Alle afleveringen
1.270 afleveringen, van nieuw naar oud
-
Gaia Banfi (Live on KEXP)
14 januari 2026 · 20 min
KEXP presents Gaia Banfi performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 2, 2025. Lees meer
Il Lungoriva di Genova
Amar
Piazza Centrale
Seia
Gaia Banfi - Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Electronics
Photo by: Carlos Cruz
https://trovarobato.bandcamp.com/album/la-maccaia
https://www.lestrans.com/
https://www.esma-artistique.com
https://www.tourisme-rennes.com
http://kexp.orgJoin this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Sextile (Live on KEXP)
13 januari 2026 · 26 min
KEXP presents Sextile performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 7, 2025.Songs: Lees meer
Kids
Freak Eyes
Women Respond To Bass
Soggy Newports
Brady Keehn - Vocals, Synths
Melissa Scaduto - Vocals, Synths, GuitarHost: Abbie Gobeli
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Photo by: Carlos Cruzhttps://sextile.music
http://kexp.orgJoin this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Rocket (Live on KEXP)
12 januari 2026 · 33 min
KEXP presents Rocket performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 18, 2025. Lees meer
Songs:
Pretending
One Million
Wide Awake
Number One Fan
R Is For Rocket
Alithea Tuttle - Vocals, Bass
Desi Scaglione - Guitar
Baron Rinzler - Guitar, Keys
Cooper Ladomade - DrumsHost: Larry Mizell, Jr.
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Photo by: Carlos CruzCameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht
Editor: Carlos Cruzhttps://rockettheband.com
https://kexp.orgJoin this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Live on KEXP Podcast Update
9 januari 2026 · 1 min
The Live on KEXP Podcast will now feature audio versions of nearly every KEXP session that we publish on your YouTube channel, on the very same day it comes out. This means you’ll usually be getting about 4 or 5 sessions in this feed, each and every week. More live music, and more music discovery, right here on the Live on KEXP Podcast. Thanks for listening! Lees meer
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Courtney Barnett [Performance & Interview Only]
6 januari 2026 · 24 min
On the show this time, it’s the very first, and very last episode of Live on KEXP / Under The Needle, with our cornerstone artist and fan favorite - Courtney Barnett. It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover. From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP. Lees meer
Recorded October 31, 2014
An Illustration of Loneliness
Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go to the Party
Pedestrian at Best
Depreston
Lance Jr.
Don't Apply Compression Gently
Scotty Says
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Courtney Barnett
6 januari 2026 · 27 min
On the show this time, it’s the very first, and very last episode of Live on KEXP / Under The Needle, with our cornerstone artist and fan favorite - Courtney Barnett. It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover. From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP. Lees meer
Recorded October 31, 2014
An Illustration of Loneliness
Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go to the Party
Pedestrian at Best
Depreston
Lance Jr.
Don't Apply Compression Gently
Scotty Says
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Nation Of Language [Performance & Interview Only]
6 januari 2026 · 28 min
On the show this time, it’s the transportive electro-pop of Brooklyn band Nation of Language. Lees meer
Nation of Language is a trio from New York, Ian Devaney on synths and with “the voice”, Aidan Noell on synths and vocals, and Alex MacKay on bass. The music recalls the great pop bands of the 80’s, but their captivating songwriting and sonic originality clearly push them forward as one of the great pop bands of right now. Their latest release is Dance Called Memory available on Sub Pop Records.
Recorded August 4, 2025
Under The Water
I'm Not Ready For The Change
Inept Apollo
In Another Life
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Nation of Language
6 januari 2026 · 28 min
On the show this time, it’s the transportive electro-pop of Brooklyn band Nation of Language. Lees meer
Nation of Language is a trio from New York, Ian Devaney on synths and with “the voice”, Aidan Noell on synths and vocals, and Alex MacKay on bass. The music recalls the great pop bands of the 80’s, but their captivating songwriting and sonic originality clearly push them forward as one of the great pop bands of right now. Their latest release is Dance Called Memory available on Sub Pop Records.
