Biography
KEXP (formerly KCMU) is a public radio station based in Seattle, Washington, that specializes in independent and alternative rock programmed by its disc jockeys. Its broadcasting license is owned by the University of Washington, which operates the station in a partnership with Paul Allen's Experience Music Project.
For the majority of its schedule, KEXP broadcasts an eclectic mix of primarily alternative music. The station also features weekly specialty programs dedicated to particular musical genres, including rockabilly, world music, hip hop, electronica, punk, and alternative country. Live, in-studio performances by artists are also regularly featured.
KEXP is broadcast in the Seattle area on 90.3 FM; on the Internet via streaming audio and on PanAmSat's Galaxy 10R satellite.
In addition to features such as playlists and live streaming radio, KEXP's website includes an archive of all programs from the last two weeks as well as a massive collection of previous on-air live performances.
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