"It's not a perfect record, but then you wouldn't want it to be" - The Quietus' Emily Mackay hits the nail right on the head in her review of Palma Violets' debut album 180: the London quartet's most endearing quality isn't their pop-sensible hooks, psychedelically-tinged guitar hooks, or their sha…
Wow, what a way to open our last day of music live at Kex Hostel! We were fortunate to host legendary Icelandic musician Megas. Considered the father of Icelandic rock, Megas is one of Iceland’s most influential rock musicians. He's been working as a professional musician since 1968, when he publis…
Dusty Henry dives into Green by R.E.M., a band that set the stage for indie rock as this larger idea of staying authentic despite commercial success.
Legendary British band Clinic share an eclectic guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World full of subversive Yuletide fun that coincides with this year's snowy Christmas weekend.
KEXP's Janice Headley shines a spotlight on the overlooked women of The Go-Betweens, and their contributions to the band's biggest hit, 1988's "Streets of Your Town."
Albina Cabrera embarks on a journey through the songs that have left a mark on the life of Santiago Barrionuevo, bassist and lead vocalist of the rock band El Mató a un Policía Motorizado.
Montreal-based band Braids share a dreamy guest DJ mix featuring new and old favorites alongside songs that inspired their latest album Euphoric Recall.
Since 1999, MONO has been a four-piece Japanese post-rock band known for cinematic orchestral arrangements layered with gazing guitars. They’re releasing their twelfth studio album OATH on June 14 via Temporary Residence Limited.
Join KEXP on Tuesday, September 20th at Noon as we present a LIVE performance from Local Natives. The Los Angeles-based band will present tracks from their third and most recent release Sunlit Youth, out now on Loma Vista Records.
It's May 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. To celebrate the Lucas legacy, today we've compiled a galactic force of songs, bands, or lyrics inspired by Star Wars. Enjoy, and may the fourth be with you!
The Barsuk band marks the release of their latest album Lightlessness Is Nothing New with a live performance during KEXP's live broadcast from Upstream Music Fest + Summit at Little London Plane.
"Traveling On" sees the band return to their folk-rock roots after their synth-infused last album I'll Be Your Girl
As we celebrate International Clash Day, we look back at the M.I.A. hit sampling the band's Combat Rock classic "Straight To hell"
On Sat, February 2, Interpol played a dazzling slick show at the Moore Theatre with opening support from fellow New York band Sunflower Bean .
On the heels of their Sub Pop release, the band opens up about how rent affordability is pushing out artists who are now defecting to Los Angeles.
In the conversation, the two chat about the band's desire to stretch themselves, centering women in their record and performance, and what it means to constantly be evolving as musicians.
Not only was the talented bassist a member of The Soft Boys, he went on to record with Thomas Dolby, Thompson Twins, The Waterboys, Peter Murphy, Morrissey, and more, and was a member of David Bowie's band at Live Aid in 1985.
A folk-fusion groove band brings a set of night music to Sonarchy with CJ Lazenby (guitar, charango, vocals), Mike Antone (guitar, lapsteel, vocals), Gabe Herbert (bass), Masaru Swanson (guitar, percussion), Peter Hsu (sax), Caycee Furulie (djembe), and Saraina Hancock (singing bowls).
Reunited electronic pop band Cibo Matto make their first visit to the KEXP studio to perform songs off their new LP "Hotel Valentine." Recorded 3/1/2014 - 3 songs: 10th Floor Ghost Girl, Emerald Tuesday, Déjà Vu.
Today’s song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters is “Everybody Needs You” by Laura Veirs from the 2018 album, The Lookout, out April 13 via Raven Marching Band Records
