For Live Music Heals, KEXP's Dusty Henry reflects on the little moments of concerts that end up mattering the most.
Sounds of Survivance, spanning the globe with sounds from people whose connection to a land goes back before colonization, and in most cases as far back as time itself. Rotating hosts Tory J (Quinault) and Kevin Sur (Kānaka Maoli) will feature global indigenous music from a variety of genres. From …
The darkwave music project of Wesley Eisold, Cold Cave, has released a new single from the two-track EP Oceans With No End. True to Eisold's style, "People are Poison" is a blend of pessimistic lyrics and raving synthesized percussion. The song even ends with the depressing sound of rainfall and,…
The Morning Show with John Richards on KEXP has come to mean a lot of different things to different people over the years. But the overwhelmingly pervasive theme at Neumos on Friday for the revival of John In The Morning At Night was a whole hell of a lot of fun. The room was packed with jubilant K…
Few bands make the hell that is sometimes other people sound as fun as Tacocat. Leading up to their Upstream Music Fest performance, the band reflects on some of their favorite songs from their catalog.
Accelerator YMCA provides holistic support to young people and their families who have experienced trauma to help them be safe, successful, and happy.
Real Change exists to provide opportunity and a voice for low-income and homeless people while taking action for economic, social, and racial justice.
KEXP spoke with Mac DeMarco about why people connect with his music, growing up, and, of course, Paul McCartney's hair.
Guest Anthony Greenwald, Professor of Psychology, University of Washington, speaks with Diane Horn about his book "Blindspot: Hidden Bias of Good People", coauthored with Mahzarin R. Banaji.
Chase Gunnell, Communications Director, Conservation Northwest. speaks with Diane Horn about the work of Conservation Northwest to protect, connect, and restore wildlands and wildlife from the Washington Coast to the British Columbia Rockies for the benefit of people and wildlife.
Path with Art transforms the lives of people recovering from homelessness, addiction, and other trauma by harnessing the power of creative engagement as a bridge to community and a path to stability.
“Bundling” has become a mainstay in pop music. But, many artists and their labels are raising concerns that purchasing merch or concert tickets doesn’t prove that people actually want to buy an album.
The southern United States is considered to be the conservative bible belt of the country. It’s also home to the highest percentage of LGBT people in the U.S. KEXP's Sound & Vision explores the LGBT music scene in the South.
The rising Tacoma electro-pop duo releases a new song about trying not to be jealous of other people's glow-ups. Martin Douglas investigates.
Dick Dickerson (organ), leading a bar full of very happy people at this old landmark location in downtown Seattle. Spill your drink over this parade of classic tunes and chestnuts. Recorded on 12/31/1993.
Guest Jill Mangaliman, Executive Director, Got Green, speaks with Diane Horn about the newly released Climate Justice Project report “Our People, Our Planet, Our Power: Community-Led Research in South Seattle”.
"I feel like all 4,000 people in this room should hug right now," the mid-30s woman beside me says to me as the house lights go on after The xx show last Monday night. I nod my head in approval. I understand what she means - not hugs of comfort but hugs of recognition of community and of the beauti…
What's the best thing about the Seattle band Country Lips? Is it their name? Maybe. Is it their traditional Americana music? Getting close... Is it that they get people to dance and dance often? Yes! In a city not known for it's folk music, accordion playing and hip shaking, Country Lips bring the …
This live version of an old fave will appear on their upcoming concert album, We Thought There’d Be More People Here, out May 7th.
On her stunning debut album, the Portland singer/songwriter approaches her craft with the dedication and attention many people reserve for their gardens.
