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New Music Reviews (9/3)

Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates (joined this week by DJ Alex) shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Lana Del Rey, Rapsody, Whitney, and more.


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Interviews

Snail Mail Slows It Down

On Lush, the next release, and The Sims 4: Island Living.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Atlee Treasure

Seattle-based DJ Atlee Treasure delivers an instant dance party on his guest DJ mix as he seamlessly weaves through timeless soul, classic disco, sultry house, and kinetic R&B.


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Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: How the U.S. Visa Process Creates Barriers for Both International Artists and Local Venues

For artists and musicians, it’s not easy to perform in the United States if you are coming from another country. Obtaining a visa is expensive and complicated. Musicians are sometimes detained at the border and are forced to cancel shows. In fact, for many musicians living north or south of the U.S…


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Mixtape Week

Liner Notes for Endless Playlists: Learning to Love Deeper and Stepping Outside Yourself Through Mixes

KEXP writer Dusty Henry reflects on what we learn about ourselves when we make mixes for someone else.


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Interviews Local Music

The Strength & Resilience of Black Belt Eagle Scout

The Portland-based singer/songwriter continues to champion love and acceptance on her latest album At the Party With My Brown Friends.


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Mixtape Week

"Music Is Not Going to Cure You, But It's Gonna Make Things Better": Mark Mallman on The Happiness Playlist

Minneapolis-based musician, film composer, author, and expert playlist creator Mark Mallman talks to KEXP about the healing power of the perfect playlist, and the important role music plays in our lives.


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Review Revue

Review Revue: Blubinos - Limited Edition EP

This week's Review Revue spotlights Blubinos' Limited Edition EP. See what KCMU DJs thought back in the day.


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Interviews

Seattle’s Den Tapes Cassette Label Celebrates 4 Years of Local Hitmakers and a “No Jerks” Community

We caught up with Seattle's local cassette label Den Tapes to talk about their 4th anniversary and how cassettes have created a lasting and supportive music community for them and vice versa.


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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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