John Richards

After more than a decade, Doves have released their fifth studio album! dovesofficial.com

From their 3rd album! Here's Foals performing live in the KEXP studio in 2013 www.youtube.com

Sixth album from the Baltimore synth-pop band! "Hit the Coast" puts the bad times behind, and heads for a brighter future, “flying and free”. future-islands.com

The Pixies meet synthesizers in this cover from Brooklyn's Nation of Language. Here's your link! nationoflanguage.bandcamp.com

The Avalanches said in a statement that they hope this song will offer hope in the face of “the whole damn world incinerating”. www.theavalanches.com

"I feel music in your heights I have never reached such heights" www.jamiexx.com

Romy Madley-Croft, lead singer of The xx, has released her debut solo single 'Lifetime,' written and recorded in lockdown. "Lifetime was written and recorded in lockdown. I’ve been thinking a lot about how short life is and how quickly things can change… my intention with this song is to celebrate life, togetherness, to appreciate the moment before it’s gone." - bit.ly

According to Spin magazine (February 1989), Andy Bell would sometimes introduce this song on stage by saying: "When I was a little girl, I asked my mummy, 'Can I be gay when I grow up?' She replied, 'Yes if you show a little respect." - bit.ly

Good morning John and morning show! How about some mad world! You pick the artist 😎 -Andy in Milwaukee

Brandi broke the dam. Guess I needed a good cry this morning. Feeling so completely and utterly frustrated with the state of things right now. Thanks for being a buoy in this madness. Kim on Lopez Island -- Oh man this is an amazing cover!! THANK YOU -Keith on the way to another great day of gardening -- Thank you for the Brandi Carlile song! ❤️ -Anna in Montlake -- Elliott Sometimes a song hits me square in the face. And I burst into tears. This song did that to me. Love @loserboy, @kexp, and @brandicarlile. And remember, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. -- Neil B. Collins@neilbcollins·7m@loserboy Mad World. Brandi Caralisle. Goosebumps Red heart -- Brandi live! While in quarantine, Carlile has performed several virtual concerts from her Washington home. "It’s a mad world, but we’re in this together," she said before signing off. "Vote." Then, Tears for Fears’ Curt Smith approved of this version, with a response tweet to the video. bit.ly

By request! "Are you alright, are you alright?" theinnocencemission.com

Thanks man. Fresh Feeling hits the spot. I can’t wait to awaken from this nightmare. THAT will be a fresh feeling. -Timm in Nebraska -- "Words can't be that strong / My heart is reeling / This is that fresh / That fresh feeling" Here's California-based rock band Eeels performed at KEXP in 2014: www.youtube.com

Thank you for this War on Drugs this morn. Just what I needed. I'm tearing up dancing around my living room! -Lauren in Othello, Washington

I wasn't going to share my drama, however, you have helped me so many hard times; As my eyes swell. My wife and I shared so much with you and now she's gone. I've secluded myself at a remote cabin in West Virginia until I feel ok. I left Seattle 2 weeks ago. Much love, Anthony Request: Pictures of You KEXP is family

Perfect follow up to cure. And my favorite PJ song. You guys just carried me through the sand. F***, so emotional So grateful!!!! Anthony -- Request off PJ Harvey's critically acclaimed fifth album, 'Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea' "How did we get here? To this point of living? I held my breath... And you said something." - pjharvey.net

Hey John & Owen & co, I had the dreaded pandemic birthday yesterday, and I didn't get a request in. If you've got it, I'd love to hear Hurdy Gurdy Man covered by the Butthole Surfers, but I'd also settle for some Cocteau Twins. Glad to hear your voice again - we all missed you but I hope you got some rest! Thanks for being here for all our big life moments and moods. Caroline in Atlanta

Morning, Thanks for the fine music. I'd like to request Gadigal Land by Midnight Oil, or another Midnight Oil song if that doesn't fit with the feeling today. I'm hoping that our leaders in San Diego approve a wetland restoration project this morning, and codify the role that Indigenous people should have in the management and access of this public resource. Oh boy, this version of Mad World is making me cry.... Andrew

By request! Lazaretto is a building or ship used to quarantine poor people. Did you see Jack White salute Van Halen with his performance of “Lazaretto” on SNL this past week? bit.ly

John: We've got a dear friend in Seattle who'll be going for chemo today at SCCA. As you know, these days can be hard. She's awesome, powerful and doesn't want anyone up in her business at the moment, but can you send her some kind of sonic love this morning? Her friends love her and support her. She's a Brick House. Your favorite version of that song would be just right today. Loving what you guys do.

Janelle Monae said of "Turntables," “I’m simply watching, examining, and wanting to highlight all of the people who are on the frontlines fighting for our democracy, fighting against racial inequalities, fighting against white supremacy, fighting against systemic racism, and systemic oppression. So, this song is to keep us motivated. This song is to uplift us and keep us galvanized when we’re fatigued. And this song is really for the people.” Watch the invigorating and inspiring video for Turntables here: www.youtube.com

The first single from PVA's forthcoming debut EP "Toner", set for release on November 20. 'Talks' is about how we invent games in order to avoid expressing our true feelings or take the risk of being hurt," says Josh. "The song also takes inspiration from real relationships and the fictional relationship between John and Abigail Marston (the two main characters in video game Red Dead Redemption)." - bit.ly

Bronson is the new collaborative project of Grammy nominated duo Odesza and Syndney producer Golden Features. Their self-titled debut is out July 17th via Foreign Family Colletive / Ninja Tune. wearebronson.bandcamp.com

Bicep is the Irish DJ duo of Andrew Ferguson and Matthew McBriar and they formed Bicep in 2009. The duo are childhood friends. bicep.bandcamp.com

This song by Australian band Geowulf was a KEXP Song of the Day: blog.kexp.org

You know what would make me (and so many others) feel better this morning. Knowing that we’re not always on your mind, just mostly all the time. Quivers for the win!!!! Thanks friends. Shayne in Calgary

Released 35 years ago today, Listen Like Thieves is the fifth studio album by the Australian rock band INXS.

They say you should never meet your heroes. I didn't get to meet John Lennon. I haven't met Megan Rapinoe. But I have met Amy Richard and the saying does not apply. Could you play Heroes by David Bowie -John ----------------------------- "Heroes" is the 12th studio album by David Bowie, released on this day 43 years ago.

Wanted to thank you all for making me smile in these crazy times. You guys play such a great variety of tunes and continue to surprise me. Could you play a throwback- Stone Roses please? They were so great before they let the drugs and fame get to them -Pete

Hey John. Speaking of local music that may have been stolen from your trunk back in the day, how bout some 764-hero? -Nate

Here's Bully's Alicia Bognanno sharing a set of songs recorded at home from her album, SUGAREGG, with KEXP DJ Abbie Gobeli: www.youtube.com

Can you play This Must Be the Place cover by Iron and wine? KEXP is my last community that I still get to enjoy. Thanks Andy Kenmore WA

Morning John! Great setlist today. How about Julien Baker’s cover of The Modern Leper? Frightened Rabbit is one of my favorite bands of all time and love this version of Scott’s incredible song. David

“Cuts so thin, how does it get in?” www.youtube.com

By request! This song inspired by The Morning Show isn't available anywhere yet, but you can support Brandon Summer's band The Helio Sequence here: theheliosequence.bandcamp.com