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On April 1, 2026, KEXP released a podcast where host Evie Stokes discussed the Seattle local music scene with the band Linda From Work, delving into their shared appreciation for artist Ulises Mariscal (Bloqueador Solar) and the unique aspects of the scene. Previously, on March 21, 2026, the station announced its plans to celebrate World Goth Day on Friday, May 22nd, recognizing the global goth culture. This followed a March 15, 2026, podcast presented in collaboration with BIME, featuring Queralt Lahoz's performance at Iglesia de la Encarnación in Bilbao, recorded on October 30, 2025. Earlier, on March 13, 2026, KEXP detailed "Music Heals: Beyond Cancer," an event scheduled for Thursday, August 27th, dedicated to showcasing music's healing power for individuals facing cancer through community stories and song requests. The station also issued a podcast on March 1, 2026, with BIME, highlighting Derby Motoreta’s Burrito Kachimba's live performance at Iglesia de la Encarnación in Bilbao, recorded on October 29, 2025.