Vashon Island is home to a surprising number of creatives, including several musicians recognizable on the national and international level. Sound & Vision sent Drew Pine to find out what it is about the island that attracts the creative type.
For the first time ever in its 34-year history, SXSW is cancelled due to the coronavirus. KEXP shares a video playlist of some of the artists who were scheduled to appear so you can still discover new music from the comfort of your home.
Formerly known as Project Pablo, Montreal-based artist Patrick Holland showcases his visionary palette of cutting-edge electronic soundscapes and rhythms on his exclusive guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.
The poet, artist and educator spoke with Sound & Vision host Emily Fox about some of their poems. Their forthcoming book, Insubordinate, is out on August 27th.
Fresh off his debut release as Ya Tseen for Sub Pop Records, Alaska-born Indigenous artist Nicholas Galanin shares a guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that taps into the diverse, soulful, and magnetic sound of his own music.
Ahead of Tyler, The Creator's performance at Climate Pledge Arena on April 8, Sound & Vision contributor Mia Imani reflects on the artist's connection to Seattle and how she connects with his music. Listen to or read the piece below.
Brooklyn-based artist Yaya Bey showcases her love of soulful, eclectic, and timeless R&B music on her hypnotic guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.
Brooklyn-via-Barcelona Spanish pop artist NOIA shares an eclectic guest DJ mix spotlighting songs that were influential to her brand new debut album gisela.
In a new feature keeping us updated on the catalog of the prolific independent rap artist, Martin Douglas reviews AJ Suede's newest self-produced project along with conducting an exclusive interview.
LA-based, SF-raised artist Lara Sarkissian shares an intoxicating guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World weaving through deep underground electronic rhythms.
Lowkey legendary soul artist Eddie Chacon shares a super chill guest DJ mix full of cool dreamy late-night cuts from Ryuichi Sakamoto, Harry Nilsson, Helado Negro, Cannonball Adderley, and more.
Fresh off releasing Eternal Reverie, the trailblazing, multi-hyphenate Los Angeles artist TOKiMONSTA shares a joyful guest DJ mix full of big-energy house tunes.
In celebration of Pride Month, DJs Riz, Brit Hansen, StasTHEEBoss, and Larry Rose curate a mix of LGBTQ artists from across the globe whose work is pushing creative boundaries, including Melanie Charles, Girl In Red, Wizard Apprentice, and Jusmoni.
In honor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, KEXP DJs Gabriel Teodros, OCnotes, Miss Ashley and Chilly put together a mix featuring music from and inspired by Indigenous artists all around the globe.
This week's picks for Song of the Day were chosen by Kevin Cole, host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, highlighting standout artists from the 2020 Eurosonic Festival in Groningen, Netherlands. Today's Song of the Day is “WAY2” by FLOHIO, a 2019 single on ALPHA.
Montreal-based electronic artist Marie Davidson talks about her latest album, City of Clowns.
KEXP counts down our Listeners' Favorite Albums of All Time, as voted on by our listeners in conjunction with our 2025 Fall Fundraising Drive.
Artists need The Clash as much as the rest of the world. The legendary band help shape the ideas of not just fans but future generations of musicians. We didn't have to ask twice for a few core KEXP artists to perform some of their favorite Clash songs for the fifth annual International Clash Day. …
The first-ever Upstream Music Fest + Summit is just around the corner, on Thursday, May 11th through Saturday, May 13th, in locations all over Pioneer Square. Earlier this year, the first wave of artists were announced (see here), as well as this year's keynote speakers: Quincy Jones, Macklemore, a…
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. This week, we are featuring songs by …
