It used to be that every year about this time, KEXP would throw the Yule Benefit show, but it's been five years since our last one. This year, music fans were in for a treat as the show returned to Neumos to raise money for the station's new home, being built at the Seattle Center. The lineup inclu…
Sóley is the cutest creeper out there. The Icelandic singer-songwriter is so disarmingly charming, and her voice so exquisite, that even her songs about killer clowns, murderers and weird, one-eyed ladies are quite soothing. She's also an expert looper and a snappy dresser. In other words, there's …
"Holy shit." That's what DJ Cheryl Waters exclaimed as Scottish hip-hop trio Young Fathers finished their KEXP session. Thanks to Cheryl's booking, KEXP gets hundreds of in-studio sessions a year, but it's rare when our entire staff is unanimously blown away like we were that day. DJ Larry Rose, a …
Our broadcast during Iceland Airwaves isn't always about the Iceland bands. While we do enjoy spotlighting groups that KEXP listeners might not otherwise hear, we also love to share with our Nordic friends some of our own favorites, like NYC's Caveman, whose lush, dreamy indie pop sound translates …
Earlier this month, Alice Russell graced KEXP’s studios with her breathy, soulful style. With a rhythmic push tempered like a slow-build, her set kicked off with the song “For A While.” Donning a gold heart-shaped ring on her left hand, Russell belted her heart-felt “Ooos” and “Yeahs” that clutched…
As we head towards this weekend’s Little Big Show #20 with Pickwick and Porter Ray, we’re looking back at previous editions of this concert series hosted by KEXP, Starbucks, and STG Presents. (Look back at Shows 1-5 and 6-11, and stay tuned as we continue our retrospective on the KEXP Blog all week…
No tricks, but lots of treats at KEXP's Halloween Open House on Monday, October 31st! There will be crafts, a photo booth, station tours, giveaways, and a drink special with La Marzocco Café!
KEXP has our TV eye set for this week in late night television. Set your DVR, TiVo, or just drink some coffee to stay awake for these musical guest performances on your favorite talk shows.
KEXP DJ Kevin Cole joins host Evie Stokes to talk about the Eurosonic Music Festival, and cemetery folk.
KEXP’s Roddy Nikpour spoke Panchiko about being “rediscovered” two decades after recording their demo.
Audioasis host Kennady Quille talks about Stoneyard’s new tune “Amelia's Hand.”
Vitamin D talks about ToXic MaX-Q-Linity, Australia’s bursting R&B scene, and a sunny new single from Sampology.
Host Evie Stokes talks with Vitamin D about musical journeys and Arjuna Oakes’ new track “Motel.”
Snohomish-based Americana band share the video for "Do You Think Of Me" shot at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle during the pandemic
The empowering track can be found on their latest EP Heart In The Wild: Side A.
Chicago's Bryan Away teams up with Half Waif for the single "Dreams & Circumstances"
John Vanderslice explains the complicated thoughts and feelings that brought about the making of his new tribute EP to David Berman
