KEXP is excited to present a show programmed and produced by teens. Under the guidance and direction of KEXP DJs, 90.TEEN creates interest and opportunity for youth in radio and media arts while presenting the best in music that our community’s youth are listening to right now. 90.TEEN provides a voice for Seattle youth, in a fun educational format. 90.TEEN is programmed by the participants in the KEXP Youth DJs program. The goal of this …
A statement from Larry Mizell, Jr., host of the Afternoon Show: ““Music is sacred. There’s nothing more exciting to me than sharing music, and I’m beyond excited to get to do that all week with our listeners. Some may know me chiefly from doing Street Sounds — but doing a variety mix, with all the palettes and possibilities for fun and exploration, has always been my favorite kind of challenge.””
Astral Plane, a journey through a kaleidoscopic world of psychedelic sounds, every Wednesday from 7-10 PM Pacific. Hosted by DJ Jewel, the program explores consciousness-expanding tunes spawning from the counterculture of the 1960’s all the way through today, and dives deep into the jazz, global, and unexpected sources that inspire psychedelic visions. Airing Wednesdays 7-10 PM Pacific, and is available on-demand at KEXP.ORG and the KEXP Apps. made possible with support from:
Audioasis is KEXP's long-running Northwest music show hosted by Kennady Quille. Audioasis delivers three hours of local music from all pockets and genres of the Pacific Northwest. Every Saturday, we’ll dig into the history of our local music scene, share upcoming live shows, and connect the fantastic sounds of our community to the world through music. You'll hear the new, the old, the demos, the vinyl, and the future of music in the Pacific Northwest …
The Continent’s aim will be to showcase the amazing amount of genres and styles across Africa, from AfroBeats to Amapiano, Soukous to Mbalax, it will be a musical journey to kick off every weekend! Join host Lace Cadence from 7-10 PM every Friday!
Riz on Mondays Kevin Cole on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays A statement from Kevin Cole, co-host of Drive Time: A diverse mix of new releases, “sneak-peaks” at forthcoming releases, seminal vintage tracks, rarities, b-sides, and in-studio performances. I strive to surprise, delight, educate, and enlighten, juxtaposing seemingly incongruous styles in a way that creates context, meaning, or a good laugh. No genre or style is off limits. If it’s good, I’m gonna work it …
Eva Walker is your host for Early on KEXP! Start your early mornings with eclectic and surprising song choices whether it’s to wake you up, get you ready for your big day or, to make your segmented sleep schedule just a bit more enjoyable. Enjoy new KEXP discoveries and the classics every morning, as well as rare finds on Wednesdays with Walker Wormhole Wednesday! Tune in live from 5 to 7 AM Pacific Monday through …
Eastern Echoes, a new sonic destination to celebrate Asian artists who are shaping the future while honoring the roots that ground them - Thursdays 7-10 PM Pacific. Hosted by Diana Ratsamee, Eastern Echoes is a three hour weekly journey through the vast realm of music from Asia and the Asian diaspora. Airs live Thursday 7-10 PM Pacific, and is available on-demand at KEXP.ORG and the KEXP apps.
El Sonido is a three hour trip around the diverse world of Latin music and culture from South, Central and North America, as well as Spain and the rest of the globe. The focus is on new music and the growing Latin alternative scene, but traditional styles, both old and new are also regularly spotlighted. There's tons of fresh contemporary flavors to enjoy from hip-hop, nu-cumbia, indie-rock, reggaeton and dance punk to indie-folk, tropical bass, …
Expansions began in late 1995 as the brainchild of Riz Rollins as a response to the burgeoning acid jazz scene that was enjoying popularity in local clubs but underexposed on the local airwaves. Even at its inception, it has always been important that the show not be commanded by any monolithic style or single host but has always enjoyed 3 hosts who bring a variety of influences and style to the final mix. An Expansions …
I have a personal mission statement in mind for Jazz Theater. That is, to really celebrate the fact that Jazz Is Alive and Thriving. Now! In recent years, jazz has been cast in an unfortunate historical context -- as something that already happened, and is now over. Or, individual "experts" are too willing to narrowly define jazz - like; it sounds like this, and like that, and like this -- and if it doesn't, it …
KEXP Radio hand selects all of its music, with expert DJs showcasing both established and emerging bands. Rock is generally a broad term for KEXP, as indie and alternative sounds are often blended with a variety of other genres in an innovative music format. KEXP variety mix programming makes up the bulk of our broadcast service, bringing listeners an edgy mix of alternative rock, hip hop, electronic, roots & blues, world, jazz and more. SPONSORED …
KEXP Radio hand selects all of its music, with expert DJs showcasing both established and emerging bands. Rock is generally a broad term for KEXP, as indie and alternative sounds are often blended with a variety of other genres in an innovative music format. KEXP variety mix programming makes up the bulk of our broadcast service, bringing listeners an edgy mix of alternative rock, hip hop, electronic, roots & blues, world, jazz and more. SIX …
