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R.I.P. Mary Wilson, Co-Founder of the Supremes

The member of the widely beloved Motown group died in her home at the age of 76.


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R.I.P. Matt Harris, Former Bassist of The Posies and Oranger

Former Posies bassist Matt Harris has died. A cause of death has not been revealed at this time. The Posies confirmed the news via a Facebook post today.


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Peter Matthew Bauer Harnesses Philosophy, Phenomenology, and Sufi Mysticism on "Mountains On Mountains" (KEXP Premiere)

Peter Matthew Bauer, former member of The Walkmen, shares new solo single "Mountains On Mountains" exclusively via KEXP


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Bomba Estéreo Announce New Album, Share First Three Singles

Also, check out the video for the track "Agua," featuring guest vocals from Lido Pimienta and OKAN.


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R.I.P. SOPHIE

Groundbreaking producer SOPHIE died early Saturday morning after an accidental fall in Athens, Greece. SOPHIE was 34.


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The True Loves Make Another Great "First Impression” (KEXP Premiere)

The Seattle soul-funk band return with the second single off their forthcoming full-length Sunday Afternoon, out May 28th via Color Red.


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R.I.P. Duke Bootee, Rapper and Co-Writer of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five’s “The Message”

Duke Bootee, the moniker of rapper Edward Fletcher, passed away in his Savannah, Georgia home from end-stage congestive heart failure on Wednesday, Jan. 13. The news was confirmed by Fletcher’s wife Rosita to Rolling Stone. He was 69.


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R.I.P. Sylvain Sylvain of the New York Dolls

The legendary New York Dolls guitarist passed away on Wednesday, January 13th after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.


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Ron Gallo Laments Lost Friendship on New Single "Can We Still Be Friends?" (KEXP Premiere)

Ron Gallo shares the latest single off his forthcoming album PEACEMEAL exclusively via KEXP


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Sub Pop 30th Anniversary Count-Up

In 2018, KEXP celebrated the 30th anniversary of local record label Sub Pop with a four-month retrospective, "counting up" every catalog number in their vast discography of over 1,200 releases. Dig into the archives of our catalog coverage, featuring in-depth coverage on the history of their releases.


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