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Tuesday, Jul 13 2021, 7AM
He was wearing shorts from the Magnum P.I. collection.
Good morning Seattle, and welcome to the Monday edition of The Morning Show. How are you doing? Reach out to us during the show at dj@kexp.org.
On this day in 1985, the Live Aid benefit concert took place in London, Philadelphia, Sydney, and Moscow. Read the full break down and story of this performance from U2 here: www.rollingstone.com
Earlier this year Thom Yorke created a version of Radiohead’s “Creep” for designer Jun Takahashi’s Tokyo Fashion Week showcase of “Creep Very,” his UNDERCOVER Fall/Winter 2021 Women’s collection.
This haunting reimagining of the 1993 hit is now being released as “Creep (Very 2021 RMX),” a standalone single available for streaming and digital download as of Tuesday July 13.
The digital single features bespoke artwork by Jun Takahashi.
Transatlanticism is the fourth studio album by indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie, released on October 7, 2003 by Barsuk Records. At this point in their career, the group had toured and recorded for nearly a half-decade. With tensions rising, the band decided to take time away from one another; notably, Ben Gibbard collaborated with electronic musician Dntel (Jimmy Tamborello), and released an album, Give Up, under the name the Postal Service. Death Cab regrouped in late 2002 to create Transatlanticism, which was recorded in a leisurely manner over five-day stretches until June 2003.
Say Anything director Cameron Crowe turns 64 today. Happy birthday and thank you for all the great musical moments in your movies!
Good morning John and Morning Show crew,
I heard you mention Cameron Crowe earlier and was wondering if you could play Chloe Dancer? Today would have been my 18th wedding anniversary, and that was one of Chris’ favorite songs.
Can’t wait to come out to Seattle again and visit LOM/KEXP studio once you can have visitors again. :)
-Kara in Boston
The band had begun writing this album prior to the release of their 15th studio album Living in Extraordinary Times (2018); due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns, the members were stuck in different countries. Vocalist Tim Booth began working with producer Jacknife Lee at his studio in Topanga Canyon, California, where Booth acted as a liaison between the band and Lee. Described as a stadium rock album, its songs were influenced by the pandemic, the lockdowns, as well as the murder of George Floyd.
John asked you to check in, and our pal Sarah did just that: Good morning, long time listener. Long time checker-in. Hope today is an okayish Tuesday.
I'm off to set up for a middle school summer camp. The kids all want to wear masks (even vaccinated) to protect each other. The kids are alright.
Take care of your heart today and cheers.
TORRES will return to Seattle for a live set at Tractor Tavern on September 27th. Buy tickets here: bit.ly
Her new album, Thirstier, comes out on July 30th. torrestorrestorres.bandcamp.com
Happy 42nd to Phillipa Margaret "Pip" Brown, better known by her stage name Ladyhawke. She is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. This was the fifth single from her 2008 debut album, "Ladyhawke." Watch the official video for "Magic": www.youtube.com
Lorely Rodriguez is the artist behind the moniker Empress Of. The daughter of Honduran immigrants, Lorely weaves lyrics in English and Spanish effortlessly between her songs in service to one of her biggest influences: her mom. Empress Of joined us live on KEXP at Home last July.: youtu.be
empressof.bandcamp.com
The # 1 album in the US (and our hearts) on this day in 1985.
Hi John,
I am sitting here in Berlin / Germany in the office.
I am listening to KEXP nearly every day.
I can remember the Summer of 1985. I was sitting in front of my Taperecorder with a pack of 20 blank 90min. Tapes. I was recording the whole Live Aid show form a local radio station. This is also the only reason why I am still owning a Tapemachine :-)
One of my favorite songs from this day was Don't Change from INXS
Can you play this for me pls.
It makes working much easier.
Thanky very much
Cheers- Thorsten
www.youtube.com
New Order 2021 tour dates! They play Climate Pledge Arena in October of 2022.
www.neworder.com
Jane from Seattle: Loving this morning of music- and this song by Jungle is like pure dopamine goodness. Thank you, John!
