The Weekly Mix, Vol. 738 - Latinx Heritage Month

In celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, September 15th to October 15th, KEXP will center voices from some of our favorite Latinx and Latinx-American artists. Join El Sonido DJs Albina Cabrera and Chilly for a fresh mix featuring a wide variety of artists and genres from around the world, as well as some reflections and perspectives of individuals from the Latinx music community. 1. Ghetto Kumbé - Vamo a Dale Duro 2. Barzo - All About My People (feat. La Dame Blanche & El Individuo) 3. La Dame Blanche - La Mentalista 4. Buscabulla - Vámono 5. Cartas A Felice - El Zope 6. Dylan Thomas. - Recuerdos 7. Los Blenders - Perdidos en Pantitlán 8. LAS EX - Me Escabié 9. Téléviser - Hasta Que Nos Lleve El Sol 10. Marilina Bertoldi - Fumar De Día 11. Rita Indiana - Como Un Dragón 12. Ana Tijoux - Pa' Que (feat. PJ Sin Suela) 13. Flor Linyera - Hola 14. Terror/Cactus - Guanaco 15. Son Rompe Pera - Cumbia Algarrobera (feat. Chico Trujillo) 16. ABI LEAN - En Mi Sueño (feat. Ez Bee) 17. L...

The Weekly Mix, Vol. 737 - Enkutatash

September 11th is the start of the new year on the Ethiopian, Eritrean and Coptic calendars, so in honor of, KEXP DJ Gabriel Teodros connects with fellow Ethiopian-American musician, organizer, and DJ Munit Mesfin to bring us a sampling of some of the most exciting new music out of Ethiopia and the diaspora, along with a few classics. We also learn about Munit's time as a morning show host on Afro FM in Addis Ababa, the connection of Admas to everything, and a little bit about the state of Ethiopia today. Artists featured include Teref Kasahun, Iri Di, Jano Band, Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience, Tommy T with Mahmoud Ahmed, and a world premiere of a new song from Munit feat. Kenny Allen. 1. Teref Kasahun - Demo’Na 2. Iri Di - Waymala 3. Rahel Getu - Tilobign 4. Munit Mesfin feat. Kenny Allen - Man Ale Ende Enae 5. Lemlem Hailemichael - Gedam 6. Yohana feat. Tsedi - Yelel 7. Tommy T feat. Mahmoud Ahmed - Anchin 8. Admas - Anchi Bale Game 9. Zebiba Girma - Yamal Qenew 10. Chel...

The Weekly Mix, Vol. 736 - Runcast, Vol. 20

For the 20th edition of his Runcast, John Richards invites KEXP listeners to share their favorite inspirational quotes, some made-up, some funny, and even one that’s profane(!). With new music from Bully, Naked Giants and The Budos Band, and a sprinkling of old favorites, this mix is designed to keep you moving. 1. Kelly Lee Owens - Corner Of My Sky (feat. John Cale) 2. Animal Collective - What Would I Want? Sky 3. Arcade Fire - Keep the Car Running 4. TARA - Oceans 5. Bully - Hours and Hours 6. Oceanator - I Would Find You 7. Slow Club - Complete Surrender 8. Yellow Ostrich - Marathon Runner 9. Silverbacks - Muted Gold 10. Naked Giants - Take A Chance 11. Sneaks - Faith 12. Bo Ningen - Minimal (feat. Bobby Gillespie) 13. The Budos Band - Long in the Tooth 14. Geowulf - Saltwater John Richards is the host of The Morning Show on KEXP, weekdays from 7-10am PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle. Read KEXP's interview with Bully ahead of their forthcoming album, SUGAREGG W...

