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Versing Side-Project Spiral XP Pens An Ode to Stasis with “Atrophy” (KEXP Premiere)

Versing drummer debuts new project, the first release on Canadian label Peaceful Tapes.


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Ben Zaidi Honors the Influence and Impact of Chris Cornell with "My Friend Chris" (KEXP Premiere)

Future soul musician Ben Zaidi has unveiled a new single in tribute to Chris Cornell on the four-year anniversary of his death


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Rachel Lime Combs the Cosmos for Connection on "Voyager 3" (KEXP Premiere)

Minneapolis musician Rachel Lime shares the very '80s-indebted video for "Voyager 3" via KEXP


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Taylar Elizza Beth Finds New Purpose, Perspective with “nov 13” (KEXP Premiere)

Seattle rapper reflects on a near-death experience and comes back stronger than ever on latest single.


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Throwaway Style: A Career-Spanning Interview with Tomo Nakayama

In addition to premiering his new single "On the Way," the beloved Seattle singer/songwriter walks Martin Douglas through the two decades of his career.


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How the 2020 Beirut Explosion Inspired This Beautiful New Single from Postcards (KEXP Premiere)

The Beirut-based dream-pop band survived the deadly disaster, expressing their grief through their new single.


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Califone Add Shimmer to Mecca Normal's "Family Swan" for Kill Rock Stars' 30th Anniversary (KEXP Premiere)

The latest release from Kill Rock Stars' 30th anniversary singles series sees Califone take on Mecca Normal's 2002 track "Family Swan"


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Wild Powwers Capture the Banality of Depression With "Decades" (KEXP Premiere)

Seattle trio Wild Powwers share the sofened third single from their forthcoming album 'What You Wanted'


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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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