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Kristin Hersh: From My Headphones to My Basement

A long-time fan of her work in Throwing Muses, Drive Time's DJ Kevin Cole invites Kristin Hersh over for a guest DJ set, interview, and a four-song live session.

50 Years of Hip-Hop: 1994 - Fugees - "Vocab"

Through 2023, KEXP is celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop. Each week we'll celebrate a different year in hip-hop. As we center around 1994 this week, DJ Kevin Cole shares an exclusive rarely-heard session with Fugees.

Music Heals: Macklemore Talks About the Opiate Epidemic

According to a 2015 report from Washington State's Office of the Attorney General, the majority of drug overdose deaths — more than six out of ten — involve an opioid. In this web exclusive interview, KEXP's DJ Kevin Cole and Macklemore address the epidemic.

Bob Mehr on The Replacements Box Set Dead Man's Pop

DJ Kevin Cole talks to author Bob Mehr about his work on the new Replacements box set, Dead Man's Pop.

Dilly Dally

Toronto, Canada based soft-grunge group Dilly Dally drops into the KEXP studio and delivers a fantastic performance of songs from their new record ‘Sore' live on KEXP's The Morning Show with Kevin Cole.  Recorded 10/28/2015 - 4 songs: Ballin Chain, Next Gold, The Touch, Desire.

Salad Boys

New Zealand-based alt/indie-pop group Salad Boys perform songs from their new record, "Metalmania", live on KEXP's The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole. Recorded 10/16/2015 - 5 songs: Bow To Your New Sensation, No Taste Bomber, Daytime Television, I'm A Mountain, Dream Date.

Music That Matters, Vol. 640 - Iceland Airwaves 2018 Preview Part One: Ice

DJ Kevin Cole previews the 2018 Iceland Airwaves music festival and the rich Icelandic music scene. Episode one, Ice, features a slew of brilliant atmospheric and chill songs along with a bit of goth-tinged electronica and a smoking hot new Júníus Meyvant track.

Music That Matters, Vol. 645 - The Promise of Every Path

DJ Kevin Cole unleashes an ambitious mix that is all over the map musically and literally with independent label punk, hip-hop, neo-soul, global folk, and electronica from Ireland, Italy, Turkey, France, Germany, and all over the States including Minneapolis, L.A., New York, Austin, and Seattle.

Young Scum - Wasting Time

Today's song, featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is "Wasting Time" by Young Scum, from the 2018 album Young Scum on Citrus City Records in the United States and Pretty Olivia Records in Spain.

Music That Matters, Vol. 671 - Silken Peacock

Like the extravagant iridescent plumage of the peacock, DJ Kevin Cole’s latest Music That Matters mixtape comes in many musical colors and includes new songs from Hatchie, Kishi Bashi, Jamila Woods, Chong the Nomad, and Ibibio Sound Machine. Silken Peacock is also the color of my new record r…

Music That Matters, Vol. 680 - Dancing in the Streets

With new tracks from Bleached, Mal Blum, Apex Manor, and more, DJ Kevin Cole soundtracks the making of your fondest summer memories - from dancing in the streets to strolling on the beach.

Ezra Collective - Space Is the Place (Reprise)

Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Kevin Cole, host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Space Is the Place (Reprise)" by Ezra Collective, from the 2019 album You Can't Steal My Joy on Enter The Jungle.

Music That Matters, Vol. 693 - Iceland Airwaves 2019

DJ Kevin Cole guides you through some of the best of this year’s Iceland Airwaves Music Festival, one of the world’s premier music discovery festivals showcasing awesome new and emerging Nordic artists alongside forward-thinking international acts across all genres!

Music That Matters, Vol. 701- New Year, New Me!

Start the New Year with new music as DJ Kevin Cole features current favorites from all over the world including Slovakia, Colombia, Canada, Australia, Germany, Iceland, Senegal, Great Britain, Belgium, Croatia, Mexico, the USA, and the Pacific Northwest. Bringing the world together through the powe…

Sløtface - New year, new me

Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Kevin Cole, host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, is “New year, new me” by Sløtface, from the 2020 album Sorry for the Late Reply on Propeller Recordings/Nettwerk Music Group.

The Weekly Mix, Vol. 723 - Dripping Sun

In celebration of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Cheryl Waters, John Richards and Kevin Cole have teamed up to spotlight some of the many outstanding musical contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander artists throughout the world, featuring long-time KEXP favorites and newcomers alike.

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