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.
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..
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.
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
The Scotish songwriter discusses albums by Tori Amos, Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley, Whitney Houston, and Death Cab For Cutie
The Seattle duo releases their eagerly anticipated sophomore album tomorrow. Kristen Henry and Brad Boettger offer their thoughts on its tracks.
KEXP chats with the Portland-based songwriter ahead of her show at Ballard Homestead on Sept. 29
The Jesus Lizard regenerate for a second "reenactment tour", stopping by the Neptune Theatre in Seattle this Friday. KEXP's Owen Murphy chats with nice guy, frontman David Yow.
Before she’d go on stage for one of the most memorable sets of the 2018 Sasquatch! Music Festival, KEXP picked Zauner’s brain on touring, staying creative, her ventures into other visual mediums, and more.
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.