John Richards

The Beta Band releases their "Three E.P.'s" compilation in the UK on this day 23-years ago. In the movie High Fidelity John Cusack's character claims he can sell five copies of The Three EPs just by playing "Dry the Rain."

Depeche Mode released the album, "Music for the Masses" on this day 34 years ago. -- Band members Andy Fletcher and Martin Gore both explained the album's title was conceived as a joke. Fletcher said, "The title's ... a bit tongue-in-cheek, really. Everyone is telling us we should make more commercial music, so that's the reason we chose that title."

Depeche Mode released the album, "Music for the Masses" on this day 34 years ago. -- Band members Andy Fletcher and Martin Gore both explained the album's title was conceived as a joke. Fletcher said, "The title's ... a bit tongue-in-cheek, really. Everyone is telling us we should make more commercial music, so that's the reason we chose that title."

The Smiths released the album, "Strangeways Here We Come" on this day in 1987, 34 years ago.

Deerhunter released "Halcyon Digest" on this day in 2010, 11 years ago. -- Writing on his Facebook profile page, Cox stated "The album's title is a reference to a collection of fond memories and even invented ones, like my friendship with Ricky Wilson (deceased member of The B-52s) or the fact that I live in an abandoned Victorian autoharp factory. The way that we write and rewrite and edit our memories to be a digest version of what we want to remember, and how that's kind of sad." -- This wonderful song by Georgia band Deerhunter was sung by lead guitarist Lockett Pundt instead of lead singer Bradford Cox. Watch "Desire Lines" live here: youtu.be

Christine and the Queens covered George Michael's 1990 hit "Freedom" on their new EP, Joseph.

PJ Harvey released "Is This Desire?" on this day in 1998.

Jesus Jones released Doubt in 1991.

"Come Around" is the lead single from Breeze's album, Only Up, which released in August of this year. Breeze is the project of Toronto-based produced, Josh Korody. "Come Around" features rapper Cadence Weapon, who won the Canadian Polaris Music Prize last night for album 'Parallel World.' -- "Come Around” is about someone that has done something horrible and has not shown any accountability or true remorse and the fear they – or have the nerve – to be able to jump back into a community that no longer feels comfortable around them."

Deee-Lite released "Groove Is in the Heart" on debut album, "World Clique" in 1990.

Nightmares on Wax or DJ E.A.S.E., is an English DJ and record producer from Leeds. www.nightmaresonwax.com

“It takes a village, it takes a few lifetimes,” Mustafa said in a tweet that shared the music video. “Rest In Peace to the friends I've lost, long life to the ones still living, nothing in vain, Regent Park forever." You can watch the music video here: youtu.be --- Watch Mustafa's Live at KEXP from Home performance and interview DJ Gabriel Teodros, from June 2021: youtu.be.

If you played the ship song by Nick Cave for Steph for me, that would be awesomer. i think that might be one of the greatest love songs ever. Stace in Palo Alto, CA

"The Nowhere Inn" is the title track from St. Vincent's film "The Nowhere Inn," released in 2020. The Nowhere Inn is a mockumentary written by and starring St. Vincent and Sleater-Kinney's Carrie Brownstein, who star as themselves.

Hey John, how about playing Disappear by INXS. For Kerrie on the island of West Seattle

For Shayne in Calgary... -- Melbourne-by-way-of-Tasmania band Quivers is the project of Sam J. Nicholson, who started it to keep singing after losing a brother in a free-diving accident. -- John welcomed Quivers into the KEXP studio for a live performance in 2019: www.youtube.com

The Ocean Blue formed in the late 80's in Hershey, PA. Lead vocals/guitarist David Schelzel played an acoustic set on The Morning Show at KEXP in 2013. blog.kexp.org

Peter Bjorn and John released "Writer's Block" in 2006. -- Listen to Peter Bjorn and John performing live at KEXP in August 2016: kexp.org

