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Bully's Alicia Bognanno on Cher, Warped Tour Mosh Pits, and Quarantine Haircuts

KEXP has a lively conversation with Bully's Alicia Bognanno about Courtney Love, the awe-inducing splendor of Cher’s “Believe,” and the dangers of quarantine haircuts


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Add To Cart: The COVID-19 Edition with Sonic Youth, The Decemberists, Wu-Tang Clan, Motörhead, Sub Pop

In this special edition of Add to Cart, KEXP spotlights band merch inspired by (and most often, with proceeds donated to) the coronavirus pandemic.


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Interviews

Magic Spells and Musical Healing: A Conversation with Harpist and Composer Nailah Hunter

KEXP chats with the Los Angeles based artist about her debut EP, 'Spells,' out now on Leaving Records.


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Interviews

Washed Out on the Sensual Escapism of Purple Noon (KEXP Interview)

Heavily inspired by a trip to Greece with his wife, the album integrates evocative tropical flourishes that conjure up images of balmy evenings near turquoise seas. Combine that with the sensual lyrics that deal with love in all its forms and you’ve got one seriously sexy record.


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Add to Cart: Bandcamp Recommendations of Albums You Might Have Missed in 2020, So Far

To coincide with Bandcamp's latest revenue-waiving day, KEXP's Digital Content Team round up some albums you may have missed in 2020, so far.


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Mali Band Songhoy Blues Embrace Optimist Philosophy in Uncertain Times

The group discusses their genre-fusing style and seeking hope through music in challenging times.


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Features

FAQ for KEXP Programming Changes

We’ve thought of a few questions you might have about the announced programming changes, and have tried to answer them as best we know how.


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Features

New Weekday Radio Lineup Leads Programming Changes at KEXP

Larry Mizell, Jr., Gabriel Teodros, Lace Cadence, Sharlese Metcalf, Albina Cabrera, Reverend Dollars Accept New Roles at the Station as DJs John Richards, Cheryl Waters and Kevin Cole Move to 3-Hour On-Air Shifts


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Meet the New and Familiar DJs Moving into New Time Slots at KEXP

Learn a bit about the DJs who will be moving into new on-air slots, including Larry Mizell, Jr., Gabriel Teodros, Albina Cabrera, and more.


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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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