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The True Loves Bring a Joyous Sound with New Song “Kabuki” (KEXP Premiere)

The True Loves return with a b-side to their "The Dapper Derp" 7-inch single, out Sept. 14


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The Dream of the 90's is Alive on Stoner Control's "Foregone Conclusion" (KEXP Premiere)

Ahead of the Aug. 31 release of their new album, 'Alone In the City,' the Portland trio (reservedly) channels the spirits of indie-rock's vanguard.


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Throwaway Style: Whitney Ballen Explores Deep Emotional Wreckage on You're a Shooting Star, I'm a Sinking Ship

The Issaquah-based singer/songwriter's debut full-length is an arresting chronicle of when love goes wrong and exploring all the broken pieces left in the harsh realm of a breakup.


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Seattle’s Sloucher Returns with Contemplative Fury on “Existentialist” (KEXP Premiere)

Two years after their debut album Certainty, the Seattle indie-rock outfit returns with an explosion of brutal energy.


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Cumulus Perseveres Against Self Doubt on “Tough Crowd” (KEXP Premiere)

The Seattle artist's new album, Comfort World, is out Sept. 28 via Trans- Records.


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Throwaway Style: The Grainy Rush of Table Sugar

A playful sense of experimentation is on thrilling display in the Olympia quartet's distinct brand of art-punk. Martin Douglas explores their pair of quick full-length releases.


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In Bloom: Parisalexa Flexes Her Confidence

Get to know the rising Seattle songwriter ahead of her performance at Concerts at the Mural, this Friday, Aug. 17


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Vanfest Announces Schedule for Eighth Annual Benefit Fest

VanFest returns with a stellar lineup of artists including The Black Tones, Whitney Ballen, SEACATS, Familiars, and more. Proceed benefit the Maple Valley Food Bank.


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Smokey Brights Turns Sonder into a Undeniable Groove with “Different Windows” (KEXP Premiere)

Seattle's Smokey Brights delve into disco grooves with the first single from their Different Windows EP, out Sept. 21 via Freakout Records


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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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