Thank You Day

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KEXP wants to say thank you to everyone who took the step from listener to donor and shared their hard-earned dollars to help keep this community listener-powered and strong.  And we’re saying thanks the best way we know how—with an entire day of donor requests! 

On Wednesday, January 14th, tune in for Thank You Day from 5AM to 7PM. We’ll be playing song requests from donors all day long and sharing stories of inspiration and community. 

Did you donate in 2025? Email dj@kexp.org or text 206-903-5397 on January 14th with your song request and let us know what moves you to support KEXP!

Thanks to the 35,517 donors who powered KEXP in 2025, we will continue to broadcast human-curated radio - bringing you great music whenever you need it and reaching more listeners in every corner of the world than ever before. What donors made possible last year is truly a marvel! Whether you joined us for our Music Heals days or 6 Degrees week on-air, at the KEXP BBQ, or at our Audioasis and Vinelands Live showcases, donor support allows us to make music feel more personal and deeply human - turning songs into shared experiences that connect us all. 

KEXP is always free for anyone to listen to, and it’s donor participation that keeps it accessible for all. Donors power what you love about KEXP, and create a welcoming home for music lovers everywhere. 

Join in the gratitude and hear our thanks on
Thank You Day this January 14th!

 

Quick list of 2025 highlights - KEXP’s 35,517 donors helped KEXP:

  • Bring human curated music to listeners all over the world

  • Have a live human DJ 24/7/365

  • 993 new albums added to rotation

  • Over 2400 songs added to rotation

  • 29,120 unique artists played in 2025

  • 49,953 unique albums played in 2025 

  • 67,671 Unique songs played in 2025 

  • Sent 87k text responses to listeners 

  • Curate original programming events like Music Heals, Six Degrees Week, and International Goth Day to explore how the power of music translates to all aspects of life. 

  • Host 237 Live on KEXP sessions, including 8 in SF for Noise Pop, 12 in Bilbao, Spain, and 15 in France for TransMusicales. 

  • Bring our community together for events like the MLK Unity Party, Halloween Kids Dance Party, Pride, and the KEXP BBQ

  • Join with music lovers in the community for live remote broadcasts like Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Juneteenth