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Monday, Apr 20 2020, 6AM
Good morning Seattle, and welcome to the Monday edition of The Morning Show. How is everyone doing? Let us know at dj@kexp.org.
Watch Eddie Vedder performing live at home over the weekend for the "Together at Home" broadcast here: bit.ly
Watch Italian choir il coro che non c'è singing this one from their homes during the COVID-19 crisis here: www.youtube.com
This forthcoming new album from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will release on May 15th. Pre-order 'Reunions' here: www.jasonisbell.com
Live performance for KEXP by the Baltimore singer/songwriter // cartertanton.bandcamp.com
The British singer's new album 'Song for Our Daugher' is out now, and you can find it here: www.lauramarling.com
"We will get through this. We will get through this. We will get through this. Hugs from Maple Leaf. If you get a chance, could you play Slow Burn by Kacey Musgraves?" - Jenny, yes we can, thank you
Watch Eddie Vedder doing a solo version of this track at home during the recent "Together at Home" broadcast here: www.youtube.com
The debut album from Katie Malco is due to arrive on June 5th. Find this track, and pre-order 'Failures' here: katiemalco.bandcamp.com
This was one of five songs that Cat Power wrote in one night for her fourth record, 'Moon Pix,' due to a hallucinatory nightmare she had in the fall of 1997
This third solo record from The Walkmen frontman is out now, and you can find it here: www.hamiltonleithauser.com
Happy 8th birthday to Jack White's debut solo record 'Blunderbuss', released on this day in 2012!
Percussionist Mickey Finn of T. Rex said about this pivotal album for glam rock: “We had these strange sounds that weren’t predictable in a regular rock & roll band.” 'Electric Warrior' was a no. 1 album for the band in their homeland of England in 1971
"It was hard to get out of bed today, facing another day of unemployment and isolation. But I turned on the radio to hear T. Rex followed by George Harrison and danced in my kitchen. You have helped me more than you can ever know. Music is the cure. Music is pure. Thank you so much" - Susan
The new side project of Interpol‘s Paul Banks, The Walkmen drummer Matt Barrick, and Josh Kaufman of Bonny Light Horseman. Their debut self-titled album is due for release on June 5th, pre-order here: store.matadorrecords.com
Cover of the 1974 song off of George McCrae's album 'Rock Your Baby'
Velvet Underground for Jenny in Michigan!
This one's for 12 year old Marcus, and his 9 year old brother Frederic!
Local artist Car Seat Headrest is back with a new album on May 1st! Pre-order 'Making a Door Less Open' here: carseatheadrest.bandcamp.com
Watch recording artist, novelist, poet, and playwright Kate Tempest performing this one live for us in 2017 here: www.youtube.com
Happy 22nd birthday to Massive Attack's third album 'Mezzanine,' released on this day in 1998!
Rob tweeted us, "Woke up with Strange Overtones by Eno and Byrne running through my head. Can it work in today's rotation?"
"Like most everyone, the events of the past few months (years?!) have elicited a range of emotions, but none quite as sharp & overwhelming as yesterday- literally watching protesters antagonize healthcare workers in my city the same day we learned of a grandparent's exposure in her assisted living facility.
Struggling to understand. Struggling with forgiveness. Please play 'No Hard Feelings' by the Avett brothers. It reminds me to start with myself first, and to do what I can." - This for you, Stacey
A song Brandon Summers of local band The Helio Sequence wrote with The Morning Show in mind! No link for this one up yet, but you can support The Helio Sequence here: theheliosequence.bandcamp.com
"On Saturday morning (April 11), we got a surprise call from our adoption agency letting us know that a birth mom had chosen us to plan her adoption for a baby boy born the day before in Oregon. We had a couple of hours to pack and get dogsitting sorted. We had a video call with the birth mom and then drove down and picked baby Elliott up from the hospital Saturday night. We feel truly lucky to have been entrusted with the raising of this little dude.
We had to stay in Oregon for a few days until the court gave us permission to leave the state and come back home to Seattle. While we were there, we streamed KEXP and hearing your voice made us feel like we were home and that everything was going to be ok. Thank you for that.
