New York City experimental rock duo Battles deliver an adventurous and eclectic mix that twists through deep house grooves, psychedelic beats, infectious global rhythms, and more unexpected surprises.
Last month, week after week, some of the most talented young musicians in Seattle battled it out on the Sky Church stage at MoPOP. This Saturday, March 11th, four of the finest finalists will battle it out to be the 2017 Sound Off! winner, and KEXP will be there to capture it as it happens.
The influential avant garde composer and guitarist died at the age of 69 after a battle with throat cancer.
Rock and roll icon Richard Wayne Penniman, aka Little Richard. has died following a battle with bone cancer. He was 87.
Legendary guitarist Eddie Van Halen has passed away following a battle with throat cancer. He was 65 years old.
The legendary New York Dolls guitarist passed away on Wednesday, January 13th after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.
Guest Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food and Water Watch, speaks with Diane Horn about her book “Frackopoly: The Battle for the Future of Energy and the Environment”.
Guest James Longhurst, Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin—La Crosse, speaks with Diane Horn about his book “Bike Battles: A History of Sharing the American Road”.
Ray Manzarek, founding member of influential '60s band The Doors, passed away this morning at the age of 74 after a battle with bile duct cancer.
The documentary has been in the works for over a decade and covers the life and legacy of Sly Stone and his battle to acquire royalties he was cheated out of, leading to poverty and homelessness.
A long-standing member of the UK post-punk band, Dave Greenfield lost his battle against Covid-19 on Sunday, May 3rd, 2020.
Argentinian-Swedish artist José González talks to KEXP about his music, his own previous battle with psychosis, and news on a new album.
Guest Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, Food & Water Watch, speaks with Diane Horn about her book, "Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Future of Food and Farming in America".
I never thought the day would come that Miley Cyrus would make the KEXP Blog, but I also never thought she'd perform with The Flaming Lips, like she did this past weekend at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Apparently, Cyrus told the crowd, "I hope I can inspire you guys as much as The Flaming L…
The single for Adult Swim's singles series is the first we've heard from the duo since last year's The Louder I Call, The Faster I Run
KEXP presents Bob Moses performing live at KEXP Studio (NW Rooms). Recorded September 26, 2018. Photo by Joel Andrew Simard.
Tonight, Friday, April 14th, Street Sounds on KEXP + do206.com present BeatMatch, an all-ages, beat battle featuring Seattle-area producers.
KEXP presents Skating Polly performing live at KEXP Studio. Recorded August 16, 2018. Photo by Melissa Wax.
James Atkins, bassist for Hammerbox and longtime fixture of the Seattle music scene, sadly passed away on Saturday, February 27th after a battle with esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by friends and his favorite music, including AC/DC, Motörhead, Soul Asylum, and The Replacements.
As we get closer to the finals of the 19th Annual Sound Off! competition, KEXP's Content Team wanted to take a minute to reflect on some of the competition's most successful alumni, artists who've parlayed their participation into active music careers.
