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Throwaway Style Newsletter

Monthly newsletter from music writer Martin Douglas dedicated to examining all aspects of the Pacific Northwest music scene. Learn more

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Songwriter Lucy Dacus talks about her new album, Forever Is A Feeling.

We’ll be back in May with a brand new format!

Dusty Henry digs into one of the more caustic bands on Kurt’s list – Swans' and their 1984 EP Young God.

On the show this time, it's the punk rock marimba of Son Rompe Pera.

This Marathon Runcast has you covered, whether you're embarking on a 26.2-mile journey or accomplishing a different kind of marathon.

Albina Cabrera cierra la serie con tres artistas esenciales para entender la sensibilidad más cruda, caótica y honesta del universo Cobain.

Top Albums of the Last 50 Years

As Voted on by KEXP Listeners

In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, KEXP counted down the Top Album of the last 50 years, as voted on by all of you! Our fall fundraising drive may be over, but you can still support listener-powered KEXP by making a donation today. 

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Throwaway Style

Throwaway Style is a monthly column dedicated to examining all aspects of the Northwest music scene. Whether it’s a new artist making waves, headlines affecting local talent, or reflecting on some of the music that’s been a foundation in our region; this space celebrates everything happening in the Northwest region. Check out some past columns below, and stay tuned for new ones published on the first Thursday of every new month on KEXP.org

Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: The Early Years of Mecca Normal

In separate interviews, Martin Douglas speaks to Jean Smith and David Lester of the Vancouver-based band about their influence on a generation of musicians, the K Records reissues of two of their classic albums, and much more.


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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: The Royal Quest of AJ Suede

The bicoastal rapper speaks to Martin Douglas about his new album The Duke of Downtempo and the long, winding road that led him to success in underground rap.


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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: On the Gits and What It Means to Puke the Blues

Mia Zapata, vocalist for the Gits, was one of the best singers to ever call Seattle home. Martin Douglas dives into her talent and the albums the band released in the early 1990s.


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