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Review Revue

Review Revue: U-Men - Step on a Bug

This week's Review Revue spotlights the U-Men album Step on a Bug. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Battles

New York City experimental rock duo Battles deliver an adventurous and eclectic mix that twists through deep house grooves, psychedelic beats, infectious global rhythms, and more unexpected surprises.


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Music News

R.I.P. Andrew Weatherall

The iconic DJ and producer was 56.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (2/17)

Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates (joined this week by DJ Abbie Gobeli) shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Tame Impala, Bambara, Jungle Fire, and more.


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KEXP Premiere

Whitney Ballen Tackles FKA twigs' "Cellophane" With Emotionally Wrecking Results (KEXP Premiere)

For Valentine's Day, KEXP premieres Whitney Ballen's impressive cover of FKA twigs' "Cellophane"


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Review Revue

Review Revue: Robert Cray - Midnight Stroll

This week's Review Revue spotlights the Robert Cray album Midnight Stroll. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.


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Throwaway Style Local Music Album Reviews

Throwaway Style: Always Searching for Mr. Wrong

Martin Douglas explores the work of the fun and outspoken Portland trio.


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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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