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New Music Reviews (12/11)

Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week, including new releases from DijahSB, La Dame Blanche, Car Seat Headrest, and more.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Muzi

South African DJ, electronic producer, and vocalist Muzi dives into his joyful sound with a smooth survey of his standout album cuts on his exclusive guest DJ mix.


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Reviews

New Music Reviews (12/4)

Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week, including new releases from GC OConnor, Midas The Jagaban, The Halluci Nation, and more.


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2023 Countdown

KEXP DJs Top Albums of 2023

2023 is coming to a close, and it's time for the KEXP DJs to share their Top Albums of the year.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Vince Clarke

Legendary musician Vince Clarke shares a cinematic and colorful guest DJ mix in celebration of his long-awaited debut solo album Songs of Silence.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Sextile

LA-based outfit Sextile deliver a propulsive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that's packed with "dangerous dance music."


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Keys N Krates

Fresh off the release of their addictive new album IN:TENSION, Toronto production trio Keys N Krates share an addictive house-heavy guest DJ mix.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (11/27)

Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation, including this week's new releases from BJ The Chicago Kid, Guided By Voices, Acid Tongue, and more.


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Interviews

Drop Nineteens on Releasing Their First New Album in 30 Years

KEXP’s Owen Murphy caught up with the band’s singer and songwriter Ackell, singer Paul Kelley and bassist Steve Zimmerman to talk about the things that allowed the band to come back together even though Greg kept saying the band would never happen.


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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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