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Olympia, Washington

Everything Olympia is known for

RoadyGoat plays music like this when you drive through Olympia. It's free on iPhone, and full songs play through Apple Music.

Olympia, Washington, the state capital located at the southern end of Puget Sound, has a notable musical identity. The city has been a hub for various youth-oriented musical genres since the late 1970s, with a strong punk presence in the 1980s and 90s.

Eighty-seven artists call Olympia home, including the indie rock band Sleater-Kinney and the influential rock band Bikini Kill. The city is also mentioned in songs like "Olympia WA" by Rancid.

Music in Olympia

Rivers & Roads in Song near Olympia

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Olympia.

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