A Deeper Listen

KEXP Contributor, Celine Teo-Blockey spoke to frontman Loki Liddle about the strong Indigenous themes on the album and how returning to Country and speaking to…

KEXP speaks with Jad Abumrad, host of Fela Kuti: Fear No Man, a 12-part podcast honoring the life and legacy of the inventor of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti.

KEXP DJ Kevin Sur gives a history lesson on the Native Americans and Pacific Islanders who influence the genres of jazz, blues, and rock.

Martin Douglas spoke with Gina Birch about the themes behind the songs on her solo album, Trouble.

The Australian group Cut Copy released their first album in five years in September — it’s called Moments.

Emily Fox caught up with the band to hear about how the songs on the new album reflect the loss of a parent to cancer, the overturning of Roe v Wade and an ode…

Emily Fox speaks with the trio about how they met sharing a wall in a New York apartment building, their reflections on women’s rights in their song "She Who D…

The Montreal-based and Anishinaabe-led band Ribbon Skirt talks about their album, Bite Down, and new EP, PENSACOLA.

Portugal. The Man singer, songwriter, and founder, John Gourley talks about the influences on the new album, SHISH.

Brandi Carlile talks with DJ Kevin Cole about togetherness, confronting middle age, and watching her daughters grow up.

Neko Case talks about not caring about the male gaze and rock n’ roll’s mythology of “you’re lucky to be here.”

The Seattle-based jazz musician Kassa Overall released CREAM in September 2025, an album that showcases new, original takes on some of the most classic tracks …