Nearly two years ago, Toronto’s Royal Mountain Records became what might be the first label to offer a mental health fund for its artists. Label founder Menno Versteeg discusses why musicians may be more likely to struggle with mental health, why the industry should support them, and ultimately why…
Iceland’s Sigur Rós recently released their first album in seven years, titled Odin’s Raven Magic. Much of the project sounds like something out of Medieval times. Bassist Georg Holm talks about the apocalyptic story behind the Norse Mythology poem that inspired the project, and how it resonates to…
Karli Ingersoll, co-owner of Spokane's Lucky You Lounge, and Cedric Walker, musician and board member of Keep Music Live, discuss the recent passage of the Save Our Stages Act and what it will mean for venues. Plus, Joe Seamons of Black & Tan Hall talks about the future of their newly-purchased spa…
Sound & Vision breaks down the stories and songs behind the top three most played women artists on KEXP during March: Arlo Parks, Japanese Breakfast, and Noname.
KEXP’s Cheryl Waters recently caught up with St. Vincent to talk about Daddy’s Home, what about the 70s inspired her, the power of backup singers, and the women St. Vincent shouts out in her song, "Melting Of The Sun."
Today we talk with two mastering engineers, who put the final touches on music before it’s released. It’s Seattle’s Rachel Field, who has worked with Eddie Vedder and Pearl Jam, and the Cairo-born, Brooklyn-based engineer Heba Kadry, who has worked with Björk, Lucy Dacus, Slowdive, The Mars Volta a…
Today we meet Dana Wachs and Alicia Blake, two female audio engineers who have worked with a wide range of incredible artists such as Yves Tumor, Perfume Genius, MGMT, Grizzly Bear, Cat Power, St. Vincent, Deerhunter, Head and the Heart, Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, Destroyer, and more.
We've got more new music to share from the forthcoming full-length from Leeds UK trio alt-J. Earlier this month, we got our first taste with "3WW"; below, you can stream the track "In Cold Blood." (Heads up for the epilepsy-prone.) Both will appear on the album Relaxer out June 2nd release via Can…
Following Friday's tease, alt-J have shared the single "3WW" in its entirety. Listen below. And looks like you really can't hide on the internet: the rumored album title that fans tracked down via a Japanese iTunes listing is mostly correct. The album is titled Relaxer and is scheduled for a June …
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "A Hero's Death" by Fontaines D.C., from the 2020 album A Hero's Death on Partisan Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "I'm Not Getting Excited" by The Beths, from the 2020 album Jump Rope Gazers on Carpark Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Kevin Cole, host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Alive" by Petite Noir & Kingdom, from the 2020 single CoeurWorld on Roya Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Kevin Cole, host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Weight of That Weekend" by Land of Talk, from the 2020 album Indistinct Conversations on Saddle Creek.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Kevin Cole, host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Warped Shadow" by Akasha System, from the 2019 album Echo Earth on 100% Silk.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "Inner City Blues" by the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, a 2020 single on Colemine Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "This Forgotten Town" by The Jayhawks, from the 2020 album XOXO on Sham/Thirty Tigers.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "QADIR" by Nick Hakim, from the 2020 album WILL THIS MAKE ME GOOD on ATO Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "Snow Angel" by Braids, from the 2020 album Shadow Offering on Secret City Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "Monday Mourning" by Black Ends, from the 2020 self-released Stay Evil EP.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Kevin Cole, co-host of Drive Time on KEXP, is "Esukey (feat. Ismaila Sané)" by Maajo, from the 2020 album Kuru Kuru on Queen Nanny.
