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Planes on Paper Reconcile Old Memories with Sweet Harmonies on “Wolves” (KEXP Premiere)

The Yakima duo finds inspiration from vocalist Jen Borst's childhood memories of her grandmother and the sounds of wolves


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Dan the Automator

The legendary producer and collaborator's Midnight in a Perfect World mix is a brilliant sonic journey through his eclectic influences, contemporary favorites, as well as his songs and remixes from his own projects, blending a wide variety of styles and eras in playful fashion.


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Throwaway Style Upstream Music Fest + Summit Local Music

Throwaway Style: A Short List of Strongly Recommended Local Acts Playing Upstream Music Fest + Summit 2018

After months of anticipation, Upstream Music Fest + Summit starts tomorrow, June 1st. If you're looking for some great local music to check out during the festival's three days, Martin Douglas has you covered.


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Live Reviews

Live Review: Iceage and Jenny Hval 5/10

Iceage and Jenny Hval perform at Nordic Heritage Center, May 10, 2018.


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Daily Roundups

Wednesday Music News

New music from Father John Misty, The Internet, and Kamasi Washington, plus Kendrick Lamar accepts the Pulitzer Prize for music, and Florence and the Machine, Lily Allen, and Young Fathers perform on Jools Holland.


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Interviews SIFF

Interview with Julia Nash, Director of Industrial Accident and Owner of Wax Trax! Records

Interview with Julia Nash, owner of Wax Trax! and director of 2018's Industrial Accident: The Story of Wax Trax! Records.


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Interviews Press Play

Nada Surf’s Matthew Caws Breaks Down Every Song on Let Go

From the magic of the New York subway to rock discos in Munich, the Nada Surf lead singer tells the story of each track on the band's third album.


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Interviews Local Artist Spotlight Local Music

Local Artist Spotlight: DJ NHK Guy

In our final Local Artist Spotlight leading up to Upstream Music Festival + Summit, DJ NHK Guy offers a short interview and an original mix. Catch him at Upstream on Sunday, June 3rd at 8:00pm.


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Daily Roundups

Tuesday Music News

New music from Lykke Li, Björk performs a rare song, Florence + the Machine announce tour, and Perfume Genius unveils remix EP.


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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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