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2024 Countdown

24 Favorite Latin Alternative Albums of 2024

This year brought us unforgettable artists and albums. KEXP highlights 24 gems from 2024 in Latin American alternative music. From Alcalá Norte's rebellious debut redefining Spanish rock to Amaro Freitas' jazz homage to the Amazon, Ana Tijoux's long-awaited Vida, and Verraco's electrifying and futu…


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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: A Guided Tour Through the Music and Friendship of The Softies

Martin Douglas conducts a career-spanning interview with the indie-pop icons after releasing their first album in nearly a quarter-century.


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2024 Countdown

KEXP Staff, Volunteers, and Interns Top Albums of 2024

We've already seen top albums from our DJs, but what about the rest of the KEXP staff, volunteers, and interns?


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Vinelands

Vinelands Playlist: 12/14/24

Check out Saturday's Vinelands playlist, KEXP's San Francisco-based radio show highlighting Bay Area music.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Lara Sarkissian

LA-based, SF-raised artist Lara Sarkissian shares an intoxicating guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World weaving through deep underground electronic rhythms.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (12/16)

Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week, from Blood Wizard, Bubble Love, Fitness Forever, and more.


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2024 Countdown

KEXP DJs Top Albums of 2024

2024 is coming to a close, and it's time for the KEXP DJs to share their Top Albums of the year.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (12/9)

Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week, from Tyler, the Creator, Crazy P, Kassie Krut, and more.


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Vinelands

Vinelands Playlist: 12/7/24

Check out Saturday's Vinelands playlist, KEXP's San Francisco-based radio show highlighting Bay Area music.


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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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