Mechanical Breakdown on KEXP is a weekly hour program exploring the many different styles of various wave and synth genres, including, New Beat, Italo, Post-Punk, EBM and more. Follow Mechanical Breakdown on Facebook. Next Mechanical Breakdown Guest mix is from Ukrainian artist, Vladyslav Putistin! Vladyslav Putistin is a Kyiv-based Ukrainian DJ. He started in the late '00s and witnessed the birth of modern local clubs and festivals which forged his energetic distinctive style. As a …
KEXP's weekly guest DJ mix show is a multi-genre program featuring eclectic sets by a rotating cast of local, national, and international DJs and artists. Every late Sunday night at midnight, a guest DJ outside of KEXP's on-air talent will take you on an hour-long journey through their record collection to showcase their unique sonic vision of a Midnight In A Perfect World. Check out the archives of previous exclusive mixes here, and check out …
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 on terrestrial radio, there's a robust community of contemporary classical composers and musicians creating beautiful music that deserves a bigger platform on the radio. The show will serve as a …
Placing equal legitimacy upon all styles of Jamaican musical expression, Positive Vibrations joins the dots between Ska, Rocksteady, Roots Reggae, Dub, and Dancehall. Kid Hops educates as he entertains - riding rhythms across artists, labels, and decades, he demystifies the connections between producers and studios. From the roughest riddims, to the sweetest harmonies and rudest of rudebwoy deejays, Positive Vibrations provides the perfect blend of Jamaican sounds. Made possible in part by:
The Roadhouse is a roots program emphasizing the blues and other traditional styles of American music. The show presents the wide and wonderful spectrum of our musical legacy - the roots of today's popular music and culture. The show explores regional differences in American recordings with a decidely Southern bent. As a programmer/producer, my goal is to create a mix of American music that transcends simple definitions and catergories of style. I play blues, but …
Tanner Ellison : Host, DJ, and Producer of Seek & Destroy, Saturday Nights at Midnight to 2AM Tanner Ellison is a professional artist living and working in Seattle. He has been corrupted by metal since he was a little grub. He had an unlikely start in radio around the age of 12 or 13 when he had a local mechanic build a FM transmitter for trade and started his hometowns only pirate radio station. Running …
Sonic Reducer brings you three hours of the best in local, national, international punk and hardcore. Your hosts, Brian, Jenn and Dr. West drag you through a mess of short, fast and loud songs from today and back in the day every Saturday night from 9pm to midnight.
Sound & Vision uses interviews, artistry, commentary, insight and conversation to that tell broader stories through music, and illustrate why music and art matter. Contributors include local, national, and international artists and musicians, community members and advocates, KEXP DJs and staff, and many others. This program aims to provide a platform to diverse creative and artistic communities not currently represented on the dial, with space to share and discuss topics and insight important to their …
Sounds of Survivance, spanning the globe with sounds from people whose connection to a land goes back before colonization, and in most cases as far back as time itself. Rotating hosts Tory J (Quinault) and Kevin Sur (Kānaka Maoli) will feature global indigenous music from a variety of genres. From love songs to resistance anthems to free jazz, the show aims to help Indigenous people feel seen, empowered and connected with others who have a …
Street Sounds is Seattle's longest running mixshow. You'll hear the hottest hip hop first along with classics and local music. We're known for breaking the new music first. Street Sounds plays all kinds of hip hop and appeals to a wide audience. Fast forward to 2008 and you have one of the best hip hop radio shows in the world. National and regional guests are always coming through and keeping things interesting. Past guests include …
Welcome to Sunday Soul, KEXP's brand new show every Sunday from 6-9pm. Cool your weekend down with a mix of new R&B, soul, funk and hip hop alongside old school and classic soul, funk and crate-digger classics brought to you by DJ Supreme La Rock. Sponsored by:
KEXP Radio hand selects all of its music, with expert DJs showcasing both established and emerging bands. Rock is generally a broad term for KEXP, as indie and alternative sounds are often blended with a variety of other genres in an innovative music format. KEXP variety mix programming makes up the bulk of our broadcast service, bringing listeners an edgy mix of alternative rock, hip hop, electronic, roots & blues, world, jazz and more.
Wo' Pop is a 3-hour look into what used to be called "World Music" I call it "Modern Global Music" because it encompasses all the current musical genres while being deeply engaged in the sounds and ideas of each city or region. African Kwaito, Bhangra and Bollywood from Bombay and London, Mbalax from Senegal, Ragga Dub from Brixton and Tokyo, and anything else that producers create from the 6 corners of the world. \n\nI have …
