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It's been a couple of months, so it's time for new music from Ty Segall. On January 22nd, the prolific artist releases his eighth (or tenth, who really knows) solo full-length, Emotional Mugger, via Drag City. Listen to an album stream below. This is actually the record's second iteration: it was …


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KEXP Presents: Girls That Shred Benefit for Skate Like a Girl

It's gonna be a busy weekend for Seattle grassroots organization Skate Like A Girl! Not only are they partnering with KEXP to present the 16th Annual Expansions MLK Unity Celebration on Sunday, January 17th, but on Friday, January 15th, we're teaming up with them to present the 3rd Annual Girls Tha…


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Wednesday Music News

2016 is off to a great start for M. Ward. The beloved Northwest singer/songwriter made a surprise appearance at the Sasquatch! 2016 Launch Party earlier this week, and today, he shares a video for "Girl From Conejo Valley," a single from his upcoming release, More Rain. The clip, directed by Ward …


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Tuesday Music News

Brooklyn folk pop outfit Woods have announced plans to drop a new album called City Sun Eater in the River of Light, on April 8. Today, they've shared the album's lead single, "Sun City Creep." It's a stunner that will transport you to the 70s as soon as Jeremy Earl's flawless falsetto kicks in. […


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Sasquatch KEXP Suggests

Sasquatch! Music Festival 2016 Line-Up Announced!

The line-up for the 2016 Sasquatch! Music Festival was just announced, and it looks like it's going to be an another amazing Memorial Day weekend! Head out to The Gorge Amphitheater the weekend of Friday, May 27th through Monday, May 30th, and you'll see performances from:


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TV Eye: Week of 1/11

Shakey Graves // photo credit: Amber (Zbitnoff) Knecht (view set)


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Monday Music News

When Courtney Barnett sings about "Three Packs a Day," she's not talking about smoking. (I mean, c'mon. Haven't you listened to the lyrics of "Avant Gardener"? She's not that good at breathing in.) Instead, the brand-new single from the Australian singer/songwriter is an ode to ramen. While dietit…


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Friends and Fans Pay Tribute to David Bowie

The world is waking up to the terrible news: iconic artist David Bowie has passed away at the age of 69 after an 18-month-long battle with cancer. KEXP DJs and listeners have been sharing their stories, feelings, and memories on-air all day, and on social media, Bowie's friends and admirers have be…


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Friday Music News

Portland psychedelic rockers The Dandy Warhols have shared "You Are Killing Me," their latest music since their 2012 album, This Machine. This track is the band's first release since signing with their new label Dine Alone Records. "You Are Killing Me" is a catchy rock number with an old school so…


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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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