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International Clash Day

Which Bands Mattered to the “Only Band That Matters”?

Over the past eight years of celebrating International Clash Day, KEXP has spotlighted a wealth of artists who were influenced by The Clash. But what bands mattered to the “only band that matters”?


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Music News

R.I.P. Matt Harris, Former Bassist of The Posies and Oranger

Former Posies bassist Matt Harris has died. A cause of death has not been revealed at this time. The Posies confirmed the news via a Facebook post today.


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KEXP Premiere

Peter Matthew Bauer Harnesses Philosophy, Phenomenology, and Sufi Mysticism on "Mountains On Mountains" (KEXP Premiere)

Peter Matthew Bauer, former member of The Walkmen, shares new solo single "Mountains On Mountains" exclusively via KEXP


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Throwaway Style Local Music Album Reviews

Throwaway Style: ILLFIGHTYOU are Still Throwing Hands

Nearly a decade removed from being courted by mainstream music media, the Tacoma rap trio continues to utilize what brought them to the mosh pit. Martin Douglas explores.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Ryan Hemsworth

Fresh off the launch of his new project Quarter-Life Crisis, chameleonic Canadian musician Ryan Hemsworth shares a dreamy guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that blends ambient, dream pop, downtempo, indie rock, and more disparate styles with a whimsical touch.


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International Clash Day

Strummer meets Landero, un puente musical entre la cumbia colombiana y el punk londinense

Joe Strummer se consideraba un "experto en cumbia" y eligió la obra del colombiano Andres Landero como inspiración. Hablamos con el periodista y artista Mario Galeano y nos contó por qué el caribe colombiano y Londres guardan una conexión profunda musical e histórica.


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International Clash Day

Strummer Meets Landero: A Musical Bridge Between Colombian Cumbia and London Punk

What connected the musical and ideological work of The Clash with the music of a young man born in the Caribbean province of San Jacinto, Colombia, determined to become a benchmark for the Sabanero accordion? What sonorous path connects the independence of Jamaica, the skinheads of London, the Colo…


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Music News

Bomba Estéreo Announce New Album, Share First Three Singles

Also, check out the video for the track "Agua," featuring guest vocals from Lido Pimienta and OKAN.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Sonia Calico

Taipei's Sonia Calico delivers an eclectic guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World full of KEXP favorites and delightful surprises that's bound to get parties started and bodies moving.


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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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