There were two generations of Polaris fans at KEXP this day. There were those of us who remember the band from the '90s Nickelodeon TV show The Adventures Of Pete And Pete: the band composed the soundtrack for the now cult-classic series and even appeared on the show's opening credits. And, then th…
Even with the most voracious of music fans, there's still likely a certain feel or sound that comes to mind when you see the word "jazz." Maybe it's the swing of the music or that magical feeling of seventh chords walking down a piano. For others, it might be the drone of smooth jazz or the coolnes…
From IDLES and Priests to Downtown Boys and Young Fathers, we look at bands who are continuing the fight started by The Clash.
KEXP spoke with Laetitia Tamko of Vagabon before her set at Capitol Hill Block Party 2019
In this bonus episode, we remember Seattle music journalist Charles R. Cross, who died on August 9, 2024 at age 67.
We celebrate gay pride all the time here at KEXP, but every year, at the end of June, the nation honors those who marched in 1970 in remembrance of the police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York City. This Sunday, June 29th, Seattle itself celebrates the 40th Anniversary of our own Pride Parades,…
Iceland breeds some unique vocalists. One of our favorites, who we discovered a few years ago at Icelandic Airwaves Festival is Sóley, a former member of Seabear who has become an acclaimed songwriter on her own. We know we're not the only ones to fall in love with her, as Sóley's performance of "I…
Arcade Fire has released the new interactive video for "Reflektor". Like previous videos made with director Vincent Morisset, this one pulls you in by asking you to control the reflection and special effects. (Be warned: the video only works with Google Chrome, but is very much worth the effort.) T…
KEXP tracks down the original designer for our throwback KCMU t-shirt design for the 2021 Spring Drive
Improvised soundscapes from this visual and sound artist from LA who often works in the Seattle area. This performance was made during a Jack Straw Productions artist residency in 2003.
Guest Amanda Ripley speaks with Diane Horn about her book "The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and Why."
In this week's Sound & Vision, KEXP explore the stories of three musicians who work day jobs to supplement their work as artists.
Normally, you wouldn't find a local band with only one EP to their name playing the Main Stage at the Sasquatch Music Festival. Then again, Sloucher, who played The Gorge on Friday, aren't a normal band. Their debut EP, Certainty, is an exceptional collection of introspective indie-pop gems, equal …
As Seattle continues to mourn the passing of rock legend David Bowie, several events have been popping up around town to celebrate his rich career. This Wednesday, February 3rd, the Northwest Film Forum will host a screening of Bowie's 1976 cinematic debut, The Man Who Fell to Earth, directed by Ni…
You’ve already seen what the KEXP DJs have picked for their Top 10 Albums of 2012 (here), but what about all of the people who support our programming and every element of what makes KEXP mighty? There are many dedicated souls who operate KEXP on a daily basis -- full-time and part-time staff, quar…
The new song comes from .Paak's forthcoming third full-length Oxnard.
Unpacking the many works of the talented cartoonist, illustrator, and musician, who passed from pancreatic cancer in 2016
We’re turning the mic over to our behind the scenes staff, volunteers, and interns who help keep the station running.
Watch the band's performance from Iceland Airwaves 2019 and read an exclusive interview .
We’re turning the mic over to our behind the scenes staff, volunteers, and interns who help keep the station running.
