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"We've Only Just Begun" was a song originally commissioned by Crocker National Bank in California in the winter of 1970 for a TV ad campaign. Richard Carpenter saw the commercials and asked the songwriter ( Roger Nichols) if there was a full length version. It was then recorded by the Carpenters for their LP "Close to You" bit.ly

The bassline of the song "Don’t Walk Away" was sampled by A Tribe Called Quest for the song "Award Tour", from the album Midnight Marauders. It's Spring Drive time! Show your support for KEXP by becoming an Amplifier here: www.kexp.org

In December 2016, Billboard ranked Deee-Lite as the 55th most successful dance artists of all time. bit.ly KEXP is powered by donations from night goblins like you! If you can, follow the link to become a monthly Amplifier or to make a one time donation today! www.kexp.org

"So Emotional" was released in 1987 and became Whitney Houston's sixth consecutive number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. bit.ly Support KEXP by donating to the Spring Drive! We wouldn't be here dancing to Whitney in the middle of the night without the support of amazing listeners like you! www.kexp.org

Sheila Cecilia Escovedo AKA Sheila E., is a percussionist, singer, author, and actress. She began her career in the mid-1970s as a percussionist and singer for The George Duke Band -- her godfather is the drum maestro Tito Puente, and she's now referred to as The Queen of Percussion! Become an Amplifier (and check out the fun donor gifts for this year's Spring Drive) at the link! We appreciate you! www.kexp.org

Mitski recently revealed she’ll be creating the original soundtrack for a new graphic novel due out this March - "There’s no word on how the soundtrack might sound, but the book is described as “an innovative new science-fiction series… that delves into complex questions on science, faith and mankind’s need to believe in something bigger than itself” Sounds fitting for these times... bit.ly Keep the night gremlins fed by donating to the KEXP Spring Drive!!! www.kexp.org

'Jubilee' is the third album from Japanese Breakfast. Michelle Zauner said in a statement, “After spending the last five years writing about grief, I wanted our follow up to be about joy. For me, a third record should feel bombastic and so I wanted to pull out all the stops for this one. I wrote "Be Sweet" with Jack Tatum from Wild Nothing a few years ago. I’ve been holding onto it for so long and am so excited to finally put it out there.” 'Jubilee' is out June 4 via Dead Oceans and Zauner will release her memoir 'Crying in H Mart' on April 20. bit.ly It's Spring Drive time!!! We wouldn't be here listening to Japanese Breakfast at 1am if it weren't for the support of incredible listeners like you! Donate here if you can: www.kexp.org

Watch the Spike Jonze-directed (and disturbing) video for this one here: www.youtube.com And then donate to KEXP because Y not? www.kexp.org

Need some 90s? Need a little house? Need dub and ambient flourishes to wash over you! Kedr has never failed in delivering a record that is of a dreamscape or far off memory with deep mixes that encase her conversational vocals. Ya gotta check out her whole discog and catch her tonight during Part 2 of International Women’s Month on the overnight! It’s the Spring Drive and I need you and 20 some odd people to stay up (or set your alarms) from 1-5 AM PT to donate whatever you’re able at @kexp.org ❤️

Kathy Yaeji Lee, known as Yaeji, is a Korean-American electronic music artist based in Brooklyn. She blends elements of house music and hip hop with vocals in English and Korean. You still have time to donate to KEXP's Spring Drive! Your donations allow KEXP to elevate artists and our community of music loving night gremlins on the overnight! Donate here: www.kexp.org

The Go-Go's released a documentary in 2020! “We lived it and we survived it,” state the band. “Now, looking back on our history through this film, we get to relive our journey as a band: the fun, the adventure, the highs and the lows. We hope this documentary will show the world that we were pioneers, and how our experience paved the way for many other female (and some male!) musicians.” Keep an eye on this space for wider release news: www.gogos.com Keep us going all night by donating to the Spring Drive! We wouldn't be here without the support of listeners like you! www.kexp.org

I think we can all agree that this was the best song to play on Guitar Hero. Your donations power these 2am Pat Benatar dance parties! It's worth every penny! Become a KEXP Amplifier or make a one time donation here: www.kexp.org

