Indie folk darling Angel Olsen kicked off her North American tour last night in Charlottesville and treated the audience to a surprise cover of beloved icon David Bowie's "Five Years." The song comes from 1972's classic The Rise and Fall Of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. Olsen recently …
A native of Red Bluff, California, Margaret Glaspy moved across the country to Boston, where she cut her teeth with master classes at Berklee (regardless of whether or not she was a student at the time) and local gigs. A few years – and one set of studio sessions redoing her original, iPad-recorde…
There's a bittersweetness to the latest from long-running power pop veterans The Posies. The Bellingham-bred band endured two tragedies prior to the new album's release: bassist Joe Skyward passed away from cancer earlier this year, and drummer Darius Minwalla passed from unknown causes last year. …
It's been an exciting couple years for Chinese record label Modern Sky. Not only did they just sign rock stalwarts Miserable Faith for their first ever U.S. tour - they've also expanded their hugely successful music festival into two U.S. cities in the span of just as many years. While Modern Sky h…
It's going to take a little practice, but you'll be saying the name Ásgeir like a true Icelander soon enough. When we first introduced the young singer-songwriter to Seattle audiences two years ago, we knew his ethereal falsetto and captivating songs would appeal to KEXP listeners even if his songs…
Closing out his career as Fruit Bats, Eric D. Johnson has come full circle. Sixteen years ago, he started the folksy project as a personal outlet, but, as these things happen, the singer-songwriter solo effort eventually grew into a full band, first, with support of his tourmates, Califone (one of …
29-year old Gary Clark Jr. may seem young to be a Grammy-nominated blues artist – and he is – but the Austin, Texas, native has been winning awards for his stellar blues guitar playing for most of his life. After all, how many teenagers have a day named after them by their city's mayor? (May 3, 200…
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!
