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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Nark

Seattle-based DJ, producer, and label runner Nark (aka Kevin Kauer) delivers a hypnotic and seamless journey through underground techno and cerebral acid rhythms on his exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.


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Music News

Neon Indian Shares Theme Song for Film 86'd

"Heaven's Basement (Theme from 86'd)" is the first new music from Neon Indian since 2015's VEGA INTL. Night School


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2018 Countdown Reviews

Breaking Down the Best Pacific Northwest Albums of 2018

KEXP's writers break down the local albums they loved in 2018, from Alien Boy and AJ Suede to Whitney Ballen and Wimps.


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Review Revue

Review Revue: Boom Boom G.I. - Slide a Little Closer

This week's Review Revue spotlights the album Slide a Little Closer by Boom Boom G.I. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.


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Music News

Thom Yorke Staged Atoms For Peace Reunion at Los Angeles Show

Four of the five original members of the supergroup came together during Yorke's set at the Orpheum


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Harrison

Fresh off the release of his sophomore album 'Apricity,' Toronto-bred musician Harrison delivers a super groovy Midnight in a Perfect World mix as he stitches together infectious house, boogie, disco, funk, R&B edits, and a few of his own unreleased tracks in supremely smooth fashion.


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Throwaway Style Local Music

Throwaway Style: The Best of Throwaway Style 2018

Since taking over the column in March, Martin Douglas has carried on the tradition of making our Northwest music column appointment reading on Thursdays. Here is a collection of choice selections from the past nine months.


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Music News

Christmas, It's Not a Biggie: KEXP's 2018 Holiday Music Guide

KEXP brings you a playlist of holiday songs from The Beths, Say Sue Me, Phoebe Bridgers, and more


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From the Archives:

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Sub Pop 30th Anniversary Count-Up

In 2018, KEXP celebrated theĀ 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 ourĀ catalog coverage, featuring in-depth coverage on the history of their releases.


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