The Weekly Mix, Vol. 735 - Island Vibes, Vol. 2

DJ Miss Ashley is back with a transcendent summer mix, featuring some of her favorite new songs spanning reggae, Latin and R&B. Return to this mix when you need to be transported to an island in the sun (looking at you, Seattle winter). 1. Jah9 - Could It Be 2. Chronixx - COOL AS THE BREEZE/FRIDAY 3. Roy Ayers, Adrian Younge, Ali Shaheed Muhammad - Gravity 4. Terror/Cactus - Entre Cenizas 5. Cheo - No Quiero Ser Tu Amigo 6. Rose Juam - Cabidelo 7. Buscabulla - NTE 8. Lido Pimienta - Te Queria 9. Captain Planet - Big Man 10. Waahli - Bliye Sa 11. Keznamdi - Victory (feat. Chronixx) DJ Miss Ashley hosts a Variety Mix every Sunday from 12-3pm PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle. Watch Terror/Cactus perform Live on KEXP Listen to Buscabulla's mix for KEXP's Midnight in a Perfect World Hear Lido Pimienta discuss her album on KEXP's Sound & Vision Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The Weekly Mix, Vol. 734 - Tiny Desks, Mighty Songs

DJ Kevin Cole shares some of his favorite songs from the over 6000 entries to this year’s NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest! 1. Bandits on the Run - We Battle Giants 2. Tia P. - 151 3. Silicone Boone - Found You 4. Danielle Ponder - Poor Man's Pain 5. Rama Gu - Good Egg 6. Redbeard Samurai & the JB Dojo - Rain Fall Down 7. Midnight Daughter - The High 8. Alec Shaw - I'll Just Let You Down 9. Crystal Rose - House of God (Golden Child) 10. Linda Diaz - Green Tea Ice Cream 11. Septymber - Trip & Fall Kevin Cole is the host of Drive Time on KEXP, Tuesdays through Fridays from 4-7pm PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP appor 90.3 FM in Seattle. Watch Kevin talk more about Tiny Desk Contest highlights with NPR's Bob Boilen. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

The Weekly Mix, Vol. 733 - Big Feelings

Many of us are feeling the big feelings lately. Cheryl Waters takes us on a melodic journey through the ups and downs and sideways with the help of new music from OCnotes, Fantastic Negrito, Ana Tijoux, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard and MAITA. 1. M. Ward - Unreal City 2. My Morning Jacket - Feel You 3. Moodymann - I Need Another 4. OCnotes - Kingpin 5. Ana Tijoux - Pa Que 6. Andy Shauf - Try Again 7. beabadoobee - Care 8. Worriers - Big Feelings 9. RVG - I Used To Love You 10. King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard - Honey 11. Fantastic Negrito - How Long? 12. Deserta - Save Me 13. Mammút - Sun and Me 14. MAITA - A Beast 15. Khruangbin - Time (You and I) 16. Dylan Cartlidge - Yellow Brick Road 17. Chong the Nomad - Take Two (feat. Hollis) Cheryl Waters is the host of The Midday Show on KEXP, every weekday from 10am-1pm PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle. Listen to M. Ward discuss his new album on KEXP's Sound & Vision podcast Get to know OCnotes, artist and host of KEX...

The Weekly Mix, Vol. 732 - Runcast, Vol. 19

A running podcast featuring Morning Show favorites like Sault, IDLES, Moodymann and more to remind us that someday we will be amongst our friends, running, for multiple reasons, and a reminder that you are not alone. 1. Wye Oak - AEIOU 2. Will Butler - Surrender 3. Woods - Can’t Get Out 4. The Jayhawks - This Forgotten Town 5. Snarls - Walk in the Woods 6. Japandroids - The House That Heaven Built 7. SAULT - Monsters 8. Moodymann - Do Wrong 9. Holy Fuck - Deleters 10. IDLES - Grounds 11. Yard Act - The Trapper’s Pelts 12. The Clockworks - The Future Is Not What it Was 13. The Districts - Velour and Velcro 14. Cut Copy - Love is All We Share John Richards is the host of The Morning Show on KEXP, weekdays from 7-10am PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle. KEXP is a listener-funded nonprofit, and today we’re asking for your help to keep creating podcasts like this one. Donate nowto help reach our Summer Fundraising Drive goal! Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/dona...

