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Portland's Cool American Shares and Discusses New Album Better Luck Next Year Vol. 3 (KEXP Premiere)

Portland songwriter Nathan Tucker shares the third volume in his series of home recordings and chats with KEXP about home recording and his hometown inspirations.


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Music News Daily Roundups

Monday Music News

New music from La Luz, Okkervil River, Iceage, Mavis Staples, and Soccer Mommy.


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Music News Daily Roundups

Monday Music News

New music from La Luz, Okkervil River, Iceage, Mavis Staples, and Soccer Mommy.


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Local Music KEXP Premiere

Portland's Gold Casio Share New Single "Love Vs Logic" (KEXP Premiere)

Portland disco-synth outfit ponders the dichotomy of love with a new single ahead of their Valentine's Day show at Barboza.


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In Stores Now Reviews

New Music Reviews (2/12)

KEXP's Music Director Don Yates and other KEXP DJs share brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for the Kendrick Lamar curated Black Panther soundtrack, Superchunk, MGMT, and more!


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Music News

R.I.P. Jóhann Jóhannsson

A favorite of KEXP, Icelandic artist Jóhann Jóhannsson passed away yesterday, Friday, February 9th, in his Berlin apartment. Cause of death is currently unknown, but authorities are investigating. The award-winning composer was 48-years-old.


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Music News Daily Roundups

Friday Music News

New music from El Perro Del Mar, L7, Screaming Females, and Czarface with MF Doom


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Music News Daily Roundups

Friday Music News

New music from El Perro Del Mar, L7, Screaming Females, and Czarface with MF Doom


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Local Music KEXP Suggests

KEXP Suggests: Sound Off! Semi-Finals #1 at the MoPOP Museum 2/9

For 17 years, MoPOP’s Sound Off! has highlighted the best up-and-coming musicians in the region. The 2018 event kicks off tonight, Friday, February 9th, with our first round of semi-finalists: Dreadlight, Jawzilla, Maiah Wynne, and Strawberry Mountain.


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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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