Influential and innovative electronic producer, DJ, and vocalist Matthew Dear delivers a transportive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that seamlessly weaves through immersive techno rhythms and experimental ambient textures.
Matthew Dear announces the first album under his name in six years and shares two new songs, "Bunny's Dream" and "Echo"
Today’s song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is "Modafinil Blues” by Matthew Dear, from the 2018 album Bunny on Ghostly International.
On the first new full-length under the beloved Dear Nora moniker in almost twelve years, Katy Davidson's songs are as riveting and alluring as they've ever been.
Six years since the release of his last album under his birth name, Matthew Dear has crafted a wildly varied, eclectic, and mesmerizing journey of an album with Bunny
Every week, KEXP features a new local artist with an interview and suggested tracks for where to start. This week, we’re featuring punk outfit Hardly Boys, who release their latest record Dear Diarrhea this Friday on Make Fart Records. You can stream the whole album in full ahead of its release at …
The Seattle tradition returns for its ninth year from November 11th to 14th.
Today’s song, featured on The Morning Show with John Richards, is "Black Walls" by Chromatics, from the 2018 album Dear Tommy on Italians Do It Better.
Today’s song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is "She Leaves A Ghost" by Phono Paradiso, from the 2017 album Eventually, Dear on Morbid Media Group.
Another Dear Tommy single is unveiled while we patiently await its arrival
John Richards' latest installment in the Runner Powered Podcast series takes songs from Matthew Dear, Spirit Award, and Shakey Graves to inspire you to keep you running (with a special surprise at the end.)
Brian Foss's pick for today is "New Christmas Hymn" by The Minus 5, from the 2017 album Dear December on Yep Roc Records.
A revitalizing force of the Laurel Canyon music scene, Jonathan Wilson performs songs from his 2013 release, "Fanfare" live on KEXP. Recorded 05/23/2014 - 4 songs: Fanfare, Fazon, Future Vision, Dear Friend.
Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases (joined this week by DJ Abbie Gobelli). See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Matthew Dear, Kurt Vile, Yowler, Elvis Costello, and more.
Brooklyn-via-Denton lo-fi slacker post-punk quartet Parquet Courts deliver a live performance in the KEXP Studio featuring songs from 2014's "Sunbathing Animal." Recorded 08/05/2014 - 4 songs: Ducking & Dodging, Black & White, Vienna II, Dear Ramona.
Their name implies that they have bad posture, but Sloucher are definitely not slackers leaning back in their desks at the back of the classroom. The Seattle outfit's locktight songwriting shows they've been paying attention to their Pacific Northwest indie rock predecessors in this brilliant sess…
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Afterno…
One voice that has definitely not been heard in the open letter to Miley Cyrus ballgame is Sufjan Stevens -- but don't worry, because he has finally voiced an opinion. His main advice: embrace grammar! Finding delicacy and delight in the present perfect continuous tense, Sufjan encourages the music…
Chromatics have shared "Shadow," their contribution to the Adult Swim Singles series (it's available for free here). The song will also be featured on their upcoming album, Dear Tommy. In a statement, Johnny Jewel described the album as "the most rebellious record I've made." Although the LP does…
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 DJs think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Morn…
