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Jenny Lewis Unveils Infectious New Single "Wasted Youth"

It's the third single from her forthcoming record On the Line


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Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: Looking Back at the Lasting Impact of Seattle's Teen Dance Ordinance

In this week's episode, Sound & Vision looks at how Seattle's mid-80s venue policy had ripple effects still being felt today.


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Music News

The Black Keys and Modest Mouse Team Up for 2019 Arena Tour

The two bands will play the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, November 23


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Music News

Grimes Shares New Song "Pretty Dark"

The song is “NOT A SINGLE lol just a demo”


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Music News

The Head and the Heart Announce New Album Living Mirage, Share Lead Single

“This is literally the most work we’ve ever done on an album,” says Jon Russell


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KEXP Suggests

Ten Strongly Recommended Acts to Catch at Treefort Music Fest

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.


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Review Revue

Review Revue: Nomeansno - Small Parts Isolated and Destroyed

This week's Review Revue spotlights the Nomeansno album Small Parts Isolated and Destroyed. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Branko

Fresh off the release of his sophomore album 'Nosso,' Lisbon electronic producer Branko delivers a thrilling guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that's a seamless journey through his infectious and colorful global bass sound.


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Interviews Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: Washington State Senator Emily Randall and the Music That Inspires Her

Randall discusses what she hopes to achieve in Washington state and the Tracy Chapman song she looks to for inspiration


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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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