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KEXP was lucky to host an in-studio session with Okkervil River over the weekend. If you missed it, here's a consolation prize: a new video for the track "Judey on a Street" off their recently released eighth full-length, Away. Director Gabrielle Demeestere captures actor Steven Ogg, meandering th…

Real Estate

Real Estate return to KEXP to play songs from their new LP "Atlas" on The Midday Show. The New Jersey/Brooklyn indie rockers deliver a dreamy set of upbeat tunes and discuss recording their latest effort at Wilco's Loft Studio. Recorded 3/6/2014 - 4 songs: The Bend, Talking Backwards, Cr…

Anand Wilder on His Forthcoming Solo Record, Yeasayer's Contentious Relationship with Critics, and the Importance of Doja Cat

Former Yeasayer co-frontman Anand Wilder talks to KEXP about his forthcoming solo record I Don't Know My Words

Jessy Lanza on Self-Love, Self-Confidence, and Her New Album Love Hallucination

LA via Ontario artist Jessy Lanza talks with KEXP about her latest record, Love Hallucination, and how it symbolizes an evolution in her sound as well as a new found focus on self-love and self-confidence.

Black History Month All Year Round: Gifted Gab Discusses Ohio Players, Chaka Khan, and the Ubiquity of Music

Seattle rapper Gifted Gab talks about celebrating black history all your round, getting her musical education from her mom, and offers inspiring words to other minority artists trying to make their own way.

Julia Massey Talks New Band Warren Dunes, Shares "Come Find Me" (KEXP Premiere)

Whether she’s wearing a feather mask during a KEXP in-studio or making what she calls “kids music for adults,” Massey and her band mates have treated their audiences to songs that are good for the spirit, no matter your age.

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.

Whitney Mongé "Carries On" with New EP, Shares the Soulful Track "Be Mine" (KEXP Premiere + Interview)

KEXP premieres the track "Be Mine," an early look at the new EP from Whitney Mongé, and talks with the Seattle "alternative soul" artist about the new release.

Chali 2na Dives Into Early Beginnings, Jurassic 5, and Finding His Voice

Los Angeles-based rapper and artist, Charlie Stewart (aka Chali 2na) talks about how his career started, how he got his name, how he developed his signature baritone, and much more.

International Clash Day: Spotlight on Jail Guitar Doors

KEXP talks to Wayne Kramer of the MC5 about Jail Guitar Doors, an organization that finds people who work in prisons who are willing to use music as rehabilitation and provide them with musical instruments, mainly guitars.

David Hinds of Steel Pulse on the UK Reggae Band's 40-Year Career

David Hinds of Steel Pulse talks to KEXP's DJ Miss Ashley about their first new studio album in 15 years, what it's like to tour after all these years, and more.

Victoria Legrand of Beach House on the Sacredness of Fireflies and (Much) More

Victoria Legrand, co-founder of dream-pop band Beach House, talks to KEXP about her origins in singing, how the band has stayed together now for 15 years, and what she remembers most from conversations with her fans.

Sunn O))) on Life Metal, Scott Walker, and the Importance of Patience

Long-running experimental music group Sunn O))) talk to KEXP about the most recent release Life Metal, working with the late Scott Walker, and the importance of patience.

"Music Is Not Going to Cure You, But It's Gonna Make Things Better": Mark Mallman on The Happiness Playlist

Minneapolis-based musician, film composer, author, and expert playlist creator Mark Mallman talks to KEXP about the healing power of the perfect playlist, and the important role music plays in our lives.

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.

Sound & Vision: Travis Thompson on Growing Up in the Seattle Hip Hop Scene

Sound & Vision host Emily Fox caught up with Travis Thompson to talk about his new album Reckless Endangerment and his upbringing in the Seattle rap scene.

Michael Kiwanuka on race, music, and Big Little Lies; Gender & controversy at the GRAMMYs and CMT

Michael Kiwanuka talks about race and music, and how having his song selected as the intro music for HBO’s Big Little Lies pushed his career forward.

Alex Henry Foster Finds Healing on Ambient Record

Alex Henry Foster talks about how his new ambient record, Kimiyo, was formed after a health crisis that left him unable to speak for months.

Ela Minus, Franz Ferdinand, Damon Locks

Abbie joins host Evie Stokes to talk about Ela Minus, Franz Ferdinand, and Chris Sanley shares a song from Damon Locks.

Ribbon Skirt Reconnects with Anishinaabe Roots Through Music

The Montreal-based and Anishinaabe-led band Ribbon Skirt talks about their album, Bite Down, and new EP, PENSACOLA.

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