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01/06/2026

Swiss sibling duo L'Eclair offer sun-soaked funk on their latest release 'CLOUD DRIFTER'. Their nostalgic yet fresh sound takes to the KEXP Studios with a charged performance of "VERTIGO" and more from across their discography.

Watch: https://youtu.be/_jz060HkfwE

01/05/2026

Groove-laden gems float through NoSo latest release 'When Are You Leaving?'. Through emotive vocals and gauzy synths, they demonstrate their artistic evolution with a performance of "Nara" and more Live on KEXP.

Watch: https://youtu.be/ozsk0ZtWdWs

01/02/2026

Tunisian musician Nour Harkati blends traditional North African music with contemporary influences to create his own innovative and introspective sound. With host Jyoti B. Fly, he shares his mastery of the Guembri with a performance of "Sidi" and more.

Watch: https://youtu.be/o9s17K4tXbk

And these are just a handful of events we celebrated together this year!With every opportunity where we can be in commun...
12/30/2025

And these are just a handful of events we celebrated together this year!

With every opportunity where we can be in community with one another, we are reminded of how special this place is. It’s the power of our listeners that help create moments like these ones.

Whether you have stood in the crowds at a live show in our Gathering Space or stayed up late into the night of a marathon broadcast listening from your homes, we want to say thank you for being there with us all year long!

To power more moments like these in 2026, make a year-end gift today & help keep this independent home for music discovery available to all: https://www.kexp.org/donate/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fkexp%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F625253674

πŸ“Έ: Nataworry Photography, Melissa X. DeAun, Morgen Schuler Photography, & Knecht Creative

12/23/2025

Hailing from Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, author and musician Damir Imamovic fills the Live Room with sounds of the country's traditional folk music, Sevdah. In-studio with host Darek Mazonne, Imamović performs "Lijepa Zejno" and more from across his discography.

Watch: https://kexp.visitlink.me/VD7MMI

12/23/2025

Give yourself the gift of Christmas songs β€” the KEXP way! πŸŽ„πŸŽ

On Christmas Day, DJs Lisa LeClair & Brian Foss hit the airwaves for an all-day Christmas special, 5am-7pm.

β˜ƒοΈ Early with Lisa LeClair: It’s Crooner Christmas! Classic sounds from the 50’s & 60’s to kick off your morning.

❄️ The Morning Show with Lisa LeClair: A Contemporary Christmas! Holiday songs from a mix of genres to set the stage for all the morning chaos.

πŸš‚ Midday, Afternoon, & Drive Time with Brian Foss: Returning for the 14th annual No Standards Christmas, the Sonic Reducer co-host brings holiday songs in every style, from punk to soul to everything else under the tree.

Tune in LIVE on the KEXP app! πŸ“»

12/21/2025

Black Country, New Road's 'Forever Howlong' ranks at #67 on our listener-voted Best of 2025 list πŸ“

A few months ago, the band stopped in to share stunning performances of songs off the record, including the lead single 'Besties'.

πŸ”— Watch the full Live on KEXP session on our listener-powered YouTube channel and check out more albums on our Best of 2025 list: https://www.kexp.org/countdowns/best-albums-of-2025/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fkexp%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F622593057

And the top 10 best albums of 2025 are...πŸ“² Check out the full Best of 2025 list, as voted on by KEXP listeners around th...
12/20/2025

And the top 10 best albums of 2025 are...

πŸ“² Check out the full Best of 2025 list, as voted on by KEXP listeners around the world, here: https://kexp.visitlink.me/qUpGBS

12/19/2025

Leaping into the fantastical with their stunning concept record and first studio album in over five years, pop duo Purity Ring build cinematic soundscapes covered in sparkling synths and celestial vocals. In-studio with host DJ Cheryl Waters, the pair share a performance of "many lives" and more from the self-titled album.

Watch: https://youtu.be/muX0OyuvXW4?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fkexp%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F622232573

12/18/2025

Under infectious, ornate indie soundscapes, NYC's Frankie Cosmos craft a bittersweet collection of compelling storytelling on their sixth studio album 'Different Talking'. With host DJ Cheryl Waters, the band share a performance of "Vanity" and more Live on KEXP.

Watch: https://youtu.be/9YfN57d5E8A

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KEXP at Seattle Center is home to our audio and video broadcast studios, the KEXP Live Room and Viewing Gallery, as well as the Gathering Space, a community hub for music lovers. Join us at KEXP for a cup of coffee from La Marzocco's featured roaster, shop for music at Light in the Attic Record Shop, listen to the live radio broadcast, experience special events, and access free live performances.

KEXP is located at the northwest corner of Seattle Center's campus just north of KeyArena and a short walk from the Space Needle, MoPop, Chihuly Garden and Glass, and McCaw Hall, Seattle Center Armory and more. Our main entrance is on 1st Ave N between Thomas and Republican, and all public entrances are accessible.

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  • From I-5 - Take the Mercer Street Exit and follow the signs to Seattle Center. Turn left on Warren Avenue North.