focused around creative workshops by Jessica Abel and Matt Madden, Philly Comics Now unleashes the incredible underground energy of comics into the cavernous Pearlstein Gallery.

Coinciding with the Philly Comics Expo [PCX] on October 12, they will host a preview afternoon reception Sunday, October 13, 2024 10am-1pm, when artists will be on-hand to discuss their print projects over bagels and coffee. Free and open to the public. Throughout the run of the exhibition, there will be a full calendar of programming centered around Rankin Visiting Scholars Jessica Abel and Matt Madden, including a Keynote Lecture, a 24-Hour Comic Workshop, a Zine Fest:Tabling Event, Comic Book Club, and a DIY Printers panel.

Philly Comics Now: The Art of Graphic Storytelling
October 12, 2024 – December 15, 2024
Pearlstein Gallery, Drexel University 3401 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 12–5, Saturday 12–5 and by appt.

10/07/2024

🔊🔊GIVEAWAY ALERT🔊🔊
We have a pair of tickets to giveaway for a lucky winner to see julie at Brooklyn Bowl on Wednesday October 23 with Frost Children and Her New Knife. To enter the contest, comment below tagging a friend! Each unique tag is one entry, and there’s no limit to the number of entries. Giveaway closes on 10/13, and the winner will be contacted via Instagram DM to confirm their ticket pair.

10/06/2024

This Monday, DJs Amy and Gio are back with another Spilt Milk for Pseudo-Intellectuals crossover episode :) Grab a sweater and some apple cider, because from 6-10 PM, there’ll be 4 hours of cozy autumnal tunes hand selected for your listening pleasure 🍁🍂

10/05/2024

⚠️ATTENTION:⚠️
Come join us for a heavier bill than what you might be accustomed to, featuring two Drexel bands as well as two bands from out of state! Come hang! Make some friendz!

Art: .tal

10/04/2024

We are excited to announce the lineup for the 2024 Electronic Music Marathon! We received a record amount of applications this year and we’re thankful for all the support for Philly Unknown and WKDU! Make sure to tune in from the 11-14th to support your neighbors and Philly’s electronic music scene!

09/28/2024

Get excited for our new schedule for the fall term, running from Sept 24 to January 5 🍂 Tune in for old favs and check out new additions! Each font color corresponds to a different genre. You can also find our schedule online at wkdu.org/fall2024

Thank you to .tal for the graphic!

09/27/2024

09/26/2024

WKDU X .phl OCT. 11 upstairs at

The Electronic Music Marathon is a double feature!
Proceeds from the door support .project
Music from this party will be broadcast on WKDU

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21+ 10PM-2AM
$10 ALL NIGHT
700 N 2ND ST

Flyer by .kept

Come dance for charity 🤍

09/21/2024

‼️‼️GIVEAWAY ALERT‼️‼️
Illuminati Hotties, with support from Daffo, are coming to Philadelphia for their Can’t Be Still Tour. If you want a chance to see them on Oct 17 at First Unitarian Church, comment below tagging a friend to enter our ticket giveaway! Each tag is one entry, and there’s no limit to the number of entries. Giveaway closes on 10/4, and the winner will be contacted via Instagram DM to confirm their ticket pair.

09/17/2024

Happy 9.17 day! Show your support for WKDU and the 2024 EMM today with a donation of either $9.17 or $20.24! 100% of the proceeds will go towards this years Electronic Music Marathon, helping to raise money for .project ‘s work placement program at Community Thrift in Brewerytown. We might still be 3+ weeks away from the , but early support helps us hit the ground running to hit this year’s goal of $15,000! You can donate at emm.wkdu.org/donate and the link in our bio 🫶🏻

09/16/2024

☎️CALLING ALL FRESHMEN☎️

This one’s for you, welcome to the Drexel scene. On 9/27 there will be a FREE SHOW in Rush Garden featuring 5 of our scene’s best bands. Come revel in the joy of live music and meet some folks who like what you like!!

Poster by:

09/15/2024

For the third time this year, WKDU is hosting another thrifty disco! special EMM-remote broadcast edition 🥳 On October 12, we’ll be at with some of the EMM DJs broadcasting from the event as part of the marathon.

Per usual, the proceeds go to a great cause! Benefits will go to PAT and .project, our partner for the 2024 EMM.

See you there 💃🪩

Graphic made by

09/13/2024

‼️‼️GIVEAWAY ALERT‼️‼️
Tokimonsta is coming to The Foundry on October 17 with Kitty Ca$h and Rozet! If you want a chance to win a pair of tickets to see this show, comment below tagging a friend to enter. Each tag is 1 entry, and you may enter as many times as you’d like. Giveaway closes on 9/27, and the winner will be contacted via DM.

09/04/2024

Another 2nd Sunday means another WKDU Brunch Takeover at Johnny Brenda’s! This month, DJs Gio (host of Spilt Milk) and Amy (host of Music for Pseudo-Intellectuals) are behind the decks, playing a mix of 60’s, New Wave, and Post Punk.