Recorded August 4, 2025
Under The Water
I'm Not Ready For The Change
Inept Apollo
In Another Life
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard [Performance & Interview Only]
23 december 2025 · 37 min
This week on Live on KEXP, we replay our 12 days of Gizz episode back from when the show was still called Under The Needle. It's the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The Melbourne, Australia based psych-rockers released five albums in 2017. They returned to the KEXP studio in support of the releases: “Polygondwanaland” and “Gumboot Soup. Lees meer
Recorded June 6, 2018
Crumbling Castle
The Fourth Colour
Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet
The Castle in the Air
Muddy Water
The Wheel
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
23 december 2025 · 28 min
This week on Live on KEXP, we replay our 12 days of Gizz episode back from when the show was still called Under The Needle. It's the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The Melbourne, Australia based psych-rockers released five albums in 2017. They returned to the KEXP studio in support of the releases: “Polygondwanaland” and “Gumboot Soup. Lees meer
Recorded June 6, 2018
Crumbling Castle
The Fourth Colour
Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet
The Castle in the Air
Muddy Water
The Wheel
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Cardiel [Performance & Interview Only]
16 december 2025 · 25 min
On the show this time, it’s the massive thrash-dub-rock of Venezuelan/Mexican duo, Cardiel. Lees meer
Cardiel is Sam Ambrosio on drums and Miguel Fraino on guitar. They say “skateboarding is the motor” which drives the band – they are named after legendary skater John Cardiel and were even featured in Thrasher magazine. Their latest release is a live recording from their studio in Mexico City, Live from Vesubio Grabaciones, available on Bandcamp.
Recorded August 8, 2025
Antiglesia
Skaterock México
Destino Bowl Secreto
Perros
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Cardiel
16 december 2025 · 23 min
On the show this time, it’s the massive thrash-dub-rock of Venezuelan/Mexican duo, Cardiel. Lees meer
Cardiel is Sam Ambrosio on drums and Miguel Fraino on guitar. They say “skateboarding is the motor” which drives the band – they are named after legendary skater John Cardiel and were even featured in Thrasher magazine. Their latest release is a live recording from their studio in Mexico City, Live from Vesubio Grabaciones, available on Bandcamp.
Recorded August 8, 2025
Antiglesia
Skaterock México
Destino Bowl Secreto
Perros
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Kevin Kaarl [Performance & Interview Only]
9 december 2025 · 31 min
On the show this time, it’s the ambient norteño of Mexico’s Kevin Kaarl. Lees meer
Kevin Kaarl combines a potent mix of singer-songwriter indie-rock with an eclectic penchant for traditional Latin music. Together with his twin brother Bryan, he’s been releasing music since 2018. His latest is 2025’s Ultra Sodade released independently.
Recorded July 25, 2025
que pasa si me voy?
no me culpes por sentir
San Lucas
dime
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Kevin Kaarl
9 december 2025 · 27 min
On the show this time, it’s the ambient norteño of Mexico’s Kevin Kaarl. Lees meer
Kevin Kaarl combines a potent mix of singer-songwriter indie-rock with an eclectic penchant for traditional Latin music. Together with his twin brother Bryan, he’s been releasing music since 2018. His latest is 2025’s Ultra Sodade released independently.
Recorded July 25, 2025
que pasa si me voy?
no me culpes por sentir
San Lucas
dime
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Sea Lemon [Performance & Interview Only]
3 december 2025 · 22 min
On the show this time, it’s the Northwest dream-pop of Sea Lemon. Lees meer
Sea Lemon is the Seattle-based solo project of musician Natalie Lew. The songs inhabit the deep, lush, reverb-drenched spaces of shoegaze, but carry the bright hooks of true pop music into those depths. Her debut album Diving for a Prize was released in May of 2025.
Recorded July 14, 2025
Stay
Sunken Cost
Cynical
Crystals
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Sea Lemon
3 december 2025 · 24 min
On the show this time, it’s the Northwest dream-pop of Sea Lemon. Lees meer
Sea Lemon is the Seattle-based solo project of musician Natalie Lew. The songs inhabit the deep, lush, reverb-drenched spaces of shoegaze, but carry the bright hooks of true pop music into those depths. Her debut album Diving for a Prize was released in May of 2025.
Recorded July 14, 2025
Stay
Sunken Cost
Cynical
Crystals
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
THIS WILL DESTROY YOU [Performance & Interview Only]
25 november 2025 · 33 min
On the show this time, it’s the epic long-form rock of Texas band THIS WILL DESTROY YOU.The obnoxiously named Texas quartet, THIS WILL DESTROY YOU, started recording music in 2005 to have something to sell at shows. Their first record which they were burning to CD-R themselves, was called Young Mountain. They released 4 more records, recorded with the brilliant producer John Congleton. Lees meer
Musical and personal differences led to members leaving, and eventually to the current situation, where there are two versions of the band, each with one of the original guitarists. This performance at KEXP features original member Jeremy Galindo, and songs from Young Mountain, S/T, and Another Language. There’s one song from Jeremy and original bass player Raymond Brown’s new project - You, Infinite, available on Pelagic Records.
