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King Gizzard Share Bizarre Video For Thundering New Single "Planet B"

The song notably doesn't appear on the tracklist for the Australian band's forthcoming record Fishing For Fishies


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Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: Alex Grigg of Music BC on the Canadian Music Scene

KEXP speaks with Alex Grigg of the Music BC Industry Association about the differences between Canada and the US’s music industry.


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Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: Larry Mizell Jr. Reflects on the Legacy of Nipsey Hussle

The writer and former Street Sounds DJ shares his thoughts on what Nipsey Hussle meant to his community and hip-hop as a whole.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (4/8)

Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates (joined this week by DJ Alex) shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Budos BandPUPThe Drums, and more.


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Local Music Music News

R.I.P. Shawn Smith

Seattle's own Shawn Smith has passed away at the age of 53.


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Music News

Northwest Artists Organize Solvents Covers Album Honoring Jarrod Paul Bramson

The album is open submissions for all artists, proceeds will benefit bandmate and wife Emily Madden.


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KEXP Premiere

Lea Porcelain Reassure Us with New Single “I Am OK" (KEXP Premiere)

KEXP premieres an anthemic new track from Berland-based duo Lea Porcelain titled "I Am OK."


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The Afternoon Show w/ Kevin Cole

Nothing Compares 2 U: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Prince (Encore Airing)

On April 5, The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole will re-air our tribute to Prince on the two-year anniversary of his passing.


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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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