Amanda Wilde

Amanda's voice is well known to radio listeners all over the world. As the innovative and beloved afternoon drive-time music host for 12 years on Seattle's alternative public radio station KEXP 90.3, Amanda cultivated a worldwide following on the Internet and gained international recognition for the station.

Legendary Interviews, Memorable Moments

Her interviews with music artists are legendary; her unique style and rapport with artists, listeners, and fans have made for hundreds of singularly rare and memorable radio moments. Amanda's special ability to connect with large audiences translated into emceeing countless live music events, including those on the mainstage at Seattle's prestigious Bumbershoot festival and WOMAD USA.

Producer, Announcer, Interviewer, Voiceover Artist

Applying her extensive music knowledge and warm, witty character to her radio projects led to a multifaceted career as producer, announcer, interviewer, and voiceover artist. On the other side of the microphone, she consults on content development, coaches talent, and teaches radio production courses at the Experience Music Project and the Art Institute of Seattle.

A featured DJ in The Rough Guide to Internet Radio, Amanda has been showcased in The Seattle Times, MSNBC and Best Places Seattle, among other publications. She's been tapped to serve on panels for music conferences such as Ladyfest and EMP's Pop Conference. In 2007, she was recognized for her interview work with a national award from Public Radio News Directors Incorporated.

Groundbreaking Audio Projects

Amanda currently produces the acclaimed 1920s-1950s music program The Swing Years and Beyond for NPR station KUOW 94.9 FM Seattle. She is a regular guest on KUOW's weekday program KUOW Presents with a segment Sounds Familiar, focussing on the stories behind the icons of American popular music. In addition, Amanda contributes a popular weekly segment called Sound Reflections, a series exploring the musical soul of the Northwest.

Thanks to various grants and the support of KUOW, Amanda has also created groundbreaking audio projects exploring the role of music in popular culture, including Music Sparks Memories, music that got us through WWII, and Swing Ladies Swing, interviews with celebrated singers of the big band years.