KEXP is a U.S. public radio station serving the Seattle community. It is an affiliate of the University of Washington and 501c (an independent non-profit arts organization). They started broadcasting in 1972 as a small radio station and gradually grew over years into something more than just a radio station. KEXP is some kind of cultural phenomenon among other U.S. radio stations. The callsign of this radio means Experimenting with Music and Technology. And this is what they do really perfect. The format of KEXP-FM is alternative rock but they pay attention to other music genres like blues, rockabilly, punk, hip hop etc. In addition to music they also feature radio programs dedicated to various music genres.