Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of the Morning Show on KEXP, is "Clydesdale" by Polyrhythmics, from the 2023 self-released album Filter System.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Larry Mizell, Jr., host of the Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Down With the King" by Butcher Brown, a 2024 single on Concord Jazz.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by DJ Kevin Cole, host of Drive Time on KEXP, is "Loved" by Four Tet, from the 2024 album Three on Text Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by DJ Kevin Cole, host of Drive Time on KEXP, is "Kota Bandung" by Nusantara Beat, a 2023 single on Bongo Joe.
KEXP explores some of the women-led bands on Kurt's list, Kurt's feminism, and the very notion of grouping bands together based on gender identity.
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Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unrealeased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Mi…
Most bands start by writing songs at home and recording in their basements. For David Bazan, it took nearly two decades to get there. The former Pedro the Lion bandleader and subsequent solo artist has long been a local treasure, appealing to a generation of Northwest indie kids in the 90s and 2000…
Opening this year’s live broadcast from Kex Hostel at Iceland Airwaves Music Festival is Icelandic experimental electro-pop band East of My Youth. Formed just last year, East of My Youth created a lot of buzz with their first single “Lemonstars” at the end of last summer, and have since been on a s…
When I’ve seen Nils Frahm in the past, it’s been during Decibel Festival, an annual electronic music and visuals festival in Seattle which KEXP covers every year. Because of the event’s interest in creative collaborations, Frahm has been given ample attention to look and sound his best, often paire…
It's one of those touchstones of rock that if you don't have in your collection, you're likely to add immediately on first hearing. Big Star's Third never reached the commercial success it deserved upon its release, but over the years it grew into a cult favorite frequently name-checked (and cribbe…
It's funny that while we're getting some of our brightest days right now here in Seattle, some of this week's most exciting new releases are some of the year's darkest. Buzzy new British band Savages tops this week's list with one of the best albums so far of the year. Our Music Director, Don Yates…
Just as their name is a consonant away from that of an iconic British candy, Palma Violets's sound is just shades removed from the late 70's UK punk bands like The Clash and those who followed years later like The Libertines and Arctic Monkeys. The young rock quartet has already caused a scene in t…
It’s Tuesday afternoon here in charming Reykjavik, Iceland, and the city is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year: Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. People are talking about new bands, comparing notes and schedules, and are preparing for five full days jam-packed with live music from …
A party in the Bronx on August 11th, 1973 is widely considered to be the birthplace of hip-hop. The art form has since touched every corner of our world and evolved into one of the most significant cultural forces today. 50 Years of Hip-Hop, hosted by KEXP’s Larry Mizell Jr, celebrates the annivers…
In Our Headphones brings you the songs DJs, artists, listeners and others just can't stop listening to. Join host Evie Stokes and guests as they introduce you to new music, with added insight into the artists behind th…
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Sharlese, host of Mechanical Breakdown on KEXP, is "Escalera infinita" by Escuela de Aviación, from the 2023 album Fabrica de uniformes on Flexidiscos.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Sharlese, host of Mechanical Breakdown on KEXP, is "Kette (feat. Blanche Biau)" by Carlo Onda, from the 2023 self-released album EURO89.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Sharlese, host of Mechanical Breakdown on KEXP, is "Crimes Against The People" by Code Industry, from the 2023 self-released album Structure.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Sharlese, host of Mechanical Breakdown on KEXP, is "Deep Space (Soft Faith remix)" by Love & Pain, a 2023 self-released single.
