It is proving quite difficult to find out much information about Che (pronounced, we are informed here, "Shay") or Alix Plain, the person behind this project. The very minimal Allmusic entry mentions that Plain was the odd man out when his previous band, Modern Eon, broke up and the other four memb…
Ten-year old, eight-piece L.A. based soul/funk band Orgone has that perfect combination of tight refinement raw gut-punching power that is needed to become known, as they have, as one of the baddest funk bands around today. They play an updated take on the spirit of classic groups like The Meters,…
Only last year, legendary shoegaze band Ride released their first album in 21 years, Weather Diaries. Thankfully, we won't have to wait another 21 years for their next release. Today the band has announced a new EP entitled Tomorrow's Shore that will be dropping next month. It'll include the single…
Matt Cameron talks about his career and how he’s been able to keep at it for more than 40 years.
Future soul musician Ben Zaidi has unveiled a new single in tribute to Chris Cornell on the four-year anniversary of his death
Rapper Sol and Vera Project Executive Director Ricky Graboski discuss this year's Refill event, mutual aid, and supporting artists throughout COVID-19 and beyond.
Porchlight owner Zack Bolotin shares first new music in nine years as Pretty Old.
KEXP's Tia Ho reflects on one of her favorite albums of the year ahead of our Top 90.3 Countdown
KEXP's Rachel Stevens reflects on one of her favorite albums of 2021 ahead of the Top 90.3 Countdown.
To celebrate 1985, the year Beat Happening released their self-titled debut, Martin Douglas dives deep into the full discography of the Olympia rock 'n roll legends.
In separate interviews, Martin Douglas speaks to Jean Smith and David Lester of the Vancouver-based band about their influence on a generation of musicians, the K Records reissues of two of their classic albums, and much more.
Sad news is spreading quickly across the internet. Prince has died. The 57-year old icon, Prince Rogers Nelson, has been reported by TMZ, and now with many others confirming, to have passed away at his Chanhassen, Minnesota, estate.
A favorite of KEXP, Icelandic artist Jóhann Jóhannsson passed away yesterday, Friday, February 9th, in his Berlin apartment. Cause of death is currently unknown, but authorities are investigating. The award-winning composer was 48-years-old.
On Thursday, April 19th, The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole will re-air our tribute to Prince on the two-year anniversary of his passing.
New music from Death Cab for Cutie, St. Vincent shares new short film, Ryan Adams releases a jingle for a Denver news station, Pram announce their first album in 11 years, and Eels share a new video.
Phosphorescent has announced a new album, C'est La Vie, and shared the single "New Birth In New England"
Art Brut have shared the single “Wham! Bang! Pow! Let’s Rock Out!," their first since 2011's Brilliant! Tragic!
The alias of emerging 22-year old Seattle-based musician Alda Agustiano, Chong the Nomad delivers a dizzying guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.
The new single "Into the Fire" is the first we've heard from the band since 2013's Field of Reeds.
Pedro the Lion are releasing their first album in 15 years on Jan. 18.
