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Why KEXP Is Still Seattle's Indie Radio Station

Looking back at 50 years on the airwaves, 90.3FM can afford to stay weird.

03/07/2022 By Sophie Grossman Illustrations by Jordan Kay

The Sound

Rainier Avenue Radio Celebrates Black History Month

This independent radio station is run by its community for the community.

02/05/2021 By Karen Reyes

Culture Fix

Weekend What to Do February 15–17

A modern take on the variety show, two world-class opera singers in concert, and the Academy's short film nominees.

02/14/2019 By Gwen Hughes

Surpass Spotify

The Regional Radio Stations You Need to Know Before Hitting the Road

Rediscover the radio dial—it’s that thing above the USB port—by tuning into Northwest stations with local flavor.

09/11/2018 By Allison Williams

Home For Orphans

How One Seattle Pirate Radio Station Is Making the Local Scene Think Globally

The DJing couple behind Orphan Radio wanted to bring Seattle music up to speed—and the city is taking notice.

08/31/2018 By Mac Hubbard

(Formerly) Local Talent

A Fiendish Conversation with Luke Burbank

The host of 'Live Wire Radio' discusses the upcoming taping at the Neptune Theatre and growing up on Seattle radio.

12/07/2016 By Seth Sommerfeld

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: The Affordable Housing Agenda

Today's picks for civic nerds

12/04/2014 By Darren Davis

PubliCalendar

PubliCalendar: Dandelions Be Gone

Today's picks for civic nerds.

07/17/2014 By Ezra Parter

25 Years of Sub Pop

Mudhoney to Play Live Atop the Space Needle

Vertigo is not an option.

07/10/2013 By Laura Dannen

They Blinded Me With Science

Win Tickets to See Radiolab at the Paramount

It's public radio live! With Dave Foley from 'Kids in the Hall,' rocker Thao Nguyen, and modern dance troupe Pilobolus.

08/20/2012 By Laura Dannen

Food Radio

Skillet’s Joshua Henderson Talks Restaurants on New Radio Show

The street food maestro and food reporter Julien Perry take to the airwaves soon.

02/13/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Food Radio

Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau Return to the Airwaves

Catch the chef/restaurateur duo Saturdays on KIRO

01/04/2012 By Allecia Vermillion

Music Fest

KEXP, NPR to Broadcast Live from Sasquatch!

Hear full sets by Foo Fighters, Death Cab for Cutie, Wilco, and more.

05/24/2011 By Laura Dannen