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High Pulp Sign to ANTI- and Share Mutual Attraction Documentary (KEXP Premiere + Interview)

Martin Douglas speaks to the band's drummer and de-facto leader Bobby Granfelt about their excellent Mutual Attraction series, signing to ANTI-, and why the busy year the band has had isn't slowing down anytime soon.


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Interviews

Gassing NFTs with Joseph Arthur

If you’ve spent any time on social media lately or keep up with music news in general, you’ve probably heard people talk about NFTs. Non-fungible tokens, they’re called, and their rise is linked to the world of cryptocurrency. While they’re not an entirely new phenomenon, as digital artists and eve…


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Sun-El Musician

Packed with originals and a few unreleased tracks, emerging South African electronic musician Sun-El Musician delivers a guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that proudly showcases his warm, soulful, and universally infectious house sound.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (3/15)

Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates (joined this week by DJ Alex) shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Marinah, Arab Strap, Genesis Owusu, and more.


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Music Heals

Reminiscing the Road: Winter, Alex Bleeker, Badlands, and More Share Tour Diaries

After a year of missing live shows, KEXP has asked artists to share their personal journals, sketches, photos, and memories from being on tour


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Add to Cart

Add to Cart: International Women's Month Edition w/ Bomba Estéreo, Japanese Breakfast, More

In this special edition of Add to Cart, KEXP spotlights merch from women artists or women-fronted bands in honor of International Women's Month, like Bomba Estéreo, Japanese Breakfast, Valerie June, and more.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Greg Caz

NYC's Greg Caz goes deep into his expansive record collection to spotlight rare funk, jazz, soul, R&B, yacht rock, and Brazilian grooves on his guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Altın Gün

Fresh off the release of their third album Yol, Amsterdam-based band Altın Gün deliver an addictive guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World full of obscure, sweetly psychedelic, and downright funky gems from all over the world.


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Fundraising Drives

Cooking Up Something Good: KEXP Staff and DJs Share Their Favorite Recipes

As you may have heard, we are offering a special KEXP Apron during the Spring Drive. With social distancing and the closure of in-restaurant dining, more of us are spending time building our skills in the kitchen,  and what better pairing is there than food and music? Two of the greatest joys in li…


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Sub Pop 30th Anniversary Count-Up

In 2018, KEXP celebrated the 30th anniversary of local record label Sub Pop with a four-month retrospective, "counting up" every catalog number in their vast discography of over 1,200 releases. Dig into the archives of our catalog coverage, featuring in-depth coverage on the history of their releases.


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