Live on KEXP
Episodes
Deep Sea Diver [Performance & Interview Only]
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the brilliant songs and transcendent singing of Seattle’s own Deep Sea Diver. Deep Sea Diver is at its core, t...
Deep Sea Diver
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the brilliant songs and transcendent singing of Seattle’s own Deep Sea Diver. Deep Sea Diver is at its core, t...
Matt Berninger [Performance & Interview Only]
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the rich storytelling of Matt Berninger. Matt Berninger is, of course, the front-person for The National, a band tha...
Matt Berninger
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the rich storytelling of Matt Berninger. Matt Berninger is, of course, the front-person for The National, a band tha...
The 500th Episode of Live on KEXP!
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, we’re celebrating our 500th episode! Thank you to all of you who have listened and supported the show over the last 10 ye...
Raveena [Performance & Interview Only]
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the indie R&B of South Asian-American singer Raveena. She self-released her first EP Shanti in 2017, a...
Raveena
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the indie R&B of South Asian-American singer Raveena. She self-released her first EP Shanti in 2017, a...
Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 [Performance & Interview Only]
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80. Seun Kuti is Afrobeat royalty – the son of Fela Kuti, and the...
Seun Kuti and Egypt 80
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80. Seun Kuti is Afrobeat royalty – the son of Fela Kuti, and the...
Chicha Libre [Performance & Interview Only]
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the Peruvian-influenced, rock n roll-cumbia, of Chicha Libre. Chicha Libre is the Brooklyn-based psychedelic-cumbia band, ...
Chicha Libre
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the Peruvian-influenced, rock n roll-cumbia, of Chicha Libre. Chicha Libre is the Brooklyn-based psychedelic-cumbia band, ...
Yukimi [Performance & Interview Only]
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the R&B-electronica solo record of Little Dragon front-human Yukimi. Yukimi is a Swedish singer and songwriter, ...
Yukimi
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the R&B-electronica solo record of Little Dragon front-human Yukimi. Yukimi is a Swedish singer and songwriter, ...
Bab L’ Bluz [Performance & Interview Only]
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Guembri driven Moroccan rock of Bab L’ Bluz. Bab L’ Bluz is at its core a duo: singer/guitarist Yous...
Bab L’ Bluz
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Guembri driven Moroccan rock of Bab L’ Bluz. Bab L’ Bluz is at its core a duo: singer/guitarist Yous...
Maribou State [Performance & Interview Only]
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the hook-laden, R&B chill-groove of English electronica producers Maribou State. Chris Davids and Liam Ivo...
Maribou State
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the hook-laden, R&B chill-groove of English electronica producers Maribou State. Chris Davids and Liam Ivo...
maya ongaku [Performance & Interview Only]
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s motorik psych-rock from a Japanese beach, with maya ongaku. They hail from the island of Enoshima, famed for a shrin...
maya ongaku
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s motorik psych-rock from a Japanese beach, with maya ongaku. They hail from the island of Enoshima, famed for a shrin...
Etran de L'Aïr [Performance & Interview Only]
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the northern African desert-blues of Etran de l’Aïr. The group is a family band from the city of Agadez i...
Etran de L'Aïr
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the northern African desert-blues of Etran de l’Aïr. The group is a family band from the city of Agadez i...
Franz Ferdinand [Performance & Interview Only]
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the danceable singalong punk-rock of Scottish band Franz Ferdinand. They released their debut single in 2003. They f...
Franz Ferdinand
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the danceable singalong punk-rock of Scottish band Franz Ferdinand. They released their debut single in 2003. They f...
Helmet [Performance & Interview Only]
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the heavy-rock of alt-metal pioneers, Helmet. Helmet was formed in 1989, in New York City. Guitarist Page Hamilton was the...
Helmet
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the heavy-rock of alt-metal pioneers, Helmet. Helmet was formed in 1989, in New York City. Guitarist Page Hamilton was the...
Ya Tseen [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're re-airing a session from Ya Tseen from 2021. Activist, thinker, contemporary artist, and musician Nicholas Galanin entwines his experi...
