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The Raconteurs Announce New Album and Deluxe Reissue of Consolers of the Lonely

The Raconteurs have announced that they’ll be releasing their first album in over a decade in 2019 and will also release a deluxe reissue of their 2008 album Consolers of the Lonely as part of the Third Man Records Vault series.


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Chris Cornell Statue Unveiled at MoPop

Yesterday, an immense crowd gathered at the Museum of Pop Culture to watch the unveiling of a statue honoring and immortalizing Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell


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Death Cab for Cutie Play Transatlanticism In Full On 15th Anniversary

Last night, Death Cab for Cutie surprised the audience during their show at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre by playing Transatlanticism in its entirety.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (10/5)

See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Phosphorescent, Swearin’, Cat Power, and more.


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Community Engagement

Indigenous People's Day Interview with Eileen Jimenez of Highline College's TRiO Program

In honor of Indigenous People's Day, KEXP shines a spotlight on Seattle organizations who are making a difference, like Eileen Jimenez of Highline College's TRiO Program.


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Black Belt Eagle Scout's Katherine Paul Breaks Down Ever Song on Mother Of My Children

The Northwest songwriter breaks down her debut album, highlighting the multi-faceted aspects of her own identity.


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Community Engagement

Indigenous People's Day Interview with the Honorable Cecile Hansen

In honor of Indigenous People's Day, KEXP talks to Cecile Hansen, the current tribal chairwoman of the Duwamish Tribe, elected in 1975.


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Music News

Blood Orange and A$AP Rocky Ride ATVs in "Chewing Gum" Video

"Chewing Gum" is the latest Negro Swan track to receive the video treatment


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Interviews Local Music

"Play What You Feel In Your Heart": Jimmy James Talks to KEXP About His Love for Playing Guitar

Seattle soul/funk guitarist Jimmy James talks to KEXP about everything from his guitar strings, amp, and pedal preferences, to the impact of good music and the power of individuality.


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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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