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Throwaway Style Newsletter

Monthly newsletter from music writer Martin Douglas dedicated to examining all aspects of the Pacific Northwest music scene. Learn more

Latest Podcast Episodes

KEXP DJ Diana Ratsamee talks about K-pop, Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner, and her new collaboration with South Korea's Silica Gel.

Esta semana nos tomamos una pausa en la nueva temporada de El Sonido: Cancioneros para traerte un recuerdo especial de la Temporada 1.

Jesse Beaman joins a growing number of artists who are no longer making their music available on Spotify.

On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80.

It's our second Runcast featuring live sessions from KEXP faves like Of Monsters and Men, Ibibio Sound Machine, IDLES, Melenas, and more.

To celebrate the end of The Cobain 50 and El Cancionero de Kurt, our hosts recorded a live conversation reflecting on both series in the KEXP Gathering Space.

Top Albums of the Last 50 Years

As Voted on by KEXP Listeners

In celebration of our 50th Anniversary, KEXP counted down the Top Album of the last 50 years, as voted on by all of you! Our fall fundraising drive may be over, but you can still support listener-powered KEXP by making a donation today. 

Check Out the List Here

 

Throwaway Style

Throwaway Style is a monthly column dedicated to examining all aspects of the Northwest music scene. Whether it’s a new artist making waves, headlines affecting local talent, or reflecting on some of the music that’s been a foundation in our region; this space celebrates everything happening in the Northwest region. Check out some past columns below, and stay tuned for new ones published on the first Thursday of every new month on KEXP.org

Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: Blood Lemon, from Boise to the World

Martin Douglas explores the music and lives of a band he feels might become the most significant group to come out of Idaho since Built to Spill.


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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: Shaina Shepherd and the Devil's Music

Martin Douglas sits down with the tenured Seattle vocalist for a life-spanning conversation, speaking on growing up in the church, her famous one-night performance as the singer of Soundgarden, and much more.


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Throwaway Style Features Local Music

Throwaway Style: The Many Lives of Fan Club

Martin Douglas speaks to the band formerly known as Lysol about participating in Seattle's DIY and punk scenes for over a decade, cease-and-desist orders, and much more.


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KEXP and the University of Washington
KEXP and the University of Washington