We're back home now and constantly have KEXP playing on the radio--it's the soundtrack for our lives. We're proud Amplifiers. And I can't wait until quarantine ends and we can take Elliott to the gathering space, the Father's Day Kids Dance Party, and other events." - CONGRATS TYLER! Thank you for sharing this with us, and here's the Prince request for you!
This one's for Adrian in Durban, South Africa!
This tenth album from Caribou (Canadian musician Dan Snaith) is out now, and you can find 'Suddenly' here: caribouband.bandcamp.com
Happy 10th birthday to Caribou's 'Swim' album, released on this day in 2010!
Closing track off of Childish Gambino's new album 3.15.20, find it here: donaldgloverpresents.com
New single from El-P and Killer Mike, aka Run the Jewels. Watch them performing live at KEXP in 2017 here: www.youtube.com
The latest from Gorillaz, with guest star Peter Hook from New Order. Watch for more from them here: www.gorillaz.com
Blue Monday typically falls on the third Monday of January, and is claimed to be the most depressing day of the year. Though we think all of March and April this year could contest that one.
"Love your show and how it's keeping me on schedule here in Cleveland, Ohio. It's a weird time to celebrate turning 40 and I would love to hear "Breath" from Pearl Jam if it fits in with your 4/20 mix. This song, to me, feels hopeful and the line "Run away my son, see it all, oh see the world" seems to be on repeat in my brain as we are all anxious to get back to normal life!" - Happy 40th birthday, Natalie, this one's for you!
"Could you play Don't Change by INXS? I think it will help trick me to think I can conquer this week. Thank you!!!!" - You got it, Mandie
Debut single from Leeds band Yard Act. Find them here: yardact.bandcamp.com
"I'd like to request The HU in support of all the doctors and staff of the WHO.
Many (most?) Americans are rational and support the excellent work of the WHO. I hope they appreciate our international dedication to them; and ALL of our medical and front-line heros, for that matter!" - Ryan
My name is Mud
Not to be confused with Bill or Jack or Pete or Dennis
Happy 27th birthday to the Primus album 'Pork Soda,' released on this day in 1993!
Lead single for Helmet's second album, 'Meantime'. Watch the video for it here: www.youtube.com
Find this Atlanta punk band here: masterpiecemachine.bandcamp.com
Request for Neal's 7 year old! Thanks for sharing this one with us!
Here's more of Wes Tank rapping Dr Seuss lines over Dre beats: www.youtube.com
"I'm listening from The Hague in the Netherlands, and your show and the music you play has helped me a lot these past weeks, especially with the last hours of work in the afternoon (not so much a morning show here).
You always know just which song to play to lift my spirits in these difficult times, and the Quarantaine Boogie has become a household favourite here (we had so much fun when you played it twice in a row last week). Can you play it again today?" - For you, Ayla!
Find this ridiculous song here: www.waltermartinmusic.com
Bill writes in for this one: "Can’t wait to get back on the road again, riding bikes and running in the mountains with my friends again!!!"
Funkadelic cover!
Watch Brittany Howard's live KEXP performance from November here: www.youtube.com
This fourth album from Yves Tumor is out now, and you can find it here: yves-tumor.bandcamp.com
"I am requesting a song on behalf of my brother-in-law Sam that would have been 39 today, but he passed unexpectedly in his sleep about a month ago. We were able to have an online viewing of his funeral service at his and my sister's church in London, England. It was a very powerful and moving experience. Although this loss has hit all of his loved ones very hard, the opportunity for friends and family from all over the world to take part in the ceremony was special.
He was a very intelligent and caring man, an activist and someone that fought for the rights of people and animals alike. Please play the closing song from his service. Starman by David Bowie. Thank you KEXP and Sam, I hope you are rocking it in the stars with Bowie at this very moment. " - Emily, we're so sorry for your loss. This one's for you.
This one is for Theo, who turns 8 years old today! Happy birthday!
This has been The Morning Show! We'll be back for you tomorrow at 6:00 AM. Stay well friends, here's some excellent new Fiona Apple for you.