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Throwaway Style Newsletter

Monthly newsletter from music writer Martin Douglas dedicated to examining all aspects of the Pacific Northwest music scene. Learn more

Latest Podcast Episodes

Analizaremos discos fundamentales en la escena musical del noroeste estadounidense con Mudhoney, Wipers and Beat Happening.

Their latest album processes their battle with anorexia, and violence they experienced after a show.

On the show this time, it’s the anti-apathy activism of Chile’s Ana Tijoux.

Audioasis host Kennady Quille shares four songs with a Northwest focus.

Hailing from Olympia, Washington, the trio lived and breathed the punk rock ideology.

Shabaka Hutchings is a celebrated saxophone player and a major figure in London’s contemporary jazz scene.

Greg Vandy is the host of The Roadhouse, KEXP’s Sunday morning roots and American music show.

Electronics fight guitars in the post-prog noise-rock of SISTEMAS INESTABLES.

Top Albums of the Last 50 Years

As Voted on by KEXP Listeners

In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, KEXP counted down the Top Album of the last 50 years, as voted on by all of you! Our fall fundraising drive may be over, but you can still support listener-powered KEXP by making a donation today. 

Check Out the List Here

 

Throwaway Style

Throwaway Style is a monthly column dedicated to examining all aspects of the Northwest music scene. Whether it’s a new artist making waves, headlines affecting local talent, or reflecting on some of the music that’s been a foundation in our region; this space celebrates everything happening in the Northwest region. Check out some past columns below, and stay tuned for new ones published on the first Thursday of every new month on KEXP.org

Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: Power Strip's Trip Through the Metaphysical Wilderness

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.


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Throwaway Style Features Festivals Local Music

Throwaway Style: Breaking in a Pair of Jeans at Treefort Music Fest 2024

Martin Douglas conducts an interesting experiment while catching as much local music (and flavor) as his body can stand.


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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: The Winding Backroads of Careen

Martin Douglas travels to Bellingham (and through the world wide web) to speak with Bellingham's loudest, weirdest punk band.


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KEXP and the University of Washington
KEXP and the University of Washington