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KEXP Q&A: Modern Kin's Andrew Grow

Portland's Modern Kin recently released their debut self-titled record, a 12-track rocking album from the booming trio. The band is not afraid to experiment, either, having tried out a seven-show in 24-hours idea, streaming the performances live from Mississippi Studios in their hometown, Portland,…

Rich Halley Quartet

New jazz music from Portland with Rich Halley (tenor sax, percussion and wood flute), Michael Vlatkovich (trombone), Clyde Reed (bass), and Carson Halley (drums).

Moorea Masa Is Sweet as "Honey" in Video for New Single (KEXP Premiere)

The Portland R&B/soul songstress shares the video for her new single "Honey"

Review Revue: Theatre of Sheep - A Quiet Crusade

Yet again I find myself stumbling in way over my head, with the "discovery" of a band that I'd really love to read a whole book about. Portland band Theatre of Sheep was quite the local phenomenon 30+ years ago but never quite made it, leaving behind some self-released, hand-packaged records, a lot…

Throwaway Style: The 24 Karat Shine of Goldenbeets

The rising, Portland-based hip-hop producer lets Martin Douglas in on his golden era influences, his process, and the banger that put him on the map.

Pure Bathing Culture Announce New Album Night Pass, Share Lead Single

The record is the Portland duo's first in four years

Kairos Creature Club

On the show this time, it’s the genre-free Portland or Brooklyn or Jacksonville supergroup — Kairos Creature Club.

Portland’s Turtlenecked Reckons with Longing, Death, and Madness on Springtime In Hell (KEXP Premiere)

Plus, read a Q&A with songwriter Harrison Smith about the record's creation.

Blue Cranes

Frame-shattering tonal and textural reconstructions from this Portland quintet. Reed Wallsmith (alto sax), Sly Pig (tenor sax), Rebecca Sanborn (keyboards), Keith Brush (bass) and Ji Tanzer (drums).

Natasha Kmeto

Portland-based singer and electronic-dance producer Natasha Kmeto performs a live set on KEXP's Audioasis. Recorded 01/09/2015 - 4 songs: Inevitable, On A String, Take Out, The Only Time.

Midnight in a Perfect World: sqip

Portland-based artist sqip shares an immersive guest DJ mix that weaves through hypnotic electronic rhythms and dreamy ambient passages.

Throwaway Style: Laura Veirs Stays Vigilant on The Lookout

On her tenth full-length album, the Portland singer/songwriter explores issues of safety and security through the imagery and beauty of her songwriting.

Throwaway Style: Mating Surfaces and the Fractured Post-Punk of Lithics

On their new album, the Portland band breaks their signature post-punk with a hammer and glues it back together with dissonance.

Throwaway Style: Alien Boy Dwells in the Purgatory of a Broken Relationship on Sleeping Lessons

On their debut full-length, the Portland quartet matches powerful guitars and drums with equally powerful feelings.

Midnight In A Perfect World: Little People

Portland-based British electronic musician Little People delivers a cerebral, groovy, and expansive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.

Laura Veirs & Tucker Martine's Portland Recording Studio Burglarized

More than $70,000 worth of equipment was taken from the fledgling operation owned by the Grammy-nominated producer and his singer-songwriter wife.

The Strength & Resilience of Black Belt Eagle Scout

The Portland-based singer/songwriter continues to champion love and acceptance on her latest album At the Party With My Brown Friends.

Throwaway Style: Lithics Build a Tower of Age Out of Serrated Post-Punk

The Portland quartet returns with another stellar set of art-damaged dance music. Martin Douglas takes a look.

Portland Rapper Aminé Announces New Album; Shares Track “Compensating” (Feat. Young Thug)

His third full-length album, Limbo, will be out 8/7 via Republic.

Dan Duval Sextet

New jazz from Portland with Dan on guitar and Lee Elderton (soprano and alto saxes), Mary-Sue Tobin (alto sax), Tom Garcia (tenor and bari saxes), Joaquin Toler (bass), and Todd Bishop (drums).

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