KEXP presents legendary Reggae singer Winston Jarrett performing live on Wo' Pop with Darek Mazzone. Recorded 01/19/2016 - 4 songs: Rocksteady (Better Get Ready), Come Down Zacchius, Breaking Up, Why Fighting (Why Is It).
On Wednesday, January 18th, spend your lunch break with KEXP and Brownout. The funky 8-piece outfit from Austin, Texas will perform their unique renditions of Black Sabbath songs, trading trombones for heavy metal guitars, with a Latin beat even Ozzy himself can't resist.
Laura Marling breaks down hew new album, Patterns in Repeat, which was mostly written after becoming a mother.
Before breaking up due to the pressures of their sudden explosion in popularity, the Olympia band created one of the most important punk releases in recent memory. Martin Douglas explores.
The superproducer reflects on choosing joy, the power of the Instagram scroll, and the voices that make up his deeply moving instant classic album.
Since forming in 2002, Franz Ferdinand have been bringing post-punk to the dance floor -- something The Clash became known for with their genre-breaking sound. KEXP chatted with frontman Alex Kapranos for International Clash Day.
From the magic of the New York subway to rock discos in Munich, the Nada Surf lead singer tells the story of each track on the band's third album.
Seattle-based DJ and bona fide party-starter Blueyedsoul (aka Benny Sheffield) takes a break from his tireless schedule to deliver a hypnotic journey through warm, soulful, deep house rhythms on his guest DJ mix for Midnight in a Perfect World.
Sharon Van Etten treats the KEXP listeners to an outstanding performance featuring songs from her fourth album, "Are We There." Recorded 07/05/2014 - 4 songs: Taking Chances, Tarifa, Break Me , Every Time the Sun Comes Up.
Fresh off the release of their third full-length album 'JOY,' London duo Dusky showcase their sharp ears for mesmerizing melodic house, sweet breaks, and exploratory soundscapes on their hypnotic guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.
Emerging Portland-based DJ and producer Mirin Doja shares a high-energy guest DJ mix packed with breaks, techno, juke, footwork, house, jungle, rave, and other cutting-edge club styles.
Already in 2016, you’ve heard icons including David Bowie, the Clash, and Johnny Cash honored on KEXP. Earlier this week, Funky Drummer Day shined the spotlight on the musicians responsible for some of history’s greatest breaks and beats.
Guitarist Jimmy James of the True Loves and Delvon Lamarr Trio talks about his musical influences, and how music breaks through the language barrier and brings people together.
The New York indie rock outfit talks about their eight years as a band, being signed to Sub Pop, DIY culture, and each members' new projects.
Seattle-based DJ/producer Gag Reflex delivers a mesmerizing guest DJ mix that weaves through a hypnotic maze of leftfield techno, rugged breaks, pulsating tech-house, and other progressive club rhythms.
Earlier this year, everyone's favorite bald vegan returned with a new project, Moby & the Pacific Void Orchestra. A track from their debut LP These Systems Are Failing was already a KEXP Song of the Day pick (listen here), and today, we've got a video for the track "Break. Doubt." Watch below.…
Seattle-based selector DJ Having Sex showcases their passion for immersive breaks and underground electronic rhythms on their guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World.
Osees share their latest effort Panther Rotate exclusively with KEXP alongside a track-by-track breakdown
Throughout the pandemic, many of us have leaned on vices to get through it. For KEXP's Dusty Henry, that was Los Angeles-based "all genre" label, Leaving Records.
Fresh off the release of hipernatural, Indonesian-born, NYC-based artist Melati ESP shares a dreamy bioluminescent guest DJ mix full of dreamy breaks, blissful ambient, and cerebral club rhythms.