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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: The Royal Quest of AJ Suede

The bicoastal rapper speaks to Martin Douglas about his new album The Duke of Downtempo and the long, winding road that led him to success in underground rap.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (2/24)

Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week, from Close Counters, Saya Gray, Wrong Way Up, and more.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Soela

Berlin-based Russian musician Elina Shorokhova aka Soela shares a hypnotic guest DJ mix that's perfectly suited for observing the night sky.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (2/17)

Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week, from Bartees Strange, fish narc, Horsegirl, and more.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Oklou

Enigmatic French artist Oklou shares a super dreamy guest DJ mix featuring some of her all-time favorite instrumental tracks.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (2/10)

Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week, from Adwaith, Biig Piig, Heartworms, and more.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight in a Perfect World: Judeline

Fresh off her stellar debut album Bodhiria and ahead of her live US debut at Coachella this year, rising Spanish artist Judeline showcases some of her contemporary faves on her guest DJ mix.


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Vinelands

Vinelands Playlist: 2/1/25

Check out Saturday's Vinelands playlist, KEXP's San Francisco-based radio show highlighting Bay Area music.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (2/3)

Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week, from Freckle, Maribou State, Bonnie “Prince” Billy, and more.


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From the Archives:

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Sub Pop 30th Anniversary Count-Up

In 2018, KEXP celebrated the 30th anniversary of local record label Sub Pop with a four-month retrospective, "counting up" every catalog number in their vast discography of over 1,200 releases. Dig into the archives of our catalog coverage, featuring in-depth coverage on the history of their releases.


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