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My Phoenix Will Rise: David Bazan Goes Back to the Start with Pedro The Lion’s First Album in 15 Years

The Seattle band returns with a new album examining childhood loneliness and the weight carried around from the lead singer's former hometown.


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Shows

DJ Alex Introduces 'Pacific Notions' on KEXP

The new specialty show focusing on neo-classic and ambient music airs Sunday mornings from 6-9 a.m. PT.


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Album Reviews

Album Review: Bad Bunny - X 100PRE

KEXP'S DJ Miss Ashely shares her thoughts on the latest from Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny


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Music News

Sly and the Family Stone Documentary To Be Released in 2019

The documentary has been in the works for over a decade and covers the life and legacy of Sly Stone and his battle to acquire royalties he was cheated out of, leading to poverty and homelessness.


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Music News

Pearl Jam Announce The End of the Ten Club Singles Series

The annual subscription singles series has been running since 1991, with the band sharing covers, lives tracks, and collaborations to members.


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Music News

Helado Negro Shares Meditative New Single "Pais Nublado"

"Pais Nublado" is the second single from his forthcoming record This Is How You Smile


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Music News

Twin Shadow Shares Multiple Versions of New Song "Broken Horses"

The song comes via the “Santo Domingo Edit” and “Port Antonio Edit," as well ass instrumental tracks for each.


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Interviews Local Music

Josiah Johnson Talks Sobriety, Hiatus from The Head and the Heart, and New Solo Material

The former The Head and the Heart member performs solo on Dec. 27 at Hotel Albatross in Seattle.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Nark

Seattle-based DJ, producer, and label runner Nark (aka Kevin Kauer) delivers a hypnotic and seamless journey through underground techno and cerebral acid rhythms on his exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.


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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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