Recorded July 16, 2025.
THIS WILL DESTROY YOU
A Three-Legged Workhorse
The World Is Our ____
Dustism
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
THIS WILL DESTROY YOU
25 november 2025 · 28 min
On the show this time, it’s the epic long-form rock of Texas band THIS WILL DESTROY YOU. The obnoxiously named Texas quartet, THIS WILL DESTROY YOU, started recording music in 2005 to have something to sell at shows. Their first record which they were burning to CD-R themselves, was called Young Mountain. They released 4 more records, recorded with the brilliant producer John Congleton. Lees meer
Musical and personal differences led to members leaving, and eventually to the current situation, where there are two versions of the band, each with one of the original guitarists. This performance at KEXP features original member Jeremy Galindo, and songs from Young Mountain, S/T, and Another Language. There’s one song from Jeremy and original bass player Raymond Brown’s new project - You, Infinite, available on Pelagic Records.
Recorded July 16, 2025.
THIS WILL DESTROY YOU
A Three-Legged Workhorse
The World Is Our ____
Dustism
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Crumb [Performance & Interview Only]
18 november 2025 · 27 min
On the show this time, it’s the dreamy psych-rock of Brooklyn band Crumb. Brooklyn quartet Crumb started as a college band at Tufts University around 2016. Singer and guitarist Lila Ramani had a collection of songs that pals Jesse Brotter (on bass and vocals), Bri Aronow (on keys and saxophone), and Jonathan Gilad (on drums) just loved. They experimented with playing them together. They embraced a wide swath of influences, including indie rock, 60s psych, jazz, and Brazilian pop. Their latest is Amama, available on their own Crumb Records. Lees meer
Recorded June 26, 2025.
AMAMA
Genie
Ice Melt
Crushxd
Ghostride
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Crumb
18 november 2025 · 27 min
On the show this time, it’s the dreamy psych-rock of Brooklyn band Crumb. Brooklyn quartet Crumb started as a college band at Tufts University around 2016. Singer and guitarist Lila Ramani had a collection of songs that pals Jesse Brotter (on bass and vocals), Bri Aronow (on keys and saxophone), and Jonathan Gilad (on drums) just loved. They experimented with playing them together. They embraced a wide swath of influences, including indie rock, 60s psych, jazz, and Brazilian pop. Their latest is Amama, available on their own Crumb Records. Lees meer
Recorded June 26, 2025.
AMAMA
Genie
Ice Melt
Crushxd
Ghostride
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Yuma Abe [Performance & Interview Only]
11 november 2025 · 23 min
On the show this time, it’s the sunny 50’s and 60’s movie theme songs of Japanese singer Yuma Abe.
Yuma Abe released his second solo album Hotel New Yuma in December of 2024. It’s a concept album. The music is based on a fictitious variety show at a hotel “on a warm island, somewhere south of the country”, with Yuma himself as the host of the show. The songs on the record are the theme songs for the variety show. It is available on White Noise Records. Lees meerSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Yuma Abe
11 november 2025 · 27 min
On the show this time, it’s the sunny 50’s and 60’s movie theme songs of Japanese singer Yuma Abe.
Yuma Abe released his second solo album Hotel New Yuma in December of 2024. It’s a concept album. The music is based on a fictitious variety show at a hotel “on a warm island, somewhere south of the country”, with Yuma himself as the host of the show. The songs on the record are the theme songs for the variety show. It is available on White Noise Records. Lees meerSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Samantha Crain [Performance & Interview Only]
4 november 2025 · 23 min
On the show this time, it’s the soul-filling songs of Choctaw Nation story-teller Samantha Crain. Lees meer
Shawnee, Oklahoma native Samantha Crain is foremost a writer. She’s got characters to introduce, stories to tell, and an original take on country-folk singer-songwriter music. She has been making recordings since the mid 2000s, putting out her first EP The Confiscation herself, a collection based on five of her own short stories. Her way with words has united a community of musicians who collaborate and contribute to her sound. Now seven full albums in, her latest is 2025’s Gumshoe, available on Real Kind Records.
