Live on KEXP

Nabihah Iqbal

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the danceable dreamtronica of producer/DJ Nabihah Iqbal. British musician Nabihah Iqbal is a true music-lover. She plays m...

Tinariwen [Performance & Interview Only]

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the OG desert blues of Mali’s Tinariwen. Tinariwen has been bringing the sound of the northern Sahara to the world for...

Tinariwen

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the OG desert blues of Mali’s Tinariwen. Tinariwen has been bringing the sound of the northern Sahara to the world for...

Explore KEXP Podcasts!

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During KEXP’s fall fund drive, discover the variety of music podcasts we produce at KEXP and hear some of our favorite clips from each one. We’re ...

JoyCut [Performance & Interview Only]

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the electronic meets organic, dark-wave, post-rock of Italy’s JoyCut. JoyCut is the musical brain-child of composer/ar...

JoyCut

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the electronic meets organic, dark-wave, post-rock of Italy’s JoyCut. JoyCut is the musical brain-child of composer/ar...

Jeremy Dutcher [Performance & Interview Only]

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's a special episode, guest hosted by (former) KEXP DJ Gabriel Teodros in collaboration with Jessica Ramirez of the Seedcast ...

Jeremy Dutcher

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's a special episode, guest hosted by (former) KEXP DJ Gabriel Teodros in collaboration with Jessica Ramirez of the Seedcast ...

The Album Leaf [Performance & Interview Only]

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the cinematic electronic compositions of The Album Leaf. The Album Leaf is Jimmy LaValle’s recording project of nearly...

The Album Leaf

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the cinematic electronic compositions of The Album Leaf. The Album Leaf is Jimmy LaValle’s recording project of nearly...

NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND [Performance & Interview Only]

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s indie punk for unfolding your gender - the music of NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND. NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND is the solo project of Po...

NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s indie punk for unfolding your gender - the music of NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND. NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND is the solo project of Po...

Aynur [Performance & Interview Only]

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the soulful humanity of Kurdish-Turkish vocalist Aynur. Aynur is a musician from Turkiye, and a Kurdish musician. She ap...

Aynur

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the soulful humanity of Kurdish-Turkish vocalist Aynur. Aynur is a musician from Turkiye, and a Kurdish musician. She ap...

Deerhoof [Performance & Interview Only]

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the experimental-noise meets classic-rock-that-really-rocks, of the legendary Deerhoof. Deerhoof has existed in its curren...

Deerhoof

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the experimental-noise meets classic-rock-that-really-rocks, of the legendary Deerhoof. Deerhoof has existed in its curren...

Y La Bamba [Performance & Interview Only]

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the Mexican-American indie-folk of Portland’s Y La Bamba. Y La Bamba is the band name of Luz Elena Mendoza-Ramirez. Th...

Y La Bamba

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the Mexican-American indie-folk of Portland’s Y La Bamba. Y La Bamba is the band name of Luz Elena Mendoza-Ramirez. Th...

All Them Witches [Performance & Interview Only]

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the spell-binding heavy-rock of All Them Witches. All Them Witches is a band whose fans will show up. It appears that on...

All Them Witches

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the spell-binding heavy-rock of All Them Witches. All Them Witches is a band whose fans will show up. It appears that on...

Vieux Farka Touré [Performance & Interview Only]

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the collaborative Mali meets world music of Vieux Farka Touré. Vieux Farka Touré has released 7 studio albums since hi...

Vieux Farka Touré

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the collaborative Mali meets world music of Vieux Farka Touré. Vieux Farka Touré has released 7 studio albums since hi...

Zeta [Performance & Interview Only]

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the melodic psych-punk-pop of Zeta. For our 400th episode of Live On KEXP, in the spirit of music discovery - we present...

Zeta

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the melodic psych-punk-pop of Zeta. For our 400th episode of Live On KEXP, in the spirit of music discovery - we present...

Party Dozen [Performance & Interview Only]

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time,  it’s the dark-noise rowdy-rock of Sydney duo - Party Dozen. What is a dozen but a larger version of a duo? 2 but turned up ...

