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…
It's getting hard to keep up with all the great fall releases. If you thought last week was jam-packed, just check out what's in store this week!
Compiling a playlist of songs about love? That's like trying to count all the Converse sneakers at an indie rock show: infinite. They always say, nothing is more inspiring than a break-up, and these songs (and Taylor Swift's career) prove that's true.
Discover new music”. In all we do, KEXP seeks to fulfill that mission and share with you the best new music we can find. But it’s a big world! We’re fortunate to have many resources at our fingertips, and a lot of great artists come directly to us, yet sometimes we rely on fellow curators whose pas…
We like all kinds of music! And today, on Fourth of July, we're celebrating "Independence Day" with just that! As you gather around the BBQ with your friends and family, turn up the volume on this KEXP playlist. Happy Fourth of July from KEXP!
What do 40 Northwest bands and 10 Seattle readers have in common? Well, they'll all be taking part in the inaugural BIGass BOOMBOX Festival in Seattle, January 3rd and 4th!
Olympia noise-wielders Broken Water formed in 2008. By 2015, they broke up almost without a trace. For his first act as Throwaway Style's new columnist, Martin Douglas surveys the trio's all-too-brief tenure.
Today, we continue sharing our discoveries from the Trans Musicales festival in Rennes, France, where last December we captured twelve exclusive sessions. We’re sharing with you one unique session per week, and you can watch all the previously released ones here. This week’s feature is of Superorga…
Today, we continue sharing our discoveries from the Trans Musicales festival in Rennes, France, where last December we captured twelve exclusive sessions. We’re sharing with you one unique session per week, and you can watch all the previously released ones here. This week’s feature is of Flamingod…
Today, we continue sharing our discoveries from the Trans Musicales festival in Rennes, France, where last December we captured twelve exclusive sessions. We’re sharing with you one unique session per week, and you can watch all the previously released ones here. This week’s feature is of The Midni…
Today, we continue sharing our discoveries from the Trans Musicales festival in Rennes, France, where last December we captured twelve exclusive sessions. We’re sharing with you one unique session per week, and you can watch all the previously released ones here. This week’s feature is of Cosmic Pr…
Today, we continue sharing our discoveries from the Trans Musicales festival in Rennes, France, where last December we captured twelve exclusive sessions. We’re sharing with you one unique session per week, and you can watch all the previously released ones here. This week’s feature is of Tample.
Today, we continue sharing our discoveries from the Trans Musicales festival in Rennes, France, where last December we captured twelve exclusive sessions. We’re sharing with you one unique session per week, and you can watch all the previously released ones here. This week’s feature is of Lakuta.
One of today's most exciting new artists, Brooklyn-based Korean-American singer, DJ, and electronic producer Yaeji delivers an exclusive new guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World packed with stellar underground house jams from all over the world, sprinkled in with some hip-hop, techno, and e…
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.
New York's Photay delivers a brilliant guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that seamlessly touches upon neo-classical, jazz, house, ambient, psychedelia, soul, and more styles, all in inspirational and whimsical fashion.
Trailblazing LA-based transgender artist Mykki Blanco shares a brilliantly eclectic guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World featuring a pair of unreleased tracks alongside timeless tracks from all over the musical spectrum.
Boston-based nonbinary trans musician Animile shares some all-time classic songs alongside meaningful deep cuts from their record collection on their exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.
