Bomba Estéreo perform "Pa' Respirar" and "Cosita Rica" live on KEXP from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge. Recorded 9/6/10.

Blending the two cultures of her African and European experiences, Nneka mixes hip-hop, R&B, soul, Reggae, and Afrobeat and more on her latest album. Here she performs "Heartbeat" live in the KEXP studio. Recorded 8/12/10.

The adventurous Portland indie rock trio performs a song from their latest release, "Mines." Recorded on 7/28/2010.

Seattle band The Head And The Heart performs one of the many highlights from their acoustic-centered and roots-flavored indie-pop debut live on Audioasis. Recorded 7/17/10.

The Antlers perform "Sylvia" from last year’s "Hospice," an album of epic songwriting and creative conceit. Recorded 5/5/10.

Recorded live during KEXP's broadcast from the Caffe Vita Bean Room during the Capitol Hill Block Party, Dublin songwriter Conor O'Brien amazes with this incredible, emotive song.

After 15 years of recording Jarid del Deo and his project Unbunny are still going strong with another bleak and beautiful record called “Moon Food.” Jarid makes his first live KEXP appearance with this acoustic performance. Recorded 6/29/10.

Louisiana fiddler Joel Savoy joins the Caleb Klauder Country Band for this downhome rendition of the Cajun tune Ouvre La Porte (or "Open the Door") live on The Roadhouse. Recorded 7/7/10.

This Brooklyn band's joyous experimental sound combines classic rock jams, 80's keyboard riffs, shouted choruses, and a power pop punch for some of the best party music you're likely to hear today. This is the sound of high-fiving. Recorded 4/29/10.

Seattle garage-punk band Unnatural Helpers rip through most of their songs in barely two minutes, yet they never lack for hooks. This version of "Sunshine/Pretty Girls" is no exception, recorded live in the KEXP studio on 4/27/10.