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Friday, Apr 24 2020, 6AM
Written by Brandon Summer of The Helio Sequence, and inspired by The Morning Show! No link up yet to this one, but support the band here: theheliosequence.bandcamp.com
Brazilian drumming collective Olodum on this one off of Paul Simon's eighth solo album 'Rhythm of the Saints'
Early this month, Arcade Fire's Win Butler posted an 8 second clip of music with the caption, “Sometimes it takes 20 years to write a song.”
So possibly the follow-up to 'Everything Now' is in the works?
Happy 30th birthday to World Party's second album, 'Goodbye Jumbo', released on this day in 1990!
Happy 63rd birthday to David J of Love and Rockets and Bauhaus, born on this day in 1957!
He came to perform on The Morning Show in 2017, watch that live session here: www.youtube.com
Aussie band Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever will be releasing their second album, 'Sideways to New Italy' on June 5th. Pre-order it from out pals at Sub Pop here: bit.ly
Happy 31st birthday to Tom Petty's first solo album, 'Full Moon Fever,' released on this day in 1989!
Sales for Jason Isbell's new album will be made available to independent record stores a week before 'Reunions' official release to help support them during the COVID-19 crisis.
Read more about it here: www.rollingstone.com
"Thanks for being there for me since day 1 of lockdown here in Bethesda MD. Listening has really helped me stay positive and feel connected to my home state of Washington. I did feel a little like screaming into my pillow this morning while reading the news, though, so I wondered if you could please play End of the World as We Know It (and I feel fine) by REM. I think it might help. Thank you! You are not alone." - Liam
"I need a little wake up this morning, I need that opening riff sound, can you play The The Dogs of Lust...ahhh harmonica riff.
Ah, technology" - You got it, Bob!
"Hi! My name is Gus, I live in Fremont. I had a breakdown yesterday and work gave me today off. I'm awake way too early and out on a drive. Do you have room in the rotation for 4 American Dollars by US Girls?" - Yes, hang in there Gus!
"Today is my 10th Anniversary with my wonderful husband, Andy. He is my best friend, the most honest, reliable, amazing, understanding person and a huge music snob. Since I can't pick just one song to play for him, could you please play Nina Simone's "Feeling Good" - it was the first song we played at our wedding." - Renee in Virginia, happy anniversary to you both!
2013 compilation that features remixes of songs from Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, and more
Listed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as one of the 500 songs that shaped rock and roll
The first single released from virtual band Gorillaz. They're still at it, keep up here: www.gorillaz.com
The follow-up single to "Start Me Up," released off of The Rolling Stone's 1981 album, 'Tattoo You'
The first original new song from The Rolling Stones in eight years! Said Jagger to Zane Lowe in a recent interview about it being written over a year ago: “Keith Richards and I both had the idea that we should release it. But I said, ‘Well I’ve got to rewrite it.’ Some of it is not going to work and some of it was a bit weird and a bit too dark. So I slightly rewrote it. I didn’t have to rewrite very much, to be honest. It’s very much how I originally did it.”
Keith Richards added to the convo: "Obviously right now we’ve got nothing else to do but write some more songs, right?”
Happy birthday to Donald in Tucson, who wanted to hear some Elvis Costello today!
"I have been a listener and supporter of the station since the KCMU days. I am hunkered down and laid off here in Seattle. Your show has helped me start the day with hope for our community. When David Bowie passed in 2016 you played his music all day so we could all mourn and celebrate his genius as a community.
My sister in law , Shona, lives in California and was hit hard by Bowie’s passing. I told her about the Bowie tribute and she has been listening and supporting KEXP ever since. Today is Shona’s birthday! Could you please play Bowie’s “Sound and Vision” for her? It is such a great feeling to know that she and I and so many others are listening and dancing along to your show. It helps me feel less alone. Thanks so much for all you do!!!" - Elizabeth, this one is for you and Shona
Happy 63rd birthday to Love and Rockets and Bauhaus member, David J, born on this day in 1957!
