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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Cousin Chris

Seattle-based DJ Cousin Chris delivers a stellar high-energy mix that smoothly flows through Jersey Club, Baltimore Club, house, slick R&B edits, and more.


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Interviews Local Music

Suede Watch #1: Ark Flashington

In a new feature keeping us updated on the catalog of the prolific independent rap artist, Martin Douglas reviews AJ Suede's newest self-produced project along with conducting an exclusive interview.


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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: A Total Punk Manifesto

Iconoclastic music journalist Martin Douglas salutes the "the most reliably great punk label in North America today."


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Michael David

Los Angeles producer Michael David (Classixx, Mt. Si) delivers a beautifully diverse set of sophisticated chill-out songs on his exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.


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Powering KEXP

KEXP’s New Radio Lineup - Coming September 13th

Details on new shows, new hosts, and new time slots that will begin to premiere on September 13th.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Madison McFerrin

Brooklyn-based artist Madison McFerrin shares iconic favorites and fresh contemporary R&B jams alongside a handful of her own tracks on her guest DJ mix for Midnight in A Perfect World.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (8/28)

Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation, including this week's new releases from Noname, Burna Boy, Be Your Own Pet, and more.


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Midnight in a Perfect World: Kilamanzego

Philadelphia-based electronic musician Kilamanzego shares a genre-blurring DJ mix featuring magnetic beats and provocative productions from Black creatives.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Rahill

Fresh off the release of her debut album Flowers At Your Feet, NYC-based Iranian-American singer-songwriter Rahill shares influential songs from her record collection.


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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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