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Spiritualized Unveil New Song "Here It Comes (The Road) Let's Go"

Jason Pierce shares the third single from the new Spiritualized album, And Nothing Hurt.


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Music News

Interpol Share New Single, "Number 10"

Interpol have shared the second single off their forthcoming album, Marauder.


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Music News

R.I.P. Joseph Maus, Brother and Bandmate of John Maus

Joseph Maus, brother and bandmate to John Maus, passed away Saturday, July 28 in Cesis, Latvia while on tour with his brother.


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Interviews

Molly Rankin of Alvvays Talks Influences and Inspiration with KEXP

Just following a set at Capitol Hill Block Party's mainstage, KEXP spoke to Alvvays frontwoman Molly Rankin about the power of cover songs, music videos, and her musical influences.


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Rewind Sub Pop 30 Local Music

A Hood Pedigree of Syndicates and Felonies: A Look at Shabazz Palaces' Lese Majesty

In this edition of Rewind, Martin Douglas explores Shabazz Palaces' odyssey-like sophomore album, which surveys its environment with more street savvy than the group is often given credit for.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (7/27)

Each week KEXP's Music Director Don Yates and DJ Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Santigold, Boy Azooga, Shy Boys, and more.


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Daily Roundups

Friday Music News

New music from James Blake and SwaVay, YG and A$AP Rocky, Vic Mensa, and Maggie Rogers, plus Paul McCartney returns to the Cavern Club for a historic show.


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Video Roundup

She Bangs the Drums: KEXP Video Roundup of Women Behind the Kit

Inspired by a shout-out from Iggy Pop (HI IGGY!), KEXP spotlights some of our favorite female drummers.


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Sub Pop 30 Music News

Father John Misty, Bully, and Hot Snakes Added to Sub Pop’s SPF30 Lineup

Plus the label announces new split singles from Mudhoney & Hot Snakes, Shabazz Palaces & Chad VanGaalen, Frankie Cosmos & LVL Up, as well as METZ & Clipping


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From the Archives:

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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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