"Mixing pop and politics" (as Billy Bragg would say) is a centuries' old tradition, and there are more songs out there than we could possibly list, but we hope this selection helps motivate you to get out there and keeps you entertained while you wait.
Veteran Tucson-based band Calexico share a video for the track "Tapping on the Line," featuring none other than beloved chanteuse Neko Case on guest vocals. The clip, directed by Jason Roark, was filmed at Portland's Flora Recording & Playback studios during the band's recent tour with The Dec…
Get ready, Ballard: Market Street is gonna shake with the Macefield Music Festival, October 2nd through 4th in this beautiful, historic 'hood.
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival have announced their line-up for 2015, and it's wacky! Coachella 2015 will again take place over two weekends, April 10-12 and April 17-19, in Indio, California.
Montreal's Suuns make a particular kind of low-drone heavy but never "drone music" - they walk the fine line between being experimental and being simply loud rock music. There's never really been the kind of rock n roll vibes you get from other bands walking that line, but instead an industrial syn…
As we mentioned earlier this week, Yeasayer are releasing the Cold Night EP this Friday, which features two versions of the title track: the original off their latest album, Amen & Goodbye, and a "Dirge Version" which you can hear in this new video below. It's a particularly special song, as b…
Good thing Portland's just three hours away, because you don't want to miss the Musicfest NW, taking place August 21st to 23rd at the Tom McCall Waterfront Park.
That loud clicking sound you hear is the sound of thousands of music fans rushing to make their travel arrangements: the line-up for the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been announced, and it's a doozy.
Announcing the Sub Pop 30th Anniversary Celebration Line-Up: Mudhoney, Shabazz Palaces, Wolf Parade, The Afghan Whigs, and more!
Critical Equation walks the line between herky-jerky rock ‘n’ roll and sweet, smooth harmonies. Scott McMicken of Dr. Dog talks to KEXP about the latest chapter of the band.
Guests Bill Moyer, Co-Founder and Executive Director, and Patrick Mazza, Writer and Researcher, Backbone Campaign, speak with Diane Horn about Solutionary Rail, an effort to electrify US rail lines using renewable energy, move freight and passengers to rail, and provide an alternative to the regio…
Now that we're in our New Home, the Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival is in our own backyard of Seattle Center! And now that they've announced their 2016 line-up, we're even more excited: local boys Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Death Cab for Cutie, and (former Seattleite) Father John Misty are …
It's Record Store Day Eve, so get to bed early so you can wake up and get in line at your favorite neighborhood store! Many KEXP DJs and staff will be in line, too, hoping to get some of the items below. (Part one of their lists is posted here, and DJ Kevin Cole shares his highlights here.) Plus, c…
Out in the woods of Carnation, Washington, people are starting to file in for the Timber! Outdoor Music Festival, which kicks off today, Thursday, July 16th, and runs through Saturday, July 18th. Beside the banks of the river, stages are set for an incredible line-up to rock the branches in Tolt-Ma…
One thing's for sure about the Pacific Northwest — we love our outdoor music festivals! And this morning, the line-up was announced for the 14th Annual Summer Meltdown Festival, held at the beautiful Whitehorse Mountain Amphitheater in Darrington, Washington, just 90 minutes northeast of Seattle.
Featuring Dr. Dog, Cherry Glazerr, Sheer Mag, Deep Sea Diver, The Moondoggies, and so many more.
After wrapping up Saturday brunch Capitol Hill was again swarmed for the Capitol Hill Block Party. Luckily, the line-up was jam packed with great music. Taking full advantage of the easy-going mid-afternoon crowds that make early time slots so enjoyable for fans, we were able to get right in front …
After playing an excellent lunchtime set live on KEXP, British dub pioneer James Blake moved down to the Neptune for a sold out gig in support of new record Overgrown. Fans were lined up more than an hour before the show and the place packed out quickly once doors were open, and all for good reason…
