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Black History Is Now Kick-Off Day

On Monday, February 2nd, we kicked off Black History Month with a day of special programming recognizing the icons who broke barriers and the visionaries who are redefining our future right now.

Throughout the day, we celebrated the brilliance, the resilience, and the soul that moves us all forward. Because Black history isn't just the past — it’s the heartbeat of our community every single day. 

Listen on demand. Stream expires Monday, February 16th.

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Midnight in a Perfect World

February Schedule

Multi-genre program featuring eclectic sets by a rotating cast of international and local DJs, each building upon a party vibe to kick off your weekend. Check out the archives of previous exclusive mixes here, and check out the upcoming schedule below:

February 1st: Sébastien Tellier
February 8th: Charlotte Day Wilson
February 15th: Dina Ögon
February 22nd: The Olympians

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Evie Stokes' Fourth Annual Trip-Hop Retrospective

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It’s the Fourth Annual Trip Hop Retrospective! Tune in for three hours of exploring pioneers of the genre like Portishead, Massive Attack, and Lamb. We’ll dig into samples, learn more about the producers behind the music, and discover new artists creating songs influenced by the genre in 2025.

Originally aired on Thursday, December 11th on Drive Time with Evie Stokes.

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DJ Shadow at KEXP, 2024
// photo by Travis Trautt (view set)

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