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Black Belt Eagle Scout's Katherine Paul Breaks Down Ever Song on Mother Of My Children

The Northwest songwriter breaks down her debut album, highlighting the multi-faceted aspects of her own identity.


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Interviews Press Play Local Music

Black Belt Eagle Scout's Katherine Paul Breaks Down Ever Song on Mother Of My Children

The Northwest songwriter breaks down her debut album, highlighting the multi-faceted aspects of her own identity.


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Interviews

Courtney Barnett Talks Coming Face-to-Face With Her Emotions, Detective Shows, and Tell Me How You Really Feel

KEXP catches up with the Australian songwriter about her new album ahead of her in-studio performance on Oct. 8 at 12 PM PT.


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Interviews Local Music

"Play What You Feel In Your Heart": Jimmy James Talks to KEXP About His Love for Playing Guitar

Seattle soul/funk guitarist Jimmy James talks to KEXP about everything from his guitar strings, amp, and pedal preferences, to the impact of good music and the power of individuality.


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Rewind

Here Comes Trouble: An Oral History on the 25th Anniversary of The Makers' Howl

On its 25th anniversary, KEXP looks back at Howl, the debut album from Spokane garage-rockers The Makers.


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Interviews

Joe Talbot of IDLES on Mindfulness, Vulnerability, and Joy as an Act of Resistance

The IDLES lead vocalist talks finding strength in opening himself up after a year of hardships and the desire to be a better person. Tune in to hear them on KEXP Oct. 4 at 9:30 a.m..


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Interviews KEXP Premiere

Whitney Mongé "Carries On" with New EP, Shares the Soulful Track "Be Mine" (KEXP Premiere + Interview)

KEXP premieres the track "Be Mine," an early look at the new EP from Whitney Mongé, and talks with the Seattle "alternative soul" artist about the new release.


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Scott Devendorf of The National on Sleep Well Beast, LZNDRF, and Winning A Grammy

The bassist discusses everything from the group’s unique approach to collaboration, their mutual love for graphic design and video, his side-project LZNDRF, and a bit of what it was like to be animated for Bob’s Burgers


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Interviews

CHVRCHES' Lauren Mayberry on Her Five Favorite Albums

The Scotish songwriter discusses albums by Tori Amos, Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley, Whitney Houston, and Death Cab For Cutie


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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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