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Live Review: Jherek Bischoff @ Moore Theatre 12/1/12

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: December 5, 2012

Jherek Bischoff made a statement Saturday night with a spectacular evening of music at the Moore Theatre. This Seattle local built his 2012 record, Composed, over several years, recording an orchestra one person (and one living room) at a time until his masterpiece was complete. Now, on this evening, we got to see Bischoff’s musicRead more...

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Celebrating Independence with... Sacred Bones

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: July 1, 2012

In honor of Independence Day, KEXP is saluting some of our favorite indie record labels who’s DIY-spirit helped revolutionize the music industry. As an independent radio station ourselves, KEXP is thrilled to give a 13-gun salute to these pioneers with a series of label spotlights through the Fourth of July. From the basement of AcademyRead more...

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Monday Music News

By JB Bonifacio | Published: June 25, 2012

Indie rock/hip-hop duo Matt and Kim locked themselves in their home studio this past winter to watch an excessive amount of Game of Thrones / Downton Abbey.  Oh, and of course, to work on their upcoming fall release, Lightning, which, today, has just seen its first single, “Let’s Go,” released today on both Soundcloud and iTunes.Read more...

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Sasquatch! Music Festival: Day 3

By KEXP | Published: May 28, 2012

Hey Marseilles opened the day up on the main stage with a great set of Seattle’s favorites. Their vast instrumentation and soaring melodies drew a large crowd for a show so early in the day. As always, their songs sounded fantastic.

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Music That Matters Podcast: Sasquatch! Roadtrip 2012

By KEXP | Published: May 24, 2012

All packed for Sasquatch! Music Festival this weekend? There’s one thing you don’t want to forget: road music! No matter where you’re coming from, the Gorge is a haul and you’re going to want the best music to pass the time. KEXP has you covered: Midday Show host Cheryl Waters has once again curated aRead more...

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Into the Trees: A Goth Video Roundup

By KEXP | Published: April 20, 2012

All day today, we’re playing celebrating Robert Smith’s (April 21) by playing your favorite songs by The Cure and other goth favorites. As a genre and a style, “goth” is pretty easy to stereotype (see The Damned’s “Grimly Fiendish” for a particularly campy version), but the truth is its influence spreads far and wide. GothRead more...

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2011 Top Ten List Spotlight: DJ El Toro

By Janice Headley | Published: December 14, 2011

The KEXP DJs hear thousands of albums every year, but in 2011, which ten really stood out for them? Find out as KEXP looks at each DJ’s list through the month of December, leading up to our 2011 Top 90.3 Countdown, as voted on by YOU, the KEXP listener! Voting ends on Monday, December 19th,Read more...

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Live Video: KEXP at CMJ, Day 1

By Nick Heinlein | Published: November 9, 2011

Last month, KEXP returned to New York City for three days of live broadcasting during the 2011 CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival. Hosted by Ace Hotel and sponsored by Toyota Free Yr Radio, KEXP held intimate live performances from the lobby of the Ace Hotel New York. The first day of these performances sawRead more...

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KEXP @ CMJ 2011, Day 1: Zola Jesus

By Ryan Bort | Published: October 19, 2011

After releasing her debut album, The Spoils, in 2009, Zola Jesus, also known as Madison, Wisconsin’s Nika Roza Danilova, quickly became known for her deep, operatic vocals that served as the perfect compliment to her darkened, gloomy beats. Two EPs followed a year later, and in 2011 Danilova released her second full-length album, Conatus onRead more...

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KEXP’s CMJ Broadcast Preview!

By Nick Heinlein | Published: October 18, 2011

KEXP is thrilled to announce our 2011 CMJ broadcast showcase! KEXP, partnered with Toyota Free Yr Radio, will be returning to New York City for a live broadcast during the 2011 CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival to host a series of intimate live performances in the lobby of the Ace Hotel New York startingRead more...

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