Category Archives: Video Roundup

Father’s Day Video Roundup

By KEXP | Published: June 16, 2013

Let’s face it: being a dad ain’t easy. While moms bring us to life, nurture us and help us grow, a dad’s role is complicated. Whether they be armchair coaches or on the ground leaders, workaholics or thrill seekers, coding nerds or rivetheads, dads may be the ones who teach us the most about life.Read more...

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R.I.P. Ray Manzarek

By KEXP | Published: May 20, 2013
Ray Manzarek

Ray Manzarek, founding member of influential ’60s band The Doors, passed away this morning at the age of 74 after a battle with bile duct cancer. Doors guitarist Robby Krieger said in a statement, “I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of my friend and bandmate Ray Manzarek today. I’m just glad toRead more...

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Video Roundup: Earth Day 2013 Playlist

By Jacob Webb | Published: April 22, 2013

Preceding the mass media’s adoption of the “green” movement by almost forty years, Earth Day celebrates and demonstrates support for environmental protection. Now in its 43rd year, the initially proposed date for the internationally-observed holiday was March 21 - the first day of spring in the northern hemisphere - but the established date was chosenRead more...

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I Got High 4/20 Playlist!

By Jim Beckmann | Published: April 20, 2013

Happy Weed Day, everyone! Though the origins of “420″ aren’t quite the stuff of legend (it was not actually police code for marijuana use in progress), it certainly has become the rallying cry of pot smokers and is celebrated daily without anyone’s help. But the day 4/20 is likely to raise more blunts, and hopefullyRead more...

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Happy National Pet Day!

By Jim Beckmann | Published: April 11, 2013

Today is National Pet Day! While you probably don’t need a lot of reminders to appreciate that furried, feathered or finned one in your life, who might right now be curled up beside you, romping around your yard or sitting eagerly waiting for food, today is for remembering all our little friends. Pets demand attention,Read more...

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Video Roundup: Remembering Kurt

By KEXP | Published: April 5, 2013

Few artists resonate so strongly with KEXP listeners and all Seattle music fans as Kurt Cobain. His band, Nirvana, wasn’t the first to break out of the Northwest nor did their groundbreaking breakthrough, Nevermind, sell the most among their contemporaries, but Cobain probably represented more of the local attitude of the early 90′s than anyoneRead more...

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Video Roundup: Fools Rush In - An April Fool’s Playlist

By KEXP | Published: April 1, 2013

As they say in Texas, “Fool me once, shame on... shame on you... fool me, can’t get fooled again!” But you can get fooled all you want, right here with our April Fool’s Day Video Roundup. It’s safe, it’s easy... no whoopee cushions, exploding cigars or Weasley Whiz-bangs... just good songs about being fool. YouRead more...

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Video Roundup: Seattle Women Who Rock Month!

By Dillon Sturtevant | Published: February 20, 2013

Recently, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn declared February to be Seattle Women Who Rock Month. The announcement was spurred by a new play and history project created by Gretta Harley (Maxi Badd, Danger Dens), Sarah Rudinoff, and Elizabeth Kenny called These Streets, a fictionalized story heavily inspired by the lives and music of the women ofRead more...

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We Heart You: KEXP’s Valentine’s Day Video Round-up

By Dillon Sturtevant | Published: February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine’s Day, all you KEXP listeners and friends! Here’s a selection of some of the great songs of love and heartbreak from the past and present as a special valentines day treat for you all. They’ll get you through the day if you’re alone, or get you and a special someone through the dayRead more...

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Happy New Year from KEXP!

By KEXP | Published: December 31, 2012

From the bottom of our hearts, we want to thank you for supporting KEXP and independent radio, and for making 2012 a terrific year. We couldn’t do what we do without listeners’ support, so thank you, thank you, thank you! Here’s to a Happy New Year and to an outstanding 2013!

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