On the show this time, it’s the rebellious first-person angle and velvet jangle of RVG. Their latest album “Feral” is available on Fire Records and Bandcamp.

On the show this time, it’s the intense industrial rock conundrums of Sleigh Bells. Their album Texis is available on Mom + Pop Records.

On the show this time, it’s the kinesthetic retro, cinematic disco of Jungle. Their album “Loving In Stereo” is available from Caiola Records and on Bandcamp.

Floating Points make their first trip to KEXP in this genre-bending in-studio performance. Led by British composer and neuroscientist, Sam Shepherd, Floating Points combine EDM with jazz, prog rock and more. Floating Points are touring in support of their debut full-length “Elaenia.”

On the show this time, it's the new New-Wave of Brooklyn band Nation of Language. Their album “A Way Forward” is available from Rough Trade and on Bandcamp.

On the show this time, it’s the liminal minimalism of singer-composer Arooj Aftab. Her album “Vulture Prince” is available from New Amsterdam Records and on Bandcamp.

On the show this time, it’s the hard-rockin’, joy-conjuring music of Torres. Their album Thirstier is available on Merge Records.

On the show this time, it’s the indescribable Americana of Waxahatchee. Their album St Cloud is available on Merge Records.

On the show this time, it's the infectious relatability of buds being buds - Bachelor. Their album Doomin’ Sun is available on Polyvinyl Records, Lucky Number, and Milk!

On the show this time, it’s the impeccable flow of London emcee Little Simz. Her album “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert” is available on AGE 101/AWAL Records.