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Tuesday, Apr 21 2020, 6AM
Recent one-off single from the French artist. Find her work here: www.christineandthequeens.com
This new one from Bon Iver is an acronym for "Please Don't Live in Fear." 100% of streaming proceeds will be directed to Direct Relief, a humanitarian aid organization working to protect workers and patients alike: www.youtube.com
On this day in 2016, Prince passed away at his Paisley Park Studios in Minnesota at the age of 57.
This third album from the Canadian electronic duo is out now, and you can find it here: purityringthing.com
A reference to Prince's "Purple Rain" in this track off of the Canadian singer's fourth record 'After Hours'
Another new single from Portland's Chromatics. They're also teasing the tracklist for the long-rumored lost album 'Dear Tommy', so perhaps even more Chromatics soon?
From Cristopher, for all those waking up from their weird quarantine dreams right now!
We love this Tears for Fears cover from Seattle artist Lemolo. Support her here: lemolomusic.bandcamp.com
Lana Del Rey cover that appeared on the soundtrack for The Great Gatsby. Watch for more of their covers here: opensource.glassanimals.com
Watch local band ODESZA performing live on KEXP in 2017 here: www.youtube.com
You can support Emancipator (aka Doug Appling), the Portland producer/DJ here: emancipator.bandcamp.com
A request for Austin
Outside my window there's a cave
Beyond that, I couldn't say
We sit inside and watch the tube
All my friends are on the net
And all my friends are in the net
And all of us are out of it
And none of us are into it
Find this track from Star Slinger here: starslingeruk.bandcamp.com
On May 1st, Bandcamp will once again be waiving its cut of sales for 24 hours in order for 100% of funds to go directly to artists during the COVID-19 crisis. Get those wishlists ready!
Remembering icon Prince, who passed away at his Paisley Park Studios in Minnesota at the age of 57 four years ago today
Happy 73rd birthday to Iggy Pop (James Newell Osterberg Jr.), born on this day in 1947!
For Karen, who has had the David Byrne film "True Stories" in her mind lately! Here's the 1986 trailer for it: www.youtube.com
Find this new one from Avalanches here: www.theavalanches.com
Happy 28th birthday to the Beastie Boys third studio album, 'Check Your Head,' released on this day in 1992!
Support Nashville's Soccer Mommy ("chill but kinda sad") here: sopharela.bandcamp.com
Katie Crutchfield's (aka Waxahatchee) new album 'Saint Cloud' is out now, and we recommend you check it out here: waxahatchee.bandcamp.com
New single from Seattle's Deep Sea Diver! Says the band about this track: "We recorded this song, "Stop Pretending", as we were continuing to stay at home. The song was written using a collaboration exercise that we had given to our fans as an outlet to create and find connection in a time of duress & isolation (we called it the "Stay Home Stems" series) —and it ended up also working for us— this song was written, recorded, mixed and mastered in two days at our house, & this what we have to show for it."
Get it here: thedeepseadiver.bandcamp.com
Quivers request for Tom!
Support this Australian band here: quiversss.bandcamp.com
The new album from Britain's Ghostpoet, 'I Grow Tired but Dare Not Fall Asleep' is set to arrive on May 1st: www.ghostpoet.co.uk
A recent re-imagining of the song that appears on Gil Scott-Heron's 2010 album, 'I'm New Here'
Find their new, and fourth, album 'Heaven to a Tortured Mind' here: yves-tumor.bandcamp.com
From a 2010 session between Tony Allen and the late South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela, who passed away on January 23, 2018, two years before the release of this album.
Dr. Seuss lyrics over Dr. Dre beats, what more could you ask for? www.youtube.com
Happy 4th birthday, Zuzu! This "Cupcake Dew Eat" is for you!
"If ever there was an essential service, you and everyone at KEXP are one. You have gotten me and so many through so much. And this…this time has been a real test of my fortitude that doesn’t feel like it will ever end.
I’d like to request If I Ever Feel Better by Phoenix. But really anything you play will do. Love to you and everyone there." - Thank you, Diane, this is for you!
'Harmony Avenue,' the debut album from Jade Hairpins (project of Fucked Up drummer Jonah Falco and guitarist Mike Haliechuk) will be out on May 29th: jadehairpins.bandcamp.com
The debut album from this Brooklyn band is set to release on May 22nd: nationoflanguage.bandcamp.com
The first music video for Depeche Mode was for this song. Watch it here: www.youtube.com
This one goes out to Bianca, who turns 15 years old today!
Song that Brandon Summers of The Helio Sequence wrote with The Morning Show in mind! (No link for it yet though)
Here's the video for this one since you've gotta wait on the tour for 'Gigaton' to be up and running after COVID-19: www.youtube.com
Happy 61st birthday to The Cure's Robert Smith, born on this day in 1959!
At the NME Awards in February, he stated about a new album release: “The first one will definitely be out soon, we’re wrapping it up now and it’s going to be mixed"
Found on Morrissey's debut solo album 'Viva Hate', released in 1988
"It's my wife, Caddie, and my anniversary today. If it fits, can you play something by Luna or Elbow? Our first date was Luna at Bowery Ballroom, nineteen years ago (!?!). Since then, we've seen Elbow more than any other band." - Happy anniversary Ben and Caddie, this one's for you!
Watch Bill Callahan's live performance for KEXP in 2019 here: www.youtube.com
"Can you play LCD - American Dream? I hinge on every word, and shake my head in amazement, knowing that James Murphy nailed it again. If only we all opened our eyes a little wider...." - You got it Steve, and hope you're feeling better soon
Frontman for The Frames and The Swell Season, Glen Hansard, turns 50 years old today!
This New Jersey band has a new album coming on May 22nd. Find pre-order info for 'That's Why We're Running' here: roadsidegraves.bandcamp.com
Request for Aaron, over at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT
Happy 61st birthday to The Cure's Robert Smith, born on this day in 1959!
This has been The Morning Show, we'll see you all again at 6:00 AM tomorrow. Stay well, friends.