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New Music Reviews (8/28)

Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation, including this week's new releases from Noname, Burna Boy, Be Your Own Pet, and more.

The Murder City Devils

The Murder City Devils shake the KEXP walls with a live in-studio performance, featuring songs from 2014's "The White Ghost Has Blood on Its Hands Again." Recorded 08/15/2014 - 4 songs: Hey Playboy, I Don't Wanna Work for Scum Anymore, Cruelty Abounds, Not Everybody Gets a Good Time.

Music That Matters, Vol. 630 - Patio Mixer Late Summer Mixdown Mix

The sky is clogged with smoke and yes, Leo season went by quickly, but don't despair! Late summer has its charms too, so invite some people over, position your speakers just so and clink that glass of vinho verde with a pal as you delight in the bonhomie of patio season.

Music That Matters, Vol. 492 - That Was Then, This Is Now

DJ El Toro shares some of his favorite music of 2015 and previews upcoming releases from Shearwater, ANOHNI, Gazebos, and the Cave Singers. Speaking of next year, don't forget: everything you enjoy on KEXP, including the free podcasts, is made possible by support from music lovers like you. P…

In Stores Now 8/8

Alternarock icons Dinosaur Jr. return with their eleventh album, their fourth together since reuniting in 2005. KEXP Music Director Don Yates calls it "another strong set of muscular, psych-tinged rock with fiery, fleet-fingered guitar solos, pounding rhythms, drawling vocals and potent song hooks."

Musicfest NW 2015 Line-Up Announced

Good thing Portland's just three hours away, because you don't want to miss the Musicfest NW, taking place August 21st to 23rd at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

Out This Week 11/4

November spawned a lot of good releases this week, including the debut release from Les Sins, a side project of Toro Y Moi’s Chaz Bundick. KEXP's Music Director Don Yates notes the album "is a smartly constructed blend of house, techno and hip hop beats with warm synths and repeated vocal hooks."

Black History Month: Listen to a Special Edition of Swingin' Doors

On Thursday, February 1st, KEXP DJ Don Slack kicked off Black History Month with a special episode of Swingin' Doors featuring all-black artists. Listen to the entire three-hour show here.

New Music Reviews (11/23)

Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates and Associate Music Director Gabriel Teodros (joined this week by DJ Alex) shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Salaam Remi, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Kali…

New Music Reviews (11/1)

Each week, Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what we added this week, including new music from The War on Drugs, Theon Cross, Nightmares on Wax, and more.

New Music Reviews (11/14)

Each week, Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. These reviews help our DJs decide on what they want to play. See what we added this week below (and on our Charts page), including new releases from Weyes Blood, The Winston Brothers, Chancha…

New Music Reviews (11/28)

Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation, including this week's new releases from Bill Callahan, BROCKHAMPTONTom Skinner, and more.

New Music Reviews (12/05)

Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation, including this week's new releases from Stormzy, Honey DijonContour, and more.

New Music Reviews (3/13)

Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation, including this week's new releases from Shalom, Fever RayNia Archives, and more.

New Music Reviews (3/20)

Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation, including this week's new releases from Yves Tumor, M83Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and more.

New Music Reviews (4/3)

Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation, including this week's new releases from boygenius, Lana Del ReyThe Hold Steady, and more.

New Music Reviews (5/15)

Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation, including this week's new releases from billy woods & Kenny Segal, Overmono, SBTRKT, and more.

The “It’ll Be Alright, Don’t Give Up on Running For Yourself” Runcast Runtacular

Get motivated for your run with this week’s Runcast, featuring songs from Suzzallo, Wet Leg, The Hives, and more.

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