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Friday, Apr 17 2020, 6AM
Good morning Seattle, and welcome to the Friday edition of The Morning Show. 'Old Flowers', the new album from Courtney Marie Andrews will be out on June 5th. Find it, and the rest of her work, here: courtneymarieandrews.bandcamp.com
Opening track off the third album from singer/songwriter Gillian Welch. Find her here: gillianwelch.com
This new album from Lucinda Williams will be out on April 24th, pre-order here: bit.ly
Velvet Underground cover that was Lou Reed's personal favorite version
“PDLIF,” stands for “Please Don’t Live In Fear" and Justin Vernon and collaborators recorded it in their various home studios while practicing social distancing. The song contains a sample from Alabaster DePlume’s “Visit Croatia.” All proceeds from the song will go to the humanitarian aid organization Direct Relief. // boniver.org
Off the NYC artist's 2019 self-titled album. Support her here: vagabon.bandcamp.com
Debut album from the British singer, initially released in 1988. Watch the video for "Twist in My Sobriety" here: www.youtube.com
Fiona Apple's long-awaited fifth album is fresh off the release radar, and already with the elusive 10 rating from Pitchfork: pitchfork.com
Kris writes in with this request: "Hope you have a nice weekend, whatever that is anymore..! It's the two 'S' days that are in between the other days, so celebrate! It's also the 2 days I don't have to walk to my desk and tap the mouse to keep my remote desktop link up and my 'available' status on, then go back to guitar."
Request for Russ this morning!
Request for James! Find Courtney's work here: courtneybarnett.bandcamp.com
"I now have a craving to hear some First Aid Kit. Can you maybe play "Emmylou" this morning?" - Yup, this is for you Tom
"I’ve started listening to KEXP regularly of late, having stumbled upon you a while ago when I found your London Grammar session on YouTube.
Thought I’d try making a request today. How about London Grammar’s Hell to the Liars? It would be really good to hear it and a great way to demonstrate how music can keep us all connected; no matter how far we’re meant to stand apart." - For you, Richard!
A new song (this is still a demo version) from R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe and Aaron Dessner of The National // www.youtube.com
Originally left off the 'Skylarking' album until college radio DJs got a hold of it. It would later be repressed to include this track.
"Planet Telex" sample from Radiohead in this one. Found on their debut album 'Angles', released in 2008
Check out our exclusive interview with Radiohead's Ed O'Brien about his new album here: www.kexp.org
For Mike, who is in dire need of some Clash today.
"I’m a tour manager in the music industry and our industry has been shut down as you know, so I have a lot of time on my hands these days. The one thing I've done during this downtime is turn off the news and turn on KEXP from morning until night. The team has really helped me get my mind off of what’s going in in the world for a good 10 hours a day. Much appreciated. Keep up the great work and keep the great music flowing…. We need it!! It would be really nice to hear Get Down Moses by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros." - We got you, Tim. Thanks for being here.
"Just wanted to let you know how proud I am to be a member of KEXP. This past month you and the whole crew have really put out a positive vibe, and it's appreciated. Empathy, kindness, humor and yes, love. I feel it and I know we all need it. So thank you." - Jeff in Bellingham, thank you, this MMJ is for you!
"I am a social worker in DC. One of my clients is critically ill with COVID-19 pneumonia. She is on a ventilator and not expected to survive. I'd like to send this song out to my beautiful client, CT. She is a delightful person. I'm still holding out hope she can beat this." - Wanda, hoping for the best outcome on this. This one's for you and CT.
Watch Band of Horses performing live for KEXP in 2014 here: www.youtube.com
Phil Collins on drums for this one off of Robert Plant's second solo album
Because we're pretty sure it's Friday
"What you provide isn’t just music, we could all play songs on streaming services and hear only our favorite songs. But what you do is give us a human connection that’s lost with Spotify. Hearing a block of 80s new wave or classic hip-hop or a live show from the front lawn or whatever is a fun surprise and knowing that so many others are enjoying is a little bit of connection. That connection is what provides a feeling of comfort and belonging to a community.
In this time of isolation, thank you to you and all of KEXP for keeping us feeling connected. We are not alone. (Maybe a little “Dancing With Myself”?)" - You got it V, thank you!
Happy 1 year anniversary to Beyonce's 'Homecoming: The Live Album', released on this day in 2019!
Lindsey Buckingham told GQ in 2015 about the inspiration for this song: “I was in a room in the town square [of French fishing village Barfleur] with a horrific hangover, and I was woken by the sound of the local brass band that relentlessly went round and round the square. As the day went on, they got drunker and drunker. But one thing was apparent. Everyone followed the brass band around the town, and I thought, ‘What a good idea!'”
Here it is the groove slightly transformed
Just a bit of a break from the norm
Just a little somethin' to break the monotony
www.youtube.com
One of the 1500+ songs to feature a sample from the James Brown song, "Funky Drummer"
Rolling Stones cover done by the late 80's/early 90's Scottish band
Off the Scottish singer's debut album, which resulted in him winning the Best British Male Solo Artist at the BRITs in 1998
somethingsomethingsomethingsomethingsomethingsomething LEONARD BERNSTEIN
"My husband and I were talking in the middle of the night, and the lyrics "is this real life, is this just fantasy, caught in a landslide, no escape from reality" popped into our heads and seemed so fitting right now.
Funny story - I was taking out the trash the other day and ran into my next door neighbor in the hallway. She noted my KEXP t-shirt and said "nice t-shirt - when you know, you know." And then we talked about how lucky we are that due to east coast time, we get to listen to you and Cheryl all day.
Thanks. Stay healthy and sane. We're trying to do the same. The sanity is eluding us some days." - Sarah in Brooklyn
Keep up with any 'Gigaton' tour reschedule updates here: pearljam.com
Played first on this day in 1991. Also, if you've never read/heard Damien Jurado's story about meeting Kurt Cobain, well, this is for you. www.npr.org
Here's the video of this live performance from IDLES on KEXP during our International Clash Day broadcast in London in 2019: www.youtube.com
We're gonna get to that place
Where we really want to go, and we'll walk in the sun
But till then, tramps like us
Baby, we were born to run
Happy 53rd birthday to Liz Phair, born on this day in 1967! This has been The Morning Show, we'll see you all again on Monday at 6:00 AM. Stay safe and well this weekend, friends.