Blood Orange debuted "Chewing Gum" featuring A$AP Rocky and Project Pat last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
KEXP chats with Brooks Nielsen of California-based “Beach Goth” band The Growlers about the band's early days, how his vocal tone developed, and how he feels when he writes a new song.
KEXP talks to Rachel Goswell (Slowdive, Minor Victories) and her husband, songwriter Steve Clarke, about the powerful inspiration behind their video for the song "Bulletproof" and what the future holds for this band after the release of their self-titled debut, out now via Bella Union.
Tomo Nakayama kicks off his 14-show release-day marathon with Troy Nelson on The Morning Show. Nakayama (Grand Hallway, Asahi) is joined by Yuuki Matthews (The Shins) for a stripped-down set of material from his latest album, “Fog On The Lens.” Recorded 11/04/2014 - 4 songs: Cold Clear Moon, Magno…
Portland punks The Shivas channel vintage 1960's Northwest rock 'n' roll in this bouncy set for Audioasis. Check out this set of tunes from their 2014 K Records LP, "You Know What to Do." Recorded 11/13/2014 - 4 songs: You Know What to Do, Ride On, You Make Me Wanna Die, Stalking Legs.
With their 2014 album, "Half the City" released on Single Lock Records, St. Paul & the Broken Bones gave a live in-studio performance at KEXP with a Southern soul vibe that will stick with you for days. Recorded 4/19/2014 - 4 songs: Like a Mighty River, It's Midnight, Call Me, Grass …
It might have been a five-year gap between solo records, but Dessa stayed plenty busy during that time, both in her various writing endeavors and her output with, among other collaborations, the Minnesota hip-hop collective Doomtree. The Minneapolis musician-writer-poet drops by the Afternoon Show …
Today's song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is "Planes & Cranes" by Emma Lee Toyoda, from the 2018 EP I Hear U & I'm Here 4 U on Youth Riot Records // ENBY PARTY 2018.
Today’s song, featured on Wo'Pop with Darek Mazzone in recognition of World Refugee Day, is "Lomi Tera-Tera" by Hailu Mergia & The Walias, from the 2014 album Tche Belew on Awesome Tapes From Africa.
Today’s song, selected by DJs Larry Rose, Stas THEE Boss, Brit Hansen, and DJ Riz in honor of Pride, is "How Glad I Am" by Melanie Charles, from the 2017 album The Girl With The Green Shoes on Hot Record Societe.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by DJ Chilly in celebration of Mexican Independence Day, is "Té de Malvón" by La Bruja de Texcoco, from the self-released 2019 album De Brujas, Peteneras y Chachalacas.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Sonic Reducer co-host Brian Foss, is "Christmas Time Is Here (Uh Oh)" by Telekinesis, from the 2019 album You Wish: A Merge Records Holiday Album on Merge Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by KEXP DJs John Richards, Cheryl Waters, and Kevin Cole, in honor of International Clash Day's Clash for Climate, is “When The Fires Come” by Kero Kero Bonito, from the 2019 album Civilisation I on Polyvinyl.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by KEXP DJs John Richards, Cheryl Waters, and Kevin Cole, in honor of International Clash Day's Clash for Climate, is “Wild Time” by Weyes Blood, from the 2019 album Titanic Rising on Sub Pop.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is “Devil Put the Coal in the Ground” by Steve Earle & the Dukes, from the 2020 album Ghosts of West Virginia on New West Records.
KEXP DJ Goyri, co-host of El Sonido, joins host Evie Stokes to talk about being a ‘90s kid, and music off his own label – Psyched! Records SF. The two talk about the San Pedro-based quartet Cosmic Kitten and their new song “Breadcrumbs” off their self-titled album.
It's that magical time of year again -- Sufjan Stevens has been releasing and presenting his usual barrage of bizarrely sweet Christmas cheer, and there have been plenty of other excellent holidays-themed releases and performances. For your holiday listening pleasure, we've compiled a list of the b…
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "A Hero's Death" by Fontaines D.C., from the 2020 album A Hero's Death on Partisan Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "I'm Not Getting Excited" by The Beths, from the 2020 album Jump Rope Gazers on Carpark Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Kevin Cole, host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Alive" by Petite Noir & Kingdom, from the 2020 single CoeurWorld on Roya Records.
