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The Weekly Mix, Vol. 743 - This Generation Oct 23, 2020

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This episode of The Weekly Mix is co-hosted by KEXP's 90.TEEN DJs, Sebastian, Sofia K, DJ 9, DJ Kennady and Vega Vi. As they get ready to vote in their first federal election, these exceptional young curators reflect on the songs that have inspired them, from social and political engagement to personal empowerment. The mix features local talents Rell Be Free and Blue Scholars, international songstresses Stella Donnelley and Lava La Rue, and classics like Fugazi and Death. Tune in and VOTE!

1. Brandon Maralis - Thugs Cry
2. Rell Be Free - Paythefeee
3. Aurelio Valdez - Rent Money
4. King Youngblood - Melanin (feat. Huey The Artist)
5. Oya Storms - Well Done
6. Death - Politicians In My Eyes
7. Yves Tumor - Noid
8. Dumb Fucks - a.c.a.b.
9. Blue Scholars - Proletariat Blues
10. Stella Donnelley - Beware of the Dogs
11. SAULT - This Generation (feat. Laurette Josiah)
12. A. Billi Free & Tensei - Against the Wall
13. Harleighblu & Bluestaeb - Queeen Dem (feat. Janne Robinson)
14. Anna Wise - One of These Changes Is You (feat. Pink Siifu)
15. Noname - Song 33
16. The Objex - Criminal State
17. Lava La Rue - Widdit
18. The Coup - The Guillotine
19. Grope - …And Justice For All
20. Descendents - ‘Merican
21. Fugazi - Burning Too

DJs Sebastian, Sofia K, 9, Kennady and Vega Vi are the rotating hosts of 90.TEEN, every Saturday from 6-7am PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle.

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The Weekly Mix, Vol. 742 - LAND BACK: Indigenous Peoples Day 2020 Oct 16, 2020

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Suquamish musician Calina Lawrence and KEXP DJ Gabriel Teodros co-curate and co-host this Indigenous Peoples Day special for 2020, sharing both some of the latest new music they are feeling along with stories and songs by Indigenous musicians that helped raise them up. Featured in the mix is new music from Xiuhtezcatl, A Tribe Called Red, DJ Shub feat. pHoenix Pagliacci and more.

1. Archie Cantrell - ʔuʔušəbicid čəd
2. Ill-ēsha - Como la Chicha (feat. Fabian Arias & Dakota Camacho)
3. Dioganhdih - Native New Yorker
4. Maya Burke - Darling Girl
5. Lynne Ferguson - Little Red Dun
6. Calina Lawrence - Generations (feat. Lil Deya)
7. Of Mexican Descent - All Turn Native
8. Los Rakas - Sueño Americano
9. Xiuhtezcatl - El Cielo
10. Ricky Reed - Catch You (feat. Lido Pimienta)
11. A Tribe Called Red - Land Back (feat. Boogey The Beat & Northern Voice)
12. DJ Shub - The Social (feat. pHoenix Pagliacci)

Gabriel Teodros is the host of Early on KEXP, every weekday from 5-7am PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle.

Listen to Gabriel and Calina's conversation from last year about the power of language, featured on KEXP's Sound & Vision.

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The Weekly Mix, Vol. 741 - Underplayed Oct 09, 2020

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In this edition of The Weekly Mix, your overnight princess of darkness, Abbie, brings you a mix inspired by the new documentary, Underplayed, which explores issues of representation and equity in electronic music. Dive into this mix for a sampling of women who are breaking down genres to create futuristic folk music, house music to heal you on the dance floor, grimy Mandopop from the Taipei underground, frenetic beats from the Jersey Club Movement, and hardcore euphoric techno.

1. Lyra Pramuk - Tendril
2. Kelly Lee Owens - Wake-Up
3. TOKiMONSTA - Renter's Anthem
4. Jayda G - Both of Us
5. Eris Drew - So Much Love to Give
6. Ciel - Za Sui
7. Lila Tirando a Violeta - Dry Season
8. Backxwash - Spells
9. Negative Gemini - Forget Your Future
10. Logic1000 - Perfume
11. Ela Minus - el cielo no es de nadie
12. ANNA/Miss Kittin - Forever Ravers
13. HAAi - Bon Viveur
14. UNIIQU3 - Stand Back
15. Kilbourne x Doxa - Ham Shop
16. Sonia Calico - Hougong Crash
17. Maria Minerva - Apology
18. Karen Nyame KG - Feeling Funky
19. Marie Davidson - Renegade Breakdown

DJ Abbie hosts an overnight Variety Mix every Wednesday from 1-5am PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle.

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The Weekly Mix, Vol. 740 - Runcast, Vol. 21 Oct 02, 2020

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A new podcast for runners and bikers, swimmers and hikers, because the important thing is, we keep moving forward. Oh, and especially for those running for the first time in years and doing it "slow as (bleep)."

