Host Kevin Cole features some of his current favorites on this edition of KEXP's Music That Matters podcast. Why? Purely because he loves them and hopes you will too! Includes new songs from Jen Wood, Goat, The Juan MacLean and more! 1. Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas - Caught Up 2. Ex He…
The release celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Magnetic Fields' beloved album and benefits No More Dysphoria
Local legend Lady Krishna looks at the darker side of spring and rebirth on her latest single.
The song will appear on Lost Wisdom pt. 2, out November 8th via P.W. Elverum & Sun.
The Seattle/Tacoma/Portland band's first full-length is a cauldron pot of love, sex, death, and distorted guitars. Martin Douglas investigates.
KEXP has a lively conversation with Bully's Alicia Bognanno about Courtney Love, the awe-inducing splendor of Cher’s “Believe,” and the dangers of quarantine haircuts
Veteran PNW electronic producer 214 shares an exclusive guest DJ mix and reveals the influential 1990s tracks that inspired his love for the Electro sound.
Seattle summer is just around the corner and Cheryl Waters is here to bring you the soundtrack to warm days and nights, featuring new tracks from Diane Coffee, Body Type, Tacocat, and MorMor.
"Logs, lights and tree loving" was what UK group Snapped Ankles promised to deliver ahead of their live performance from Studio 9294 in London.
Songwriter Lucy Dacus talks about her new album, Forever Is A Feeling.
Today would have been Chris Cornell's 53rd birthday. Since news hit of his death in May, there's been an outpouring of love for Cornell and his music. From Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog to Audioslave and his prolific solo career, he gave generations of fans music to adopt as their own. He gave …
Swedish artist Lykke Li shares a video as dark and lonely as the track itself: watch the clip for "Never Gonna Love Again" below, from last year's I Never Learn. In an interview with Rolling Stone, she explains, "Loneliness and heartbreak follow you everywhere and they are loudest right after the …
Yeah Yeah Yeahs' frontwoman Karen O has announced she'll be releasing a debut solo album, Crush Songs, on September 9th via Julian Casablancas' label Cult Records. In a note on her website, O shares, "When I was 27, I crushed a lot. I wasn’t sure I’d ever fall in love again. These songs were writt…
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. This week, we are featuring songs …
Sharon Van Etten is one of many great artists contributing singles to the 7-Inches For Planned Parenthood compilation, released today. "Passion and Love" is the name of her contributed song, which is simple and sparse, with her vocals being accompanied by acoustic guitar. The 30-track compilation i…
KEXP's Midday Show host Cheryl Waters presents a new mix featuring 12 tracks that she's been loving lately. Enjoy music from The Fresh & Onlys, Bleeding Rainbow, Cloud Nothings, The Hold Steady and more! What have you been loving lately? 1. The Districts - Funeral Beds 2. The Fresh & Only…
Afternoon Show host Kevin Cole soars with this mix of new power pop, hip-hop, glam infused soul, and house featuring Katie Kate, Perfect Pussy, Dum Dum Girls, Hercules & Love Affair and more. 1. The Baseball Project - From Nails To Thumbtacks 2. Cheap Star - Kelly Slayer 3. Dum Dum Girls - Ri…
It's an event both children and adults love: the KEXP Father’s Day Kids Dance Party!
Seattle alt. country act returns with their new album, A Love Sleeps Deep, on April 13 via Hardly Art
Wild Nothing has shared the third single from his upcoming album Indigo titled "Shallow Water"