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This London-based electronic duo will be here in Seattle, playing The Moore Theatre on Friday, October 22nd!
Thanks for getting me through the morning!! Would you be able to play Handsome Man by the band Wednesday? They have a really great older Sunny Day Real Estate meets Pavement meets HUM vibe that would be great to hear on the airwaves.
Thanks for considering!
Trey in Asheville, NC
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wednesdayband.bandcamp.com
Two-fer-Tuesday right here on 90.3 FM, your home for classic rock and Mallards baseball. Make sure to check out our rock block lunch with Nina Blackwood and Alan Hunter. Ahem. Insert blowtorch watts joke.
Debut album from this Seattle band Sunny Day Real Estate! They were (looks at notes cribbed from Wikipedia...sighs) one of the early emo bands in the Midwest Emo scene and helped establish the genre.
Checking in on my birthday. Would love to hear Love & Rockets - No New Tale to Tell
Greg on Queen Anne
For Susan having ankle surgery...on her ankle. Ahem.
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Ever wanted to watch a band dressed as trees rock out? ICD 2019 baby. www.youtube.com
Hello there, I'm a long time amplifier and it's my birthday! Thank you for always helping me get through this life. I feel blessed to live in such a beautiful city and have this amazing KEXP family. I always ask fir Do Ya Think I'm Sexy by Revco on my birthday lol. Not sure if you can make that work but I ask anyway.
This is Angie and thank you
That was beautiful ❤️
It really does help to hear stories about how other people struggle and deal with mental health. Thanks for providing a safe and supportive space on the airwaves, it resonates all over.
-Chris in Olympia
Happy 64th to director Cameron Crowe.
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Hi from morning faithful, Stephanie in Seattle. It's my 42nd birthday and I'm driving up to Lynnwood to the spa would love to hear any of favorites: Screaming Trees, Sleater Kinney, the Cure or Beyonce. 😁
Stephanie in Seattle
Good morning! It has become a bit of a tradition to request one of Wesley's current favorite songs on his birthday. He is 7 today! He would also love to hear Be Sweet by Japanese Breakfast.
KEXP is a big reason why he has such an eclectic range in musical favorites. Thanks for being the soundtrack to so many of our days all of these years.
6 years old - Ooh LA LA by Run the Jewels
3 years old - Just Can't Get Enough by Depeche Mode (back up was Drain You by Nirvana)
2 years old - Night Train by James Brown (back up was Uptown by Prince)
Thanks for considering,
Molly
On tour! See them!!!
www.thisisdeepseadiver.com
IDEA: Morning pals road trip to The Seasons Performance Hall @ in Yakima, WA. wednesday, AUG 18th. Who's in? LET'S DO THIS!
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Good morning and happy Tuesday. I would like to request deep sea diver-impossible weight. Please and thank you
Angie
I'd love to hear something from Adam Ant (perhaps one of the songs he didn't get to play during his set at Live Aid? ;-) ).
Thanks!
Aaron in Sacramento
Happy birthday to Loren in Seattle who turns the big 4-0 today.
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Electric Avenue is a real street located in London, one of the first to be lit by electric lights, and also the place of the Brixton Uprising in 1981.
Spoiler alert: The plane crashes...
...but they survive...
...and then become zombies....
...and eat Molly Ringwald and Judd Nelson.
IDEA: Breakfast Club sequel; Judd Nelson is now the custodian.
Good morning and happy Tuesday! You're listening to The Midday Show with the wonderful Eva Walker!
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At 12.01 on July 13th, 1985, Status Quo started the Live Aid extravaganza, held between Wembley Stadium, London and The JFK Stadium, Philadelphia. The cream of the world's biggest rock stars took part in the worldwide event, raising over £40million. TV pictures beamed to over 1.9bn people in 160 countries made it the biggest live broadcast ever known.
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Of course, U2 was there, performing the now iconic "Sunday Bloody Sunday." The song has stood the test of time, Bono's mullet notwithstanding: wdhafm.com