Recorded June 27, 2025
Dragonfly
Gumshoe
Dart
B-Attitudes
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Samantha Crain
4 november 2025 · 24 min
On the show this time, it’s the soul-filling songs of Choctaw Nation story-teller Samantha Crain. Lees meer
Shawnee, Oklahoma native Samantha Crain is foremost a writer. She’s got characters to introduce, stories to tell, and an original take on country-folk singer-songwriter music. She has been making recordings since the mid 2000s, putting out her first EP The Confiscation herself, a collection based on five of her own short stories. Her way with words has united a community of musicians who collaborate and contribute to her sound. Now seven full albums in, her latest is 2025’s Gumshoe, available on Real Kind Records.
Recorded June 27, 2025
Dragonfly
Gumshoe
Dart
B-Attitudes
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
They Might Be Giants [Performance & Interview Only]
28 oktober 2025 · 43 min
On the show this time, it’s the inimitable smart-pop of legendary band They Might Be Giants. Lees meer
They Might Be Giants have been making records since the early ‘80s, building a legion of hardcore fans who are addicted to their charming, clever, catchy, and completely original sound. Since then, they’ve released a massive body of work. They are now on their 23rd full length album. Their latest is called Book and is available on the band’s own Idlewild Recordings.
Recorded June 16, 2025
Moonbeam Rays
Ana NgSong
Synopsis For Latecomers
Let Me Tell You About My Operation
Doctor Worm
The Darlings Of Lumberland
Particle Man
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
They Might Be Giants
28 oktober 2025 · 28 min
On the show this time, it’s the inimitable smart-pop of legendary band They Might Be Giants. Lees meer
They Might Be Giants have been making records since the early ‘80s, building a legion of hardcore fans who are addicted to their charming, clever, catchy, and completely original sound. Since then, they’ve released a massive body of work. They are now on their 23rd full length album. Their latest is called Book and is available on the band’s own Idlewild Recordings.
Recorded June 16, 2025
Moonbeam Rays
Ana NgSong
Synopsis For Latecomers
Let Me Tell You About My Operation
Doctor Worm
The Darlings Of Lumberland
Particle Man
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Black Country, New Road [Performance & Interview Only]
21 oktober 2025 · 25 min
On the show this time, it’s the fresh original rock of English band Black Country, New Road. Lees meer
The London based group make delightful music, catchy but unpredictable, poppy - but with elements of classical music, cinematic scores, jazz, choral music, show tunes, and heavy rock. And that’s kind of selling them short. They play music. Anything is on the table. Their latest is called Forever Howlong and it is available on Ninja Tune Records.
Recorded May 26, 2025
Besties
For The Cold Country
Happy Birthday
Forever Howlong
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Black Country, New Road
21 oktober 2025 · 27 min
On the show this time, it’s the fresh original rock of English band Black Country, New Road. Lees meer
The London based group make delightful music, catchy but unpredictable, poppy - but with elements of classical music, cinematic scores, jazz, choral music, show tunes, and heavy rock. And that’s kind of selling them short. They play music. Anything is on the table. Their latest is called Forever Howlong and it is available on Ninja Tune Records.
Recorded May 26, 2025
Besties
For The Cold Country
Happy Birthday
Forever Howlong
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Black Belt Eagle Scout [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)
14 oktober 2025 · 25 min
On the show this time, it’s a celebration of connection - to lineage and to land with Black Belt Eagle Scout. Lees meer
Black Belt Eagle Scout is the recording project of Katherine "KP" Paul. She’s been steadily creating indigenous-Swinomish-woman meets Pacific-Northwest indie-rock-and-punk since her self-titled debut EP in 2014. Her 3rd full length and latest album “The Land, The Water, The Sky” is available on Saddle Creek Records.
Recorded 05/08/2023.
Fancy Dance
Nobody
Don't Give Up
On the River
Soft Stuf
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Black Belt Eagle Scout (RE-RELEASE)
14 oktober 2025 · 27 min
On the show this time, it’s a celebration of connection - to lineage and to land with Black Belt Eagle Scout. Lees meer
Black Belt Eagle Scout is the recording project of Katherine "KP" Paul. She’s been steadily creating indigenous-Swinomish-woman meets Pacific-Northwest indie-rock-and-punk since her self-titled debut EP in 2014. Her 3rd full length and latest album “The Land, The Water, The Sky” is available on Saddle Creek Records.
