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R.I.P. Sinéad O'Connor

Irish songwriter Sinéad O'Connor has passed away, according to a report by the Irish Times. No cause of death has been revealed at the time of publishing. She was 56.


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Interviews

Jazz Harpist Brandee Younger on 'Brand New Life,' Dorothy Ashby, and Embracing Her Own Sound

KEXP's Dusty Henry spoke with Younger to learn more about Young's connection to Ashby's music and how Ashby's impact is still felt today.


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El Sonido

Get to Know Carolina Durante in Three Albums

On July 21, KEXP will host El Sonido Live, a free concert in KEXP’s courtyard celebrating Ibero-American music and community. As we lead up to the event, we’re getting to know the artists performing a bit better. In the spirit of our El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast, we’re asking artists to talk thro…


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Interviews

Naomi Yang Lands a KO with Documentary Never Be a Punching Bag for Nobody

Naomi Yang talks with KEXP about first-ever documentary, titled Never Be a Punching Bag for Nobody, accompanied by a soundtrack that marks her first-ever solo release.


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El Sonido

Get to Know Usted Señalemelo in Three Albums

On July 21, KEXP will host El Sonido Live, a free concert in KEXP’s courtyard celebrating Ibero-American music and community. As we lead up to the event, we’re getting to know the artists performing a bit better. In the spirit of our El Sonido: Cancioneros podcast, we’re asking artists to talk thro…


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El Sonido

El Sonido Live: Get to Know Rubio in Three Albums

Rubio discusses favorite records from Radiohead and PJ Harvey ahead of her performance at El Sonido Live on July 21


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Powering KEXP

A Radio Lineup Update

KEXP announces a series of upcoming changes to our radio programming lineup, including the addition of three new weekly specialty shows, and a new host for Early.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (7/17)

Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation, including this week's new releases from Anohni and the Johnsons, Palehound, Haviah Mighty, and more.


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El Sonido: Cancioneros

Helado Negro: Ecos of Healing

Helado Negro opens his songbook and his memories as a Latinx person raised in the United States, breaking down monolithic barriers surrounding Latinness.


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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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