Kexp Presents Music That Matters

DJ Alex explores an evocative nocturnal vibe over 16 dreamy tracks perfectly suited to warm up your chilly autumn nights and soundtrack your next headphone session, late-night drive, or romantic rendezvous. 01. D33J - Slow (feat. Kreyola) 02. Gold Panda - Reprise 03. Chants - RU4Real (feat. Ramzi Awn) 04. Machinedrum - U Still Lie 05. Keep Shelly In Athens - Recollection 06. Devonwho - pretendingtowalkslow (feat. Zeroh) (M. Constant Remix) 07. Botany - Quatic 08. Movement - Us (Giraffage Remix) 09. Skin Town - Abyss 10. Morgan Zarate - Pusher Taker (feat. Roses Gabor) 11. Deco - Carry Tears 12. Keenya - Mirrored 13. Pedestrian - Hoyle Road 14. Slow Year - Fleazy 15. Cock & Swan - Following (Kid Smpl Remix) 16. A Winged Victory For The Sullen - Ti Prego Memory ManSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ Kevin Cole (aka Fire) and Online Content Manager Jim Beckmann (aka Ice) preview the 2013 Iceland Airwaves Music Festival with tracks from 18 Icelandic artists including múm, Snorri Helgasson, Retro Stefson, and Moses Hightower. 1. Grísalappalísa - Allt Má (Má Út) 2. Mono Town - Jackie O 3. Oyama - Shade 4. Moses Hightower - Tíu dropar (Halli Civelek remix) 5. Retro Stefson - Qween (Hermigervill Remix) 6. Kippi Kanínus - Chargé d'affaires 7. múm - Candlestick 8. Hermigervill - Nasty Boy 9. FM Belfast - We Are Faster Than You 10. Ásgeir - King And Cross 11. Valdimar - Beðið Eftir Skömminni 12. Mammút - Salt 13. Snorri Helgason - The Morning Is The Loving Hour 14. My Bubba - A Poem Found in the Pocket of an Amazon 15. Samúel Jón Samúelsson Big Band - Ekki Stela Afríka Fólkinu 16. Vök - Before 17. Epic Rain - Shoveling Coals 18. Botnleðja - SlóðiSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Show host John Richards presents a Music That Matters podcast full of atmospheric, seasonal beats to get you through the dark mornings and early nights of Fall. 1. Moby - A Case For Shame (feat. Cold Specks) 2. FAIRCHILD - Dancer 3. Moderat - Bad Kingdom 4. Washed Out - Don't Give Up 5. Goldfrapp - Drew 6. Woods - Be All Be Easy 7. Bare Mutants - Crying With Bob 8. Yuck - Rebirth 9. Charms - Wartime 10. Surf City – I Had The Starring RoleSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Variety host Mel Trejo is your DJ for the 2013 CMJ Preview edition of KEXP's Music That Matters podcast. The mix highlights artists participating in this year's CMJ Music Marathon taking place in New York beginning Tuesday, October 15th, through Saturday, October 19th. The playlist includes choice tracks from Eleanor Friedberger, Menomena, Au Revoir Simone, Real Estate, and more. 1. Bleeding Rainbow - You're Not Alone 2. Speedy Ortiz - Tiger Tank 3. Menomena - Heavy is as Heavy Does 4. HAERTS - Wings 5. Eleanor Friedberger - Stare at the Sun 6. Wild Yaks - Father 7. Ski Lodge - Anything to Hurt You 8. Real Estate - It's Real 9. Au Revoir Simone - Crazy 10. Alpine - Hands 11. Big Black Delta - Money Rain Down 12. Small Black - Free at DawnSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekend Overnight dj, and frequent Jazz Theater substitute host, Nate shares music from just a fraction of the artists he's excited to see at this year's Earshot Jazz Festival, this year celebrating 25 years of jazz and more! 1. NEXT Collective – Perth 2. John Scofield – Lucky For Her 3. Keith Jarrett – Bop-Be 4. Charles Lloyd Quartet – Caroline, No 5. Dayna Stephens – Wink Wink 6. SFJAZZ Collective – Three Flowers 7. Industrial Revelation – Shadowboxing in the Wind 8. Dave Douglas Quintet – Garden State 9. Dafnis Prieto Si O Si Quartet – Claveteo 10. Cuong Vu – Accelerated Thoughts 11. Lucian Ban / Mat Maneri – Darn 12. Omar Sosa – Calling EggūnSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ Morgan presents the latest installment of the KEXP Music That Matters mixtape-style podcast, featuring new music from Goldfrapp, Washed Out, and Stres, that acts as the perfect soundtrack as we segue from Summer into Fall. 1. Volcano Choir - Byegone 2. Okkervil River - It