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KEXP Premiere

Shy Boys Craft A Breezy Tour Anthem with “Something Sweet” (KEXP Premiere)

Kansas City, Mo. share an ode to gas station havens and snacks in the latest single from their sophomore album Bell House, out Aug. 3 via Polyvinyl.


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Daily Roundups

Tuesday Music News

New music from Iron & Wine, Kristin Hersh, Tyler, the Creator and A$AP Rocky, and Swearin', plus Arctic Monkeys take the Late Show stage.


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KEXP Premiere

Francine Thirteen Blends Desire with Sacrament on Her Stunning New Track “Communion” (KEXP Premiere)

Dallas songwriter explores the intersection of spirituality and femininity with looming, methodical beats and an entrancing confidence.


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Capitol Hill Block Party Live Reviews

Wading Through the Vape Clouds: Recapping Capitol Hill Block Party 2018

Looking back at this year's fest, including sets from Dude York, Father John Misty, Parisalexa, Bully, and more.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (7/20)

Each week KEXP's Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from The Internet, Israel Nash, Ty Segall & White Fence, and more.


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Daily Roundups

Monday Music News

A long-lost David Bowie demo has been discovered, Diarrhea Planet announce break up, Pond share new single, and Oneohtrix Point Never reveals two new videos.


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Capitol Hill Block Party Photo Galleries

Capitol Hill Block Party, Day 3: In Photos

This year's Capitol Hill Block Party ended the weekend strong with stellar performances from TR/ST, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and, of course, Father John Misty, just to name a few. Check out shots from photographers Eric Tra and Alley Rutzel.


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Capitol Hill Block Party Photo Galleries

Capitol Hill Block Party, Day 2: In Photos

Day 2 of the Capitol Hill Block Party was packed with sun and some of the best in local music. Check out shots from the scene from photographers Eric Tra and Alley Rutzel.


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Capitol Hill Block Party Photo Galleries

Capitol Hill Block Party, Day 1: In Photos

There's nothing quite like summertime in Seattle and nothing quite like the Capitol Hill Block Party. KEXP took to the Pike-Pine corridor on Friday; check out photos from photographers Eric Tra, Niffer Calderwood, and Alley Rutzel.


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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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