The Musicscope

Author: Mike Grubb

Host Mike Grubb dives into the roots of the music we love so much. Explore the history of rock, blues, hip hop, bluegrass, jazz, metal, and more through the lens of the Musicscope.
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Genres: Music, Music History

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Episode 15: Philadelphia
Episode 15
Sunday, 18 October, 2026

🎶 Philadelphia didn’t just make music—it helped shape the sound of America. Journey from colonial concerts and the Philadelphia Orchestra to jazz legends like Dizzy Gillespie, John Coltrane, and Lee Morgan. Discover the lush, cinematic power of Philly Soul, the city’s groundbreaking hip-hop legacy with DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince and The Roots, and its fiercely creative indie scene—from The Dead Milkmen and Ween to Kurt Vile, The War on Drugs, Dr. Dog, Hop Along, and Alex G.Explore how centuries of innovation, community, and fearless reinvention made Philadelphia one of America’s greatest music cities.🔔 Subscribe to Musicscope for more deep dives into the artists, scenes, and cities that changed music history.Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore nextSupport the showThe Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.