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, unrealeased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Mi…
Seattle’s Leeni Ramadan (aka the glitter-gloom pop singer, Prom Queen) has established herself as a singular-voiced, bouffant-boasting player in the Emerald City music scene. If the ultimate goal of any creative person is to establish an immediately recognizable style, Ramadan has done that already…
Most bands start by writing songs at home and recording in their basements. For David Bazan, it took nearly two decades to get there. The former Pedro the Lion bandleader and subsequent solo artist has long been a local treasure, appealing to a generation of Northwest indie kids in the 90s and 2000…
Twenty years ago, music had one of its most creatively abundant years of music. 1994 saw strong debut releases in every genre, from Oasis to Outkast. Grunge was at the height of its power with excellent local releases from Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Nirvana released their MTV Unpl…
As the days grow shorter, the list of exciting new albums seems to grow longer. Though none of the big year-end blockbusters are out yet, there's a lot to choose from on the new release shelves at your favorite record store, including the latest from Moderat. This second LP by the collaboration of …
I know I covered Soul Asylum in this space not too long ago, but I just couldn't resist sharing this delightful cover (Soul Asylum's take on a much-parodied Herb Alpert album cover) with you all, and with another legendary Minneapolis band in the news today, it seemed like as good a time as any. Ev…
Since its formation in 2008, Bleeding Rainbow has evolved into the kick-ass psychedelic rock band that you will have the pleasure to jamming to today. Although every young band goes through some growing pains, most don't have to deal with cease-and-desist letters over their chosen name. Philadelphi…
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Sharlese, host of Mechanical Breakdown on KEXP, is "Escalera infinita" by Escuela de Aviación, from the 2023 album Fabrica de uniformes on Flexidiscos.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Sharlese, host of Mechanical Breakdown on KEXP, is "Kette (feat. Blanche Biau)" by Carlo Onda, from the 2023 self-released album EURO89.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Sharlese, host of Mechanical Breakdown on KEXP, is "Crimes Against The People" by Code Industry, from the 2023 self-released album Structure.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Sharlese, host of Mechanical Breakdown on KEXP, is "Deep Space (Soft Faith remix)" by Love & Pain, a 2023 self-released single.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by DJ Ashley is "Rust" (feat. Tom Misch) by Yussef Dayes,from the 2023 album Black Classical Music on Nonesuch Records
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by DJ John Richards is "Heavier" by Odesza and Yellow House from the 2023 album Flaws In Our Design on Foreign Family Collective/Ninja Tune
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of the Morning Show on KEXP, is "Short Centuries" by Upper Wilds, from the 2023 album Jupiter on Thrill Jockey.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of the Morning Show on KEXP, is "Still Getting It Done" by Ghost of Vroom, from the 2023 album Ghost of Vroom 3 on Mod y Vi.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of the Midday Show on KEXP, is "Africa Calling" by Beverly Glenn-Copeland, from the 2023 album The Ones Ahead on Transgressive Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Larry Mizell, Jr., host of the Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "If The Answer Isn't Love" by Sen Morimoto, from the 2023 album Diagnosis on City Slang Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Larry Mizell, Jr., host of the Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Slightly Shaking Cells" by Pozi, from the 2023 album Smiling Pools on PRAH Recordings.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Larry Mizell, Jr., host of the Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "You Shatter" by Sweeping Promises, from the 2023 album Good Living Is Coming For You on Feel It Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Larry Mizell, Jr., host of the Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Unified Dakotas (feat. Jeff Parker)" by High Pulp, from the 2023 album Days In The Desert on ANTI-.