Party Dozen

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time,  it’s the dark-noise rowdy-rock of Sydney duo - Party Dozen. What is a dozen but a larger version of a duo? 2 but turned up ...

Rose City Band [Performance & Interview Only]

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the groovy, new-classic roots-rock of Portland’s Rose City Band. Rose City Band is the latest project of singer and gu...

Rose City Band

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the groovy, new-classic roots-rock of Portland’s Rose City Band. Rose City Band is the latest project of singer and gu...

Caroline Polachek [Performance & Interview Only]

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the code-switching pop-pastiche of Caroline Polachek.  Caroline Polachek returned to KEXP to play songs from her newest r...

Caroline Polachek

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the code-switching pop-pastiche of Caroline Polachek.  Caroline Polachek returned to KEXP to play songs from her newest r...

Los Mirlos [Performance & Interview Only]

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's El Sonido Amazonico with Peruvian psych-cumbia legends - Los Mirlos. Since 1973, Los Mirlos (that’s The Blackbirds in En...

Los Mirlos

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's El Sonido Amazonico with Peruvian psych-cumbia legends - Los Mirlos. Since 1973, Los Mirlos (that’s The Blackbirds in En...

Austin TV [Performance & Interview Only]

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the unsung legends of post-rock - Mexico City’s Austin TV. Austin TV formed in 2001, influenced by post rock sounds like...

Austin TV

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the unsung legends of post-rock - Mexico City’s Austin TV. Austin TV formed in 2001, influenced by post rock sounds like...

Superchunk (RE-RELEASE)

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

North Carolina’s Superchunk have been ripping since 1989, as one of the bands that helped define the legendary music scene of Chapel Hill in the ‘...

Superchunk [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

North Carolina’s Superchunk have been ripping since 1989, as one of the bands that helped define the legendary music scene of Chapel Hill in the ‘...

KAINA [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chicago’s KAINA makes dreamy indie R&B songs that serve as affirmations of joy for the Guatamalen-Venezuelan artist. She released her impressive...

KAINA (RE-RELEASE)

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chicago’s KAINA makes dreamy indie R&B songs that serve as affirmations of joy for the Guatamalen-Venezuelan artist. She released her impressive...

Mabe Fratti [Performance & Interview Only]

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the avant songwriting of cellist Mabe Fratti. Mabe Fratti is a composer and cellist, born in Guatemala and now living in M...

Mabe Fratti

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the avant songwriting of cellist Mabe Fratti. Mabe Fratti is a composer and cellist, born in Guatemala and now living in M...

Viagra Boys [Performance & Interview Only]

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the irreverent satire of Sweden's Viagra Boys. Viagra Boys lead with provocation. (Like if the name “Viagra Boys” do...

Viagra Boys

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the irreverent satire of Sweden's Viagra Boys. Viagra Boys lead with provocation. (Like if the name “Viagra Boys” do...

Clinton Fearon [Performance & Interview Only]

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the classic reggae sounds of Seattle legend Clinton Fearon. Clinton Fearon is the real deal, an all-killer no-filler Jam...

Clinton Fearon

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the classic reggae sounds of Seattle legend Clinton Fearon. Clinton Fearon is the real deal, an all-killer no-filler Jam...

Sofi Tukker [Performance & Interview Only]

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the Bossa Nova electro pop of Sofi Tukker. Sofi Tukker is a duo - Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern. They met at an ev...

Sofi Tukker

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the Bossa Nova electro pop of Sofi Tukker. Sofi Tukker is a duo - Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern. They met at an ev...

Pierre Kwenders [Performance & Interview Only]

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time it’s the Congolese-Canadian electro-pop of Pierre Kwenders Pierre Kwenders was born in 1985 in Kinshasa in the Democratic Repu...

Pierre Kwenders

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time it’s the Congolese-Canadian electro-pop of Pierre Kwenders Pierre Kwenders was born in 1985 in Kinshasa in the Democratic Repu...

Satellites [Performance Only]

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time it’s the Anatolian folk-psych of Satellites. Satellites describe themselves thus - “Lost somewhere between the mysterious al...

