Reggie Watts and John Tejada have joined forces for their collaborative project Wajatta and they deliver a hypnotic guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that leans into their love of deep house grooves and lush minimal tech-house rhythms.
The Seattle soul-funk band return with the second single off their forthcoming full-length Sunday Afternoon, out May 28th via Color Red.
Jonathan Russell chats with KEXP about The Head and the Heart's new concert doc Rivers and Roads.
Today’s song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is “Easy Coming” by The Moondoggies from the forthcoming album A Love Sleeps Deep, which will be released via Hardly Art.
Today’s song, featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is “Stay Alive” by Hollie Cook, from the album Vessel of Love which is available via Merge Records.
Today's song, featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is "Helluva Dr." by Angelic Milk from the 2019 album Divine Biker Love on PNKSLM Recordings.
Soulful superstars Durand Jones & The Indications join Kevin Cole in the KEXP Live Room to perform 4 songs from their sophomore LP, American Love Call.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "Gloria" by The Shivas, from the 2019 album Dark Thoughts on Tender Loving Empire.
Neko Case recently put out a memoir called The Harder I Fight the More I Love You. Emily Fox reviews the book.
KEXP DJ Lace Cadence talks about his love of Californian hardcore punk Drain and their song “Stealing Happiness from Tomorrow.”
Beat the winter doldrums with a trip up north for the 2016 Timbrrr! Winter Music Festival, this Friday, January 29th and Saturday the 30th in scenic Leavenworth, Washington. It may be cold outside, but this year's line-up is extra-hot, featuring Strand of Oaks, Fruit Bats, Grace Love & the True…
Despite their being named after my favorite brand of pants and the fact that I loved me some poppy punk rock music in my early teens, I don't believe I ever got into The Dickies. Maybe they were just a little too goofy for me, or maybe I was so busy with the output of Dischord and Lookout! Records …
There's lots to love in the record stores this Valentine's Day week, like the aptly titled Hotel Valentine, the first release in fifteen years from New York City duo Cibo Matto. If you're in a more somber mood, check out the album Benji from Sun Kil Moon aka Mark Kozelek (ex-Red House Painters), fe…
Listening to No Cities To Love, the eighth album by Sleater-Kinney, has to be done with one thing in mind: Sleater-Kinney did not have to make this album. That's not meant in a idol-worshipping, "we're not worthy" way, but quite literally. They all have alternate careers that they're perfectly happ…
With 2014's, "Altered Beast" now on the shelves, Seattle's treepunk tribe, Kithkin brought their nature loving selves indoors, treating the KEXP Studio to an inspired live performance. Recorded 4/10/2014 - 4 songs: Altered Beast, Asunder, Fallen Giants, Sorcerer.
Seattle-based DJ duo OFF99 share their deep crates and reverential love of soulful house music on their exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.
Ahead of Tyler, The Creator's performance at Climate Pledge Arena on April 8, Sound & Vision contributor Mia Imani reflects on the artist's connection to Seattle and how she connects with his music. Listen to or read the piece below.
Brooklyn-based artist Yaya Bey showcases her love of soulful, eclectic, and timeless R&B music on her hypnotic guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.
Guitarist Jimmy James of the True Loves and Delvon Lamarr Trio talks about his musical influences, and how music breaks through the language barrier and brings people together.
