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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: 1/11/24

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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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: La Mala Noche

La Mala Noche delivers a thrilling guest DJ mix that celebrates the global rise of Latin dance music and the one-year anniversary of the popular monthly dance party 'Sazón Seattle.'


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Sparklmami

Rising Chicago-based artist Sparklmami showcases her love for house music on her soulful and groovy guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.


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Vinelands

Vinelands Playlist: 1/4/24

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


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Vinelands

Vinelands Playlist: 12/28/24

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


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Vinelands

Vinelands Playlist: 12/21/24

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


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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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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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