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.
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.
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.
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. Itβs 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!
Chicago trio Pixel Grip offer a striking set of goth-tinted darkwave on their latest release 'Percepticide: The Death of Reality'. Live on KEXP, the group showcase commanding vocals and turbulent synth pop with a performance of "Reason To Stay" and more across their discography.
With their first album in 14 years, emo band Algernon Cadwallader return with a sharp comeback effort of impassioned and energetic indie rock on 'Trying Not to Have a Thought'. With host Troy Nelson, the band share a performance of "Hawk" and more.
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, ImamoviΔ performs "Lijepa Zejno" and more from across his discography.
Give yourself the gift of Christmas songs β the KEXP way! ππ
On Christmas Day, DJs Lisa LeClair & Brian Foss hit the airwaves for an all-day Christmas special, 5am-7pm.
βοΈ Early with Lisa LeClair: Itβs Crooner Christmas! Classic sounds from the 50βs & 60βs to kick off your morning.
βοΈ 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.
π 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! π»
12/21/2025
Black Country, New Road's 'Forever Howlong' ranks at #67 on our listener-voted Best of 2025 list π
A few months ago, the band stopped in to share stunning performances of songs off the record, including the lead single 'Besties'.
π² 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.
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.
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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.
How to get here:
From I-5 - Take the Mercer Street Exit and follow the signs to Seattle Center. Turn left on Warren Avenue North.
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