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Throwaway Style: A Career-Spanning Interview with Tomo Nakayama

In addition to premiering his new single "On the Way," the beloved Seattle singer/songwriter walks Martin Douglas through the two decades of his career.

John Grant Escapes From the Present By Exploring His Past on New Album Boy From Michigan

The state of the nation sends the introspective Iceland-based singer/songwriter back to his roots.

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.

Jay Som and Justus Proffit Announce New Collaborative EP

Jay Som announces new EP with Los Angeles singer-songwriter Justus Proffit and share title track "Nothing's Changed"

KEXP Live From Mexico Preview: Elsa y Elmar

Get to know more about Colombian singer-songwriter Elsa Carvajal before she plays KEXP's Mexico broadcast on Feb. 26 at 12:30 p.m. PST

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.

Erik Blood

Seattle-based producer, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Erik Blood stops by the KEXP Studio and performs live on Audioasis. Recorded 02/06/2015 - 4 songs: Ostrich, Chase The Clouds, Covered In Color, Quiet.

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.

Bodega

The Brooklyn outfit joins Troy Nelson in the KEXP Live Room (“in the internet”, as singer Ben Hozie dubs it) for four songs from their debut album Endless Scroll.

Cold Soda

Seattle’s Cold Soda boasts quite a bit of Pacific Northwest musical pedigree — namely the members of the Cave Singers who swap instruments for this new project.

Sasquatch! Music Festival 2017, Day 2: Courtney Marie Andrews

It's difficult to figure out which part of singer-songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews' music is most appealing. Her Saturday afternoon set at the Yeti Stage brought it all: timeless country-folk songwriting, warm melodies, and strong, but understated support from her backing band. Her song selection …

Song of the Day: The Cave Singers - Have To Pretend

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s song comes from Seattle band …

Midnight in a Perfect World: Astrid Engberg

Danish singer, producer, composer, and DJ Astrid Engberg navigates the beautiful intersection between jazz and R&B on her dreamy guest DJ mix.

Throwaway Style: On the Gits and What It Means to Puke the Blues

Mia Zapata, vocalist for the Gits, was one of the best singers to ever call Seattle home. Martin Douglas dives into her talent and the albums the band released in the early 1990s.

Throwaway Style: Shaina Shepherd and the Devil's Music

Martin Douglas sits down with the tenured Seattle vocalist for a life-spanning conversation, speaking on growing up in the church, her famous one-night performance as the singer of Soundgarden, and much more.

Courtney Marie Andrews Portrays Strength and Honesty on New Album May Your Kindness Remain

KEXP chats with the singer about the origins of her music and to find out what might be next on the creative horizon.

Music Heals: Julien Baker on Addiction and Finding Your Place in the World

Singer/songwriter Julien Baker opens up about her experiences with addiction and finding the place where she belongs.

Local Artist Spotlight: Whitney Ballen

The Issaquah singer/songwriter vacillates between squall and sparsity in her detailed and heartbreaking work. Ahead of her Upstream Music Fest performance on Sunday, June 3rd, we take a look at singular and emotive work.

My Phoenix Will Rise: David Bazan Goes Back to the Start with Pedro The Lion’s First Album in 15 Years

The Seattle band returns with a new album examining childhood loneliness and the weight carried around from the lead singer's former hometown.

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