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Song of the Day: Zola Jesus - Hikikomori

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’re featuring songs b…

Song of the Day: Stephanie - Blinding Light

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. Each and every Friday we offer songs …

Song of the Day: J GRGRY - Cave Birds

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 M…

Pickathon 2013 Schedule Released

KEXP is proud to support Pickathon and happy to announce the release of this year's daily schedule. The three-day festival at Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, OR (very close to Portland), on August 2-4, includes performances by over 45 artists on 7 stages, but one of its most unique features is that…

R.I.P. Jóhann Jóhannsson

A favorite of KEXP, Icelandic artist Jóhann Jóhannsson passed away yesterday, Friday, February 9th, in his Berlin apartment. Cause of death is currently unknown, but authorities are investigating. The award-winning composer was 48-years-old.

Local Artist Spotlight: So Pitted

The Seattle punk band's industrial-strength pummel in a live setting is conductive to being punched in the stomach. We conduct a short interview with frontman Nathan Rodriguez in advance of their Upstream Music Fest performance on June 1st.

Get to Know OCNotes, Host of KEXP’s Sunday Soul

KEXP's newest DJ discusses hi musical background, how being a recording artist influences his DJing, the soul music that helped define him, and what to expect from his new show.

Throwaway Style: Seaan Brooks Tries to Maneuver Out of the Shadow of Death on Heaven Only Knows

The Tacoma MC takes a bold step away from the black cloud hovering over his life and into singularity as an artist.

Descubre El Sonido: Chicas Power, an Exclusive Playlist from Author Malén Denis

El Sonido on KEXP delivers a playlist of some of the best female artists in Iberoamérica curated by Argentine-based writer Malén Denis.

Midnight In A Perfect World: Ahold Of

The alias of Seattle-based DJ, artist, advocate, organizer, and TUF collective member Annie Holden, Ahold Of delivers a powerful conceptual mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that's dedicated to workers everywhere caught in the grind of capitalism.

Ten Strongly Recommended Acts to Catch at Treefort Music Fest

Treefort Music Fest returns to Boise, ID from Wednesday, March 20 to Sunday, March 24th with over 400 acts. Martin Douglas highlights ten artists you do not want to miss.

Sound & Vision: José González on Music and Mental Health

Argentinian-Swedish artist José González talks to KEXP about his music, his own previous battle with psychosis, and news on a new album.

Sound & Vision: Bundling and Gaming the Billboard Charts

“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.

Midnight In A Perfect World: DJ Haram

Philadelphia-based artist and recent Hyperdub Records signee DJ Haram delivers a captivating guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that takes the listener on a kaleidoscopic journey though progressive experimental club rhythms.

Northwest Womxn on Their Experiences in The Music Industry and Hopes For The Future

KEXP chats with managers, artists, publicists and other womxn working behind the scenes in Seattle's music industry for International Women's Day.

Sound & Vision: DEVO's Gerry Casale Reflects on the 50th Anniversary of the Kent State Shootings

The deaths of those Kent State students 50 years ago this week both changed our nation and changed Gerald as a person and as an artist forever.

Anxiety Courses Through LIV†'s Flowers in the Void

What's going on in the world was inescapable in the woefully undervalued Seattle artist's mind while writing her latest EP. Martin Douglas explains.

In Our Headphones: Girl In Red, Da Qween, The Goon Sax, Pabllo Vittar

In this month's edition of In Our Headphones, KEXP's Digital Content team celebrates Pride with picks from artists in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Refill 2021: A Block Party Benefit to Center Youth as We Rebuild Seattle’s Creative Economy

Rapper Sol and Vera Project Executive Director Ricky Graboski discuss this year's Refill event, mutual aid, and supporting artists throughout COVID-19 and beyond.

Breaking Borders: Nine Collaborations to Listen To, Here and Now

Members of Faro, an alliance of cultural media across nine different countries in Ibero-America, share a selection of recent collaborations between artists from different countries.

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