January 22, 2022 was the 49th anniversary of Roe v Wade, the landmark US Supreme Court case that legalized abortion across the nation. KEXP reflects on the human rights issue through music.
Jacob Lusk, vocalist for the soulful trio Gabriels, talks about being “the most myself I’ve ever been” with this group. .
Seattle had a thriving funk and soul scene in the '60s and '70s. There were dozens of bands and more than 20 venues specializing in the genres.
Sound & Vision’s Roddy Nikpour reports on how Discord is growing in the music industry and is being used to connect with fans, especially during the pandemic.
The band Bait Bag calls North Haven Island, Maine, home, but their influences come from Washington State’s Riot Grrrl movement of the '90s.
Animal Collective’s Josh Dibb aka Deakin talks about the various inspirations for the band's latest record, Time Skiffs.
What is the Black Constellation? If you know, you'll want to listen to this podcast. If you don't, you'll want to listen, too.
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Last Friday marked the official release of Beach House’s latest album, Once Twice Melody, out via Sub Pop Records.
Screaming Trees lead vocalist Mark Lanegan died February 22 at the age of 57. On today's bonus episode, we hear reflections on Lanegan's music, career, personality, and life.
Sound & Vision’s Roddy Nikpour brings us the story of two Seattle-based composers, Eric Barone and Andrew Rohrmann, and talks with sound designer Akash Thakkar.
James Bookert used to tour with a well-known bluegrass punk band, Whiskey Shivers; he is now making new music and community at his day job at a local liquor store.
Band of Horses frontman Ben Bridwell talks about how the new album, titled Things Are Great, was inspired by heartache and breakups.
Today, KEXP's Drive Time Producer Rachel Stevens shares her journey through pregnancy loss and job loss, to now giving her all to her daughter while also being a working mom.
Contributor Celine Teo-Blockey profiles the Australian band Middle Kids and how they lost money in order to do a US tour during a pandemic with a toddler in tow.
Today we hear the epic story of parenthood from Lowland Hum, who make “quiet music,” but their experience as new parents were anything but quiet.
Our favorite fringe masked gay cowboy Orville Peck released the final chapter in his three-part record, Bronco, on Friday.
Kae Tempest has published six poetry collections, written two books, staged three plays, and is now out with their fourth studio album, The Line Is A Curve.
Lucius released their latest LP, Second Nature, on April 8. Vocalist and songwriter Jess Wolfe talks about how the music is meant to make light through the darkness and dance through it.
Maren Morris talks about themes of motherhood and the death of her longtime friend and producer, Michael Busbee, on her new record, Humble Quest.
Hatchie talks about the themes of shame and self-acceptance on her latest record, Giving The World Away, and how she worked a day job during COVID.