Recorded 05/08/2023.
Fancy Dance
Nobody
Don't Give Up
On the River
Soft Stud
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Bandalos Chinos [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)
7 oktober 2025 · 47 min
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 Quincy Jones productions. This session was recorded during KEXP’s live from Argentina programming and features 3 songs from Bandalos Chinos’ 2022 record, ‘El Big Blue,’ 2 from 2018's ‘BACH,’ and their single with Adanowsky, “Departamento.” They’ve also released the live albums, ‘Feliz Navibach’ 1 and 2, available on streaming services. Lees meer
Recorded 09/20/2022 from Kirchner Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mi Fiesta
Sin Vos No Puedo
Demasiado
La Final
Vamonos de Viaje
Departamento
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Bandalos Chinos (RE-RELEASE)
7 oktober 2025 · 28 min
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 Quincy Jones productions. This session was recorded during KEXP’s live from Argentina programming and features 3 songs from Bandalos Chinos’ 2022 record, ‘El Big Blue,’ 2 from 2018's ‘BACH,’ and their single with Adanowsky, “Departamento.” They’ve also released the live albums, ‘Feliz Navibach’ 1 and 2, available on streaming services. Lees meer
Recorded 09/20/2022 from Kirchner Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Mi Fiesta
Sin Vos No Puedo
Demasiado
La Final
Vamonos de Viaje
Departamento
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Deep Sea Diver [Performance & Interview Only]
30 september 2025 · 35 min
On the show this time, it’s the brilliant songs and transcendent singing of Seattle’s own Deep Sea Diver. Lees meer
Deep Sea Diver is at its core, the dynamic duo of guitarist and singer Jessica Dobson, and drummer Peter Mansen. They released their first EP in 2009, followed up by the albums History Speaks, Secrets, and Impossible Weight. They played a live session in the Gathering Space at KEXP - with bandmates Elliot Jackson, Kristyn Chapman, and Michael Dondero - to celebrate their latest Billboard Heart. It is available on Sub Pop Records.
Recorded May 19th, 2025.
Billboard Heart
Emergency
What Do I Know
Tiny Threads
Shovel
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Deep Sea Diver
30 september 2025 · 28 min
On the show this time, it’s the brilliant songs and transcendent singing of Seattle’s own Deep Sea Diver. Lees meer
Deep Sea Diver is at its core, the dynamic duo of guitarist and singer Jessica Dobson, and drummer Peter Mansen. They released their first EP in 2009, followed up by the albums History Speaks, Secrets, and Impossible Weight. They played a live session in the Gathering Space at KEXP - with bandmates Elliot Jackson, Kristyn Chapman, and Michael Dondero - to celebrate their latest Billboard Heart. It is available on Sub Pop Records.
Recorded May 19th, 2025.
Billboard Heart
Emergency
What Do I Know
Tiny Threads
Shovel
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Matt Berninger [Performance & Interview Only]
23 september 2025 · 32 min
On the show this time, it’s the rich storytelling of Matt Berninger. Lees meer
Matt Berninger is, of course, the front-person for The National, a band that has been writing perfect songs to live your life to since they formed back in 1999. His first “solo” record, Serpentine Prison, was produced by Memphis legend Booker T Jones, and they started a label together to put it out. His latest offering is called Get Sunk and it is available on Book Records.
Recorded May 18, 2025
Bonnet Of Pins
No Love
Breaking Into Acting
Inland Ocean
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Matt Berninger
23 september 2025 · 27 min
On the show this time, it’s the rich storytelling of Matt Berninger. Lees meer
Matt Berninger is, of course, the front-person for The National, a band that has been writing perfect songs to live your life to since they formed back in 1999. His first “solo” record, Serpentine Prison, was produced by Memphis legend Booker T Jones, and they started a label together to put it out. His latest offering is called Get Sunk and it is available on Book Records.
Recorded May 18, 2025
Bonnet Of Pins
No Love
Breaking Into Acting
Inland Ocean
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
The 500th Episode of Live on KEXP!
