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Music That Matters, Vol. 372 - Coast To Coast

DJ Morgan curates the latest installment of the KEXP Music That Matters podcast, which highlights bands and artists from Seattle, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Portland, and everywhere in-between. Featuring new music from Wampire, Rainbow Arabia, and Har Mar Superstar. 1. The Amazing - Flashlight 2. Wa…

Greys - Kill Appeal

Today’s song, featured on The Morning Show with John Richards, is "Kill Appeal" by Greys, from the 2019 album Age Hasn't Spoiled You on Carpark Records.

Coriky - Clean Kill

Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "Clean Kill" by Coriky, from the 2020 album Coriky on Dischord Records.

Califone Add Shimmer to Mecca Normal's "Family Swan" for Kill Rock Stars' 30th Anniversary (KEXP Premiere)

The latest release from Kill Rock Stars' 30th anniversary singles series sees Califone take on Mecca Normal's 2002 track "Family Swan"

Bleached - Hard to Kill

Today’s song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is "Hard to Kill" by Bleached, from the 2019 album Don't You Think You've Had Enough? out July 12th via Dead Oceans.

Friday Music News

Portland psychedelic rockers The Dandy Warhols have shared "You Are Killing Me," their latest music since their 2012 album, This Machine. This track is the band's first release since signing with their new label Dine Alone Records. "You Are Killing Me" is a catchy rock number with an old school so…

Review Revue: Kill Ugly Pop - Leatherface Gets Religion

Another week, another band the Internet knows almost nothing about. If the KCMU DJs circa 1987 are to be believed, Leatherface Gets Religion is not the first release by this mysterious band. Discogs seems to back that up, reporting that most of these tracks come from a pair of 12"s, 1984's 'Gator B…

Danny Denial on Kill Me to Death's Gritty Take on Suicide, Depression, and Punk Rock

KEXP spoke with Danny Denial, Michael Renney, and Noah Kappertz of the film Kill Me to Death about music, mental health, and the laborious process of making a feature film.

Bikini Kill on Riot Grrrl movement, remembering Richard Swift

In this week's Sound & Vision, KEXP talks to Bikini Kill, and to Yuuki Matthews about his side project with the late Richard Swift called Teardrops.

Live Video: The Thermals

"Nothing is more dangerous than a man," Hutch's guitar declared as The Thermals blazed through an incendiary set live at KEXP. The songs on the Portland band's latest album, Desperate Ground, carry the same message: guns kill, people kill, wars kill. In the studio, the trio (Hutch, Kathy and Westin…

Thursday Music News

Revolution Girl Style Now! Or, err, September 22nd, when Northwest icons Bikini Kill release their 1991 demo tape of the same name on vinyl, CD, and digitally, via Bikini Kill Records. The reissue will also feature three previously unreleased tracks. The cassette was originally recorded by Pat Mal…

GEMS - w/o u

GEMS - w/o u - from the 2015 album Kill The One You Love on Carpark Records.

Tuesday Music News

On September 22, Bikini Kill are releasing a special reissue of their 1991 demo Revolution Girl Style Now!. The release will feature three unreleased tracks, one of which is called "Playground." Listen to this gem of classic Pacific Northwest grunge, below. [Stereogum]

Thursday Music News

New music from Jack White, The Kills, Frankie Cosmos, and Iceage

Lightning Kills Eagle

Ambient noise drone manipulations from Justin Figiel in service of the summer night.

Bikini Kill Announce International 2020 Tour Dates (Yes, Including Seattle!)

The influential Northwest trio will play March 16th at the Paramount Theatre.

Tuesday Music News

On June 3, The Kills will release Ash & Ice, their first album since 2011's Blood Pressures. Check out the album's first single "Doing It To Death" below, and catch the indie rock duo at Showbox SoDo on June 1. [Pitchfork]

Lithics - Specs

Today’s song, featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is "Specs" by Lithics, from the 2018 album Mating Surfaces on Kill Rock Stars.

Wimps - Garbage People

Today’s song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is "Garbage People" by Wimps, from the 2018 album Garbage People on Kill Rock Stars.

Horse Feathers - Born In Love

Today’s song, featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is "Born In Love" by Horse Feathers, from the 2018 album Appreciation on Kill Rock Stars.

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