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.
Taylor McFerrin's music walks the line between jazz, electronic, and soul with a beautiful, aqueous flow that invites minds and feet alike to his songs. Joining John Gilbreath on Jazz Theatre, McFerrin plays an untitled, improvised set that twists and turns. Recorded 11/11/2017.
Ukranian folk quartet DakhaBrakha describe their sound as ethno-chaos world music, check out their brilliant performance live on KEXP's Wo-Pop with Darek Mazzone. Recorded 09/26/2015 - 4 songs: Sho z-pod duba, Torokh, Divka Marasechka, Do sta lit.
Shana Cleveland (La Luz frontwoman) & The Sandcastles stop by the KEXP studio to perform a dreamy set of psych-tinged folk-pop. Recorded 06/26/2015 - 4 songs: Butter & Eggs, Itching Around, Holy Rollers, Golden Days.
In the words of Cheryl Waters “Oh My God..That Was Nuts!!!” This is Viet Cong, a blindingly-tight post-punk four piece from Alberta, Canada. Hear them as they deliver an unforgettable performance live in the KEXP Studio. Recorded 03/03/2015 - 3 songs: Silhouettes, Bunker Buster, Death.
Duluth, MN, bluegrass vets Trampled By Turtles return to KEXP and deliver a beautiful set of folk ballads and roots jams from their 2014 album, "Wild Animals." Recorded 10/18/2014 - 4 songs: Ghosts, Repetition, Nobody Knows, Wild Animals.
Critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast rap duo, Mobb Deep perform live in the KEXP Studio including the single, “Taking You Off Here” from their 2014 album, “The Infamous Mobb Deep”. Recorded 4/22/2014 - 3 songs: Quiet Storm, Taking You Off Here, Shook Ones.
With 2014's, "Altered Beast" now on the shelves, Seattle's treepunk tribe, Kithkin brought their nature loving selves indoors, treating the KEXP Studio to an inspired live performance. Recorded 4/10/2014 - 4 songs: Altered Beast, Asunder, Fallen Giants, Sorcerer.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is “Dark Blue” by Throwing Muses, from the 2020 album Sun Racket on Fire Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "Fall Apart" by Ellis, from the 2020 album Born Again on Fat Possum Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "Frightful in the Sunlight" by Chemtrails, from the 2020 album The Peculiar Smell of the Inevitable on PNKSLM.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "Never The Same" by STRFKR, from the 2020 album Future Past Life on Polyvinyl.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "Reverence Falls" by Holy Esque, from the 2020 CPH EP on Beyond the Frequency.
DJ Supreme La Rock shares a song from Seattle soul group Poppyeye – a lost gem from 1978 that’s recently been rediscovered and reissued.
