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Shamir on Intersectionality, Independence, and Returning to Pop

On the heels of his return to pop with "On My Own," KEXP speaks to Shamir about his forthcoming indie pop record, his unending work ethic, and his experiences in the music industry as a queer Black artist


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El Equipo Audiovisual de KEXP te Cuenta Cómo Transmitir Tu Propio Concierto Desde Casa

El equipo de video de KEXP nos da consejos básicos para poder transmitir tus shows desde la comodidad de tu hogar y así, seguir conectado con tu comunidad y fans.


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Guía de apoyo a la música para artistas y fans durante el brote de COVID-19

Una guía útil con consejos sobre cómo apoyar a la música en tiempos de aislamiento.


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Add to Cart: Black Northwest Artists to Support this Juneteenth on Bandcamp

Today, Friday, June 19th, Bandcamp launch an annual tradition of waiving their revenue share on all purchases for 24 hours to support racial justice, equality and change. KEXP's Digital Content Team has rounded up some of the things we'll be adding to our carts today.


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An Open Letter to My White Allies

A letter from KEXP writer Martin Douglas


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We Stand In Solidarity

KEXP is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization. We mourn the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and all victims of racial injustice and police brutality. Black Lives Matter. We stand in solidarity with protestors across the nation who are calling for justice and acco…


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Strength in Numbers: The Rise of Asian Women DJs in the Northwest

KEXP talks to local DJs Yung Futon, LGSP, Snapdragon, and T.Wan about the strength of Asian women in the Seattle electronic music scene.


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Interviews Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: Seattle Poet Shin Yu Pai on Her New Book 'Enso', the Legacy of Pat Suzuki, Combatting Racism Amidst COVID-19

Sound & Vision’s Emily Fox talks with Pai about Enso and delves into some of the particular stories she relates in the book. From the legacy of Seattle cabaret and musical theater singer Pat Suzuki as well as her own experiences with racism and micro-aggressions. Pai also reads a recent work sh…


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Big in the United States: The Influence of Japanese Garage-Rock on U.S. Music

Martin Douglas tells the story of how three rock ‘n roll bands from Japan became influential American touchstones.


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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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