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Music That Matters: Sidestep The Spiral

Check out some of the KEXP DJ’s favorite artists from the Pacific Northwest and around the world on-the-go. KEXP’s Music That Matters weekly podcast brings you an exclusive mix of new music from the world’s best independent artists.

Music That Matters: Be Here Now

Check out some of the KEXP DJ’s favorite artists from the Pacific Northwest and around the world on-the-go. KEXP’s Music That Matters weekly podcast brings you an exclusive mix of new music from the world’s best independent artists.

New Music Reviews (2/12)

KEXP's Music Director Don Yates and other KEXP DJs share brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for the Kendrick Lamar curated Black Panther soundtrack, Superchunk, MGMT, and more!

Midnight In A Perfect World: Imarhan

Imarhan is a collection of friends from Tamanrasset, Algeria making waves internationally with their vibrant Tuareg desert blues; their exclusive guest DJ mix is an exploratory collection of some of their favorite tracks, spotlighting inspirational artists and current influences that touch upon ecl…

Music Heals: Macklemore Talks About the Opiate Epidemic

According to a 2015 report from Washington State's Office of the Attorney General, the majority of drug overdose deaths — more than six out of ten — involve an opioid. In this web exclusive interview, KEXP's DJ Kevin Cole and Macklemore address the epidemic.

Midnight In A Perfect World: Poolside

Los Angeles outfit Poolside share an exclusive DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World and it's the ultimate summertime party full of classic disco edits, long-forgotten underground gems, and infectious contemporary grooves that perfectly encapsulate their breezy "daytime disco" sound.

Review Revue: Beasts of Bourbon - The Axeman's Jazz

This week's Review Revue spotlights the album The Axeman's Jazz by Beasts of Bourbon. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.

Review Revue: Young Fresh Fellows - Topsy Turvy

This week's Review Revue spotlights the album Topsy Turvy by Young Fresh Fellows. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.

Review Revue: The Robert Cray Band - False Accusations

This week's Review Revue spotlights the album False Accusations by The Robert Cray Band. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.

Sound & Vision: Gabriel Teodros on the Teen Dance Ordinance and Seattle Tenuous History with Hip-Hop

Local musician, artist, and writer and KEXP DJ Gabriel Teodros about how the TDO impacted Seattle hip-hop – but also gives further context to how racial profiling has historically inhibited the genre and culture from thriving in the city.

David Hinds of Steel Pulse on the UK Reggae Band's 40-Year Career

David Hinds of Steel Pulse talks to KEXP's DJ Miss Ashley about their first new studio album in 15 years, what it's like to tour after all these years, and more.

Review Revue: D.O.A. - True (North) Strong & Free

This week's Review Revue spotlights the album True (North) Strong & Free by D.O.A. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.

Review Revue: Screaming Trees - Something about Today

This week's Review Revue spotlights the Screaming Trees EP Something about Today. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.

Bob Mehr on The Replacements Box Set Dead Man's Pop

DJ Kevin Cole talks to author Bob Mehr about his work on the new Replacements box set, Dead Man's Pop.

Review Revue: Tse Tse Force - Scar of Youth`

This week's Review Revue spotlights the Tse Tse Force EP Scar of Youth. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.

Review Revue: Uncle Bonsai - Boys Want Sex in the Morning

This week's Review Revue spotlights the album Boys Want Sex in the Morning by Uncle Bonsai. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.

Midnight In A Perfect World: Sappho

Portland's Sappho displays why she holds residencies at multiple premier queer parties on the West Coast with her exclusive Midnight in a Perfect World guest DJ mix that's full of infectious feel-good house grooves tinted with disco, funk, and soul.

Review Revue: Moral Crux - The Side Effects of Thinking

This week's Review Revue spotlights the Moral Crux album The Side Effects of Thinking. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.

Review Revue: Young Fresh Fellows - This One's for the Ladies

This week's Review Revue spotlights the Young Fresh Fellows album This One's for the Ladies. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.

Sound & Vision: The Unusual Story Behind The Postal Service

KEXP DJ Marco Collins spoke with music journalist Charles R. Cross about Postal Service's Give Up as a part of Sound & Vision’s occasional series “Northwest Classics."