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New Music Reviews (07/18)

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


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Sound and Vision

Sound & Vision: Freddie Gibbs Stars in Down With the King

KEXP writer and editor Dusty Henry joins Sound & Vision correspondent Martin Douglas in a conversation about the acclaimed rapper's foray into acting.


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Features KEXP 50 Local Music Album Reviews

Wipe the Slate Clean for the Umpteenth Time: A Beat Happening Critical Overview

To celebrate 1985, the year Beat Happening released their self-titled debut, Martin Douglas dives deep into the full discography of the Olympia rock 'n roll legends.


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Midnight In A Perfect World

Midnight In A Perfect World: Austin Millz

Harlem-born, LA-based electronic producer Austin Millz shares a party-starting guest DJ mix for Midnight In A Perfect World featuring 100% original tracks and remixes that puts his fresh style on full display.


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Community Engagement KEXP 50

50 Years of Music: 1985 - Kate Bush - Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)

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’re celebrating the year 1985. KEXP's Janice Headley reflects on the recent Kate Bush resurgence, and asks the KEXP community, …


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Living Singles

Living Singles: Janice Headley on Songs from Briana Marela, Ty Segall (Covering The Mantles), Sleepyhead

In KEXP's new weekly series Living Singles, the KEXP staff contributors highlight three brand new singles that are resonating with them right now.


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KEXP 50

50 Years of Music: 2013 – MGMT - "Your Life Is a Lie"

KEXP is celebrating our 50th anniversary this year, and we're looking back at the last half-century of music. Each week in 2022, KEXP pays homage to a different year, and our writers are commemorating a song from that year that resonates with them. This week, we’re celebrating the year 2013. KEXP’s…


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Reviews

Living Singles: Jasmine Albertson on Songs from Seacats, Mt. Fog, Winter

In KEXP's new weekly series Living Singles, the KEXP staff contributors highlight three brand new singles that are resonating with them right now.


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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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