Was My Season 3. Goldfrapp - Drew 4. Moderat - Bad Kingdom  5. Pretty Lights - Color Of My Soul 6. Mean Lady - Bop Bop 7. Washed Out - Don't Give Up 8. Stres - Windows 9. Brass Bed - I'll Be There With Bells  10. The Peep Tempel - The Incarceration of Lester MooreSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ Alex shines a spotlight on 14 artists performing at this year's 10th annual Decibel Festival, Seattle's premier electronic music and arts event, happening all over the city from September 25th to September 29th! As with years past, tune in to get a taste of this year's massive, diverse international roster and check out dbfestival.com for more information. 1. Shigeto - Detroit Part 1 2. Machinedrum - Body Touch 3. J.Alvarez - Format 4. Gold Panda - Community 5. Ikonika - Beach Mode (Keep It Simple) (feat. Jessy Lanza) 6. Archie Pelago - Avocado Roller 7. Nosaj Thing - Snap 8. Mount Kimbie - You Took Your Time (feat. King Krule) 9. Lapalux - Walking Worlds 10. Zola Jesus - Hikikomori 11. Big Black Delta - Money Rain Down 12. Young Galaxy - New Summer 13. Kid Smpl - Necklace 14. Kingdom Crumbs - The InfiniteSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ Troy hosts the newest addition to our Music That Matters series, featuring new music from Jacuzzi Boys, Porcelain Raft, and Crocodiles. 1. Crocodiles - I Like It in the Dark 2. The So So Glos - Everything Revival 3. Jacuzzi Boys - Double Vision 4. Friends and Family - Green & Yellow Basket 5. Ghost Pains - Kids For Rent 6. Secretary - Words 7. MINKS - Everything's Fine 8. Porcelain Raft - Cluster 9. Evil Eyes - Shake the Dust 10. Rathborne - What MoreSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ Morgan curates the latest installment of the KEXP Music That Matters podcast, which highlights bands and artists from Seattle, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Portland, and everywhere in-between. Featuring new music from Wampire, Rainbow Arabia, and Har Mar Superstar. 1. The Amazing - Flashlight 2. Waxahatchee - Coast To Coast 3. Brazos - Charm 4. CocoRosie - Gravediggress 5. Wampire - The Hearse 6. Lilacs & Champagne - Le Grand 7. Club 8 - Kill Kill Kill 8. Rainbow Arabia - He Is Sorcerer 9. Casbah 73 - If You're Leaving Part 1 & 2 10. Har Mar Superstar - Lady, You Shot MeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 43rd annual Bumbershoot Music Festival will be taking place this upcoming Labor Day weekend from Saturday, August 31st through Monday, September 2nd. This year's edition of KEXP's Music That Matters Bumbershoot Podcast is curated by variety mix DJ Melissa Trejo who brings you a mix of familiar favorites such as Bob Mould, Superchunk, and Redd Kross, along with newer rising stars such as Washed Out, The Men, and BRONCHO, all of which are playing Bumbershoot this year. 1. Washed Out - Great Escape 2. Ramona Falls - I Say Fever 3. Cascadia '10 - The Secret Is Out 4. !!! - Slyd 5. Kithkin - Fallen Giants 6. BRONCHO - Try Me Out Sometime 7. Bob Mould - The Descent 8. Redd Kross - Stay Away From Downtown 9. Superchunk -Me & You & Jacki Mitto 10. BellaMaine - Three Years 11. The Men - Half Angel Half Light 12. The Comettes - DesertsSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP weekend overnight DJ Nate shares some favorites of 2013, perfect to wind you up as the summer rolls along! Featuring new music from Pond, The Moondoggies, and The Dodos. 1. Pity Sex – Wind-Up 2. Moon King – Appel 3. Pond – Giant Tortoise 4. Sebadoh – Keep The Boy Alive 5. Free Time – Nothin But Nice 6. The Moondoggies – One More Chance 7. Dodos – Confidence 8. John Wizards – Muizenberg 9. Peaking Lights – Subterranean Brainblow 10. Gabriel Mintz – Castles FallSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DJ Kevin Cole invites you to sharpen your sense of wonder with a cascade of sweet new music from local faves Sean Nelson, Laura Veirs, and Rose Windows, alongside out-of-townies Superchunk, Love Language, Light Heat, and more! 1. Sean Nelson – Make Good Choices 2. Love Language – Calm Down 3. SPLASHH – Headspins 4. Light Heat – And The Birds... 