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Whitney Ballen Shares Third Single "F*cking" off Upcoming Album

Whitney Ballen shares the third single from her forthcoming album You're a Shooting Star, I'm a Sinking Ship

Whitney Ballen Unveils Haunting Video for "Black Cloud"

"Black Cloud" comes from last year's celebrated You're A Shooting Star, I'm A Sinking ship

The Life and Continued Work of Filipino Opera Star Evelyn Mandac

Evelyn Mandac was the first Filipino to sing at the Metropolitan Opera, but her story reveals even more of a life lived learning.

Song of the Day: Cheap Star - Kelly Slayer

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, featured on the Afterno…

Atlanta's Gringo Star Continue to Bring Killer Riffs with “Back To The City” (KEXP Premiere)

The group shares the title track from their upcoming album, Back to the City, out this Friday, Aug. 24 via Nevado Music.

Sound & Vision: Freddie Gibbs Stars in Down With the King

KEXP writer and editor Dusty Henry joins Sound & Vision correspondent Martin Douglas in a conversation about the acclaimed rapper's foray into acting.

Sustainability Segment: Caleb Scharf

Guest Caleb Scharf, Director of the Columbia Astrobiology Center, speaks with Diane Horn about his book "Gravity's Engines: How Bubble-Blowing Black Holes Rule Galaxies, Stars, and Life in the Universe."

Sustainability Segment: Caleb Scharf

Guest Caleb Scharf, Director of the Columbia Astrobiology Center, speaks with Diane Horn about his book "Gravity's Engines: How Bubble-Blowing Black Holes Rule Galaxies, Stars, and Life in the Universe".

Frankie Cosmos

From the KEXP Live Room, Frankie Cosmos plays four songs off the new record and talks with DJ Troy Nelson about her prolific writing style, her growing popularity, and getting star-struck.

Monday Music News

Sad news from local artist Star Anna: her beloved beagle buddy, Forest, was recently hit by a car and has sustained some injuries. Thankfully, he's recovering nicely. If you've fallen in love with Forest like we have (read our pet profile on him here), please consider making a donation to help wit…

Live at Bumbershoot 2016, Day 3: Margo Price at KEXP

Joining us in the studio for this year’s final Bumbershoot Secret Stage show is rising Nashville rising star Margo Price, who released her debut record A Midwest Farmer’s Daughter on Third Man Records earlier this year. Hers is an archetypal country star story: Price grew up in a small midwest town…

KEXP Presents: Break Up 4 Good at the Tractor Tavern 4/20

Tonight, Thursday, April 20th, KEXP and Goodwill team up to present Break Up 4 Good, part of Goodwill's Sustainable Sounds series. Local faves Acapulco Lips, Cataldo, Prom Queen, Star Anna, and Goodbye Heart will take the stage of the Tractor Tavern, covering some of the best break-up songs. (Prom …

Thursday Music News

Since her 2010 album Have One On Me, we haven't heard all that much from Joanna Newsom, except the fact that she is now engaged to her SNL boyfriend Andy Samberg. So it is welcome news to hear she's made a new video for her cover of Sandy Denny's "The North Star Grassman and the Ravens". The vide…

Upstream Music Fest + Summit 2018 Day 3: In Photos

The final day of Upstream Music Fest + Summit ended up with a bang, featuring sets from local heroes Murder City Devils and Kung Foo Grip, rising stars Valerie June and Kamaiyah, and – oh yeah, The Flaming Lips.

Blood Orange Unveils Visuals For Negro Swan Track "Saint"

Dev Hynes shares a self-directed video for "Saint" featuring stars from FX's Pose

Midnight in a Perfect World: Jabu

Bristol, UK trio Jabu deliver a hypnotic guest DJ mix that revels in the nocturnal moods found on their acclaimed recent album A Soft and Gatherable Star.

Ruler - Not Your Friend

Today’s song of the day, featured on The Morning Show with John Richards, is "Not Your Friend" by Ruler from the 2018 album Winning Star Champion out May 25th via Barsuk Records.

Whitney Ballen - Rainier

Today’s song, featured on The Morning Show with John Richards, is "Rainier" by Whitney Ballen, from the 2018 album You're A Shooting Star, I'm A Sinking Ship on Father/Daughter Records/Substitute Scene Records.

The Breeders, Gang of Four, y Mazzy Star

Albina Cabrera profundiza en la formación de bandas y álbumes del Top 50 de favoritos de Kurt Cobain que han dejado una huella duradera en el rock moderno.