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Read Excerpts from Kat Gardiner's Anacortes "Adult Coming-of-Age Story" Little Wonder (KEXP Premiere)

In advance of Gardiner's Anacortes-based book of microfiction, coming out October 5th, KEXP has an exclusive collection of excerpts available.


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SISTERS' Andrew Vait Finds a Big Sound With New Project Little Wins, Hear "Let Me Into Your Heart"

KEXP chats with Vait about the origin of Little Wins and the themes he's contemplating today.


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Darto Combats Power Dynamics with Conviction (and Saxophone) on Fundamental Slime (KEXP Premiere)

Following last year's Human Giving, the Seattle band continues to explore thrilling sonic realms and insightful commentaries on their latest EP.


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Seattle’s The Berries Disassociates with a Touch of Twang on “Security Blues” (KEXP Premiere)

Big Bite and Happy Diving’s Matt Berry branches out with new solo project The Berries and album Start All Over Again, out Oct. 26 via Help Yourself Records


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Hear a Newly Completed Version of the Ramones “S.L.U.G.” from Upcoming Road To Ruin Reissue (KEXP Premiere)

Time travel back to 1978 with a newly restored and finished version of a would-be classic for the iconic New York punks.


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Sudakistan Sounds More Ferocious Than Ever on Swedish Cobra (KEXP Album Premiere + Q&A)

Stockhold, Sweden's Sudakistan blends punk rock and latin rhythms with electrifying results on their latest album, out Sept. 7 via PNKSLM.


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The True Loves Bring a Joyous Sound with New Song “Kabuki” (KEXP Premiere)

The True Loves return with a b-side to their "The Dapper Derp" 7-inch single, out Sept. 14


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Tears Run Rings Shine on New Track "Helios Heliadae" (KEXP Premiere)

KEXP premieres a new track from west coast shoegazers Tears Run Rings, off the EP Somewhere, out October 19th via Deep Space Recordings/Shelflife Records.


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The Dream of the 90's is Alive on Stoner Control's "Foregone Conclusion" (KEXP Premiere)

Ahead of the Aug. 31 release of their new album, 'Alone In the City,' the Portland trio (reservedly) channels the spirits of indie-rock's vanguard.


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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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