Ya Tseen (RE-RELEASE)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're re-airing a session from Ya Tseen from 2021. Activist, thinker, contemporary artist, and musician Nicholas Galanin entwines his experi...
Ali [Performance & Interview Only]
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Indonesian funk of Ali. Ali formed in 2021, playing 70s soul, disco, and afrobeat with elements of Arabic and mi...
Ali
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Indonesian funk of Ali. Ali formed in 2021, playing 70s soul, disco, and afrobeat with elements of Arabic and mi...
Molchat Doma [Performance & Interview Only]
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Belarusian synth-pop of Molchat Doma. Molchat Doma is a post-punk, synth-pop, new-wave electronic band from Mins...
Molchat Doma
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Belarusian synth-pop of Molchat Doma. Molchat Doma is a post-punk, synth-pop, new-wave electronic band from Mins...
Trentemøller [Performance & Interview Only]
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the danceable darkwave of Danish musician - Trentemøller. Anders Trentemøller is a Danish musician bas...
Trentemøller
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the danceable darkwave of Danish musician - Trentemøller. Anders Trentemøller is a Danish musician bas...
Frankie And The Witch Fingers [Performance & Interview Only]
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the angular psych-punk of Frankie and the Witch Fingers. Frankie & The Witch Fingers are a relentlessly touring,...
Frankie and the Witch Fingers
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the angular psych-punk of Frankie and the Witch Fingers. Frankie & The Witch Fingers are a relentlessly touring,...
Salin [Performance & Interview Only]
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, Thailand meets West Africa through the electrifying drumming of Salin. Salin was born and raised in Thailand. She started out l...
Salin
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, Thailand meets West Africa through the electrifying drumming of Salin. Salin was born and raised in Thailand. She started out l...
MONO [Performance & Interview Only]
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the dynamic experimental music of Japanese band MONO. MONO has been making music together since 1999. Their sound is guita...
MONO
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the dynamic experimental music of Japanese band MONO. MONO has been making music together since 1999. Their sound is guita...
Death From Above 1979
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the Canadian hardcore dance-punk of Death From Above 1979. Death From Above 1979 make a magnificent amount of noise for tw...
Death From Above 1979 [Performance & Interview Only]
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the Canadian hardcore dance-punk of Death From Above 1979. Death From Above 1979 make a magnificent amount of noise for tw...
Den Der Hale
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the fairy goth-psych of Swedish band Den Der Hale. Den Der Hale is a Swedish post-psych band, based in Malmö, which i...
Den Der Hale [Performance & Interview Only]
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the fairy goth-psych of Swedish band Den Der Hale. Den Der Hale is a Swedish post-psych band, based in Malmö, which i...
Ziyad Al-Samman
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time is the Jordanian Habibi-Disco of crooner Ziyad Al-Samman. Ziyad Al-Samman is a Jordanian singer, based in London. He makes dance...
Ziyad Al-Samman [Performance & Interview Only]
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time is the Jordanian Habibi-Disco of crooner Ziyad Al-Samman. Ziyad Al-Samman is a Jordanian singer, based in London. He makes dance...
Descartes A Kant [Performance & Interview Only]
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the futuristic rock drama of Guadalajara band Descartes a Kant. When Guadalajara-based group Descartes A Kant created thei...
Descartes A Kant
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the futuristic rock drama of Guadalajara band Descartes a Kant. When Guadalajara-based group Descartes A Kant created thei...
Enjambre [Performance & Interview Only]
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, cha cha cha with the 60’s and 70’s Latin rock of Mexican band Enjambre. Enjambre started in California, but now hai...
Enjambre
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, cha cha cha with the 60’s and 70’s Latin rock of Mexican band Enjambre. Enjambre started in California, but now hai...
Kiasmos [Performance & Interview Only]
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the punk rock marimba of Son Rompe Pera. Son Rompe Pera was formed in 2017, by brothers - Kacho and Mongo Gama. They...