English rock band, Savages performed live on KEXP way back in 2013. You can watch the full set here: www.youtube.com Support KEXP's mission to empower music lovers, artists, and the arts community by donating here: www.kexp.org

Estrons’ Tali Källström said of the track, “It’s a big song about insecurities and that cesspool of crap surrounding teenage emotions that still exist in your 20s and 30s.” bit.ly Everything we do at KEXP is made possible through the support of donors like you! Donate to the Spring Drive here: www.kexp.org

The video for "Follow Me" has it all--wigs, horses playing the accordion, nighties. Watch it here: bit.ly You keep us here dancing all night through your incredible donations! Support KEXP by donating to the Spring Drive here: www.kexp.org

theknife.bandcamp.com Your donations allow us to head bang to Swedish electronic at 2am and that's pretty freakin cool! Join our Girls Night Out by donating to KEXP here: www.kexp.org

When asked if "Happy House" was a cynical song, Siouxsie replied: "It is sarcastic. In a way, like television, all the media, it is like adverts, the perfect family whereas it is more common that husbands beat their wives. There are mental families really but the projection is everyone smiling, blond hair, sunshine, eating butter without being fat and everyone perfect" Donations from Siouxsie Sioux loving night goths like you are what power KEXP! We wouldn't be here without you! Become an Amplifier or make a one time donation here: www.kexp.org

According to her website, Dax is "a singer/songwriter, multi- instrumentalist, producer, artist and interior/garden designer." She was also a pioneer of experimental music. Read her full bio here: bit.ly It's Spring Drive time! Become an Amplifier or make a one time donation here: www.kexp.org

Skeletal Family are an English rock band formed in 1982 in Keighley, West Yorkshire. Listener donations are what allow us to be here with you in the middle of the night! You can help power KEXP by donating here: www.kexp.org

Fader called "Exhumed" a "Great Gothic Battle Cry." You can read about how Zola Jesus wrote the song here: bit.ly She played an incredible live set in studio at KEXP in 2018 www.youtube.com In studio performances from incredible artists are made possible by donations from listeners like you! Power KEXP by donating at www.kexp.org

"Inside" was featuring in the Netflix shows Dark and Lucifer. soundcloud.com Did you know you can become an Amplifier and power KEXP monthly? It comes with perks too! Choose your donor gift and support music and community by donating here: www.kexp.org

Aww I miss the LA Goth life boyharsher.bandcamp.com Gather the music-loving goths in your life and tell them to donate to KEXP's Spring Drive! We appreciate you! www.kexp.org

Parisian duo of Hélène and Amandine call their music “disrupted wave” and say their tracks are good for dancing your heart out "to express all the rage, passion, and angst you have inside of you." minuitmachine.bandcamp.com Listener donations allow us to stay here listening to disrupted wave in the middle of the night with music lovers like you! Support KEXP by donating what you can www.kexp.org

The Redwood Plan are a local Seattle quartet. theredwoodplan.bandcamp.com Support the local music community by becoming an Amplifier: www.kexp.org

The song was written by lead singer Beth Ditto as a response to the Federal Marriage Amendment which would have constitutionally outlawed same-sex marriage in the United States. It's Spring Drive time and we're asking you to support KEXP by donating what you can! Your support is what powers us: www.kexp.org

Metric performed a stripped down version of "Help I'm Alive" live on KEXP from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge in 2009. Enjoy! youtu.be Your donations are what allow us to host performances from amazing artists like Metric. You can support KEXP programming by donating here: www.kexp.org

According to the press release, "You Got to Run (Spirit of the Wind)" was inspired by champion dogsled racer George Attla whose story was the subject of 1979 film Spirit of the Wind. bit.ly Your donations keep us here in the middle of the night listening to powerful artists like Buffy Sainte‐Marie & Tanya Tagaq. Donate to KEXP's Spring Drive if you can! www.kexp.org

“Boss” is the second single from the album. Released on September 23, 2018, the Inflo–produced track finds Simz asserting her position as the boss following her success. The song made its debut on an episode of the HBO hit series INSECURE. Watch the song’s official music video here: youtu.be Cover that quarantine hair with a KEXP baseball hat by becoming an Amplifier: www.kexp.org

