Category Archives: Fall Membership Drive

Why do you support KEXP?

Our listeners explain why they support KEXP:

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Where KEXP Matters to Local Music

by Leigh Bezezekoff
For the last year and a half I have gotten the chance to write about local music and artists for one of the most prestigious music blogs in the country. When I think about it, it’s a bit intimidating but on the other hand, it is just another way I get to talk [...]

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2009 Countdown: Best Music Scene

KEXP counted down the top musical meccas of the world on Wednesday, and… surprise!… Seattle won in a landslide victory. Maybe it’s because we Seattleites are a people so proud of having released Jimi Hendrix, grunge music, and Kenny G onto the world, or maybe Seattle is just a truly melodic heaven on earth — [...]

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2009 Countdown: Best Opening Tracks

Yesterday, KEXP counted down what you voted as the Best Opening Track off an album, and no, it wasn’t Michael Jackson (although he ranked 18th). It’s no surprise that “Smells Like Teen Spirit” from the Seattle grunge gods Nirvana took the number one spot. A reflection of our listeners’ diversity, the list contains artists new [...]

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We Power KEXP!

Bands from KEXP’s broadcast at the Doug Fir Lounge during MFNW power KEXP. You can power KEXP too — just donate online now or call (206) 903-5397 to make a gift of support.

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Not Every Home Team Experienced a Smackdown Last Weekend!

by Leesa Schandel, Director of Development
It wasn’t the best weekend for Seattle sports. I know this because Facebook posts were rife with excitement each morning, and by evening sports fans were reporting on how they planned to drown their sorrows.
Lucky for us, the Seattle music community had a phenomenal weekend. Local artists showed their [...]

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Tell Us Why You Power KEXP!

Listeners and donors regularly send us their inspiring reasons for supporting KEXP –- the way it helps them get through their morning, or helps them share the music they love with their kids, or how it helps them feel more engaged with their community and city. We try to share these stories with you on-air, [...]

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Fall 2009 Countdown: Best First Track Off An Album?

Don’t wait any longer to VOTE for your favorite music here on KEXP! During the Fall Membership Drive, we’re counting down a different music theme everyday based on what you think is the best music on this side of the universe. Start researching your library, because one question you’ll be answering is: what’s the absolute [...]

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Fall 2009 Countdown: Best Debut Album?

Raise your voice and VOTE today for your most beloved bands and favorite tunes! During the Fall Membership Drive, KEXP will be counting down a different music theme each day based on what you consider to be the greatest music ever made. We want to know what YOU consider the best debut album in the [...]

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Fall 2009 Countdown: Best Local Band?

Our online poll is still open for you to VOTE for the most radical music on the planet! Everyday, KEXP will countdown an awesome music theme for the Fall Membership Drive, ranging from the best album ever made to the most killer music scene. One of the questions you’ll be asked is what is the [...]

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