Kexp Presents Music That Matters

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.