It's the moment we've all been waiting for: this Saturday, April 16th, KEXP will throw open the doors to the KEXP New Home with a free, all-ages celebration from Noon until 9:00 PM. Come see the station you helped build! There will be tours, food, beer, and, of course, what matters most: music.
In anticipation of our 12-hour comprehensive look at Beastie Boys 1989 album, Paul's Boutique, this Friday, we thought we'd share with you today a special edition of Review Revue featuring this groundbreaking work and see if the KCMU DJ's either bought in to the LP's initial lackluster reception or…
If you've been missing Karen O and all her crazy costumed amazing-ness - Yeah Yeah Yeahs have finally released a single from their upcoming album Mosquito on Zane Lowe on BBC 1. "Sacrilege" features a full gospel choir near the end and is sure to satisfy all those lovers of Yeah Yeah Yeahs previous…
Thanks to all who came out for this month,s KEXP Audioasis benefit show at The Sunset with Don’t Talk To The Cops, Stephanie, Dude York and Wimps. The super-strong all-Seattle lineup packed the house for a sold-out show with proceeds benefiting Food Lifeline.
The genre-clashing Chicago songwriter discusses his all-time favorite albums, from Busta Rhymes to Sum 41.
All the way from a remote valley in the North Cascades, listener Ana Maria Spagna tells us why she & her wife Laurie power KEXP.
On their new EP, titled G u s h, Powerbleeder master the fine art of not flaunting all of their musical talents simultaneously.
Day three was all about the beauty of contrast, ranging from atmospheric compositions to face melting riffs.
The Black Clouds - Vice (feat. Mark Arm and Jack Endino) - from the 2017 album After All on Capacitor Records.
A 2006 recording of this highly idiosyncratic and entertaining 7-piece band. While well known for their theatrical performances, this show is a great example of how it all starts with the music.
Underground hip hop artist P.O.S stops by KEXP to perform on Street Sounds with Larry Mizell Jr. Recorded 02/13/2016 - 3 songs: Lock Picks, All Of It, Sleepdrone.
Are you ready for NOW? Seventeen of today’s hottest superstars in one all new power-packed podcast!
KEXP is counting down our listeners top voted albums of the last 50 years in conjunction with our 2022 fall fundraising drive. In conjunction, KEXP's Editorial team is presenting 'For Your Consideration' some of their all-time favorite albums and what they mean to them. Today, Jasmine Albertson det…
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…
Afternoon show host Kevin Cole provides your late summer soundtrack to Camp Bliss with new faves from Twin Peaks, Benjamin Booker, Beach Day, Allah-Las, Deep Sea Diver and more! 1. Twin Peaks - I Found A New Way 2. Alvvays - Adult Diversion 3. The Proper Ornaments - Stereolab 4. Beach Day - All M…
Brooklyn band Caveman continues to evolve on their third album, updating the harmonic indie-folk of 2011's CoCo Beware and the expansive space-prog of their 2013 self-titled LP for a larger, more atmospheric, '80s-steeped pop-rock sound. While the concept story behind Otero War is vaguel…
The Greatest is gone. More than just a boxing legend, Muhammad Ali was a cultural icon and humanitarian above nearly all else. He passed away on Friday after a long battle with Parkinson’s. Ali didn't just fight inside the boxing ring. Outside of it, he stood up for those who couldn't or wouldn't, …
It’s time again for Friday on My Mind, our weekly blog post where we look at videos centered around one common theme. This is a collaborative effort between KEXP and King 5 News. Today we are fundraising for only 12 hours, thanks to our Amplifier Monthly Giving Club. Amplifiers have made it possib…
I’m stunned and shocked at Prince’s passing. I wish I was in Seattle to do my show today, but I’m out of the country traveling, lucky to be with a small group of friends and loved ones from Minneapolis from back in the day, several of whom worked with me at First Avenue, and worked on Purple Rain, …
KEXP's Tia Ho shares reflections on our 'Pushing Boundaries' theme for May and celebrating Asian artists all year round
