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Mastersystem Releases New Video In Tribute to Scott Hutchison

The video for "Old Team" is comprised of footage from Mastersystem's "first and last tour."


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Interviews Yule Benefit

Moby on His Upcoming KEXP Yule Benefit Performance at McCaw Hall 12/6

On Thursday, December 6th at McCaw Hall, musician and activist Moby will showcase the breadth of his career with the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, to benefit KEXP.


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Interviews

Chali 2na Dives Into Early Beginnings, Jurassic 5, and Finding His Voice

Los Angeles-based rapper and artist, Charlie Stewart (aka Chali 2na) talks about how his career started, how he got his name, how he developed his signature baritone, and much more.


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Music News

Andrew Bird Shares Politically-Charged Single Just in Time for Midterm Elections

In "Bloodless," Bird posits that America is currently in an "uncivil war."


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Mr. Twin Sister

In celebration of their brand new album Salt, Long Island band Mr. Twin Sister share an exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World featuring timeless house and funk songs that have inspired their own groovy sound.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (11/2)

Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases (joined this week by DJs Alex Ruder and Ashley McDonald). See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from J Mascis, Grapetooth, Vince Staples, Drug Church, and more.


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KEXP Premiere

Emma Lee Toyoda Bears the Weight of the World On New EP I Hear U & I'm Here 4 U (KEXP Premiere)

In their first release since 2016's sewn me anew, Toyoda processes unhealthy relationships, gender and body dysphoria, and depression on I Hear U & I'm Here 4 U


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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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