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Interviews

The Soft Cavalry on the Powerful Inspiration Behind the Video for "Bulletproof"

KEXP talks to Rachel Goswell (Slowdive, Minor Victories) and her husband, songwriter Steve Clarke, about the powerful inspiration behind their video for the song "Bulletproof" and what the future holds for this band after the release of their self-titled debut, out now via Bella Union.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (7/29)

Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates (joined this week by DJ Alex) shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Dude York, Moodymann, Strange Ranger, and more.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Plaid

Legendary UK electronic duo and longtime Warp Records alums Plaid deliver a brain-tickling guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that bounces between IDM, techno, ambient, and experimental experimental rhythms in captivating fashion.


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Interviews

Singing In The Name of the Earth: Marcus Gad on Reggae, Life in New Caledonia, and Climate Change

The New Caledonian Reggae Artist chats with KEXP's DJ Miss Ashley about his inspirations and musical philosophy


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Live Reviews

Live Review: Tal National at Nectar Lounge (7/17/19)

KEXP's Emily Slider shares thoughts from the West African acts show in Seattle


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KEXP Premiere

Taylor McFerrin Teams Up With Anna Wise on Blissful, Summer-Ready “Memory Digital” (KEXP Premiere)

The latest single from McFerrin's upcoming sophomore album Love's Last Chance, out Aug. 16


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Capitol Hill Block Party Live Reviews

A Decade of Solitude: Returning to Capitol Hill Block Party

For the first time in a decade, Martin Douglas journeys into the mouth of the beast that is Capitol Hill Block Party.


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Music News

Black Belt Eagle Scout Premieres Video for New Track "My Heart Dreams"

At the Party with My Brown Friends will be out August 30th via Saddle Creek.


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Music News

Announcing the 2019 Freakout Fest Line-Up 11/14-11/17 in Ballard

Soft Kill, Tempers, Death Valley Girls are just a few of the headliners of this year's festival.


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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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