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Monthly newsletter from music writer Martin Douglas dedicated to examining all aspects of the Pacific Northwest music scene. Learn more
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Best Opening Tracks of All-Time

As Voted on by KEXP Listeners

As a part of KEXP's 2024 Fall Fundraising Drive, we asked our listeners to vote for their favorite opening tracks of all time – from classics like Nirvana and Marvin Gaye through new favorites and a few surprises. 

Check out the full list here

 

Latest Podcast Episodes

Tomu DJ is an electronic artist from the Bay Area. She’s out with a new album called I Want To Be.

We meet Kelley Stoltz, one of KEXP’s newest DJs as the co-host of Vinelands, our Bay Area local music show.

Dusty Henry dives into Damaged by Black Flag, which introduces us to one of its most prominent singers: Henry Rollins.

On the show this time — flip that indie pop on its head with the music of Camera Obscura.

We could not describe The Runcast better than Steve in Santa Rosa who says, "The music was an awesome match for a rural Sonoma County morning..."

En este noveno episodio de El Cancionero de Kurt, exploramos cómo los 50 álbumes que Kurt incluyó en su Top 50 influyeron en la creación de dos de sus obras ma…

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. 

Check Out the List Here

 

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: Black Ends' Long Journey to the Beginning

Martin Douglas explores the Seattle rock trio's history on the eve of their long-awaited full-length debut.


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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: J.R.C.G.'s Avant-Garde, Desert Climate Body Music

Martin Douglas spends an afternoon at the home of Justin R. Cruz Gallego. They talk about the Kitsap County and Seattle punk scenes, and Gallego's relationship to his childhood in Tucson.


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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: Power Strip's Trip Through the Metaphysical Wilderness

Martin Douglas speaks to the Seattle-based experimental musician about the various parts of the region they’ve lived in and how that influences the process of making their far-reaching music.


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KEXP and the University of Washington