"I'm not explaining this really good," said a flustered Kurt Vile to KEXP DJ Cheryl Waters during this KEXP in-studio session. Thankfully, the young singer/songwriter is able to let his music speak for itself: his sixth and most recent full-length b'lieve I'm goin down... has been topping Best Albu…
It's Cinco De Mayo, or as we call it here at KEXP, "Gringo de Mayo." (Read our history lesson on the KEXP Blog here.) DJ Chilly, host of our Latin music show El Sonido, has rounded-up another excellent mix of new music from Mexico, covering many different genres! Discover even more on El Sonido, Mo…
The POP Montreal Festival celebrates the wide variety of artists coming out of the Montreal music scene, but also features a ton of bands from across Canada as well. Releasing records since 2009, Vancouver, BC 4-piece Woolworm played a killer set of straightforward solid rock. With catchy hooks and…
John Vanderslice performs live on KEXP in support of his 2019 LP, 'The Cedars'
Sinkane performs live at KEXP studios in Seattle, Washington
Charleston folk duo Shovels & Rope perform in the KEXP live room on The Morning Show wit Evie Cooke. Watch now.
Last month, week after week, some of the most talented young musicians in Seattle battled it out on the Sky Church stage at MoPOP. This Saturday, March 11th, four of the finest finalists will battle it out to be the 2017 Sound Off! winner, and KEXP will be there to capture it as it happens.
Renovations at Pier 62 aren't over yet, but live music at the waterfront is already back! Join us for a FREE all-ages event on Saturday, July 2nd, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Waterfront Park (that's 1401 Alaskan Way, between the Great Wheel and the Aquarium).
When I'm not playing records or working behind-the-scenes at KEXP, I love doing crafts. Right now, I'm reproducing Lou Reed's Transformer in needlepoint. And yesterday, I convinced Chris and Cheryl to make thank-you cards by hand for Midday Show donors because I was inspired by this message from My…
Check out some of the KEXP DJ’s favorite artists from the Pacific Northwest and around the world on-the-go. KEXP’s Music That Matters weekly podcast brings you an exclusive mix of new music from the world’s best independent artists.
If you loved seeing live music at Hilliard’s Beer Taproom during KEXP's last Hood-to-Hood broadcast, then you'll love this great bill happening on Saturday, June 28th.
Check out some of the KEXP DJ’s favorite artists from the Pacific Northwest and around the world on-the-go. KEXP’s Music That Matters weekly podcast brings you an exclusive mix of new music from the world’s best independent artists.
