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Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: Emily Haines of Metric on the Themes in Art of Doubt

Metric frontwoman Emily Haines shares her thoughts on the themes of some of the singles on Art of Doubt.


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Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: José González on Music and Mental Health

Argentinian-Swedish artist José González talks to KEXP about his music, his own previous battle with psychosis, and news on a new album.


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Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: Alex Grigg of Music BC on the Canadian Music Scene

KEXP speaks with Alex Grigg of the Music BC Industry Association about the differences between Canada and the US’s music industry.


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Sound & Vision: Larry Mizell Jr. Reflects on the Legacy of Nipsey Hussle

The writer and former Street Sounds DJ shares his thoughts on what Nipsey Hussle meant to his community and hip-hop as a whole.


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The Afternoon Show w/ Kevin Cole

Nothing Compares 2 U: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Prince (Encore Airing)

On April 5, The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole will re-air our tribute to Prince on the two-year anniversary of his passing.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Little People

Portland-based British electronic musician Little People delivers a cerebral, groovy, and expansive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.


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Music Heals Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: Jay Mathews on Accepting Cancer

In this intimate interview for Sound & Vision, DJ Kevin Cole chats with his long-time friend Jay Mathews, who has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.


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El Sonido

Descubre El Sonido: An Exclusive Mix of Independent Brazilian Music from Leandro Rissi

El Sonido explores the Brazilian music scene with Leandro Rissi, KEXP listener and Amplifier, currently living in Rio de Janeiro.


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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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