The host of KEXP's Early pays tribute to the late author and activist who passed away on Dec. 15, 2021
The new releases list gets smaller and smaller as we get closer and closer to the end of the year. A few highlights do stand out, especially the long-awaited new album from R&B artist D'Angelo. After 15 years, he returns with his third album, Black Messiah, featuring production by ?uestlove. (S…
Groove Denied is out March 15
Guest Jonathan Rosenblum speaks with Diane Horn about his book Beyond $15: Immigrant Workers, Faith Activists, and the Revival of the Labor Movement.
Each week, Music Director Don Yates (joined this week by DJ Alex) shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation.
In 2008, a new generation of garage rock bands exploded from the Bay Area. Nearly 15 years later, their influence is still felt. Martin Douglas explores.
Imogen Heap and Guy Sigsworth recorded the song live during the Mycelia World Tour
Accomplished Seattle filmmaker Lynn Shelton passed away yesterday evening, May 15, in Los Angeles at a University of Southern California hospital. She was 54.
This is a music event, featuring 15 excellent players floating between compositions and improvisation. Paul Kemmish plays the bass and maintains the vibe while Jessica Lurie conducts and plays the sax.
A band is like a marriage; the divorce rate for groups started two decades ago is high. Add in more members, each with significant side projects, and the odds of a split only climb higher. By all estimates then, The New Pornographers, formed twenty years ago in Vancouver, B.C., by players from a ha…
Have you ever wondered how to prove your undying loyalty to your favorite band? If the answer is year, The Kills have got you covered. Last month, the band asked fans for 15 participants to get tattoos of symbols inspired by each song for their album Ash & Ice. The call was easily answered and…
Martin Douglas speaks with the Los Angeles experimental punks about their place in the indie music ecosystem, self-producing their latest album, and much, much more.
The five-track EP Let’s Try the After - Vol. 1 will be out February 15
After 15 years and seven albums together, Hutch, Kathy, and Westin say they "look forward to a new chapter in our lives, our art, and our friendship."
More than just an “unofficial Sunny Day Real Estate album,” The Fire Theft’s self-titled record gave the group a fresh start and new territory to explore.
The Seattle band returns with a new album examining childhood loneliness and the weight carried around from the lead singer's former hometown.
'Set My Heart On Fire Immediately' is out Friday, May 15 on Matador Records.
Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation, including new releases from Maruja, Boyish, BRNDA, and more.