This first full-length LP from the Oakland post-punk band is set to release on May 1st, get it here: housesofheaven.bandcamp.com
Bandcamp will once again be waiving their share of sales on May 1st in order to help support artists during the COVID-19 crisis. Save to wishlist now!
Another synthy, post-punk debut album coming in May. Find Brooklyn's Nation of Language here: nationoflanguage.bandcamp.com
We don't have much on this new Leeds band yet, but watch this space: yardact.bandcamp.com
Here's IDLES (with Danny Nedelko) performing live for us in London during 2019's International Clash Day: www.youtube.com
New Joan Jett cover from L7 that features guitars and vocals from... Joan Jett!
Seattle! Our shows for Bikini Kill reunion tour were rescheduled for October: bikinikill.com
A new band made up of Fucked Up members Mike Haliechuk and Jonah Falco, and Riley Gale of thrash band Power Trip. Watch this space: masterpiecemachine.bandcamp.com
New Sunny Day Real Estate cover. They've got it up here! theworldis.bandcamp.com
We've consulted a calendar, and it is indeed Friday.
"We’ve been up since 5:30 this morning because our oldest son, Arlo, turns 6 today. We’ve been living in lockdown together for over a month and both my husband and I are currently unemployed due to the outbreak. While it’s been an anxious time for sure, our family has found plenty of ways to release, often by having dance parties. We listen to you every morning and can’t express how grateful we are to have KEXP in our lives.
Arlo saw his first concert last year when Robyn came to town and has been infatuated with her since he was about 4. Could you please play any Robyn song for his 6th birthday? I can promise you, we will dance.
Thank you for making us feel not so lonely in such a strange time." - Laura, this is for you and Arlo
From the Gossip frontwoman's debut solo album, 'Fake Sugar', released in 2017
The Manchester band is back with this new single that got production help from the Kills’ Jamie Hince. Their third full-length LP 'Hot Slick' is set to release on May 29th. Find them here: www.wearepins.co.uk
8:47 AM
26th spin
This one is for Jeff in Atlanta, who is NOT going bowling. (Thank you)
Run the Jewels have just released limited edition new merch to benefit their road crew, who are unable to tour due to the COVID-19 crisis. Purchase here: runthejewels.com
"The vocal sample is from this YouTube video of these girls walking down a hotel hallway to the pool and their instructor is leading them in this chant, it’s like a 10 second clip. I was like, oh, my God — that's the catchiest hook I've ever heard. I need to put a beat to this... " Read more from our interview with local artist Rudy Willingham here: www.kexp.org
"The awesome soundtrack from “Singles” introduced me to the Pumpkins and so many other bands in the early 90's. “Drown” is just a great song on so many levels." - For you, Marc
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Bless you John Richards for playing Drown during my commute to go work as an "essential" worker on my 13th day straight. Best DJ EVERZZZZZ have a great day friend!
-David
Happy 63rd birthday to Love and Rockets and Bauhaus member, David J, born on this day in 1957!
Watch the local group performing live for KEXP in 2017 here: www.youtube.com
Can also be found on Moby's third album 'Everything is Wrong', released in 1995
"15 years ago today I was in Seattle to see U2 play Key Arena for the HTDAAB tour. If you could play some U2 I'd really appreciate it. I remember calling my voicemail and recording the show so I could relive that night." - Sara in Minneapolis
Jonny Greenwood to Humo magazine in 1997: "Andy Warhol once said that he could enjoy his own boredom. ‘Let Down’ is about that. It’s the transit-zone feeling. You’re in a space, you are collecting all these impressions, but it all seems so vacant. You don’t have control over the earth anymore. You feel very distant from all these thousands of people that are also walking there."
This has been The Morning Show! We'll see you all again at 6:00 AM on Monday. Have a safe and healthy weekend, friends.