The inventive guitar work of Marc Ribot fills the KEXP Live Room in our latest in-studio session. With Jazz Theater host DJ John Gilbreath, Ribot performs "When The World's On Fire" and more across his discography.
It's that time again, when we invite you to vote for your favorite albums of the year and help us put together KEXP's Best of 2025, a listener-powered list of the greatest records released this year.
Tell us your top 10 at KEXP.org, then join us live on Friday, December 19th as we count down the top 100 albums of the year, as selected by you: https://www.kexp.org/countdowns/best-of-2025/
Voting closes December 12th at 7:00 PM PST!
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11/26/2025
GivingTuesday is a movement that centers around radical generosity, and reminds us what’s possible when people come together to lift each other up.
Generosity is a community act, rather than an individual one. Each person’s contribution—no matter how big or small—is essential to powering a community united by compassion, purpose, and of course, music.
Together, we are creating a space where people can dance, cry, love, process everything that life throws at us, try something new, learn about other communities — you get the idea. It's about building something bigger than ourselves.
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11/26/2025
We have so much new music to talk about this week! 🤯
Steeping her sound in dreamy, electro-pop, FRANKIE ROSE leads with lush synths, ethereal harmonies and wistful melodies. Our latest in-studio session invites her in to share a performance of "Moon In My Mind" and more across her discography.
Virginia's Nate Smith opens the door to an expansive jazz landscape on his latest solo-record 'LIVE ACTION.' In the KEXP Studios, he shares a live performance of 'UNDEFEATED' and more across the album.
North Carolina's MJ Lenderman balances slacker rock and alt-country on his fourth solo album 'Manning Fireworks'. Live on KEXP, he showcases the impressive storytelling and intricate guitar work with a performance of "Wristwatch" and more.
Poet Saul Williams and percussionist and producer Carlos Niño come together in harmony to create a sonic world soaked in serenity. With host Larry Mizell, Jr., the group share an improvised performance Live on KEXP.
⏰ We are less than two weeks away from the 2025 Yule Benefit with Jeff Tweedy and Mavis Staples!
Join us Tuesday, December 2nd at McCaw Hall for this special one night only community event. Enjoy gathering with friends of KEXP for sets from singer-songwriter-producer and Wilco frontman Jeff Tweedy performing solo, and from Mavis Staples, a true American music and civil rights icon.
Dutch quartet YĪN YĪN ignite a joyous mix of disco, funk, surf and psychedelia on their upcoming fourth album 'Yatta!'. Performing "In Search Of Young" in-studio with host DJ Jewel Loree, the band share new and unreleased tracks from the record.
London's High-Vis unleash a stormy set of post-punk in our latest Live on KEXP in-studio session. Storming in with high energy and palpable grit, the band share a passionate performance of "Trauma Bonds" and more across their discography.
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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.
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.
Metro busses northbound #1, 2, 8, 13, 32 and RapidRide D Line stop at our front door.
The Monorail can bring you from downtown to Seattle Center campus, a short walk from KEXP
Parking:
KEXP has no dedicated parking. There is paid street parking surrounding Seattle Center and a paid lot one block south of KeyArena. Bike parking is available within the courtyard to the east of our building.