Kiasmos
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's Ólafur Arnalds, and Janus Rasmussen making music together as Kiasmos. Kiasmos make experimental electronica, born i...
Son Rompe Pera [Performance & Interview Only]
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the punk rock marimba of Son Rompe Pera. Son Rompe Pera was formed in 2017, by brothers - Kacho and Mongo Gama. They...
Son Rompe Pera
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the punk rock marimba of Son Rompe Pera. Son Rompe Pera was formed in 2017, by brothers - Kacho and Mongo Gama. They...
Gustaf [Performance & Interview Only]
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the belligerent bombast of Brooklyn dance-punk rockers, Gustaf. Gustaf is an exciting, dance-your-cares-away, punk rock ba...
Gustaf
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the belligerent bombast of Brooklyn dance-punk rockers, Gustaf. Gustaf is an exciting, dance-your-cares-away, punk rock ba...
The Mystery Lights [Performance & Interview Only]
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the sexy 60’s and psych of the Mystery Lights. The Mystery Lights are inspired by 60s and 70s psychedelic musi...
The Mystery Lights
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the sexy 60’s and psych of the Mystery Lights. The Mystery Lights are inspired by 60s and 70s psychedelic musi...
English Teacher [Performance & Interview Only]
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Mercury Prize winning indie-rock of English band, English Teacher. English Teacher is an English Band from Leeds...
English Teacher
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Mercury Prize winning indie-rock of English band, English Teacher. English Teacher is an English Band from Leeds...
Nilüfer Yanya [Performance & Interview Only]
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the propulsive poise and complexity of Nilüfer Yanya. Nilüfer Yanya is a British singer-so...
Nilüfer Yanya
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the propulsive poise and complexity of Nilüfer Yanya. Nilüfer Yanya is a British singer-so...
Chinese Football [Performance & Interview Only]
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the emo-math, jangle-pop of Wuhan band Chinese Football. Chinese Football is a 4 piece indie-rock band formed i...
Chinese Football
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the emo-math, jangle-pop of Wuhan band Chinese Football. Chinese Football is a 4 piece indie-rock band formed i...
KOKOROKO [Performance & Interview Only]
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s jazz, it's Afrobeat, it’s KOKOROKO. KOKOROKO is a big band - 7 musicians - brought together by trumpeter ...
KOKOROKO
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s jazz, it's Afrobeat, it’s KOKOROKO. KOKOROKO is a big band - 7 musicians - brought together by trumpeter ...
Soul Asylum [Performance & Interview Only]
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s a throwback to the 1990s, with the absolute smash hits of Minnesota rockers Soul Asylum. Soul Asylum formed in the 8...
Soul Asylum
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s a throwback to the 1990s, with the absolute smash hits of Minnesota rockers Soul Asylum. Soul Asylum formed in the 8...
SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE [Performance & Interview Only]
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the sample-friendly indie-pop of Spirit of the Beehive. Spirit of the Beehive has been making music together since 2014. T...
SPIRIT OF THE BEEHIVE
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the sample-friendly indie-pop of Spirit of the Beehive. Spirit of the Beehive has been making music together since 2014. T...
Chuck Prophet [Performance & Interview Only]
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the Rock n' Roll Cumbia of Chuck Prophet. Chuck Prophet is the quintessential independent artist. The San Francisco native...
Chuck Prophet
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the Rock n' Roll Cumbia of Chuck Prophet. Chuck Prophet is the quintessential independent artist. The San Francisco native...
Ibibio Sound Machine [Performance & Interview Only]
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the multi-genre dance music of London’s Ibibio Sound Machine. Ibibio Sound Machine is one of our favorite band...
Ibibio Sound Machine
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the multi-genre dance music of London’s Ibibio Sound Machine. Ibibio Sound Machine is one of our favorite band...
Been Stellar [Performance & Interview Only]
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s New York indie rockers Been Stellar. Been Stellar formed when Michigan high school buddies Sam Slocum and Skyler Kna...
Been Stellar
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s New York indie rockers Been Stellar. Been Stellar formed when Michigan high school buddies Sam Slocum and Skyler Kna...
