A Deeper Listen

Roddy Nikpour tells us the story of a former Seattle band that was listed as a collaborator on an album they didn’t write. They claim it was A.I.-generated.

In conversation with KEXP's Dusty Henry, engineer Larry Crane reflects on his friendship with Smith coming up together in Portland, the songwriter’s prowess, a…

As we wrap up the year, we highlight our interviews with some of the artists who have topped the KEXP charts in 2024.

We hear from L’Rain, Hand Habits, Perfume Genius and Ahya Simone on their contributions to the compilation album called TRANSA that celebrates trans and LGBTQ …

The Gits guitarist Andy Kessler and bassist Matt Dresdner talk about the band’s story, legacy, and the life of Mia Zapata.

Deep Sea Diver’s Jessica Dobson shares wisdom on how to make it as an indie band in Seattle and make a name for yourself on a national level.

Teresa Suydam shares how their upcoming album, Lost Bird, is what helped them find their way back to their communities.

Nilüfer Yanya released her latest album, My Method Actor, this fall.

Merce Lemon talks about how stepping away from music and immersing herself in nature allowed her to make her latest record.

Christopher Owens — formerly of the San Francisco indie band, Girls — talks about his first album in nearly a decade.

Laura Marling breaks down hew new album, Patterns in Repeat, which was mostly written after becoming a mother.

Argentine producer and composer Martín Selasco talks about the musical diary of his life that led him to create the project Terror/Cactus.