Satellites

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time it’s the Anatolian folk-psych of Satellites. Satellites describe themselves thus - “Lost somewhere between the mysterious al...

Luna [Performance & Interview Only]

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the hypnotic rhythms and interlaced guitars of veteran New York rockers Luna. Luna is one of those bands that just sound...

Luna

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the hypnotic rhythms and interlaced guitars of veteran New York rockers Luna. Luna is one of those bands that just sound...

Hibou [Performance Only]

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the hook-laden sparkle-pop of Paris / Seattle songwriter - Hibou.Hibou is the solo project of songwriter and producer Pe...

Hibou

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the hook-laden sparkle-pop of Paris / Seattle songwriter - Hibou.Hibou is the solo project of songwriter and producer Pe...

Danielle Ponder

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the Bond-theme worthy torch-songs of vocalist nonpareil - Danielle Ponder. Danielle Ponder blends her love of the blues,...

Danielle Ponder [Performance Only]

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the Bond-theme worthy torch-songs of vocalist nonpareil - Danielle Ponder. Danielle Ponder blends her love of the blues,...

Meule

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the dual drummer groove-tronica of French band Meule. Meule is an atypical power-trio. Instead of the standard drums, ba...

Meule [Performance Only]

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the dual drummer groove-tronica of French band Meule. Meule is an atypical power-trio. Instead of the standard drums, ba...

Duo Ruut

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the Estonian zither songs of Duo Ruut. Duo Ruut is the stunning musical project of Estonian musicians and songwriters, A...

Duo Ruut [Performance Only]

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the Estonian zither songs of Duo Ruut. Duo Ruut is the stunning musical project of Estonian musicians and songwriters, A...

beabadoobee

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

beabadoobee is the stage name for Filipino-British artist Beatrice Laus. Her latest album 'Beatopia' is available on the independent label Dirty Hit. ...

beabadoobee [Performance & Interview Only]

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

beabadoobee is the stage name for Filipino-British artist Beatrice Laus. Her latest album 'Beatopia' is available on the independent label Dirty Hit. ...

Say She She [Performance & Interview Only]

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time — try saying this band’s name ten times fast. It’s a downright disco revival with… Say She She. Say She She is a seven-p...

Say She She

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time — try saying this band’s name ten times fast. It’s a downright disco revival with… Say She She. Say She She is a seven-p...

Xenia Rubinos

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the power and the drama of Hartford, Connecticut’s producer-composer, Xenia Rubinos. Her album 'Una Rosa' came out in ...

Xenia Rubinos [Performance & Interview Only]

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the power and the drama of Hartford, Connecticut’s producer-composer, Xenia Rubinos. Her album 'Una Rosa' came out in ...

Spellling

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the startling sound of future-soul wayfinder Spellling. “Spellling,” with 3 “L’s” is the name of Oakland, Califo...

Spellling [Performance & Interview Only]

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it's the startling sound of future-soul wayfinder Spellling. “Spellling,” with 3 “L’s” is the name of Oakland, Califo...

Preoccupations [Performance & Interview Only]

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the potent post-punk predilections of Preoccupations. Preoccupations is a post-punk rock quartet from Calgary, Alberta. ...

Preoccupations

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the potent post-punk predilections of Preoccupations. Preoccupations is a post-punk rock quartet from Calgary, Alberta. ...

Otoboke Beaver

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the infectious & ferocious power punk of Japan’s Otoboke Beaver. Otoboke Beaver is a punk rock quartet from Kyoto,...

Otoboke Beaver [Performance & Interview Only]

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the infectious & ferocious power punk of Japan’s Otoboke Beaver. Otoboke Beaver is a punk rock quartet from Kyoto,...

Amyl and The Sniffers

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the punk charisma and energetic currency of Amyl and the Sniffers. Their second studio album, ‘Comfort to Me,’ came ...

Amyl and The Sniffers [Performance & Interview Only]

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the punk charisma and energetic currency of Amyl and the Sniffers. Their second studio album, ‘Comfort to Me,’ came ...

