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New Music Reviews (10/7)

Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week, including new releases from Caribou, Naked Giants, A Place To Bury Strangers, and more.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Dark Chisme

Seattle duo Dark Chisme share an addictive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that showcases their favorites within the dark wave sound.


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Vinelands

Vinelands Playlist: 9/28/24

Check out Saturday's Vinelands playlist, KEXP's San Francisco-based radio show highlighting Bay Area music.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (9/30)

Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week, including new releases from Ezra Collective, Merce Lemon, TSHA, and more.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Meridian Brothers

Colombian outfit Meridian Brothers kick off Aquí y Ahora with a colorful guest DJ mix full of eclectic Latin deep cuts.


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Vinelands

Vinelands Playlist: 9/21/24

Check out Saturday's Vinelands playlist, KEXP's San Francisco-based radio show highlighting Bay Area music.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (9/23)

Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week, including new releases from Jamie xx, Nubya Garcia, Cassie Ramone, and more.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Contour

Charleston, SC-based artist Contour shares an intimate guest DJ mix that reflects his own amorphous sound.


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Vinelands

Vinelands Playlist: 9/14/24

Check out Saturday's Vinelands playlist, KEXP's San Francisco-based radio show highlighting Bay Area music.


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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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