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Capitol Hill Block Party

Age Ain't No Reason Not to Know Culture: A Capitol Hill Block Party 2022 Photo Recap

KEXP's coverage in photos of the return of Capitol Hill Block Party after three years


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KEXP 50

Radio Week: Larry Mizell Jr., John Richards, Cheryl Waters, Kevin Cole, and Riz Rollins Reflect on 50 Years of KEXP

The Afternoon Show's Larry Mizell Jr. hosts a panel alongside some of his daytime DJ colleagues – The Morning Show's John Richards, The Midday Show's Cheryl Waters, and Drive Time's Kevin Cole and Riz Rollins. Throughout their conversation, the DJs reminiscence about the station's early days as KCM…


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KEXP 50

50 Years of Music: 1989 - The B-52s - Love Shack

KEXP is celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, and we're looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week, KEXP pays homage to a different year. This week, we look back at the tragedy and triumph behind The B-52s smash hit "Love Shack."


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Living Singles

Living Singles: Albina Cabrera on Songs from Omar Apollo, José González and Adrián Quesada

In KEXP's new weekly series Living Singles, the KEXP staff contributors highlight three brand new singles that are resonating with them right now. Listen to Albina Cabrera talk about her picks alongside Sound & Vision's Roddy Nikpour or read about the songs below.


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Album Reviews

New Music Reviews (07/25)

Each week, Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Braxe + Falcon

Pioneering French House architects Alan Braxe and DJ Falcon deliver a euphoric summertime guest DJ mix.


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KEXP 50

50 Years of Music: 2003 – blink-182 - "I Miss You"

KEXP is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a radio station this year. To honor that celebration, each week we’re looking back on one year of music during the past five decades. This week, we’re celebrating the year 2003 with blink-182’s “I Miss You.” Dusty Henry reflects on teenage break-ups, and …


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: OLAN

Rising Atlanta-based electronic producer and vocalist OLAN shares a seamless guest DJ mix of colorful tech-house grooves, jazzy downtempo beats, and atmospheric drum & bass rhythms.


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Living Singles

Living Singles: Tia Ho on Songs from Fred Again, NoSo, and Yard Act with Elton John

In KEXP's new weekly series Living Singles, the KEXP staff contributors highlight three brand new singles that are resonating with them right now. Listen to Tia Ho talk about her picks alongside Sound & Vision's Rachel Stevens or read about the songs below.


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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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