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Sound & Vision: The Budos Band Saxophonist Jared Tankel on Being Bi-Coastal and New Album V

Ahead of the band's in-studio on KEXP on April 20 at 3:30 PM PT, DJ John Richards gets the scoop on their latest release.

13 Songs for Halloween: Sufjan Stevens - "They Are Night Zombies​!..." + "John Wayne Gacy, Jr."

The full song title is actually "They Are Night Zombies​!​! They Are Neighbors​!​! They Have Come Back from the Dead​!​! Ahhhh!" but it wouldn't fit in the headline.

Cut Worms - Song of the Highest Tower

Today’s song, featured on The Morning Show with John Richards, is “Song of the Highest Tower" by Cut Worms, off the 2017 EP Alien Sunset, available via Jagjaguwar.

Taylor McFerrin

Taylor McFerrin's music walks the line between jazz, electronic, and soul with a beautiful, aqueous flow that invites minds and feet alike to his songs. Joining John Gilbreath on Jazz Theatre, McFerrin plays an untitled, improvised set that twists and turns. Recorded 11/11/2017.

Throwing Muses - Dark Blue

Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is “Dark Blue” by Throwing Muses, from the 2020 album Sun Racket on Fire Records.

Ellis - Fall Apart

Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "Fall Apart" by Ellis, from the 2020 album Born Again on Fat Possum Records.

Holy Esque - Reverence Falls

Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "Reverence Falls" by Holy Esque, from the 2020 CPH EP on Beyond the Frequency.

Takoma Records: The Legacy and Spirit of John Fahey’s DIY Label

Tune in to KEXP on Wednesday, March 23rd, from 6-9PM, for a special edition of The Roadhouse with Greg Vandy, spotlighting John Fahey and his legendary label, Takoma Records. During the show, we'll also featuring a unique in-studio session that bridges generations of guitarists exploring folk, blue…

Song of the Day: Father John Misty - Chateau Lobby #4 (In C for Two Virgins)

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. This week, we’ll be featuring song…

Wednesday Music News

Arcade Fire have been touring behind their latest album Everything Now, released earlier this summer. At some of those shows, including Lollapalooza, they've covered John Lennon's 1973 song "Mind Games." They've now done an official studio recording of the cover for the latest installment in the Sp…

Music That Matters, Vol. 603 - Podcast of Champions

Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Others say that the Music That Matters podcast, when hosted by KEXP's Morning Show host John Richards, is the most important podcast of the day. One thing is for sure, it's the right thing to do and the tasty way to do it.

Hot Snakes - Six Wave Hold-Down

Today’s song of the day, featured on The Morning Show with John Richards, is "Six Wave Hold-Down" by Hot Snakes from the 2018 album Jericho Sirens on Sub Pop.

The Twilight Sad - I/m Not Here [missing face]

Today’s song, featured on The Morning Show with John Richards, is “I/m Not Here [missing face]” by The Twilight Sad, from the album It Won't Be Like This Forever out January 18, 2019, on Rock Action.

Sir Babygirl - Everyone Is A Bad Friend

Today's song, featured on The Morning Show with John Richards, is "Everyone Is A Bad Friend" by Sir Babygirl, from the 2019 album Crush on Me on Father/Daughter Records.

Sound & Vision Trailer

Get a preview of Sound & Vision, the new podcast from KEXP featuring interviews, panels, reporting and commentary that digs into the stories behind the music, with in-depth discussion of the most important issues facing music and arts communities. Sound & Vision is hosted by Emily Fox and John Rich…

Garcia Peoples - Break Me Down

Today’s song, featured on The Morning Show with John Richards, is "Break Me Down" by Garcia Peoples, from the 2019 album Natural Facts on Beyond Beyond Is Beyond Records.

Bombay Bicycle Club - Eat, Sleep, Wake (Nothing But You)

Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "Eat, Sleep, Wake (Nothing But You)" by Bombay Bicycle Club, a 2019 single on Mmm...Records.

Dirty Rugs - I Got Your Moves

Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "I Got Your Moves" by Dirty Rugs, from the self-released 2019 EP Two Sides.

Dead Soft - I Believe You

Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "I Believe You" by Dead Soft, from the album Big Blue out now via Arts & Crafts.

somesurprises - High Rise

Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "High Rise" by somesurprises, from the 2019 album somesurprises out now via Drawing Room.

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