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New Music Reviews (4/8)

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


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Local Music Music News

R.I.P. Shawn Smith

Seattle's own Shawn Smith has passed away at the age of 53.


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Music News

Northwest Artists Organize Solvents Covers Album Honoring Jarrod Paul Bramson

The album is open submissions for all artists, proceeds will benefit bandmate and wife Emily Madden.


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KEXP Premiere

Lea Porcelain Reassure Us with New Single “I Am OK" (KEXP Premiere)

KEXP premieres an anthemic new track from Berland-based duo Lea Porcelain titled "I Am OK."


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The Afternoon Show w/ Kevin Cole

Nothing Compares 2 U: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Prince (Encore Airing)

On April 5, The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole will re-air our tribute to Prince on the two-year anniversary of his passing.


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Music News

Vampire Weekend Spoil Us With Two New Singles "This Life" and "Unbearably White"

The new songs make six total singles to be shared from Father of the Bride thus far


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Music News

The National Share Stirring Piano-Led Ballad "Light Years"

It's the second single from their forthcoming album I Am Easy to Find


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Review Revue

Review Revue: Kate Bush - Lionheart

This week's Review Revue spotlights Kate Bush's album Lionheart. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.


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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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