Latest Articles

Oh My Virgin Ears! Songbook

Oh My Virgin Ears!: Billy Bragg's Life's a Riot with Spy vs. Spy

With Oh My Virgin Ears!, KEXP's (young) intern Gabe Pollak takes a first listen at iconic albums in music history. With singer/songwriter and author Billy Bragg visiting KEXP's Gathering Space tonight as part of of Songbook: KEXP’s Music & Literature Series, we had Gabe reflect on his first tim…


Read More
Daily Roundups

Monday Music News

Last week, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs announced that they would be reissuing their classic debut album, 2003's Fever To Tell. The reissue comes with two never before released songs from that time, "Phone Jam" and "Shake It," as well as a documentary called There Is No Modern Romance. The trailer for the d…


Read More
Song of the Day The Midday Show w/ Cheryl Waters

Song of the Day: Iron and Wine - Call It Dreaming

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on The Mid…


Read More
In Stores Now

In Stores Now 10/2

Paris-based French-Cuban sister duo Ibeyi share their sophomore LP. KEXP Music Director Don Yates calls the latest from Naomi and Lisa-Kainde Diaz "another stunning, beautifully crafted blend of electro-pop, soul, hip-hop and traditional Cuban percussion, combining a spacious, beat-driven sound wit…


Read More
Daily Roundups

Friday Music News

UK trio The xx continue to pound the pavement in support of their most recent release, I See You, including a Thursday night stop to Jimmy Kimmel Live. Watch the band perform the track "Dangerous" and the web-exclusive "Say Something Loving" below. [ Under the Radar]


Read More
Music That Matters

Music That Matters: Be Here Now

Check out some of the KEXP DJ’s favorite artists from the Pacific Northwest and around the world on-the-go. KEXP’s Music That Matters weekly podcast brings you an exclusive mix of new music from the world’s best independent artists.


Read More
Song of the Day

Song of the Day: Tomo Nakayama - Fourth of Julivar's

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on The Mor…


Read More
Throwaway Style Local Music

Throwaway Style: Versing Finds Indie Rock Peace on Nirvana

Throwaway Style is a weekly column dedicated to examining all aspects of the Northwest music scene. Whether it’s a new artist making waves, headlines affecting local talent, or reflecting on some of the music that’s been a foundation in our region; this space celebrates everything happening in the …


Read More

From the Archives:

subpopluv_sq.jpg

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.


screaming_fopp.jpg
dothebeast.jpg
giveup_10.jpg
sundogs.jpg