KEXP spoke with the Courtneys ahead of their performance at SEAchanger this Saturday, September 14
As a ban on large gatherings in Washington state inches toward it’s eight week, venue owners fear for the future of independent venues in Seattle.
The struggle for independent musicians to make money on music streaming may have just gotten harder, thanks to a new Spotify scheme that some are calling payola.
In the final installment of our collaboration with Ghosts of Seattle Past, Christopher Porter tells us about the Sit & Spin, a laundry/music venue in Belltown.
El Sonido explores the Brazilian music scene with Leandro Rissi, KEXP listener and Amplifier, currently living in Rio de Janeiro.
Guest Christine Hanna, Co-Director, Seattle Good Business Network, speaks with Diane Horn about the work of the Good Business Network to promote, connect, and empower local, independent businesses building a sustainable local economy.
Guest Vicki Robin speaks with Diane Horn about her book, "Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence", coauthored with Joe Dominguez and Monique Tilford.
Legendary independent record label Sub Pop will turn 30 years old this year, and Seattle-based public broadcaster and arts organization KEXP will pay tribute to the label with a four-month retrospective.
Welcome to another installment of Review Revue, where we take you behind the scenes of an independent/college radio station and show you the intense discussion that often went on on the album and CD covers of yore.
Hozoji Mathison-Margolis of Helms Alee tells KEXP about her day job as an independently contracted shellfish biology diver.
On the heels of his return to pop with "On My Own," KEXP speaks to Shamir about his forthcoming indie pop record, his unending work ethic, and his experiences in the music industry as a queer Black artist
Guest John de Graaf, Independent television Producer, speaks with Diane Hornabout his most recent documentary film, "Buyer Be Fair: The Promise of Product Certification", co-produced with Hana Jindrova.
Kevin Kaarl combines a potent mix of singer-songwriter indie-rock with an eclectic penchant for traditional Latin music. Together with his twin brother Bryan, he’s been releasing music since 2018. His latest is 2025’s Ultra Sodade released independently.
Alicia J.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, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJ’s think you should hear.
Albina Cabrera embarks on a journey through the songs that have left a mark on the life of Santiago Barrionuevo, bassist and lead vocalist of the rock band El Mató a un Policía Motorizado.
In a new feature keeping us updated on the catalog of the prolific independent rap artist, Martin Douglas reviews AJ Suede's newest self-produced project along with conducting an exclusive interview.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by DJ Chilly in celebration of Mexican Independence Day, is "Básica (feat. The TBD)" by Luisa Almaguer, from the self-released 2019 album Mataronomatar.
Liz Pelly, author of Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, talks through the practices at Spotify that have impacted independent musicians.
When you talk about independent radio stations that have championed Northwest music, you'd be remiss to leave out Olympia's KAOS 89.3 FM. A hybrid of community radio and college radio with nearby Evergreen State College, KAOS has been a massive force in spotlighting artists outside of the mainstrea…
One of my favorite days of the year is fast approaching — Record Store Day, an international holiday for record collectors and music lovers! A day to celebrate the role of the independent record store in the community, as a gathering space to discover, share, and experience the joy of music and com…
