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Video Roundup: Remembering The Old Grey Whistle Test

On September 21, 1971, The Old Grey Whistle Test premiered on the UK's BBC2 channel. KEXP looks back at this iconic TV series.


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Features

The Life, Death, and Rebirth of Vivian Girls: A Critical Overview

Martin Douglas takes a deep dive into the punk trio's four full -lengths.


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Interviews

Ryley Walker Rides Again

Ryley Walker chats with KEXP about his addiction recovery, his love of Dave Matthews, and the joy of the big city.


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Interviews

The Courtneys on Adulting, Touring, and the Importance of Staying Independent

KEXP spoke with the Courtneys ahead of their performance at SEAchanger this Saturday, September 14


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Interviews

Eli Kasan of The Gotobeds on Five Influential Punk Songs and More

KEXP’s Dr. West from Sonic Reducer talks to The Gotobeds frontman about five punk tracks that influenced the recording of what he calls their “accidental rap album.”


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Interviews

Rollin' with Kurt Vile: On Music Bios, Tour Life, and Banjos

The Philly-based guitarist talks to KEXP about some favorite music bio books, covering Charlie Rich, and why he didn't get a guitar for Christmas as a kid.


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Music Heals Album Reviews

Nights That Won't Happen: On Purple Mountains, David Berman's Final Album

For Music Heals: Mental Health, Martin Douglas surveys the last album made during the beloved and tragically departed poet and songwriter's life.


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Interviews

STRFKR on Over a Decade of Being One of the Best Live Acts You'll Ever See

KEXP spoke with STRFKR ahead of their ebullient set at this year's Capitol Hill Block Party


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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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