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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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Interviews

Courtney Barnett Talks Coming Face-to-Face With Her Emotions, Detective Shows, and Tell Me How You Really Feel

KEXP catches up with the Australian songwriter about her new album ahead of her in-studio performance on Oct. 8 at 12 PM PT.


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Review Revue

Review Revue: Bauhaus - Mask

This week's Review Revue spotlights the album Mask by Bauhaus. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.


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Throwaway Style Local Music Album Reviews

Throwaway Style: Tres Leches Revel in Their Changeable Nature on Amorfo

The Seattle trio's thrilling full-length debut is a musically omnivorous act of rebellion and exploration of style.


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Music News

Kurt Vile Shares New Single "One Trick Ponies"

"One Trick Ponies" comes from Vile's upcoming seventh album Bottle It In


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Potatohead People

Fresh off releasing their sophomore album 'Nick & Astro's Guide to the Galaxy,' Vancouver, BC production duo Potatohead People deliver a supremely groovy guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that spotlights their wide-ranging inspirations and contemporary faves.


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Courtney Barnett Shares "Small Talk" for Mom + Pop Anniversary Box Set

"Small Talk" comes from the sessions for Tell Me How You Really Feel


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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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