Andre 3000 has returned with a new record called New Blue Sun… only, instead of rapping he’s playing the flute.
Hozoji Roseanne Mathison-Margolis is a shellfish diver for the Puyallup Tribe by day and by night she plays drums in the nautical inspired rock band, Helms Alee.
As part of the Cascadia Music Summit, Emily Fox speaks with Dessa, N3ptune, and Rusty Steve and Eric Gilbert of Treefort Music Festival and Duck Club
Palestine Amplified is a four-part series exploring the Palestinian struggle through music. In this episode, we share some of the ways music is used as a tool of liberation.
Palestine Amplified is a four-part series exploring the Palestinian struggle through music. In this final episode, we dig into a vital aspect of resistance and liberation: Joy
Sofia Kourtesis is a house music producer who recently released her debut full-length record, Madres.
Mali Obomsawin talks with Emily Fox about how her new album, Greatest Hits, is about intimacy under colonialism.
Toussaint Morrison is a New Orleans-born, Minneapolis-raised artist. He released an album earlier this year called The Very Best of Ricky and Jane.
KEXP’s Emily Fox talks with Totem Star co-founder Daniel Pak about the impact of Totem Star since it launched as a mobile recording studio 14 years ago.
Salt Cathedral talk about the future of children in the screen addiction era and how these themes are addressed in their latest album, Before It’s Gone.
Janice Headley chats with her work BFF Sharlese, host of Mechanical Breakdown, about the four (dark) songs playing in her headphones lately.
Shana Cleveland of La Luz talks about her band’s new album, 'News of the Universe,' and how many of the songs reflect on the breast cancer diagnosis she got after weaning her then two-year-old son off breastfeeding in 2022.
On our first Runcast of 2024, John spotlights how dangerous it can be for women and female-identifying runners to simply go out for a run, and what it means to be a good ally.
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Janice sits down with Larry Rose to discuss his DJ beginnings 30 years ago and how he’s seen radio evolve. Then they get into the stories behind three new song recommendations and a 1980s “Pride” classic.
With this vibed-out mix of music and motivation, John brings you advice on how to power through tough runs with the help of those you love.
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Greg Vandy is the host of The Roadhouse, KEXP’s Sunday morning roots and American music show. He talks with Isabel Khalili about how the show is more about a feeling than a genre.
Guest host DJ Kevin Cole brings you an uplifting mix of music from all over the world. Discover new music and power your run at the same time, all while trying to outrun your shadow!
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Natasha El-Sergany of the Seattle band somesurprises talks about the cosmic, political. and social inspirations behind their new album, Perseids.
John Richards is back to fuel your run with messages about dogs, plus great music from Nilufer Yanya, Ride, Nada Surf, and... SQUIRREL!!!
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Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "Hurt Me" by Sibille Attar, a 2020 single on PNKSLM Recordings.
