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Throwaway Style Newsletter

Monthly newsletter from music writer Martin Douglas dedicated to examining all aspects of the Pacific Northwest music scene. Learn more

Latest Podcast Episodes

SASAMI talks about what draws her to make music from so many different genres, and her self-described identity as a “weirdo outsider.”

On the show this time is the Jordanian Habibi-Disco of crooner Ziyad Al-Samman.

To celebrate the end of The Cobain 50 and El Cancionero de Kurt, our hosts recorded a live conversation reflecting on both series in the KEXP Gathering Space.

We’ll be back in May with a brand new format!

Albina Cabrera cierra la serie con tres artistas esenciales para entender la sensibilidad más cruda, caótica y honesta del universo Cobain.

This Marathon Runcast has you covered, whether you're embarking on a 26.2-mile journey or accomplishing a different kind of marathon.

Top Albums of the Last 50 Years

As Voted on by KEXP Listeners

In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, KEXP counted down the Top Album of the last 50 years, as voted on by all of you! Our fall fundraising drive may be over, but you can still support listener-powered KEXP by making a donation today. 

Check Out the List Here

 

Throwaway Style

Throwaway Style is a monthly column dedicated to examining all aspects of the Northwest music scene. Whether it’s a new artist making waves, headlines affecting local talent, or reflecting on some of the music that’s been a foundation in our region; this space celebrates everything happening in the Northwest region. Check out some past columns below, and stay tuned for new ones published on the first Thursday of every new month on KEXP.org

Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: Requiem for a Fake Punk 3 (The Nirvana Years)

As a coda of sorts for his time co-hosting The Cobain 50, Martin Douglas resurrects his "Requiem for a Fake Punk" series to pay tribute to the band that steered the direction of his love for music.


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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: The Early Years of Mecca Normal

In separate interviews, Martin Douglas speaks to Jean Smith and David Lester of the Vancouver-based band about their influence on a generation of musicians, the K Records reissues of two of their classic albums, and much more.


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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: The Royal Quest of AJ Suede

The bicoastal rapper speaks to Martin Douglas about his new album The Duke of Downtempo and the long, winding road that led him to success in underground rap.


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KEXP and the University of Washington
KEXP and the University of Washington