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Artist Meagan Boyd Conveys the Cosmic Unity on Emma-Jean Thackray's New Album, Yellow

Two "beautiful earthy cosmic hippie goddess(es)" collaborate on the cover for Emma-Jean Thackray's latest LP Yellow.


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Music News

R.I.P. Charlie Watts, Drummer of The Rolling Stones

The legendary musician, who played with the band from 1963 to the present, was 80 years old.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (8/23)

Each week, Music Director Don Yates (joined this week by DJ Alex) shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week below (and on our Charts page), including new releases from Deafheaven, Cleo Sol, Topaz Jones, and more.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: ZOF

Seattle-based DJ, producer, and vocalist ZOF takes the listener on a hypnotic journey through kaleidoscopic tech-house rhythms on her guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Jungle

Conceived just ahead of releasing their new album Loving In Stereo, London duo Jungle piece together a groovy guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that showcases their eclectic taste and sharp ears for cutting-edge contemporary sounds.


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Features

Let's Dance: World Goth Day Extended Music Videos Round-Up by DJ Transmitter

Polish blogger Szymon Gołąb aka DJ Transmitter shares clips from Black Marble, Schiller, Shortparis, Szaio, Whispering Sons and Clavvs.


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Interviews

Oh My Goth: KEXP DJ Sharlese Metcalf on What Goth Means to Her

In conversation with Larry Mizell Jr., the Mechanical Breakdown host shares her experience with goth culture and how anyone can be goth.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (8/16)

Each week, Music Director Don Yates (joined this week by DJ Gabriel Teodros) shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week below (and on our Charts page), including new releases from Jungle, Ty Segall, Liars, and more.


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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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