The Runcast with John Richards

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 Rainb...

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. SFJAZ...

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. Wa...

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. Machine...

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 - C...

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. Lil...

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...

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. Pea...

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 Talki...

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 Bla...

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 th...

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...

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 Tal...

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...