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New Music Reviews (1/27)

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 FKA twigs, Benjamin Booker, DITZ, and more.


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Vinelands

Vinelands Playlist: 1/25/25

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: Baalti x Lapgan

San Francisco-based duo Baalti link up with Chicago-based producer Lapgan for a stellar mix showcasing their own productions alongside influential sounds steeped in their South Asian heritages.


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Vinelands

Vinelands Playlist: 1/18/25

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


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (1/20)

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 Ela Minus, Bad Bunny, Delivery, and more.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Jabu

Bristol, UK trio Jabu deliver a hypnotic guest DJ mix that revels in the nocturnal moods found on their acclaimed recent album A Soft and Gatherable Star.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Curses

Berlin-via-NYC artist Curses closes out 2024 with an intoxicating guest DJ mix that swims through deep, hypnotic, dark wave grooves that's perfect for late-night dancefloors.


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Vinelands

Vinelands Playlist: 1/11/25

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


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (1/13)

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 Franz Ferdinand, Lambrini Girls, Moonchild Sanelly, 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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