Category Archives: Kevin Cole

Host of “The Afternoon Show” (Mon-Fri, 2-6 pm): A diverse mix of new releases, “sneak-peaks” at forthcoming releases, seminal vintage tracks, rarities, b-sides, and in-studio performances. I attempt to surprise, delight, educate, and enlighten, juxtaposing seemingly incongruous styles in a way that creates context, meaning, or a good laugh.

Record Store Day with Kevin Cole

By Kevin Cole | Published: April 16, 2013

This Saturday, April 20th, is Record Store Day, which has become like a national holiday for me and my fellow music lovers and record collecting geeks. It’s an annual event to celebrate independent record stores — and tons of artists contribute cool, one-of-a-kind, limited edition releases that are available only on this day. If fact,Read more...

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KEXP Debut: The Head And The Heart - Josh McBride (78 rpm single)

By KEXP | Published: December 27, 2012

Today on the Afternoon Show, Kevin Cole will be debuting a new 78 rpm single by The Head and the Heart. Recorded using all vintage analog gear by Seattle’s groove-O-matic, who operate under the premise that “Recordings made from 1953 to 1965 tend to sound better than recordings made before or since,” the new singleRead more...

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2012 Top Ten List Spotlight: Kevin Cole

By KEXP | Published: December 11, 2012

For the rest of the year, we’ll be spotlighting our KEXP DJs Top Albums of 2012, leading up to our 2012 Top Album Countdown, as voted on by our listeners! Voting ends on Friday, December 21st, so let us know your favorites now, and tune in on Friday, December 28th to hear if your picksRead more...

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Song of the Day: Antibalas - Dirty Money

By Jason Kinnard | Published: August 14, 2012

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s selection, featured on the Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is “Dirty Money” by Antibalas from the 2012 self-titledRead more...

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Song of the Day: The Archives - One More Time

By Jason Kinnard | Published: July 24, 2012

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear.Today’s selection, featured on the Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is “One More Time” by The Archives from theRead more...

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Song of the Day: The Bombay Royale - You Me Bullets Love

By Jason Kinnard | Published: June 12, 2012

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s selection, featured on the Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is the title track from The Bombay Royale‘sRead more...

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Song of the Day: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All-Stars - Gbara Case

By Jason Kinnard | Published: May 15, 2012

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s selection, featured on the Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is “Gbara Case” by Sierra Leone’s RefugeeRead more...

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Song of the Day: Mux Mool - Brothers

By Jason Kinnard | Published: April 24, 2012

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on the Afternoon ShowRead more...

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Goths In Trees Day: KEXP DJ & Staff Photos, Part Two

By KEXP | Published: April 20, 2012

Goths In Trees Day is winding down, like the branches of a tree... But we hope all our listeners will continue to carry its spirit through the weekend, through Robert Smith of The Cure’s birthday on Saturday, and then Earth Day on Sunday.

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Song of the Day: Bondi Blaster - Boliguay Express (feat. Gabriel Navia)

By Jason Kinnard | Published: April 3, 2012

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on the AfternoonRead more...

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