Martin Douglas examines one of the most beloved artifacts from Detroit's much ballyhooed early-'00s garage-rock scene.
Martin Douglas explores the enigmatic Haitian-American rapper’s opus and its entry into the pantheon of the genre’s hallmark works.
Music is more often than not the soundtrack to – and relief from – some of the hardest moments in our lives. Martin Douglas describes how listening to Grouper got him through a very tough decade.
Veterans of the Seattle rock 'n roll circuit, the reigning and defending Rock 'n Roll Champs invite Martin Douglas to their practice space for a peek into their world of blood, sweat, and beers.
This past Sunday evening, the legendary Tacoma band The Sonics played their first hometown show in six years. Martin Douglas explores their influence from the perspective of his twenty years as a Tacoma resident.
Since taking over the column in March, Martin Douglas has carried on the tradition of making our Northwest music column appointment reading on Thursdays. Here is a collection of choice selections from the past nine months.
Treefort Music Fest returns to Boise, ID from Wednesday, March 20 to Sunday, March 24th with over 400 acts. Martin Douglas highlights ten artists you do not want to miss.
Hibou returns with a new album (out July 26th), a new single, and a short interview with Martin Douglas about both.
The Tacoma native's recently released EP is a remarkable twenty minutes of singing and rapping, of sex and self-love. Martin Douglas investigates.
The articulate Detroit punks explore police violence and failing health on their fifth album. Martin Douglas documents the moment for posterity.
The rising Tacoma electro-pop duo releases a new song about trying not to be jealous of other people's glow-ups. Martin Douglas investigates.
What's going on in the world was inescapable in the woefully undervalued Seattle artist's mind while writing her latest EP. Martin Douglas explains.
Martin Douglas processes some very personal stuff while listening to a posthumously released collection of the South Sound art-punk heroes' 2001 live recordings.
To celebrate 1985, the year Beat Happening released their self-titled debut, Martin Douglas dives deep into the full discography of the Olympia rock 'n roll legends.
For a special edition of Throwaway Style, Martin Douglas explores how his love for local music has helped him navigate a tumultuous life.
From the ballcourts of Northeast Portland to the global underground rap scene, Milc always wanted to be his city's hometown hero. Now, he's closer than ever. Martin Douglas investigates.
KEXP Staff Reporter Martin Douglas speaks to the California rocker about his latest album, Three Bells.
35-year-old Martin Douglas explores living with an epochal album which has been living in his subconscious for pretty much his entire life.
For Music Heals: Mental Health, Martin Douglas surveys the last album made during the beloved and tragically departed poet and songwriter's life.
The Anacortes by-way-of Portland singer/songwriter's forthcoming album is a slowcore masterwork of loss and dissolved relationships. Martin Douglas explores.