The Weekly Mix, Vol. 731 - A Movement, Not A Moment

This week's mix interweaves music, statements by artists, poetry and healing words for and from Black, Indigenous, People of Color. There are moments of beauty, heartache, imagination and inspiration that thread together creating a dynamic and powerful movement. Featured in the mix is music from SAULT, Keedron Bryant, Noname, CarLarans and Rio Chanae. 1. Gabriel Teodros - Lost Tapes 2020 2. SAULT - Wildfires 3. Witch Prophet - MUSA Remix (feat. Stas THEE Boss) 4. SAULT - Black Is 5. MHYSA - when the saints (reprise) (poem by Chelsey Richardson - "Aisle 12") 6. Keedron Bryant - I Just Wanna Live 7. Fantastic Negrito - How Long? 8. Nana Adjoa - Throw Stones 9. Jyoti (Georgia Anne Muldrow) - Orgone 10. Noname - Song 33 (poem by adrienne maree brown - “toyin") 11. CarLarans - Out Rages 12. Naeem - Simulation (feat. Swamp Dogg & Justin Vernon) 13. Dirty Projectors - Inner World 14. Rell Be Free - Nia (feat Ko Nikkita) 15. Rio Chanae - Lift Every Voice and Sing 16. Mexican Institute of S...

The Weekly Mix, Vol. 730 - Where Do You Go When You Dream?

Cheryl Waters’ latest musical collage bounces between dream states, at times soothing, others trippy, and jolting you awake when it’s time. Featured in the mix is new music from Washed Out, Gabriel Teodros, Fontaines D.C., Nick Hakim and Black Ends. 1. Washed Out - Too Late 2. The Family Daptone - Hey Brother (Do Unto Others) 3. Woods - Where Do You Go When You Dream? 4. Bodies on the Beach - Ghost 5. The Dream Syndicate - Black Light 6. Gabriel Teodros - If They Come For Me In the Morning… (feat. Aisha Fukushima) 7. Jade Hairpins - (Don't Break My) Devotion 8. Fontaines D.C. - A Hero's Death 9. The Beths - I'm Not Getting Excited 10. Souki - Miura 11. The Grizzled Mighty - Sun Valley 12. Nick Hakim - QADIR 13. Candace - Still Phase 14. Steve Mason - Like a Ripple 15. Black Ends - Monday Mourning 16. Eyelids - The Accidental Falls Cheryl Waters is the host of The Midday Show on KEXP, every weekday from 10am-1pm PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle. Watch The Beths p...

The Weekly Mix, Vol. 729 - All Summer Long

Greg Vandy delivers a summer mixtape of rock ’n roll featuring new music from Rose City Band, Black Lips, Pacific Range, Futurebirds, ROOKIE, Seth Martin & The Dish Boys, and a duet between Swamp Dogg and the late great John Prine. It’s fresh all summer long. 1. Rose City Band - Reno Shuffle 2. Handsome Jack - Creepin’ 3. James Matthew VII - Nickel & Dimin’ 4. ROOKIE - Fake Grass 5. Futurebirds - My Broken Arm 6. Black Lips - Hooker Jon 7. Nocona - Post Apocalyptic Blues 8. Andrew Hibbard - Homewrecker 9. Pacific Range - Boulevard Indigo 10. Seth Martin & The Dish Boys - It’s All Alright 11. Purple Mountains - She’s Making Friends, I’m Turning Stranger 12. The Tender Things - Sister Elizabeth 13. John Craigie - Don’t Ask 14. Pacific Range - Santa Monica (Through The Canyon) 15. Craig Brown Band - Glad You Came (Happy You Left) 16. James Coates - On My Way Home 17. Tim Hill - Payador 18. Tim Hill - Only The Flowers Know 19. Swamp Dogg & John Prine - Please Let Me Go Round Aga...