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Introducing Hello Mary, Your Favorite Band’s Favorite New Band

Harnessing elements of shoegaze, indie, and alt-rock, the Brooklyn trio’s dense soundscapes nod to the ‘90s while simultaneously embracing distinct modernism.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: DJ Hank

Newly signed to prestigious UK label Hyperdub Records, Chicago-based artist DJ Hank shares a thrilling guest DJ mix that journeys through intoxicating house and amapiano rhythms before diving into infectious footwork beats.


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In Our Headphones

In Our Headphones: Curren$y & the Alchemist, Tinashe, Silvana Estrada, Beach House, Karaoke on YouTube

In this month's edition of In Our Headphones, KEXP's Digital Content team share the music that's resonating with them right now.


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KEXP 50

50 Years of Music: 2006 – Ghostface Killah - "Whip You With a Strap"

As KEXP celebrates its 50th anniversary, we're looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week in 2022, KEXP pays homage to a different year and our writers are commemorating with one song from that year that resonates with them. As we jump back to 2006, Martin Douglas shares his reflecti…


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Music News

R.I.P. Mark Lanegan

The Seattle icon died this morning at his home in Killarney, Ireland.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (02/22)

Each week, Music Director Don Yates (joined this week by DJ Alex) shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Kiefer

Aired on Valentine's Day, Los Angeles-based pianist and producer Kiefer shares a love-filled guest DJ mix featuring some of his favorite romantic jazz, soul, and R&B cuts.


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Sound and Vision

Spotify's Continuing Problems: Kevin Erickson of the Future of Music Coalition Speaks Out

Kevin Erickson, Director of the Future of Music Coalition, speaks to KEXP's Sound & Vision about some of the problems plaguing Spotify.


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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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