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Local Artist Spotlight: Caspar Babypants

Caspar Babypants, aka former POTUSA frontman Chris Ballew, shares insights on his latest album and what families can expect from his performance this Thursday, Feb. 1, in the Gathering Space.


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Song of the Day The Afternoon Show w/ Kevin Cole

Song of the Day: Gord Downie – A Natural

As a richly observed evocation of childhood and summertime that deftly shifts between younger and older perspectives, Gord Downie’s “A Natural” would deliver an emotional wallop even if it didn’t carry the baggage it does.


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In Stores Now

In Stores Now 1/29

New albums from Ty Segall, No Age, Dream Wife, Calexico, Migos, and more.


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Daily Roundups

Monday Music News

New music from Local Natives, The Moondoggies, Soccer Mommy, and more!


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Reviews

New Music Reviews (1/29)

KEXP Music Director and DJ share reviews of new and upcoming releases.


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Song of the Day The Afternoon Show w/ Kevin Cole

Song of the Day: Martha – The Winter Fuel Allowance Ineligibility Blues

There are many ways to express love and affection for someone else. More often than not, however, it's the tiny gestures that mean the most. That's the premise put forth by the Durham, U.K., DIY band Martha on their scrappy 2017 single, "The Winter Fuel Allowance Ineligibility Blues."


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Daily Roundups

Announcing the 2018 Pickathon Lineup

Pickathon returns for its 20th iteration on Aug. 3-5 with Broken Social Scene, Built to Spill, Jamila Woods, Phosphorescent, and more.


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Daily Roundups

Friday Music News

New releases from James Blake, Jack White, Lord Huron, Jay Som, and more in today's music news round-up.


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Music That Matters

Music That Matters: Cooperating with the Energies of the Unseen World

Musical alchemist DJ Kevin Cole provides the soundtrack to penetrate the darkness and fear that obscures our awareness of the divine chord. Includes new songs from Dessa, Sufjan Stevens, Gord Downie, and other cosmic creators.


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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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