This is the first time the original 1984 recording has been released. Not just that, but the estate has also released archival rehearsal footage of Prince & The Revolution.
Time travel back to 1978 with a newly restored and finished version of a would-be classic for the iconic New York punks.
The New York Times best-selling author reflects on the beauty of making mixes as we celebrate KEXP's first ever Mixtape Week.
Moving briskly and coming in at just under a minute-and-a-half run-time, Troper infiltrates your psyche a song that feels like one giant hook.
This return to Sonarchy brings a mix of gospel, dance, psychedelic soul and time-stretched video game soundtracks. Music made in the moment. Noel Brass Jr. (keys), Andy Sells (drums) and Carlos Tulloss (bass) with guest Bill Horist (guitar).
Holy Esque! It's John Richards' latest podcast! This time it's full of geysers that will make you blushh with two h's featuring new tracks from Protomartyr, Holy Esque, Mourn, Mitski, and Blushh.
Today's song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is "Flyway" by Kero Kero Bonito, from the 2018 album Time 'n' Place on Polyvinyl.
DJ Don Slack goes through the lineage of American music to present a mix of songs for the moment we're in, including new songs from Ryan Bingham, Hayes Carll, and Adia Victoria.
KEXP's John Richards takes you along the full journey of a long run with songs of inspiration and fun including the one song he played 13-straight times while running the NY Marathon.
Pacific Notions host DJ Alex shares a calming springtime mix of ambient, neo-classical, and new age songs to welcome the new season and provide some sonic solace during these stressful times.
Evie Stokes joins us to talk about what she has in store for listeners as KEXP’s new Drive Time host.
Seattle's Joe Martinez brings old-school skills into a contemporary world every time he gets behind his beloved turntables as Scratchmaster Joe to unleash his wildly unpredictable sets. The renowned turntablist has competed in DJ battles all over the world, and his workmanlike philosophy towards DJ…
It's been a few years since we've heard from Denver band DeVotchKa, and in that time they've been doing the usual - you know, gardening, making babies, growing beards, writing ballets - just not releasing new material... at least not yet. Between occasional shows and a handful of concerts with the …
Time to break out the AquaNet, blue eyeshadow, and leg warmers. Today, we take a trip back in time on KEXP. From 6AM to 6PM, DJs John Richards, Cheryl Waters, and Kevin Cole celebrate '80s Ladies Night, a benefit for KEXP's New Home, with 12 hours of music solely from the '80s. Although the show to…
Since we first heard them four years, Capsula have thrilled us with on blazing performance after another. The Argentinian, by way of Spain, band returned to Seattle his past December and since they had already previewed their stellar 2013 album, Solar Secrets, last time we had them in, this time th…
Before legendary soul singer Sharon Jones died last year from pancreatic cancer, she recorded a final album with the Dap-Kings. Today the album has been officially announced and the lead single has been shared. The LP is called Soul Of A Woman and will be out November 17 via Daptone. The single is …
Midday show host Cheryl Waters presents a sweet collection of songs just in time for the holiday of love. Because who doesn't love great music? 1. Strand of Oaks - Plymouth 2. Zammuto - Great Equator 3. Deerhoof - Paradise Girls 4. Courtney Barnett - Pedestrian At Best 5. Gang of Four - Bro…
We have finally put together a runcast featuring some of our favorite all-time moments during Live at KEXP sessions.
As a coda of sorts for his time co-hosting The Cobain 50, Martin Douglas resurrects his "Requiem for a Fake Punk" series to pay tribute to the band that steered the direction of his love for music.
Fire up your Winnebagos and ready your best port-a-potty stance because it’s that time of the year again kids... give it up for Sasquatch!
