Improvised soundscapes from Steve Roden, visual and sound artist from LA who often works in the Seattle area. This performance was made during a Jack Straw Productions artist residency.
KEXP pays tribute to the many musicians taken from us due to cancer. The list, tragically, only scratches the surface of talented artists who've succumbed to this horrible disease.
Mr. Linden is the alias of Jeremy Linden, an Alaska-raised, Seattle-based DJ, designer, and producer who's an integral part of the local underground electronic music community.
Sangwoo is a DJ, producer, crate digger and media artist based in Seattle who has been bringing unique vibes to the scene.
L.W.S. is an organization who believes in total freedom of sound. Mack Fisher (laptop and field recordings), Justin James Taylor (keys), Brad Rouda (theremin and guitars) and Mark Ostrowski (drums).
A remarkable performance of the long string instrument. This Sonarchy archive show was first aired in March 1999 and presents one of the deepest and richest of drone instruments played by the woman who built and developed it.
Toronto group Alvvays perform their surf-inflected dream-pop live from the KEXP studio. Recorded 12/2/2014 - 4 songs: Ones Who Love You; Dives; Archie, Marry Me; Party Police
John Richards is proud to present this episode of the Music That Matters podcast, spotlighting a diverse group of artists who are sharing beauty, intensity, and fun through their music.
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 Mid…
In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Jack White dished on his old bandmate Meg White, who he says has always been a "hermit," and is "one of those people who won't high-five me when I get the touchdown." He added, "All the not-talking didn't matter, because onstage? Nothing I do will top t…
There's strength in numbers, and that's certainly true in the case of Portland mini-orchestra Typhoon, who swept through the KEXP studios last fall in support of their most recent album White Lighter. Ironically recorded in Happy Valley, Oregon, the new album is a chronological musical diary of fro…
Could there be a better symbol of KEXP's rebirthing in our new home than the "Baby Big Man" that is Ty Segall? Donning a creepy torn-up baby mask and wielding an adult-sized umbilical chord, the KEXP listener- and DJ-favorite artist christened the new KEXP live room with our first ever live broadca…
KEXP's DJ Abbie chats with Stef Chura ahead of her in-studio on Aug. 1, 2019 at 12 PM PT
British rapper Ben Chijioke, who performed under the moniker Ty, has died from pneumonia following complications from COVID-19. He was 47-years-old.
Seattle’s Cold Soda boasts quite a bit of Pacific Northwest musical pedigree — namely the members of the Cave Singers who swap instruments for this new project.
Visually, Wampire are a throwback to the 70’s: button-downs with big collars opened at the top, sunglasses, long and wavy hair. If you didn’t know what year it was, you might think the Doobie Brothers just stepped out of the Mystery Mobile. Musically, Wampire proves worthy of their indie buzz. The …
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. Today’s song, featured on the Afterno…
Honestly, I don't have much to contribute to the Firehose discussion that you don't already know or couldn't figure out by visiting their Wikipedia page, which is one of the most anecdotal I've ever seen; it pretty much just reads like a barroom conversation with a dude who's super into Firehose. I…
KEXP chats with legendary producer RJD2, who will perform in Seattle on Saturday, December 15th at the Nectar Lounge.
Accelerator YMCA provides holistic support to young people and their families who have experienced trauma to help them be safe, successful, and happy.
