25 O'Clock
Philadelphia's Longest Running Music Podcast (We Believe)
Want To Play A Song?: Live On 25 O'Clock, Vol. 1
Want To Play A Song?: Live On 25 O'Clock, Vol. 1
10 track album
382. June 2026 Playlist
382. June 2026 Playlist
The June playlist is here, and it is (as always) outstanding. Do check out the clickable playlist below, it has links to every artist included in this episode. Last call for our live podcast event on June 20th at The Grape in Manayunk! It's this Saturday, from 1 to 4:30pm, and it is FREE. You can . Featuring live performances and conversation with The Blackburns and Máty. Plenty of great music, and plenty of good ol' fashioned hang-out time. It's going to be a great time, hope to see you there.
381. Labrador (Pat King)
381. Labrador (Pat King)
frontman Pat King sits down with John to talk about growing up in the rural Hudson Valley, being exposed to a lot of art and music through his father, and how countless family trips to New York City convinced him he was a city guy. Pat also talks about his bands, getting away from practicing them to death, and writing more like John Prine. He shares a performance of a new song, "Slow Down, King", from Labrador's new album. The new Labrador LP, is out June 5th on . The band will play on with Old Souls and Maxwell Stern and the Good Light Band. They'll also be down in with Death By Indie and Red Birds. We're having a party! 25 O'Clock will be doing a live taping on June 20th at The Grape in Manayunk. , the event is free. There will be conversations with and live performances from The Blackburns and Máty, as well as plenty of hang-out time. Do attend.
380. Reese Florence
380. Reese Florence
John sits down with in her home to talk about songwriting, stillness, and how live recordings can make the best albums. Reese raves about her neighborhood of Germantown, and even graces us with a new song called "Laura Palmer" from her upcoming release. Dan is back in the USA! . It's free, it's from 1-4:30pm, and it will be a great time. RSVP at the link above. Do attend.
379. May 2026 Playlist
379. May 2026 Playlist
We've got 12 new tracks from Philadelphia artists for your listening enjoyment. Highlights include new music from Keaton Thandi, Lovecartel, JULITH, Squiggler, and so much more. Check out the clickable playlist below, and support the artists you love! We're getting a jump on June's playlist, so if you're a Philadelphia artist, please send your track and press info to .
378. Máty Rodriguez
378. Máty Rodriguez
John talks with about growing up in New Jersey, her early days playing DIY shows, embracing all styles of music, her love of Sza, and how playing "Patience" by Guns N Roses will bring the house down every time. Máty shares the process of making her newest EP, working with her producer Justin, and how to use social media to say real things about yourself. Máty's , is out now wherever you get your digital music. She'll be at , and supporting the .
377. Cliff Hillis
377. Cliff Hillis
has spent a lot of his musical career saying "yes" and then figuring it out. Dan talks to Cliff about all his roles in music: songwriter and singer, cowriter, guitar tech, touring musician, collaborator, and so much more. Cliff talks about his days playing Rehoboth Beach bars with his brother to working with bands like The Innocence Mission, Starbelly, John Faye Power Trip, Patty Smyth, US Rails, and his current gig as bassist for (featuring members of ELO and ELO II). They also talk about the great Philadlephia music tribute (created by Hooter's drummer Dave Uosikkinen), , which Cliff has been fortunate enough to be a part of for years. And no conversation with Cliff would be complete without mulling over the oft-debated genre label that is "power pop". Cliff is currently on tour with The Orchestra, and is finishing up a brand new EP of his own music, coming out later in 2026.
376. March 2026 Playlist
376. March 2026 Playlist
We've got eleven new tracks for you from Philadelphia artists, and there's always a little something for everyone. Check out the clickable playlist below, it'll take you to each artist's website/social media/etc, and you can support the music you love. If you're a Philadelphia area band, you can submit your music to . Include a link to where the song can be downloaded, as well as any press sheets/EPKs/info about your band. We give all styles and genres consideration, it's just gotta be from around Philly.
375. Maxwell Stern
375. Maxwell Stern
John talks with about growing up in Cleveland, the midwest punk scenes he began playing music in, moving to Philadelphia and finding a whole new community there, songwriting, and his love of The Clash (among many others). Maxwell's latest LP, 'In the Good Light' is out now wherever you get your digital music, as well as on his . to stay up to date on his releases and tour dates (including a big Philadelphia show with Labrador and Old Souls).
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