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Sasquatch! Music Festival, Day 1: In Photos

Day One of the Sasquatch! Music Festival brought stellar sets from David Byrne, Tyler, the Creator, Wolf Parade, Margo Price, and so much more.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (5/25)

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 ThunderpussyFatoumata Diawara, A$AP Rocky, and more.


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SIFF

SIFF Face the Music 2018 Preview: Nico, 1988

SIFF 2018 continues with screenings of Nico, 1988, part of the "Face the Music" series.


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Local Artist Spotlight Local Music Album Reviews

Local Artist Spotlight: Whitney Ballen

The Issaquah singer/songwriter vacillates between squall and sparsity in her detailed and heartbreaking work. Ahead of her Upstream Music Fest performance on Sunday, June 3rd, we take a look at singular and emotive work.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Derek Pavone

Seattle DJ Derek Pavone's mix for Midnight in a Perfect World is a hypnotizing journey through underground techno, house, and disco grooves, spotlighting his deep record collection, choice track selections, and seamless mixing talents.


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Interviews Music Heals

Music Heals: Macklemore Talks About the Struggles of Addiction and Starting Over

As part of KEXP's Music Heals series, Macklemore talks with DJ Kevin Cole about his struggles with addiction and recovery.


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Interviews Music Heals Local Music

Music Heals: Wanz Opens Up About Alcoholism and Life on the Other Side of Recovery

The "Thrift Shop" vocalist talks with Kevin Cole about getting sober and the importance of reaching out for help when you need it.


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Interviews Music Heals

Music Heals: Macklemore Talks About the Opiate Epidemic

According to a 2015 report from Washington State's Office of the Attorney General, the majority of drug overdose deaths — more than six out of ten — involve an opioid. In this web exclusive interview, KEXP's DJ Kevin Cole and Macklemore address the epidemic.


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Daily Roundups

Thursday Music News

K-pop group Loona released a teaser of a new song with Grimes, new music from Wooden Shjips and The Get Up Kids, plus Jim James takes the Late Show stage.


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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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