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The enchanting fifth album from Chicago trio Dehd opens up space to recharge their unique punk, pop sound. In our latest in-studio session, the band performs "Mood Ring" and more from Poetry with host DJ Cheryl Waters. Watch: https://youtu.be/GCkIPwv5MdM?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashhudson.com%2Fkexp%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F490683051

Celebrating her country's traditions while pushing the boundaries of femineity, La Bruja De Texcoco gushes with infectious rhythms covered in traditional Mexican folk and jazz. Ushering in the first of many Live on KEXP sessions from Mexico, her and her enchanting harp captivate listers with stunning visuals and heavenly vocals. Watch the full performance of "CHÉNI (miedo)" and more: https://kexp.visitlink.me/j02OA4

My Method Actor, the third full-length from West London native Nilüfer Yanya, erodes musical boundaries and emphasizes unrestricted artistry. The lush record bleeds with authenticity, centering expansive arrangements guided by Yanya's soul-tinged melodies. Watch her perform Live on KEXP: https://youtu.be/sZvZuSaJi00?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashhudson.com%2Fkexp%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F489116275

Wuhan-based math-rock quartet Chinese Football deliver bubbly indie-pop with an emo twist. The band takes note from 90s influences, carrying on an inherently noisy legacy that echoes the independent rock of their predecessors. Watch the band perform with Eastern Echoes host Diana Ratsamee: https://youtu.be/muKlPCWCK4s?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashhudson.com%2Fkexp%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F488668547

West African jazz roots coarse through the sound of London-based octet KOKOROKO. With fusions of Afrobeats and the music they grew up with, the band ignite the KEXP Live Room with their shaking, horn fueled rhythms. Watch them perform with Jazz Theater host Noel Brass Jr.: https://kexp.visitlink.me/hC07N9

Experimental shoegaze duo Deerlady transform a bed of precious softness into a sea of rage and heartache on their debut album, Greatest Hits. In a recent visit to the KEXP Studios, the two share a performance of "Believer" and more from the record. Watch: https://youtu.be/awDJYushbzA?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashhudson.com%2Fkexp%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F488071396

Distorted rock & roll gets a furious punk treatment under the guise of UK quintet Fat Dog. Our latest in-studio session invites the band in to perform songs off their debut record, WOOF. Watch: https://kexp.visitlink.me/RkeBFh

What a year. 2024 not only brought countless bands we love in to the KEXP Studio and Gathering Space, it also brought us out – to the Seattle Waterfront for the very first Afropunk Seattle, to places like Mexico City so we could record sessions with incredible bands on their home turf, to the Bay Area where we're now sharing our mission of music discovery on 92.7 FM. KEXP has been around for over half a century because thousands of people around the world believe that music matters, and that it can help us connect to each other even in the most complex of times. So as we look ahead to another year, to its wins and its inevitable challenges, we know we're armed with the best antidote: good music and community. Thank you for building KEXP with us. You made this year one for the books. If you've been considering donating to KEXP, make a gift now. Become an Amplifier at $10 / month and you'll not only help us meet our fundraising goal, you'll power music discovery at KEXP for years to come: www.kexp.org/donate?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashhudson.com%2Fkexp%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F486331517

The Sub Pop Records debut for Welsh indie rockers The Bug Club showcase their oddball brilliance and garage rock influences. In our latest Live on KEXP session, the band share songs off the release, On The Intricate Inner Workings Of The System… Watch the full performance of "Lonsdale Slipons" and more: https://youtu.be/c6G0wkPt9DY?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashhudson.com%2Fkexp%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F486152891

Multidisciplinary artist Keyon Harrold defies the barriers of genre with the command of his trumpet. Pouring his soul into his sound, Harrold lights up the KEXP Live Room performing songs across his discography — including "Beautiful Day" off his latest release Foreverland. Watch: https://youtu.be/uo7Gb6z3VTY?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashhudson.com%2Fkexp%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F483941190

The third full-length from New York's Cassandra Jenkins opens the door to a sonic palette covered in guitar-driven indie-rock, jazz, new age, and sophistipop. With host Troy Nelson, she performs tracks off of My Light, My Destroyer. Watch: https://kexp.visitlink.me/SfBG_f

Tune in to KEXP Radio to honor Artists We Lost in 2024 on Thursday, December 19. From 5am - 7pm PT, we're celebrating the musical legacies of legendary artists, including those you may not have known but whose contributions have shaped modern music. Streaming worldwide on the KEXP Mobile App where you can save favorite tracks, get info on each song via the Real Time Playlist, and listen back to the day on our Streaming Archive.