5. Laura Veirs – That Alice 6. Aye Nako – Start Talking 7. Rose Windows – Native Dreams 8. The Reflections – Disconnected 9. Sibling Rivalry – Secret Jesus 10. Oblivians – Run For Cover 11. Ever So Android – Oblivion 12. Cali Giraffes – All My Life 13. Superchunk – Me & You & Jackie MittooSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP's DJ Morgan presents the latest installment of our Music That Matters mixtape podcast, perfect for watching the sunset on a summer day. Featuring new music from Akron/Family, Veronica Falls, and The Black Angels. 1. Dead Ship Sailing - Burn To Dust 2. Akron/Family - Sand Talk 3. Caveman - In The City 4. Veronica Falls - My Heart Beats 5. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Hate The Taste 6. The Black Angels - Don't Play With Guns 7. Thee Oh Sees - I Come From The Mountain 8. The Thermals - The Sunset 9. The Baptist Generals - Dog That Bit You 10. John Grant - GMF (Greatest Living Creature)Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it be a run or a ride, Morning Show host John Richards presents a podcast that brings brand new, and very upbeat, tracks together to motivate you through whatever you need to be motivated through. 1. Weed - Silent Partner 2. Weekend - July 3. The Blakes - Chernobyl 4. Big Deal - Dream Machines 5. Yast - Yast 6. Shelby Earl - Sea of Glass 7. Bear Mountain - Two Step 8. FEATHERS - Land of the Innocent 9. Baths - Worsening 10. Daughn Gibson - The Sound of Law 11. Speedy Ortiz - Tiger TankSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Vandy, host of KEXP's The Roadhouse, previews a handful of artists playing this year's Pickathon Music Festival. Pickathon is an innovative music experience happening August 2nd-4th at beautiful Pendarvis Farm just outside of Portland, Oregon. More info at www.pickathon.com 1. Foxygen - No Destruction 2. Lake Street Dive - Don't Make Me Hold Your Hand 3. King Tuff - Anthem 4. Ty Segall - Who Are You? 5. Divine Fits - Would That Not Be Nice? 6. Shakey Graves - Built to Roam 7. The Felice Brothers - Katie Dear 8. Sallie Ford - Devil 9. JD McPherson - Dimes for Nickels 10. Andrew Bird - Give It Away 11. Sharon van Etten - We Are Fine 12. Lady - Money 13. Sturgill Simpson - Life Ain't Fair and The World is Mean 14. Malcolm Holcombe - Mountains of HomeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is The Party Podcast, a podcast that's about a state of mind and a way of being. DJ Sharlese has carefully selected each song for this podcast, featuring real-life party tips from Andrew W.K. and KEXP staff, because she and her friends would like to party with you! Put on your party hat and break out those party favors, because you're about to party hard! 1. Craft Spells - Party Talk 2. Dismemberment Plan - You're Invited 3. Chastity Belt - Seattle Party 4. Kingdom Crumbs - Red Cups 5. Dom - Happy Birthday Party 6. Brite Futures - Best Party Ever (So Far) 7. Deerhoof - We Do Parties 8. TacocaT - Bike Party 9. Coconut Coolouts - (Please Don't Break Me Out of) Party Jail 10. Treepeople - Party 11. Mean Jeans - Don't Stop Partying 12. The Spits - Let Us Play Your Party 13. Gift uh Gab - Moor Gang (feat. Jarv Dee)Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning Show host John Richards presents an upbeat mix of cutting edge rock, beats, soul and more as your soundtrack for the summer. Featuring Major Lazer, Don't Talk to the Cops, and Har Mar Superstar. 1. Pigeonhed - The Power Come Over Me 2. Child of Lov - Fly 3. Major Lazer - Watch Out For This (Bumaye) (feat. Busy Signal, The Flexican & FS Green) 4. Natalia Clavier - El Tren 5. Don't Talk to the Cops - What I Love About You (feat. Hollis) 6. Har Mar Superstar - Lady, You Shot Me 7. Beach Day - Walking on the Streets 8. Splashh - Headspins 9. Big Eyes - Nothing You Could Say 10. Turnpike Glow - A Sentimental Song 11. Oberhofer - You & Me (Still Together In The Future) 12. Dessa - WarsawSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.