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Interviews

Magic Spells and Musical Healing: A Conversation with Harpist and Composer Nailah Hunter

KEXP chats with the Los Angeles based artist about her debut EP, 'Spells,' out now on Leaving Records.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (8/24)

Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Bully, Burna Boy, Old 97’s, and more.


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Music News

R.I.P. Justin Townes Earle

The prolific singer-songwriter, and son of musician Steve Earle, has died at the age of 38.


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KEXP Premiere

Skyler Skjelset Stuns with Shimmering Single "V C" (KEXP Premiere + Interview)

Fleet Foxes founder Skyler Skjelset premieres new single from his fourth solo record Back In Heaven and talks to KEXP about the new album, success, and taking inspiration from Beyoncé


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Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: Ebo Barton on Freedom and Finding Home Amid Gentrification

The poet, artist and educator spoke with Sound & Vision host Emily Fox about some of their poems. Their forthcoming book, Insubordinate, is out on August 27th.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Buscabulla

Puerto Rican husband-and-wife duo Buscabulla share a seductive guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that explores the wide ranges of styles and influences found on their recent debut album 'Regresa.'


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KEXP Premiere

Insecure Writer Phil Augusta Jackson Is Ready to "Get It" with New EP (KEXP Premiere + Interview)

Writer/producer/actor/director/poet/musician Phil Augusta Jackson shares single "Get It" and chats with KEXP about his work on Insecure, the hierarchy of music in his life of many passions, and the lure of Los Angeles


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Music News

Sufjan Stevens Releases New Single "Video Game" and Video Featuring Dancer Jalaiah Harmon

The song is the second single from the acclaimed songwriter's upcoming album, 'The Ascenscion.'


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Interviews

Washed Out on the Sensual Escapism of Purple Noon (KEXP Interview)

Heavily inspired by a trip to Greece with his wife, the album integrates evocative tropical flourishes that conjure up images of balmy evenings near turquoise seas. Combine that with the sensual lyrics that deal with love in all its forms and you’ve got one seriously sexy record.


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From the Archives:

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Sub Pop 30th Anniversary Count-Up

In 2018, KEXP celebrated the 30th anniversary of local record label Sub Pop with a four-month retrospective, "counting up" every catalog number in their vast discography of over 1,200 releases. Dig into the archives of our catalog coverage, featuring in-depth coverage on the history of their releases.


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