Larry Mizell Jr. talks with DJ Supreme La Rock about the original way for compiling and sharing music in hip-hop's early days: "old school tapes."
Michael Azerrad, author of the 1993 biography Come As You Are: The Story of Nirvana, joins us to talk about his relationship with Kurt Cobain.
Buzz Osborne of Melvins talks about the highlights of the band’s career.
Join KEXP for Music Heals: Mental Health as we call attention to the public health crisis that is depression and anxiety and how music can help.
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, unrealeased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Mo…
So far, it's been a total scorcher this summer, the weather giving outdoor enthusiasts and festival-goers alike strong reasons for enjoying the cloudless skies. Whether it be hiking, biking, or touring the amazing music scene, Seattle, to say the least, is a great place to pass time underneath the …
Author Peter Blecha talks about Stomp and Shout—R&B and the Origins of Northwest Rock and Roll.
Julian Saporiti of No-No Boy talks with Emily Fox about the stories and histories he’s sharing in this new record
Producer Sam J. Leeds talks with people who remember the harp and how it created community in the neighborhood.
Brittany Davis talks with Emily Fox about raising her voice in the face of adversity on her new album.
The Eurosonic Festival features emerging artists from Europe. DJ Kevin Cole talks about some of his favorite performances.
Jim James picked a pretty lofty title for his first solo LP. But after a dozen listens or so, I can say in confidence that he has every reason to do so. He's led Kentucky psych-rock band My Morning Jacket for almost 15 years, releasing six studio albums and a dozen or so EPs (their 2005 LP Z and 20…
Danielle Ponder talks about leaving her job as a public defender to pursue music full time at 40.
Gregg Deal of Dead Pioneers talks with KEXP's Dusty Henry about growing up as the only native family in his Utah school, and more.
Alex Bingham talks with Emily Fox about how the death of four loved ones in the same year led him to make an album and how music brought joy back into his life.
Karla Chubb of the Irish garage-punk band SPRINTS talks with Emily Fox about the band's debut album, Letter To Self.
Emily Fox talks with Mia Dyson about the themes on her latest album, Tender Heart, including forgiveness and mental health