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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Eleanor Friedberger

Hot on the heels of her fourth solo album Rebound, Eleanor Friedberger curates a special guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, offering up a unique glimpse into her diverse influences, inspirational faves, and dusty gems from her deep record collection.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (7/6)

Each week KEXP's Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Jenn Champion, Florence + The Machine, Trust Fund, and more.


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Music News

Seattle Warehouse Fire Housed Local Practice Space, Bands Seek Donations to Replace Equipment

The massive SoDo fire that filled the Seattle sky with black smoke resulted in no personal injuries, but local musicians are left without their gear.


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Daily Roundups

Friday Music News

Underworld and Iggy Pop, Parquet Courts, and the Justin Vernon/Dessner brothers band Big Red Machine share new music.


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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: Beers, Bullwhips, and Blood, the Story of Stallion

Veterans of the Seattle rock 'n roll circuit, the reigning and defending Rock 'n Roll Champs invite Martin Douglas to their practice space for a peek into their world of blood, sweat, and beers.


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Music News

Thursday Music News

New music from Christine and the Queens, Toro y Moi with Rome Fortune, and Marlon Williams.


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Review Revue

Review Revue: Richard Barone and James Mastro - Nuts and Bolts

This week's Review Revue spotlights the album Nuts and Bolts by Richard Barone and James Mastro. See what the KCMU DJs thought back in the day.


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KEXP Presents

KEXP Rocks the Dock at Waterfront Park 7/7

KEXP kicks off a season of free events at Waterfront Park with Rocks the Dock on Saturday, July 7th from 3-7pm.


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Video Roundup

Do You Like American Music?: KEXP's Fourth of July Video Roundup

We like all kinds of music! And today, on Fourth of July, we're celebrating "Independence Day" with just that! As you gather around the BBQ with your friends and family, turn up the volume on this KEXP playlist. Happy Fourth of July from KEXP!


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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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