New music from Beach House, Simian Mobile Disco, serpentwithfeet, and Beach Slang (or is it Quiet Slang?)
It was on this day in 1973 that the song "Dueling Banjos" became one of the few instrumentals to be awarded a Gold record that decade. On this day, KEXP is taking back the banjo, spotlighting its less-ominous use in songs we love.
The Rain City Rock Camp for Girls has become an instituion of inspiration, a place where girls, womxn, and gender non-conforming people can learn how to play music and have a safe space for expression and experimentation. We spoke with Executive Director Natalie Walker about the ways RCRC continue …
Stepping from behind the boards for the first time, the Seattle producer provides not only a compulsively danceable track for his new single, but also skyward vocals.
Shing02 shares his story and how it intertwines with Japanese jazz hip-hop pioneer Nujabes ahead of tribute show March 7 at The Crocodile.
New music from Neko Case, Damien Jurado, Anderson.Paak, and Haif Waif
Our exclusive Midnight in a Perfect World mix from Seattle-based DJ Zarina Zumrad (aka N SO) is a vibrant journey through global club music, swiftly storming through underground dancehall, hip-hop, bass, R&B, reggaeton, and more.
Including releases from Jeff Buckley, Arcade Fire, Courtney Barnett, and more
"Actions, situations, feelings, things you've witnessed or taken part in can stay in your eyes for others to feel when they look at you. That is what this song is about. Eyes and big souls."
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.
