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Bon Iver Announces Short Tour with Sharon Van Etten, Will Play the Gorge

The four-date tour includes a stop at The Gorge Amphitheatre on Friday, September 6


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El Sonido

Descubre El Sonido: Nicola Cruz Interview and Mixtape

Ecuadorian DJ/producer Nicola Cruz talks about his new album and exclusive mix for KEXP.


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KEXP Suggests

KEXP Suggests: Vera on Your Block at the Vera Project (5/15-18)

At the heart of Vera’s social influence is a subversive, blood-pumping ethos that community in action creates change. VERA On Your Block Week puts this ethos into practice as it is jam-packed with direct response, direct action, and direct effect.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (5/13)

Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates (joined this week by DJ Chilly) shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Jamila WoodsHÆLOSCharly Bliss, and more.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Nick Carroll

Seattle's Nick Carroll delivers a cerebral and body-moving guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World, spotlighting the adventurous underground electronic flavors that he consistently champions as the lead booker at Seattle's Kremwerk & Timbre Room nightclubs.


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Music News

Björk Bewitches Us Once Again with "Tabula Rasa" Video

The Tobias Gremmler creation was released in conjunction with Björk's new multi-media stage show


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Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: The Dip on Keeping the Motown Vibe Alive in Seattle

The Dip talks about new album and how some of the songs on their new album flip gender stereotypes while capturing a Motown sound and reflect on today’s political climate.


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Review Revue

Review Revue: Moev - Dusk and Desire

This week's Review Revue spotlights the Moev album Dusk and Desire. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.


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Interviews

Rainn Wilson on Music, Education, and What Bands Dwight Would Listen To

Northwest treasure Rainn Wilson talks to KEXP about his love of music, what Dwight would listen to, and his work with the the Mona Foundation.


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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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