Recent Posts from KEXP Blog

KEXP Blog — And finally, the videos from the last of the Concerts at the Mural series presented by KEXP and Seattle Center (photos here). Yuni in Taxco, a new band to many, showed why the fit the bill with two other great Seattle bands. The Head and the Heart... read more »

KEXP Blog — photo by John Dwyer 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 t... read more »

KEXP Blog — Who — or what — is Zoogz Rift? I had no idea when I started pulling out record upon record by this mysterious character from the shelves at KEXP, and I’m still not really clear. Suffice it to say he’s a man, born Robert Pawlikowski in New Jerse... read more »

KEXP Blog — Bob Dylan Bumbershoot will be upon us in a matter of days now, and the lineup is looking better than ever. Even if the weather doesn’t cooperate, the bill of amazing artists that will be at the Seattle Center on Saturday alone will be cause to gl... read more »

KEXP Blog — photo by James Bailey “It’s in the initials. We SPs need to stick together” — so says Sub Pop cofounder Jonathan Poneman on a newly announced and somewhat surprising signing. The Seattle label, whose roster is best known for early grunge acts and... read more »

KEXP Blog — 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 y... read more »

KEXP Blog — What a great way to wrap up the Concerts at the Mural series, presented by KEXP and Seattle Center — three great bands on a cool summer night. And the largest crowd in attendance all season coming out for Seattle bands Yuni in Taxco, The Head and... read more »

KEXP Blog — photos by Christopher Nelson If you were tuned into the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters at noon today, you heard the brand new project Fistful of Mercy, featuring an all-star cast of Dhani Harrison, Ben Harper and Joseph Arthur. The three only just... read more »

KEXP Blog — I used to teach a workshop in “street level” (DIY) rock journalism at Seattle’s wonderful literary resource the Richard Hugo House, and like many other self-taught reviewing rabble, I always recommended finding writing you love first and figuring ... read more »

KEXP Blog — Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of 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 thin... read more »

KEXP Blog — Sure, it’s a bit of a slower week this time around, but that shouldn’t keep you from braving the cold rain to pick up this week’s new releases at your favorite record shop. Otherwise, you’d miss the latest from Bobby Bare Jr., a long time friend... read more »

KEXP Blog — photo by Puja Parakh Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artis... read more »

KEXP Blog — L-R: David Pulkingham, Chuck Prophet and Alejandro Escovedophoto by Hilary Harris (view more) A week ago, the venerable roots and Americana music magazine turned online community No Depression held its second annual No Depression Festival at Marym... read more »

KEXP Blog — Vinyl records have definite drawbacks. They get scratched. They skip and pop. And they weigh a ton. Take it from a record collector: mention you’re getting ready to move and might need help, and watch as all your friends stare off into the middle ... read more »

KEXP Blog — Well, August is coming to a close and it’s been looking like the beautiful summer weather we’ve been graced with the past month or so might be on its way out of town. While I’m glad that A) I no longer have to worry about waking up on top of swe... read more »

KEXP Blog — photo by Doron Gild Time for a reunion we can all get behind: Iggy Pop and Jim Jarmusch. Jarmusch and Pop are working on a documentary of Pop’s career but any promise of a quick turn-around has been quashed by Jarmusch, who merely dropped the pro... read more »

KEXP Blog — Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of 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 thi... read more »

KEXP Blog — photo by Caitlyn Mirete(view more here) If you’re a fan of harmonies and handclaps and some of the catchiest music you’re likely to hear, check out The Head and the Heart, who tap into the sweetest wells of rustic American music and classic rock. ... read more »

KEXP Blog — As major labels continue to exist behind the times, artists and labels with little capital and lesser reputations are producing some of the most innovative, interesting, and inspiring music. Whether it’s creating a new niche in digital technology... read more »

KEXP Blog — photo by Jim Bennett 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 ... read more »