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 Midday …
On her tenth full-length album, the Portland singer/songwriter explores issues of safety and security through the imagery and beauty of her songwriting.
On their new album, the Portland band breaks their signature post-punk with a hammer and glues it back together with dissonance.
A playful sense of experimentation is on thrilling display in the Olympia quartet's distinct brand of art-punk. Martin Douglas explores their pair of quick full-length releases.
On their debut full-length, the Portland quartet matches powerful guitars and drums with equally powerful feelings.
On their debut record, the Seattle quartet deliver an assured and stellar effort by imagining themselves in another specific rainy region.
The Seattle band's debut album explores the strain of depression and deteriorating relationships (mostly) from behind a wall of sound. Martin Douglas investigates.
The Portland quartet returns with another stellar set of art-damaged dance music. Martin Douglas takes a look.
Martin Douglas chronicles a bummer summer while listening to the Seattle beatmaker's debut instrumental collection on repeat.
Martin Douglas explores what he refers to as "a moving history of the Microphones" within Phil Elverum's latest full-length project.
Nearly a decade removed from being courted by mainstream music media, the Tacoma rap trio continues to utilize what brought them to the mosh pit. Martin Douglas explores.
In addition to premiering his new single "On the Way," the beloved Seattle singer/songwriter walks Martin Douglas through the two decades of his career.
Martin Douglas speaks to the producer about convincing her parents to let her go to art school, "rockin' festivals with no album," and much more.
To commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the Decemberists' debut LP Castaways and Cutouts, Martin Douglas provides a history of falling in, out, and back in love with the band.
Martin Douglas goes on an emotional voyage to Unwound's first two live performances in over two decades.
NYC-via-Philadelphia electronic producer Baltra delivers a magnetic guest DJ mix showcasing his immersive genre-hopping style.
The Seattle surf-pop band unpacks a lifetime's worth of experiences on their gorgeous debut album. Martin Douglas speaks to frontperson Brandi Diaz about that lifetime.
For Carolyn B.’s electronic pop project’s newest album, she boldly approached territory she had never explored before: forming a band. Martin Douglas investigates.
Martin Douglas speaks to the band formerly known as Lysol about participating in Seattle's DIY and punk scenes for over a decade, cease-and-desist orders, and much more.
The Continent’s aim will be to showcase the amazing amount of genres and styles across Africa, from AfroBeats to Amapiano, Soukous to Mbalax, it will be a musical journey to kick off every weekend! Join host Lace Cadence from 7-10 PM every Friday!
