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Glasgow A Go-Go: KEXP's Tartan Day Video Roundup

Happy Tartan Day! Okay, so it's not really a Scottish holiday, but one made up by the U.S. back in 1982 to celebrate Scottish heritage. We can't think of a better way to celebrate than with some of our favorite Scottish bands.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Daniel Avery

London-based producer Daniel Avery pieces together an exclusive new mix showcasing a handful of his own songs -- both older selections and forthcoming joints -- alongside a cerebral blend of immersive underground techno tracks.


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Daily Roundups

Thursday Music News

New music from Bob Dylan, St. Vincent, Kele Okereke, Benjamin Gibbard, The Get Up Kids, and Saba.


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Review Revue

Review Revue: Billy Bragg - Brewing up with Billy Bragg

This week's Review Revue revisits Billy Bragg's 1984 LP Brewing up with Billy Bragg. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.


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Interviews Sub Pop 30

Sub Pop 30: Why SP0217 is One of the Best in Sub Pop's Catalog

There are a number of amazing releases featured throughout the Sub Pop catalog, but there's no question that our favorite catalog number so far is SP0217, Iris Parker-Pavitt, daughter of label founder Bruce Pavitt. KEXP chats with her and her dad in this exclusive interview.


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Throwaway Style Local Music

Throwaway Style: The Evolution of Powerbleeder

On their new EP, titled G u s h, Powerbleeder master the fine art of not flaunting all of their musical talents simultaneously.


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KEXP Premiere Record Store Day

Grizzly Bear's Daniel Rossen Slays with First New Solo Music in Six Years (KEXP Premiere)

Daniel Rossen (of Grizzly Bear and Department of Eagles) shares his first new music in six years with KEXP. Listen to the track "Deerslayer."


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Daily Roundups

Wednesday Music News

An album announcement from Oneohtrix Point Never and new music and videos from Middle Kids, SOPHIE, and Drinks.


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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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