We're calling all music fans to unite for a cause that matters. Join our PNW music community in donating blood and help keep the rhythm going in someone's life.  Turn up the volume on kindness!

Appointments are required for the best possible donation experience. Same day appointments are available at most location. If you need help booking an appointment, please contact the Bloodworks DONOR CARE TEAM at schedule@BloodworksNW.org or call 1-800-398-7888.  Complete your QuickPass …

KEXP's Best of 2025 is a listener-powered list of the greatest albums of the year, as voted on by the KEXP community. Starting November 21st, listeners will vote for their top 10 albums of the year, and we count down the top 100 live on-air on December 19th. We'll also feature best-of lists from DJs and other staff members at KEXP, along with interactive web features that let listeners unlock even more music discovery. 

Give yourself the gift of Christmas songs you haven't heard a million times before!

On Christmas Day, join KEXP DJs Lisa LeClair and Brian Foss for an all-day Christmas special, 5AM-7PM Pacific.

First, Lisa LeClair takes over Early, 5-7AM Pacific, for Crooner Christmas - Classic sounds from the 50's and 60's to kick off the early morning holiday hours.

Next on the Morning Show, 7-10AM Pacific, Lisa will stick around for A Contemporary Christmas - Holiday songs from a mix of genres to set the stage for your Christmas morning chaos.

On the Midday, Afternoon, and Drive Time shows, the …

We're calling all music fans to unite for a cause that matters. Join our PNW music community in donating blood and help keep the rhythm going in someone's life.  Turn up the volume on kindness!

Appointments are required for the best possible donation experience. Same day appointments are available at most location. If you need help booking an appointment, please contact the Bloodworks DONOR CARE TEAM at schedule@BloodworksNW.org or call 1-800-398-7888.  Complete your QuickPass …

Ring in the New Year with Sonic Reducer at The Laserdome! On Wednesday, December 31st, DJ Brian Foss will be LIVE at the Laser Dome as part of the KEXP DJ in Residence series! In three-month residencies, a different KEXP DJ will curate monthly playlists for unique musical laser experiences and perform a live set accompanying the laser performance once a month. Tickets and info about ‘Live at the Laser Dome: KEXP DJ in Residence’ here.

Join KEXP for the 26th Annual Expansions MLK Unity Party and Live Broadcast on Sunday, January 18th!  The party will kick off with DJ Supreme La Rock for a Live Broadcast of Sunday Soul, and will continue through Expansions and Beyond with DJs Riz, Brit Hansen, Kid Hops, Sharlese and Alex Ruder. It’s an evening of music, dancing and celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and we hope to see you there!

Sunday, January 18th, 2026

6pm ‘Til Late, 21+!

Clock-Out Lounge is located at: 4864 Beacon Ave South, Seattle

$18 at the door (no advanced …

Stanford Blood Center and KEXP are teaming up to host the Keep Oakland Beating Blood Drive, bringing neighbors together to help save lives, connect with the community, and enjoy great prizes from local Oakland Busineses and Venues.

Your donation makes a real impact—every pint of blood can help save up to three lives. Come out, roll up your sleeve, and help keep Oakland strong.

Learn more. 

Make an appointment to donate here.

KEXP's Vineland Live & Noise Pop Festival 2026 Present Jay Som on February 28th at Gray Area in San Francisco. KEXP will select the opening musician from those who submitted to the Bay Area Open Artist Call. Announcement to come in 2026!

KEXP's Vinelands Live will broadcast from Gray Area, featuring live on-air and on-stage performances.

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