The Tacoma MC takes a bold step away from the black cloud hovering over his life and into singularity as an artist.
The alias of Seattle-based DJ and CUSTOMS member Denise Zhang, Yung Futon shares an exclusive guest mix for Midnight in a Perfect World that weaves through a wide array of musical styles in sleek and smooth fashion.
Puerto Rican husband-and-wife duo Buscabulla share a seductive guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World that explores the wide ranges of styles and influences found on their recent debut album 'Regresa.'
From the ballcourts of Northeast Portland to the global underground rap scene, Milc always wanted to be his city's hometown hero. Now, he's closer than ever. Martin Douglas investigates.
Martin Douglas speaks to the Seattle-based experimental musician about the various parts of the region they’ve lived in and how that influences the process of making their far-reaching music.
Martin Douglas spends an afternoon at the home of Justin R. Cruz Gallego. They talk about the Kitsap County and Seattle punk scenes, and Gallego's relationship to his childhood in Tucson.
In separate interviews, Martin Douglas speaks to Jean Smith and David Lester of the Vancouver-based band about their influence on a generation of musicians, the K Records reissues of two of their classic albums, and much more.
Kastle is the alias of Los Angeles-based DJ/producer Barrett Richards, a constantly evolving and forward-thinking artist that also runs the hotly-tipped Symbols record label. Initially emerging onto the scene with a fresh club sound that fused house, R&B, bass, and pop in a seamless fashion, hi…
On her stunning debut album, the Portland singer/songwriter approaches her craft with the dedication and attention many people reserve for their gardens.
It's kind of an understatement to say a lot can change in five years. Moondoggies frontman Kevin Murphy opens up about the half-decade period between the band's full-length records and the art of writing rock songs.
On the heels of IRL, the Seattle artist’s latest release delivers another set of deeply ruminative, off-center singer-songwriter-influenced hip-hop.
Martin Douglas speaks to the Seattle hip-hop historian about his label Crane City Music, his 2020 concert film NEWCOMER, growing up in Wayne Gretzky's hometown, and much more.
The Seattle power trio (pun intended) talk romantic disappointments, the financial downsides of being a musician, their near-death experience, and more.
As the streets of Seattle and Tacoma were scorched by an unprecedented heatwave, Martin Douglas wrote a grouchy heatwave diary to the sounds of Ripley Johnson's latest opus.
Four years ago, the Tacoma artist proclaimed he was quitting the rat race of being a rapper. He made good on his promise and became one of Tacoma's most multitalented artists. Martin Douglas explores.
Harlem-born, LA-based electronic producer Austin Millz shares a party-starting guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World featuring 100% original tracks and remixes that puts his fresh style on full display.
In Part Two of our odyssey on the Tacoma rapper/producer, Martin Douglas dives into the breakup of Tacoma rap hellraisers ILLFIGHTYOU and the artistic emergence of The Fireman.
As a coda of sorts for his time co-hosting The Cobain 50, Martin Douglas resurrects his "Requiem for a Fake Punk" series to pay tribute to the band that steered the direction of his love for music.
Martin Douglas travels to the home of Tiny Vipers singer/songwriter Jesy Fortino—in his estimation, "one of the most significant Seattle recording artists of the past 20 years"—for a career-spanning conversation.
From the KEXP Live Room, Frankie Cosmos plays four songs off the new record and talks with DJ Troy Nelson about her prolific writing style, her growing popularity, and getting star-struck.
