KEXP, a privately owned nonprofit organization headquartered in the United States, was founded in 1972 and employs approximately 150 individuals. The company functions as an international community for music lovers and music makers, specializing in broadcasting music programming online.
Seattle independent radio station KEXP is exploring the possibility of establishing a second physical home in San Francisco's historic Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, according to news on September 17, 2026. This potential expansion into the Bay Area follows its acquisition of 92.7 KREV FM three years prior, which extended its broadcast footprint. Earlier, on August 4, 2026, KEXP appointed tech veteran Jyoti Shukla as its first chief product and technology officer. Shukla's mandate is to develop digital products that prioritize human connection over AI algorithms, a strategy that contrasts with the prevalence of automated playlists.
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