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.
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.
Normally, you wouldn't find a local band with only one EP to their name playing the Main Stage at the Sasquatch Music Festival. Then again, Sloucher, who played The Gorge on Friday, aren't a normal band. Their debut EP, Certainty, is an exceptional collection of introspective indie-pop gems, equal …
As Seattle continues to mourn the passing of rock legend David Bowie, several events have been popping up around town to celebrate his rich career. This Wednesday, February 3rd, the Northwest Film Forum will host a screening of Bowie's 1976 cinematic debut, The Man Who Fell to Earth, directed by Ni…
You’ve already seen what the KEXP DJs have picked for their Top 10 Albums of 2012 (here), but what about all of the people who support our programming and every element of what makes KEXP mighty? There are many dedicated souls who operate KEXP on a daily basis -- full-time and part-time staff, quar…
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.
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…
Accelerator YMCA provides holistic support to young people and their families who have experienced trauma to help them be safe, successful, and happy.
KEXP chats with legendary producer RJD2, who will perform in Seattle on Saturday, December 15th at the Nectar Lounge.
Jackie Shane was a Black trans soul singer who performed in the 60s. In 1971, she walked away from her career and basically disappeared.
Learn a bit about the DJs who will be moving into new on-air slots, including Larry Mizell, Jr., Gabriel Teodros, Albina Cabrera, and more.
Guest Sebastian Seung, Professor of Computational Neuroscience and Physics at MIT, speaks with Diane Horn about his book "CONNECTOME: How the Brain's Wiring Makes Us Who We Are".