KEXP is a listener-funded nonprofit, and we need your help to keep creating podcasts like this one. Donate now for our Fall Fundraising Drive!

1. Tycho - Awake (song featured throughout)
2. The Churchhill Garden - Birds
3. Weep Wave - Bury the Bones
4. Quivers - You’re Not Always on My Mind
5. Morgan Delt - Some Sunstick Day
6. José González - Leaf Off/The Cave
7. Amen Dunes - Miki Dora
8. Smokescreens - I Love Only You
9. Declan McKenna - You Better Believe!!!
10. Deep Sea Diver - Lights Out
11. Joensuu 1685 - The Most Luckiest Man
12. Geowulf - Saltwater
13. On Dead Waves - Blue Inside
14. Hammock - Everything and Nothing

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 about Deep Sea Diver's "Stop Pretending" on KEXP's Song of the Day feature

Watch José González & The String Theory perform Live on KEXP

Read Martin Douglas' review of Weep Wave's 2019 release, 'S.A.D.' in his monthly "Throwaway Style" column

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The Weekly Mix, Vol. 739 - Great Songs for a Shitty Year Sep 25, 2020

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The eternal optimist, DJ Kevin Cole, brings you an awesome mix of great new music rising from the ashes of the dumpster fire that has been 2020. Helping provide comfort, inspiration, and distraction, hear new music from Deep Sea Diver, Bill Callahan, Mexican Institute of Sound, Kelly Lee Owens, Songhoy Blues, and more!
1. Deep Sea Diver - Impossible Weight (feat. Sharon Van Etten)
2. Mr. Gnome - Gold Edges
3. Songhoy Blues - Worry
4. Æ MAK - i dance in the kitchen (feat. Seba Safe)
5. BIIANCO & Chong the Nomad - Put You in the Kitchen
6. Mexican Institute of Sound & Gaby Moreno - Yemayá
7. Kelly Lee Owens - On
8. Maajo - Esukey (feat. Ismaila Sané)
9. Pillow Queens - Handsome Wife
10. Girl Friday - Amber’s Knees: A Matter of Concern
11. Lo Tom - Start Payin’
12. Adia Victoria - South Gotta Change
13. Cartalk - Las Manos
14. Pete Krebs & The Gossamer Wings - Faraway, Blue
15. Bill Callahan - Cowboy

Kevin Cole is the host of Drive Time on KEXP, Tuesdays through Fridays from 4-7pm PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle.

Watch Pillow Queens perform Live on KEXP from Iceland Airwaves 2019

Watch Bill Callahan perform Live on KEXP at Home

Read KEXP's feature on Mexican Institute of Sound as part of 2019's NRMAL Festival preview

Read about Kelly Lee Owens' "On" on KEXP's Song of the Day feature

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The Weekly Mix, Vol. 738 - Latinx Heritage Month Sep 18, 2020

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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. Lido Pimienta - Nada (feat. Li Saumet)
18. Yanna - Marcaperu
19. Rebeca Lane - Versos Tristes
20. Karma Rivera - Down 2 Ride (feat. Fabi Reyna)
21. MULA - En El Aire
22. Tatiana Hazel - IN MY ROOM!
23. Afrosideral - Líbrame de Arayé

DJs Albina Cabrera and Chilly are the co-hosts of El Sonido, every Monday from 7-10pm PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle.

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The Weekly Mix, Vol. 737 - Enkutatash Sep 11, 2020

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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. Chelina - Ayzon
11. Jano Band & Hewan Gebrewold - Ane
12. Belina & Yohanna E - Back To You
13. Burntface feat. Scholar Black, Surafel & Walta - U Abesha?
14. Ahadu feat. AB - Qal'oo
15. Te'Amir & Professor H feat. Jimetta Rose, Hugh Augustine, Godfrey at Large, Arima Ederra, Seti X & Thurz - Here & Now
16. Mulatu Astatke & Black Jesus Experience - Living On Stolen Land

All background instrumentals heard during the mic breaks are produced by Burntface.

Gabriel Teodros is the host of Early on KEXP, every weekday from 5-7am PT on KEXP.org, the KEXP app or 90.3 FM in Seattle.

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The Weekly Mix, Vol. 736 - Runcast, Vol. 20 Sep 04, 2020

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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

Watch The Budos Band perform Live on KEXP

Read about Naked Giants' "Take A Chance" in today's Song of the Day feature

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The Weekly Mix, Vol. 735 - Island Vibes, Vol. 2 Aug 28, 2020

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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

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The Weekly Mix, Vol. 734 - Tiny Desks, Mighty Songs Aug 21, 2020

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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 app or 90.3 FM in Seattle.

Watch Kevin talk more about Tiny Desk Contest highlights with NPR's Bob Boilen.

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