A while back, a producer, a DJ and an MC, each with solid careers of their own, formed a sort of hip hop supergroup to face against rising corporate interests in their fields. Like Gorillaz, Deltron 3030 was high-concept, semi-fictional, character driven project that blew the minds of music fans of…
"It's not a perfect record, but then you wouldn't want it to be" - The Quietus' Emily Mackay hits the nail right on the head in her review of Palma Violets' debut album 180: the London quartet's most endearing quality isn't their pop-sensible hooks, psychedelically-tinged guitar hooks, or their sha…
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 DJs think you should hear. Today’s song, selected by Midday S…
Friday evening brought plenty of good sleep. For those at Pickathon who were sung to sweet dreams by Yo La Tengo’s intimate stripped down set the night before, or for those who danced themselves to exhaustion at Ty Segall, a few hours of rest were well appreciated. After all, there is very little o…
After showing off one of the most refreshing album rollouts in recent history (see: fake websites, conference calls, and blockbuster billboards), synth pop duo Tanlines don't seem to be running out of ways to up the ante on tour. Eric Emm and Jesse Cohen brought a rock-heavy four piece setup to Neu…
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of the Morning Show on KEXP, is "Tape Rewind" by Film School, from the 2023 album Field on felte.
Welcome to 'Pacific Notions' with DJ Alex. Every Sunday morning from 6-9 a.m PT, 'Pacific Notions' will showcase the best in neo-classical and ambient music, with explorations into downtempo, new age, post-rock, and other atmospheric styles.
While traditional classical music has long found a home…
Presenting Songbook: KEXP’s Music & Literature Series, bringing together authors and artists for engaging discussions in the KEXP Gathering Space.
"It's so fuckin' party you will die." That was The Avalanches self-endorsement of Wildflower from back in January 2007. It had been a long wait for a new Avalanches record (seven years), but the boys were getting it together. They just needed nine more to make it perfect. Back in 2000, the Australi…
Squid showcases their skillful instrumentation with a jammy six song set off 2021's Bright Green Field in between an in-depth conversation with KEXP’s DJ Morgan.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "Narrator (feat. Martha Skye Murphy)" by Squid, from the 2021 album Bright Green Field on Warp.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Kevin Cole, host of Drive Time on KEXP, is "Tom" by Damien Jurado, from the 2021 album The Monster Who Hated Pennsylvania on Field Painting Music.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of the Midday Show on KEXP, is "Silence is Golden" by The Beths, from the 2022 album Expert in a Dying Field on Carpark.