One of Queen Latifah's signature songs, this feminist anthem appeared on her debut record All Hail the Queen Get involved with KEXP's Spring Drive by donating here: www.kexp.org

Selena was an enormously popular singer in Latino communities across North America, her music crossed cultural boundaries to touch the lives of young and old alike. www.allmusic.com By creating meaningful music experiences on air, online, and in person, KEXP harnesses the emotional power of art to strengthen our communities and serve the greater social good. You can support KEXP by making a donation here: www.kexp.org

Here’s a track now from Polaris-prize winning musician Lido Pimienta, who was born in Barranquilla, Colombia before later immigrating to Canada. Currently based in Toronto, her music explores the immigrant experience as well as issues of colorism and racism, both in Canada and Colombia. Lido Pimienta played "Eso Que Tu Haces" live for And To All A Good Home benefit. Watch the full performance and interview here: youtu.be Lido Pimienta on how racism, beauty pageants, and national identity influenced her new album. Featured on KEXPs Sound & Vision: www.kexp.org Content like the Sound & Vision podcast is made possible through listener donations! You can contribute by donating here:www.kexp.org

disco standard,” Róisín Murphy said in a statement. “Oh and it’s the story of my life. It’s about the nature of the past, it’s often a difficult thing to outrun but it can also be quite comforting. When is it valuable heritage, and when is it something that's holding you back? Time and time again I return to Sheffield and my friends there. I go when I need to reconnect to a scene and to music that’s about something! And to feel the belonging.” bit.ly

Georgia's synth-pop cover of Kate Bush's "Running Up That Hill." Georgia said of the track, "Kate Bush has been part of my life and a major influence on my work since I could sing a note. Her music was always played by both my mum and dad, and when I began to understand the way that sound and production worked, I embarked on my own intimate and personal journey with her music. For me, it was more than just a cover, it was emotional, and an experience I’ll always treasure.” bit.ly Artists championed by KEXP are not typically supported by traditional non-profit arts organizations or commercial media outlets. They are inventive, contemporary musicians creating new work in popular genres that include rock, hip hop, reggae, country, Latin, modern global and more. You can support KEXP programming by donating here: www.kexp.org

THEME SONG Interesting Resident Advisor mini doc about Davidson's live show: bit.ly We exist to generate an impact, serve the public good, and make a difference in your life and in the lives of music lovers worldwide. You can contribute to this mission by donating to KEXP's Spring Drive: www.kexp.org

Watch the 80's inspired video for "Back of the Van" here: www.youtube.com

"Better Be Good to Me" won the Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female in 1985. It's Spring Drive time! Your donations keep us here dancing all night on the overnight! Become an Amplifier or make a one time donation here: www.kexp.org

A sample of "Whirring" was used for the Lonely Island song, "Y.O.L.O. (You Only Live Once)", airing as an SNL Digital Short Support the local music community by becoming an Amplifier and get a cool gift: www.kexp.org

Brighton-based dream-pop band Thyla said of their track "Two Sense," We haven’t had the easiest year as a band but we are closer for it. “Two Sense” is the coming together of a shared energy between the four of us that says, put the art first, stand up for your own vision and right to self determination, cut lose from dogmatic thinking, and make some short term sacrifices to stay true to who you are. We are really proud of the song and the EP to follow. The time we decided to record the EP was the time we realised we had something to say with our music, we hope it resonates!" bit.ly

Watch the "post-apocalyptic" video for "Rhythm Nation" bit.ly Become an Amplifier or make a one time donation to support KEXP programming here: www.kexp.org

En Vogue was formed by producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy under the vision of a modern R&B girl group with strong vocals, intelligence, and show-stopping glamour. Dawn Robinson, Cindy Herron, Maxine Jones, and Terry Ellis made the cut out of 3,000 women who auditioned. www.billboard.com It's Spring Drive time! Your donations keep us here dancing all night on the overnight! Become an Amplifier or make a one time donation here: www.kexp.org

"Both of Us/Are U Down" is the two-track follow up EP from Canadian-born, London-based producer Jayda G. She sights early Chicago house records as her inspiration bit.ly Become an Amplifier or make a one time donation to support KEXP programming here: www.kexp.org