16 september 2025 · 40 min
On the show this time, we’re celebrating our 500th episode! Lees meer
Thank you to all of you who have listened and supported the show over the last 10 years. We’re releasing this into the world just one day later in the year than the very first episode featuring Courtney Barnett dropped on September 14th back in 2015. Featuring six songs picked by the Live on KEXP podcast team.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Raveena [Performance & Interview Only]
9 september 2025 · 24 min
On the show this time, it’s the indie R&B of South Asian-American singer Raveena. Lees meer
She self-released her first EP Shanti in 2017, and the single “If Only” blew up, especially after an appearance on Berlin-based minimalist YouTube channel COLORSXSTUDIOS. Her latest is her third studio album Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain, available on the Empire imprint Moonstone Recordings.
Recorded May 1, 2025
Rise
Smile For Me
Baby Mama
If Only
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Raveena
9 september 2025 · 26 min
On the show this time, it’s the indie R&B of South Asian-American singer Raveena. Lees meer
She self-released her first EP Shanti in 2017, and the single “If Only” blew up, especially after an appearance on Berlin-based minimalist YouTube channel COLORSXSTUDIOS. Her latest is her third studio album Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain, available on the Empire imprint Moonstone Recordings.
Recorded May 1, 2025
Rise
Smile For Me
Baby Mama
If Only
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 [Performance & Interview Only]
2 september 2025 · 33 min
On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80. Lees meer
Seun Kuti is Afrobeat royalty – the son of Fela Kuti, and the leader of Fela’s former band Egypt 80 since 1997. He’s released seven studio albums since then, playing saxophone and singing in addition to running the band. Their latest is Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) available on Record Kicks out of Milan, Italy.
Recorded May 7, 2025
Stand Well Well
T.O.P.
Emi Aluta
Bad Man Lighter
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Seun Kuti and Egypt 80
2 september 2025 · 28 min
On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80. Lees meer
Seun Kuti is Afrobeat royalty – the son of Fela Kuti, and the leader of Fela’s former band Egypt 80 since 1997. He’s released seven studio albums since then, playing saxophone and singing in addition to running the band. Their latest is Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) available on Record Kicks out of Milan, Italy.
Recorded May 7, 2025
Stand Well Well
T.O.P.
Emi Aluta
Bad Man Lighter
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Chicha Libre [Performance & Interview Only]
26 augustus 2025 · 32 min
On the show this time, it's the Peruvian-influenced, rock n roll-cumbia, of Chicha Libre. Lees meer
Chicha Libre is the Brooklyn-based psychedelic-cumbia band, formed by Olivier Conan in the early 2000’s. They are non-traditional, avoiding claims to specific authenticity. Instead they borrow what sparks interest, absorbing not only Peruvian chicha, but also Afrobeat, Cuban danzón, and parts of North American country music. They’ve released an EP - Cuatro tigres, and two studio albums - Sonido Amazonico! and Canibalismo - all available on Bandcamp and their own Barbés Records imprint.
Recorded May 6, 2025
Tres Pasajeros
Danza De Los Simpsons
Danza Del Millonario
El Borrachito
Popcorn Andino
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Chicha Libre
26 augustus 2025 · 27 min
On the show this time, it's the Peruvian-influenced, rock n roll-cumbia, of Chicha Libre. Lees meer
Chicha Libre is the Brooklyn-based psychedelic-cumbia band, formed by Olivier Conan in the early 2000’s. They are non-traditional, avoiding claims to specific authenticity. Instead they borrow what sparks interest, absorbing not only Peruvian chicha, but also Afrobeat, Cuban danzón, and parts of North American country music. They’ve released an EP - Cuatro tigres, and two studio albums - Sonido Amazonico! and Canibalismo - all available on Bandcamp and their own Barbés Records imprint.
Recorded May 6, 2025
Tres Pasajeros
Danza De Los Simpsons
Danza Del Millonario
El Borrachito
Popcorn Andino
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Yukimi [Performance & Interview Only]
19 augustus 2025 · 28 min
On the show this time, it’s the R&B-electronica solo record of Little Dragon front-human Yukimi. Lees meer
Yukimi is a Swedish singer and songwriter, known for starting the band Little Dragon with her high schoolmates and for her collaboration with Gorillaz on their Plastic Beach album. Her stunning vocals have been featured on tracks by DJ Shadow, De La Soul and Odesza. She’s performed with Jose Gonzalez, with whom she shares a hometown - they are both from the city of Gothenburg. She’s recorded a solo record titled For You and released it on Ninja Tune in 2025.
