Just following a set at Capitol Hill Block Party's mainstage, KEXP spoke to Alvvays frontwoman Molly Rankin about the power of cover songs, music videos, and her musical influences.
After celebrating the influence and legacy for Sub Pop for months, Martin Douglas decided their outstanding sister label should also get some love. Here are five essential songs from the Hardly Art's increasingly storied history.
The new collection will feature live in-studio renditions of material from American Dream, as well as covers of songs by Chic, Heaven 17, and The Human League.
The release consists of rarities like B-sides, alternate takes, film soundtrack songs, plus covers of Elton John’s “Rocket Man” and “Candle in the Wind,” as well as George and Ira Gershwin’s “The Man I Love”
KEXP writer Zach Frimmel explores the different iterations of the song "Sonic Reducer," the namesake for KEXP's Punk Show which celebrates its 15th anniversary this weekend.
The Dip talks about new album and how some of the songs on their new album flip gender stereotypes while capturing a Motown sound and reflect on today’s political climate.
Singer Olivia Rose Huebner stops by KEXP to talk about their new album, 'While My Father Sleeps,' out August 23rd via Park The Van Records.
Fresh off the release of his debut album 'Your Hero Is Not Dead,' London-based musician Westerman shares a guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World full of timeless and restorative songs by legends such as Miles Davis, Neil Young, Cocteau Twins, and more.
The newest installment of Martin Douglas' short fiction series features anxiety, therapy, and more excessive cannabis intake inspired by songs from Blake Anthony and SassyBlack.
Today’s song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is “The Things We Do” by Black Nite Crash, from the album Nevergreen, which is available now via Neon Sigh.
Today’s song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is “These 3 Things” by Ought, from the forthcoming album Room Inside The World, which will be released via Merge Records on February 16th.
Today’s song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters is “Lucky 88” by Speedy Ortiz from the 2018 album Twerp Verse, out April 27th via Carpark Records
Today’s song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters is “Everybody Needs You” by Laura Veirs from the 2018 album, The Lookout, out April 13 via Raven Marching Band Records
Before the recording of their latest LP, Floating Features, La Luz packed up from Seattle and moved to Los Angeles. That city’s vivid warmth and never-ending rush was baked into the group’s newest batch of songs, highlighted in this session in the KEXP Live Room with Cheryl Waters.
DJ Shannon unleashes her favorite songs from the best UK bands right now such as long-time favorites, Frightened Rabbit and Twilight Sad. Also featuring new amazing talents: Idles, Boy Azooga, Avalanche Party and more. That's entertainment!
Today’s song, featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is "Sonic Boomerang” by Bee Bee Sea, from the 2017 album Sonic Boomerang on Wild Honey Records.
Today’s song, featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is "Nobody's Home” by Art d'Ecco, from the 2018 album Trespasser on Paper Bag Records.
Today’s song, featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is "Revolution Lover" by Left At London, from the 2018 self-released EP Transgender Street Legend, Vol. 1.
Today’s song, featured on The Morning Show with John Richards, is "Beggars in the House of Plenty" by Generationals, from the 2018 album State Dogs: Singles 2017-18 on Polyvinyl.
Today’s song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is "Basquiat" by Ibibio Sound Machine, a digital bonus track from the 2019 album Doko Mien on Merge Records.
