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Community Engagement International Clash Day

International Clash Day: Spotlight on Citizen University

Citizen University is committed to encouraging civic literacy, engagement, and activation. We talked to Ben Phillips, Senior Program Manager for Citizen University, to learn more about the organizations mission, their unique approach to community building, and how people can get involved locally.


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Sasquatch Music News KEXP Suggests

Sasquatch! Music Festival 2018 Lineup Announced

Sasquatch! returns May 25-27 with Bon Iver, The National, Modest Mouse, and more!


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International Clash Day Interviews Community Partnerships

International Clash Day: Spotlight on U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle

U.T.O.P.I.A. Seattle provides sacred spaces to strengthen the minds and bodies of Queer & Trans-Pacific Islanders (QTPIs) through community organizing, political engagement, and cultural stewardship. We talked to Taffy Maene, Executive Director, about their mission and ways we can get involved.


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Video Roundup KEXP Presents

Announcing the 2018 Fisherman's Village Music Festival Line-Up

KEXP is excited to yet again partner with the Everett Music Initiative to present the 2018 Fisherman's Village Music Festival, March 30th through April 1st in downtown Everett.


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In Stores Now Reviews

New Music Reviews (2/2)

KEXP Music Director Don Yates and DJ Alex Ruder share reviews of new and upcoming releases from Hookworms, Rhye, Field Music, Groundislava, and more!


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Interviews

Exclusive Interview: Photographer Lance Mercer

DJ Kevin Cole chats with local photographer Lance Mercer about his exhibit, Sound & Vision III: AIM + INTENT by Lance Mercer | A Retrospective, currently on display in the KEXP Gathering Space.


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Music News Daily Roundups

Friday Music News

New music from Lykke Li, Thom Yorke, Jay Som, and more in today's music news round-up.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: FKL

FKL is the collaborative project of Seattle-based husband-wife duo Sage Redman and Joe Gillick. Their exclusive Midnight in a Perfect World mix spotlights cutting-edge UK-centric electronic/club rhythms.


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Video Roundup

Video Roundup: Groundhog Day

February 2nd is Groundhog Day. As you might recall from the 1993 Bill Murray film, the infamous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil will emerge from hibernation on this day. Here's KEXP playlist for songs in his honor.


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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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