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In Our Headphones

In Our Headphones: Jai Paul, Horsegirl, Muqata’a, Minyo Crusaders, Emily’s Sassy Lime, Dirty Beaches

In this month's edition of In Our Headphones, KEXP's Digital Content team shares music by Asian and Pasifika artists that have been in their personal rotation lately.


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Interviews

The Life and Continued Work of Filipino Opera Star Evelyn Mandac

Evelyn Mandac was the first Filipino to sing at the Metropolitan Opera, but her story reveals even more of a life lived learning.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Christian Rich

The project of Chicago-born, Nigeria-raised twin brothers Kehinde and Taiwo Hassan, Christian Rich showcase their eclectic style on a kaleidoscopic guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that's full of nostalgic surprises.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (5/24)

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 Mdou Moctar, Sons of Kemet, BLK JKS, and more.


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Rewind Album Reviews

Ode to a Black Man: The Dirtbombs' Ultraglide in Black at 20

Martin Douglas examines one of the most beloved artifacts from Detroit's much ballyhooed early-'00s garage-rock scene.


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Interviews

With Emigrant, Kishi Bashi Continues to Share the Concept of "Omoiyari" to the Masses

The Japanese-American singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist returns today with a new EP.


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Interviews

Wulitzer, Backing Singers, and Going Blonde: St. Vincent on the ‘70s and her new album Daddy’s Home

DJ Cheryl Waters chats with Annie Clark about her latest record, reinvention, and the fashion and aesthetics of her latest era


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KEXP Premiere

Ben Zaidi Honors the Influence and Impact of Chris Cornell with "My Friend Chris" (KEXP Premiere)

Future soul musician Ben Zaidi has unveiled a new single in tribute to Chris Cornell on the four-year anniversary of his death


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (5/17)

Each week, Music Director Don Yates (joined this week by Morning Show Producer Owen Murphy) 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 St. Vincent, CHAI, Patrick Paige II, 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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