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50 Years of Music: 1994 – Jeff Buckley - “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over”

KEXP is celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, and we're looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week in 2022, KEXP pays homage to a different year, and our writers are commemorating a song from that year that resonates with them. This week, KEXP's Dusty Henry looks at Jeff Buckle…

50 Years of Music: 2008 - Frightened Rabbit - "Old Old Fashioned"

KEXP is celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, and we're looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week in 2022, KEXP pays homage to a different year, and our writers are commemorating a song from that year that resonates with them. This week, KEXP's Jasmine Albertson looks back at …

50 Years of Hip-Hop: 1994 – Organized Konfusion - "Stress"

Throughout 2023, KEXP is celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop. Each week we'll celebrate a different year in hip-hop, this week we're focusing on 1994 with an essay from Larry Mizell Jr. on Organized Konfusion's "Stress."

Lea Porcelain - A Year from Here

Lea Porcelain - A Year from Here - from the 2017 album Hymns To The Night on Lea Porcelain Recordings.

David Hinds of Steel Pulse on the UK Reggae Band's 40-Year Career

David Hinds of Steel Pulse talks to KEXP's DJ Miss Ashley about their first new studio album in 15 years, what it's like to tour after all these years, and more.

50 Years of Music: 2019 – Helado Negro - “Two Lucky”

Each week, we’re picking a year from the last half-century to remember that moment in music. This week, we’re celebrating the year 2019. KEXP’s Dusty Henry reflects on how Helado Negro’s “Two Lucky” guided him through grief and new beginnings.

50 Years of Hip-Hop: 1994 - Fugees - "Vocab"

Through 2023, KEXP is celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop. Each week we'll celebrate a different year in hip-hop. As we center around 1994 this week, DJ Kevin Cole shares an exclusive rarely-heard session with Fugees.

50 Years of Hip-Hop: 1987 – Rakim: Jazz in Hip-Hop Form

Throughout 2023, KEXP is celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop. Each week we'll celebrate a different year in hip-hop, this week we're focusing on 1987 as Gabriel Teodros reflects on Eric B. & Rakim's 'Paid in Full.'

50 Years of Music: 1989 - The B-52s - Love Shack

KEXP is celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, and we're looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week, KEXP pays homage to a different year. This week, we look back at the tragedy and triumph behind The B-52s smash hit "Love Shack."

Captain, We're Sinking - Trying Year

Captain, We're Sinking - Trying Year - from the 2017 album The King of No Man on Run For Cover Records.

Happy New Year from KEXP!

From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank you for supporting KEXP and independent radio, and for making 2012 a terrific year. We couldn't do what we do without listeners' support, so thank you, thank you, thank you! Here's to a Happy New Year and to an outstanding 2013!

50 Years of Music: 2012 – Japandroids - "Younger Us"

As KEXP celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week in 2022, KEXP pays homage to a different year and our writers are commemorating with one release from that year that resonates with them. This week, Dusty Henry reflects on Japandroids’ 2012 son…

50 Years of Music: 1980 - Yoko Ono - "Yes, I'm Your Angel"

Each week in 2022, KEXP pays homage to a different year and our writers commemorate it with one song from that year that resonates with them. This week, Jasmine Albertson examines "Yes, I'm Your Angel" from John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 1980 joint record Double Fantasy .

50 Years of Music: 2006 – Ghostface Killah - "Whip You With a Strap"

As KEXP celebrates its 50th anniversary, we're looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week in 2022, KEXP pays homage to a different year and our writers are commemorating with one song from that year that resonates with them. As we jump back to 2006, Martin Douglas shares his reflecti…

50 Years of Music: 1983 – New Order - "Blue Monday"

As KEXP celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week in 2022, KEXP pays homage to a different year and our writers are commemorating with one release from that year that resonates with them. This week, Kevin Cole reflects on New Order's 1983 class…

50 Years of Music: 1991 – Slint - "Breadcrumb Trail"

As KEXP celebrates its 50th anniversary, we're looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week in 2022, KEXP pays homage to a different year and our writers are commemorating with one song from that year that resonates with them. This week, Jasmine Albertson looks back at the beautiful bl…

50 Years of Music: 1979 – Black Flag - "Nervous Breakdown"

As KEXP celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week in 2022, KEXP pays homage to a different year and our writers are commemorating with one song from that year that resonates with them. This week, Dusty Henry looks back at the title track Black …

50 Years of Music: 2004 - Blonde Redhead - "Equus"

KEXP is celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, and we're looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week, KEXP pays homage to a different year. This week, KEXP's Janice Headley looks back at the Blonde Redhead song "Equus" and the life-threatening accident that inspired it.

50 Years of Music: 1998 – Silver Jews - "Random Rules"

As KEXP celebrates its 50th anniversary, we're looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week in 2022, KEXP pays homage to a different year and our writers are commemorating with one song from that year that resonates with them. This week, Martin writes a short fiction story based on wha…

50 Years of Hip-Hop: 2002 – Missy Elliott - "Work It"

Throughout 2023, KEXP is celebrating 50 Years of Hip-Hop. Each week we'll celebrate a different year in hip-hop. This week, Dusty Henry brings in Stas THEE Boss to help take us back to 2002 with the track “Work It” by Missy Elliott. That song helped define the turn of the millennium, and Missy’s ca…

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