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Weep Wave Explore the Hard Truths of Capitalism on "Concrete" (KEXP Premiere)

Ahead of their debut full-length, S.A.D., the Seattle psych-rockers offer a squalling and pummeling new single.


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Interviews Local Music

Behind the Wheel: Seattle-based producer Jake One on the 10th Anniversary of His Debut White Van Music

Ten years ago, Jake One released his acclaimed solo album, White Van Music; KEXP chats with the Seattle-based producer to celebrate the anniversary of the album.


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Music News

UNKLE Announce New Album The Road Part II / Lost Highway

The album is a continuation of 2017's The Road: Part 1.


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Music News

Deerhunter Unveils James Dean-Inspired Single "Plains"

"Plains" is the third single from Deerhunter's forthcoming album Why Hasn't Everything Already Disappeared?.


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Music News

Pedro the Lion Shares Third Phoenix Single "Quietest Friend"

Pedro the Lion are releasing their first album in 15 years on Jan. 18.


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Festivals El Sonido

Fluvial 2018: Five Chilean Bands That Should Be On Your Radar

El Sonido’s DJ Chilly picks his five favorite Chilean discoveries from the 2018 Fluvial festival.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Roosevelt

Cologne's Roosevelt delivers a seamless sonic journey through hypnotic house, spacious disco, and refined tech-house grooves on his exclusive guest DJ mix.


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Music News

Guided By Voices Share Anthemic Single "The Rally Boys"

The song comes from the Dayton band's upcoming double album Zeppelin Over China.


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Music News

Ibibio Sound Machine Announce New Album Doko Mien

The Afro-disco duo also share album's lead single "Tell Me (Doko Mien)."


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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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