Back in 2010, David Byrne and Fatboy Slim collaborated on the concept album and "disco musical" Here Lies Love, which tells the story of former First Lady of the Philippines, Imelda Marcos. Following award-winning runs in New York, London, and Adelaide, Australia, the project has now arrived in Sea…
With Ibeyi, every song is a blessing, sometimes quite literally. The Parisian born twin sisters reach deep into their French-Cuban ancestry and call upon the spirits of Santería on their debut LP, which blends Yoruban evocations with contemporary expressions of love and loss. Their music is, as the…
Few bands pack the emotional wallop of Cloud Cult. Ever the seekers, the Midwest band has always tackled the big questions, the universal, philosophical and existential one -- who are we, where do we come from, where do we go, what do we do with each other while we're here? Cloud Cult albums are li…
Rock n' roll legend Fats Domino has passed away at the age of 89, due to natural causes. Born Antoine Domino in 1928, "Fats" combined the bluesy sound of his hometown of New Orleans with a boogie-woogie style to become one of the top artists of the 1950s and early '60s, including the hits "Ain't T…
There are many ways to express love and affection for someone else. More often than not, however, it's the tiny gestures that mean the most. That's the premise put forth by the Durham, U.K., DIY band Martha on their scrappy 2017 single, "The Winter Fuel Allowance Ineligibility Blues."
Featuring sets from The Flaming Lips, The True Loves, Murder City Devils, Kamaiyah, and more.
The bassist discusses everything from the group’s unique approach to collaboration, their mutual love for graphic design and video, his side-project LZNDRF, and a bit of what it was like to be animated for Bob’s Burgers
The conceptual artist spoke with Sound & Vision host Emily Fox about asking other Black artists about their origin stories, how they heal themselves and to describe a world where they're loved, safe and valued.
Apples with Moya, which features members of local luminaries Great Grandpa and Special Explosion, unveil their latest single "Perry Fisher" via KEXP
Revered drummer, producer, and in-demand collaborator Karriem Riggins shares his love of hip-hop, jazz, funk, soul, African music, electro, and more on his guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.
Fresh off the release of his debut album Love Power A-to-Z, NYC-based musician Instupendo shares a supremely dreamy guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.
DJs freaking love a good transition from one song to another. When a DJ nails a segue, you can just feel it in your bones. There are many differences between an algorithm and an actual human programming your music, but magic segues is a big one—they really bring the art of DJing to light.
In celebration of their excellent third album Dim Sum & Then Some, Seattle-based husband/wife duo Chinese American Bear share a guest DJ mix showcasing their love for pop music.
Born in Ethiopia but raised in Espoo Finland, Mirel Wagner and her acoustic guitar treat the Midday Show to a sparse set of quiet songs from the album, "When The Cellar Children See the Light of Day." Recorded 11/20/2014 - 4 songs: 1 2 3 4, What Love Looks Like, The Dirt, Taller Than Tal…
Swedish singer-songwriter Lykke Li serenades Cheryl Waters and the KEXP listeners during a live in-studio performance on The Midday Show, playing songs from her 2014 album, "I Never Learn." Recorded 05/22/2014 - 4 songs: I Never Learn, No Rest For The Wicked, Never Gonna Love Again, Guns…
