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THING Festival, Day Two: In Photos

KEXP shares shots from the second day of the inaugural THING Music Festival in Fort Worden, WA.


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Mixtape Week

Let It Rest and Be Done: How a Mixtape (Finally) Got Me Over My Ex

Jasmine Albertson talks about a tumultuous relationship and the mixtape he made her that finally ended it all


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Interviews

Danny Denial on Kill Me to Death's Gritty Take on Suicide, Depression, and Punk Rock

KEXP spoke with Danny Denial, Michael Renney, and Noah Kappertz of the film Kill Me to Death about music, mental health, and the laborious process of making a feature film.


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Mixtape Week

Mixtape Week: Manchester Neverending

From Aug. 26-30, KEXP celebrates our first ever Mixtape Week. All week we'll be featuring on-air mixes created by our listeners and celebrating the art of the mix – whether it be cassette, CD, or digital playlist. We'll also be sharing stories on our website from writers, KEXP staffers, and more – …


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Photo Galleries

THING Festival, Day One: In Photos

KEXP shares shots from the first day of the inaugural THING Music Festival in Fort Worden, WA.


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Mixtape Week

Scenes from Things You Missed: A Mixtape for My Dead Friend

Martin Douglas tells a story about his friend and makes a mix.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (8/26)

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 Jay Som, Sheer Mag, Oso Oso, and more.


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Mixtape Week

Mixtape Week: Writer Hanif Abdurraqib on Patience, Perfection, and Making Mixtapes

The New York Times best-selling author reflects on the beauty of making mixes as we celebrate KEXP's first ever Mixtape Week.


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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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