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International Clash Day

KEXP celebrated International Clash Day on Friday, February 7th, with a whole new take. We honored the legacy of The Clash while also expanding how we approach the day by featuring artists who share the ethos of the only band that matters. That’s right, between 5 AM and 7 PM Pacific each of our DJs spotlighted artists who’ve changed our world for the better. It’s a GIGANTIC radio clash, right here on KEXP.

Featured Artists:
Early w/ Eva Walker: Lee "Scratch" Perry
The Morning Show w/ John Richards: The Clash

The Midday Show w/ Albina Cabrera: Tijuana No
The Afternoon Show w/ Larry Mizell Jr.: Jay Dilla
Drive Time with Evie Stokes: Patti Smith

Listen on demand. Stream expires Friday, February 21st

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Black History is Now

On Monday, February 3rd, we kicked off Black History Month with an unforgettable day of special programming celebrating the incredible artists, powerful voices, and rich stories that define Black culture.

All day, DJs and shows featured everything from the legends to the innovators, bringing you the beats that have shaped the past, present, and future.

Listen on demand. Stream expires Monday, February 17th.

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Midnight in a Perfect World

February Schedule

Multi-genre program featuring eclectic sets by a rotating cast of international and local DJs, each building upon a party vibe to kick off your weekend. Check out the archives of previous exclusive mixes here, and check out the upcoming schedule below:

February 2nd: Judeline
February 9th: Oklou
February 16th: Soela
February 26th: Miles Mercer

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Evie Stokes' Third Annual Trip-Hop Retrospective

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It’s the Third Annual Trip Hop Retrospective! Tune in for three hours of exploring pioneers of the genre like Portishead, Massive Attack, and Lamb. We’ll dig into samples, learn more about the producers behind the music, and discover new artists creating songs influenced by the genre in 2024.

Originally aired on Wednesday, December 4th on Drive Time with Evie Stokes.

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Massive Attack // photo by James Bailey (view set)

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Music Heals: Addiction and Recovery

On Thursday, July 13th, KEXP aired Music Heals: Beyond Cancer, a day dedicated to the power of music to lift our spirits and heal our souls in the face of cancer.

Throughout the day, KEXP told stories shared with us by members of our community and played the songs that helped them through the healing process.

Re-listen to the day on demand using our Two-Week Streaming Archive. Thanks to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center for bringing our community together around hope and healing.  

 

MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER CENTER

KEXP Breakdowns

Periodically, KEXP will deconstruct an album from beginning to end, spending an entire day dissecting each sample or reference mentioned. Revisit some of these special days below.