Recorded April 30, 2025
Elinam
Stream of Consciousness
Sad Makeup
Rules of School
Runaway
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Yukimi
19 augustus 2025 · 26 min
On the show this time, it’s the R&B-electronica solo record of Little Dragon front-human Yukimi. Lees meer
Yukimi is a Swedish singer and songwriter, known for starting the band Little Dragon with her high schoolmates and for her collaboration with Gorillaz on their Plastic Beach album. Her stunning vocals have been featured on tracks by DJ Shadow, De La Soul and Odesza. She’s performed with Jose Gonzalez, with whom she shares a hometown - they are both from the city of Gothenburg. She’s recorded a solo record titled For You and released it on Ninja Tune in 2025.
Recorded April 30, 2025
Elinam
Stream of Consciousness
Sad Makeup
Rules of School
Runaway
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Bab L’ Bluz [Performance & Interview Only]
12 augustus 2025 · 37 min
On the show this time, it’s the Guembri driven Moroccan rock of Bab L’ Bluz. Lees meer
Bab L’ Bluz is at its core a duo: singer/guitarist Yousra Mansour and producer/guitarist Brice Bottin. A shared love for Moroccan Gnawa music led them to learn how to play the Guembri – a kind of 3 stringed bass instrument – and its smaller relative the Awisha. They started a rock band, using those instruments to take the roles respectively of bass and guitar. They released their first album Nayda! in 2020. Their latest is called Swaken and it is available on Real World Records.
Recorded May 5, 2025
Ila Mata
Imazighen
IWAIWA FUNK
AmmA
Hezalli
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Bab L’ Bluz
12 augustus 2025 · 28 min
On the show this time, it’s the Guembri driven Moroccan rock of Bab L’ Bluz. Lees meer
Bab L’ Bluz is at its core a duo: singer/guitarist Yousra Mansour and producer/guitarist Brice Bottin. A shared love for Moroccan Gnawa music led them to learn how to play the Guembri – a kind of 3 stringed bass instrument – and its smaller relative the Awisha. They started a rock band, using those instruments to take the roles respectively of bass and guitar. They released their first album Nayda! in 2020. Their latest is called Swaken and it is available on Real World Records.
Recorded May 5, 2025
Ila Mata
Imazighen
IWAIWA FUNK
AmmA
Hezalli
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Maribou State [Performance & Interview Only]
5 augustus 2025 · 23 min
On the show this time, it’s the hook-laden, R&B chill-groove of English electronica producers Maribou State. Lees meer
Chris Davids and Liam Ivory have been releasing music as Maribou State since 2011. They grew up just north of London, and started making music together when they met in school. In addition to creating their own music, they have had success as remixers for artists like Lana Del Ray and Fatboy Slim. They’ve built a community of musicians and collaboration is a large part of their process. Their latest offering is their third full-length album, Hallucinating Love, out now via Ninja Tune.
Recorded April 4, 2025
Otherside
Bloom
All I Need
Blackoak
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
Maribou State
5 augustus 2025 · 25 min
On the show this time, it’s the hook-laden, R&B chill-groove of English electronica producers Maribou State. Lees meer
Chris Davids and Liam Ivory have been releasing music as Maribou State since 2011. They grew up just north of London, and started making music together when they met in school. In addition to creating their own music, they have had success as remixers for artists like Lana Del Ray and Fatboy Slim. They’ve built a community of musicians and collaboration is a large part of their process. Their latest offering is their third full-length album, Hallucinating Love, out now via Ninja Tune.
Recorded April 4, 2025
Otherside
Bloom
All I Need
Blackoak
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
-
maya ongaku [Performance & Interview Only]
29 juli 2025 · 39 min
On the show this time, it’s motorik psych-rock from a Japanese beach, with maya ongaku. Lees meer
They hail from the island of Enoshima, famed for a shrine to Buddhist deity Benzaiten. They play long-form psych rock, sometimes meditative, sometimes folky, sometimes jazzy. Their debut Approach to Anima features quiet singing, fingerstyle guitars, ambient recordings of bird calls, acoustic percussion, flute and saxophone, and spoken word. Their latest EP Electronic Phantoms leans more towards drum machines for the rhythm samples, and rich synth-tronica to balance the guitars. Both are available on Guruguru Brain.
Recorded April 8, 2025
Anoyo Drive
Melting
Iyo no Hito
Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.
Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.