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard [Performance & Interview Only]

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the epic afrobeat-rap-rock disco-garage-prog of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. No two ways about it, this Melbourne...

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the epic afrobeat-rap-rock disco-garage-prog of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. No two ways about it, this Melbourne...

Bandalos Chinos

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bandalos Chinos is an Argentinian treasure of a band playing smooth, groovy pop, with strong leanings in the direction of 70s gold, disco, and 80’s ...

Bandalos Chinos [Performance & Interview Only]

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bandalos Chinos is an Argentinian treasure of a band playing smooth, groovy pop, with strong leanings in the direction of 70s gold, disco, and 80’s ...

50 Years of Hip-Hop: Coming February 1

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A party in the Bronx on August 11th, 1973 is widely considered to be the birthplace of hip-hop. The art form has since touched every corner of our wor...

Julia Jacklin

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the minimalist-no-rubbish storytelling of singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin. The Aussie songwriter Julia Jacklin composes ...

Julia Jacklin [Performance & Interview Only]

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the minimalist-no-rubbish storytelling of singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin. The Aussie songwriter Julia Jacklin composes ...

Ibibio Sound Machine

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the inclusionary joy of London’s Ibibio Sound Machine. Their latest album, ‘Electricity,’ is available on Merge R...

Ibibio Sound Machine [Performance & Interview Only]

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the inclusionary joy of London’s Ibibio Sound Machine. Their latest album, ‘Electricity,’ is available on Merge R...

Hania Rani

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the cinematic piano and electronics of Hania Rani. The Polish pianist’s latest album, 'On Giacometti,' is out February...

Hania Rani [Performance & Interview Only]

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show this time, it’s the cinematic piano and electronics of Hania Rani. The Polish pianist’s latest album, 'On Giacometti,' is out February...

Ethel Cain

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hayden Silas Anhedönia has been creating music under the moniker Ethel Cain since 2010 but only just finally released her debut full-length Preacher’...

Ethel Cain [Performance & Interview Only]

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hayden Silas Anhedönia has been creating music under the moniker Ethel Cain since 2010 but only just finally released her debut full-length Preacher’...

TEKE::TEKE (RE-RELEASE)

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Montreal 7-piece psych-rock band TEKE::TEKE expand on the wide array of influences that led to the name of their band - urban legends, onomatopoeias, ...

TEKE::TEKE [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Montreal 7-piece psych-rock band TEKE::TEKE expand on the wide array of influences that led to the name of their band - urban legends, onomatopoeias, ...

King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard (RE-RELEASE)

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the Live on KEXP team brings you a favorite episode from the archive (from back when Live on KEXP was called Under the Needle)... happy hol...

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the Live on KEXP team brings you a favorite episode from the archive (from back when Live on KEXP was called Under the Needle)... happy hol...

Built To Spill [Performance & Interview Only]

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Built To Spill have been beloved Boise hometown heroes for over thirty years now and the latest record from Dough Martsch & co., When the Wind For...

Built To Spill

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Built To Spill have been beloved Boise hometown heroes for over thirty years now and the latest record from Dough Martsch & co., When the Wind For...

Rell Be Free

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

South Seattle-based musician/educator/entrepreneur Jerrell Davis makes laid-back hip hop under the name Rell Be Free. For his KEXP session, Davis brou...

Rell Be Free [Performance & Interview Only]

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

South Seattle-based musician/educator/entrepreneur Jerrell Davis makes laid-back hip hop under the name Rell Be Free. For his KEXP session, Davis brou...

Widowspeak

06 Dec 2022

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]

06 Dec 2022

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 ...

Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul bring politics to the dancefloor but it’s not as depressing as you might think. Instead the heavy topics of rac...

Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul [Performance & Interview Only)

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Adigéry & Bolis Pupul bring politics to the dancefloor but it’s not as depressing as you might think. Instead the heavy topics of rac...

Poliça

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This summer, Minneapolis-based synth-pop band Poliça released their sixth studio album Madness via Memphis Industries Records. When they stopped by...