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Throwaway Style: Raven Hollywood Searches for Relief on Cliche Noir

On the heels of IRL, the Seattle artist’s latest release delivers another set of deeply ruminative, off-center singer-songwriter-influenced hip-hop.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: 10.4 ROG

Renton-raised, LA-based producer Roger Habon aka 10.4 ROG smoothly swims through wavy R&B, hip-hop, soul, and psych-pop on his magnetic guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.


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Daily Roundups

Thursday Music News

New music from Blood Orange, Santigold, Metric, and Protomartyr and Spray Paint, plus the 2018 Mercury Prize nominations are in.


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Music News

Demolition Announced for Beloved Seattle Venue The Showbox

A 44-story tower has been planned where this venue has stood for the past 79 years.


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Daily Roundups

Wednesday Music News

New music from Trevor Powers, Molly Burch, and Idles plus Flight of the Conchords announce new HBO comedy special.


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Local Music KEXP Premiere

Hosannas Soundtrack an Anime Dreamscape Tinged With Heartbreak in the "Hands" Music Video (KEXP Premiere)

The Portland duo release the video for the single from their recent album, Picture Him Protecting You, a hand-drawn homage to anime and crushing heartbreak.


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KEXP Premiere

Shy Boys Craft A Breezy Tour Anthem with “Something Sweet” (KEXP Premiere)

Kansas City, Mo. share an ode to gas station havens and snacks in the latest single from their sophomore album Bell House, out Aug. 3 via Polyvinyl.


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Daily Roundups

Tuesday Music News

New music from Iron & Wine, Kristin Hersh, Tyler, the Creator and A$AP Rocky, and Swearin', plus Arctic Monkeys take the Late Show stage.


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KEXP Premiere

Francine Thirteen Blends Desire with Sacrament on Her Stunning New Track “Communion” (KEXP Premiere)

Dallas songwriter explores the intersection of spirituality and femininity with looming, methodical beats and an entrancing confidence.


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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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