KEXP shares the story behind what is often called "the scariest song of all time."
To call Erik Blood’s set at the KEXP stage during Bumbershoot "performance art" might be to accidentally imply a lack of pop music value. This would not be true. And yet, to call it anything else would feel like a disservice to the meticulously planned and beautifully executed art direction of the …
Be prepared to swoon. Arctic Monkeys have shared a new song, "Why Do You Only Call Me When You're High?" from their upcoming album, AM, due September 10 from Domino Records. Alex Turner's simple, straightforward lyrics on this bluesy ballad about bad relationship communication are guaranteed to ge…
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part 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. Today’s selection, featured on the Mi…
The former The Smiths guitarist shares b-side from the Call The Comet sessions.
Writer and KEXP DJ Larry Mizell Jr. reflects on The Clash's seminal album 40 years later for International Clash Day 2019
Tears for Fears’ Curt Smith calls it "a beautiful, ethereal reimagining."
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We hear from L’Rain, Hand Habits, Perfume Genius and Ahya Simone on their contributions to the compilation album called TRANSA that celebrates trans and LGBTQ lives.
The Colombian-American artist discusses her first album entirely in Spanish, paying homage to the music of her youth, and the blessing of being called to music.
New music and videos from Beck, A Tribe Called Quest, Tyler, The Creator, and Laura Veirs – plus The Breeders perform on Conan
Vanderslice is releasing his first album in six years next month, The Cedars
Izaac Mellow tells KEXP about their day job at an Internet service provider's call center.
Life was a little different at KEXP back in 1987. The station was still called KCMU and it could only be heard if you were within roughly 15 miles of the University of Washington campus. The playlist was already pretty eclectic (as those of you who tuned into my Top 90.3 of 1987 special last autumn…
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 DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on The Mid…
Focus on the present and join Cheryl Waters in the moment for a mix of fresh new tracks from Iron & Wine, Kelley Stoltz, and Wolf Parade. 1. Iron & Wine - Call It Dreaming 2. Jessica Lea Mayfield - Sorry Is Gone 3. Shake Some Action! - Waiting For the Sun 4. The Mynabirds - Shouting At t…
Mitski announces North American tour, new music from Body/Head, Jack White calls out Trump at the Governors Ball, and first trailer for the Thom Yorke-soundtracked film Suspiria is unveiled.
Martin Douglas explores what he refers to as "a moving history of the Microphones" within Phil Elverum's latest full-length project.
The new album by the feminist hardcore punk band, War on Women takes on issues of race, gender and politics. It’s called 'Wonderful Hell.'
DJ Kevin Cole unleashes a torrent of tracks for a changing world including the latest from Kate Tempest, Moby, Anomie Bell, and A Tribe Called Red. 1. Moby & The Void Pacific Choir – Hey! Hey!2. Midnight Faces – Heavenly Bodies3. Kate Tempest – Don't Fall In 4. A Tribe Called Red – Virus…
