KEVIN COLE

Kevin Cole is KEXP’s Senior Programming Advisor & Variety Mix DJ/Host, and was responsible for leading the programmatic vision for on-air, online, and in-person for 18 years as KEXP’s Chief Content Officer/Senior Director of Programming. Under Kevin’s lead, KEXP evolved from a Seattle-based radio station to a globally revered nonprofit arts organisation dedicated to enriching lives by championing and discovering music. Kevin is also one of KEXP’s DJs.  Prior to KEXP, Kevin spent six years at Amazon.com on the team responsible for the go-to-market strategy for the launch and ongoing development of Amazon’s music store. Previously, he helped build the wildly adventurous Revolution Radio (REV105) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, considered the last great commercial alternative radio station in America, and, while at Rev 105, produced and hosted syndicated radio shows that aired all over the world, including on the Spin Radio Network.  During the ‘80s, Kevin was a resident DJ at the First Avenue/7th Street Entry nightclub and had the honour of DJing for Prince at many of his private parties. Kevin is the proud curator of the Croatia on the Move double album!