TsuShiMaMiRe [Performance & Interview Only]
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the Japanese art-punk rock trio TsuShiMaMiRe. TsuShiMaMiRe is a triple-punch-kick of a rock band, celebrating their ...
TsuShiMaMiRe
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the Japanese art-punk rock trio TsuShiMaMiRe. TsuShiMaMiRe is a triple-punch-kick of a rock band, celebrating their ...
Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul slap some bass and get downright funky. Cultural appropriation and racism. Social med...
Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul (RE-RELEASE)
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul slap some bass and get downright funky. Cultural appropriation and racism. Social med...
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, we replay our vaguely holiday-themed traditional episode - the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Th...
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard (RE-RELEASE)
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, we replay our vaguely holiday-themed traditional episode - the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Th...
Frente Cumbiero [Performance & Interview Only]
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, from Bogota, Columbia - the birthplace of Cumbia - it's the energetic joy of Frente Cumbiero. Frente Cumbiero has been ma...
Frente Cumbiero
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, from Bogota, Columbia - the birthplace of Cumbia - it's the energetic joy of Frente Cumbiero. Frente Cumbiero has been ma...
Cults [Performance & Interview Only]
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the warm dreamy grooves of New York band Cults. New York indie-pop band Cults return with their 6th full length, 'To The G...
Cults
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the warm dreamy grooves of New York band Cults. New York indie-pop band Cults return with their 6th full length, 'To The G...
Widowspeak (RE-RELEASE)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Indie rockers and former Tacoma locals Widowspeak released their sixth studio album The Jacket in Spring 2022 as a semi-concept album loosely telling ...
Widowspeak [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Indie rockers and former Tacoma locals Widowspeak released their sixth studio album The Jacket in Spring 2022 as a semi-concept album loosely telling ...
Black Pumas [Performance & Interview Only]
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, a talented producer meets the right singer and magic happens - the psychedelic soul of the Black Pumas. It seems unbelievable...
Black Pumas
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, a talented producer meets the right singer and magic happens - the psychedelic soul of the Black Pumas. It seems unbelievable...
Shannon & The Clams [Performance & Interview Only]
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the joy and heartbreak R&B of Shannon & the Clams. Shannon & The Clams formed when bassist Shannon Shaw met ...
Shannon & The Clams
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the joy and heartbreak R&B of Shannon & the Clams. Shannon & The Clams formed when bassist Shannon Shaw met ...
NIKI [Performance & Interview Only]
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the whip-smart emotional storytelling of Indonesian singer-songwriter - NIKI. NIKI is Nicole Zefanya, born in Jakarta In...
NIKI
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the whip-smart emotional storytelling of Indonesian singer-songwriter - NIKI. NIKI is Nicole Zefanya, born in Jakarta In...
Mannequin Pussy [Performance & Interview Only]
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the loud bark and deep bite of Philadelphia rock band Mannequin Pussy. Mannequin Pussy is a punk rock band from Philadel...
Mannequin Pussy
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the loud bark and deep bite of Philadelphia rock band Mannequin Pussy. Mannequin Pussy is a punk rock band from Philadel...
Dengue Fever [Performance & Interview Only]
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Cambodian psych rock of Los Angeles band Dengue Fever. Dengue Fever was formed in 2001 in Los Angeles by brothers Et...
Dengue Fever
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Cambodian psych rock of Los Angeles band Dengue Fever. Dengue Fever was formed in 2001 in Los Angeles by brothers Et...
Bab L' Bluz [Performance & Interview Only]
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Guembri driven Moroccan rock of Bab L’ Bluz. Bab L’ Bluz is at its core a duo - Singer / guitarist Yousra Mansou...
Bab L’ Bluz
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the Guembri driven Moroccan rock of Bab L’ Bluz. Bab L’ Bluz is at its core a duo - Singer / guitarist Yousra Mansou...
Sinkane
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the good-times shake-your-booty belongingness of Sinkane.Sinkane is the large band solo project of Sudanese-American m...