Seattle-based collective Polyrhythmics specializes in a flavorful blend of progressive funk, psychedelic rock, and modern afro-beat.
Today’s episode is brought to you by the letter “B,” with the brooding brutalism and bashing bombardment of Bambara.
Mexico City-raised trio Son Rompe Pera put their own unique and modern spin on the rich traditions of marimba.
With influences ranging from At the Drive In to The National, DC-based musician Bartees Strange is reinventing what it means to be a “Black artist.”
Troy Nelson traces Slow Pulp’s beginnings through the series of unfortunate events and until they landed (virtually) at KEXP in November 2020.
Chrystia Cabral conjures a mystical, magnificent dominion in the music she makes as SPELLLING.
Little Simz chats with Gabriel Teodros about her faithful relationship with producer InFlo and working with the enigmatic collective Sault.
Arooj Aftab's four-song set for KEXP with guitarist Gyan Riley and harpist Maeve Gilchrist showcases her transcendental work.
Cosmic Collective play an energetic, funky five-song set and chat with Lace Cadence, host of KEXP's Overnight Afrobeats.
On the show this time, it’s the synapse snapping funkalicious virtuoso exuberance of Garage A Trois.
Tough to pin down but very easy to enjoy. Troy Nelson gives us the lowdown on the Brooklyn-based band Crumb.
CHVRCHES spoke with KEXP before jumping into an incredible “At Home” session recorded during a soundcheck at the Palladium in Los Angeles.
Dallas born-and-raised Jazzmeia Horn is not just a vocalist, or even just a musician, she’s a trailblazer.
As an expert in both guitar slaying and heartfelt songwriting, Meg Duffy is a dynamic force as Hand Habits.
Ukrainian quartet DakhaBrakha returned for a powerful and timely performance highlighting the strength and beauty of Ukrainian culture.
LIVt chats with Gabriel Teodros about being a girl unbothered as well as the escapism she found through music during the tough moments of the pandemic.
Mia Berrin makes powerfully cathartic indie rock that’s just as biting as it is heartwrenching as Pom Pom Squad.
Back in May, Barbi Recanati made the massive journey from Buenos Aires to Seattle to play this incredible in-studio session.
The R&B artist chats with Larry Mizell Jr. about the inspirations behind her new record, 'Play with the Changes,' and played a dazzling set of four songs off the album.
Since the release of his debut album Eulogy for Evolution fifteen years ago, Ólafur Arnalds has become something of a mainstream success
