Ibibio Sound Machine talk about how their music unifies and vocalist Eno Williams talks about her family's journey between Nigeria and London.
After a 12-year hiatus, the Olympia born-band Gossip is out with their sixth album, Real Power.
Overnight DJ Mike Ramos shares some songs that have been in his headphones lately, from a dirty-south tinged track that’s an early contender for “Song of the Summer” to a chiptune jam named for an early virtual pet.
Fabi Reyna is a Portland-based guitarist and songwriter and is also the founder of She Shreds Media, which is dedicated to empowering women and non-binary guitarists and bassists.
On the show this time, it's a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from Oakland’s own, R&B singer - Raphael Saadiq.
DJ Miss Ashley shares four songs inspiring her right now, including a protest song that doesn't hold back.
Alice Randall talks with Emily Fox about her music, life, career and about the other Black country artists that came before her.
DJ Kennady Quille, host of KEXP’s Pacific Northwest music show, Audioasis, shares four songs with a Northwest focus.
After playing in a rock band and embarking on a solo career that has spanned many genres, Lawrence Rothman has released a country album.
DJ Chilly shares three tracks that run the gamut from jazz to grindcore to his favorite genre of all time, soul.
Australia’s Gordi talks to KEXP about her queer identity, COVID-19, and how the Bandcamp proceeds from her song, “Unready," are going to the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and North Australian Aboriginal Justice Agency.
KEXP talks to New York Times writer Reggie Ugwu about Jackie Shane, a Black transgender soul singer who gained prominence in the 1960s with her captivating stage presence and voice.
Guest Steven Severin is the co-owner of Neumos in Seattle, and is part of the Washington Nightlife Music Association (WANMA) and the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA).
Martha Reeves of Motown’s Martha Reeves and the Vandellas talks about her time as a Detroit City Councilwoman as well as Motown’s sound and how it united people when racial tensions were high in America.
Seattle hip hop artist Draze released a single called "Building Black Wealth." The message was simple — build Black wealth by buying from Black-owned businesses. Draze discusses the single and its message.
KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates explains why he put Taylor Swift into rotation for the very first time. KEXP’s DJ Abbie also weighs in on the record and the themes it explores, including gender inequities in the music industry and beyond.
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Anacortes, WA native, Phil Elverum talks about how he tried to break nostalgia by creating a one-track, 45-minute album under his old stage name, The Microphones.
We hear from indie labels Asian Man Records, Help Yourself Records, and the band, Deep Sea Diver about their reliance on the USPS and what changes to the service could mean for them.
Portland-raised rapper Aminé talks about how the racial tensions he felt in his hometown are reflected in his latest album, Limbo.
Author Mark Ribowsky talks about the legacy of Little Richard, from the surprising story of his first hit single, "Tutti Frutti," to the many comebacks he had later in his career.