For Paula... -- New Order released album, 'Republic,' in 1993. -- Check out this exclusive KEXP interview Morning Show producer Owen Murphy did with New Order's Bernard Sumner last year: www.kexp.org

Rosa Walton and Jenny Hollingworth are back with their first new music in three years. Walton said of the new song: ‘Hall Of Mirrors’ to be a euphoric song that conveys clarity, confidence, and ultimately joy.” -- Let’s Eat Grandma played a session live on KEXP back in 2018! Check out their full performance here: www.youtube.com

Speaking about this new single, Torres' Mackenzie Scott explained, "The title emerged from a dream I had. The song’s theme is that truth is eternal, and it’s also about never stopping." "To bring it back down to earth, the song’s also about being ready to drop everything to do something essential for someone you love. In this instance, it’s bringing my girlfriend lunch so she can keep painting." bit.ly -- See the "prehistoric" video: youtu.be -- torrestorrestorres.bandcamp.com

"Let's Go" was the first single from The Cars' sophomore album, Candy-O. “Let’s Go” was written by Ric Ocasek and sung by bassist Benjamin Orr. An equal mix of handclaps and synth lines, the song was a top-20 hit – the first one ever achieved by The Cars – and climbed to #14 on the Billboard Hot 100.: www.rhino.com

Canadian band Arcade Fire released their album Neon Bible in 2007. -- Seattle Rock Orchestra performed Arcade Fire at KEXP in 2012. Check out the Live Video here: bit.ly.

"Valentine" is the newest song from Snail Mail, AKA 22-year-old Lindsey Jordan. Her 2nd full length record of the same name is out November 5th. -- Snail Mail was LIVE on KEXP in June 2018: www.youtube.com

For Vika... --- The song, "Vicious," like the rest of "Transformer," was produced by David Bowie with his Spiders from Mars guitarist Mick Ronson. Bowie also supplied backing vocals for the track.

Philly’s Church Girls have announced a new LP titled Still Blooms. The record arrives October 8 via Anchor Eighty-Four Records and new UK label home Big Scary Monsters. churchgirls.bandcamp.com

The Shivas "Feels So Good // Feels So Bad" was just released on September 24, 2021. -- The Shivas will be played at Tractor Tavern on Thursday, November 11th for Freakout Fest. www.theshivas.org

Scottish electro-pop trio CHVRCHES have covered Gerard McMann's “Cry Little Sister,” also known as 'The Lost Boys' theme. The track by CHVRCHES appears in the new film 'Nightbooks'. -- Check out CHVRCHES full performance live on KEXP back in 2013 here: www.youtube.com

"Safety Dance" is Angel Olson's rendition on the Men Without Hats' track. Safety Dance is part of Olson's covers EP "Aisles," released on August 20th. -- “I felt this song could be reinterpreted to be about the time of quarantine and the fear of being around anyone or having too much fun,” Olsen said in a statement. “It made me wonder, is it safe to laugh or dance or be free of it all for just a moment?” -- Troy Nelson hosted Angel Olsen Live in the KEXP Studio back in December 2019: youtu.be

Listen to Low's latest album "HEY WHAT," released September 10th on Sub Pop Records. lowtheband.bandcamp.com

Strange Overtones was released in 2008 as the lead single from this second album of Byrne and Eno collaborating together.

For Carin in Brooklyn.. -- Throwing Muses released "The Real Ramona" in 1991. -- Check out Throwing Muses' performance for KEXP VIP Club members from Seattle's Triple Door in 2014: www.youtube.com

Mason in Lancaster: "Like many have already told, indeed you are having a great set, which is nothing out of the ordinary. If you could squeeze it in, would you play "Wishing Well" by Terence Trent D'arby? Even though the sun is coming out, the funky mood, the dark and rainy morning brought me isn't shaking off yet. Hoping it lifts not just mine, but someone else's day, that might be in the same situation. Thanks for everything you guys do at KEXP!"

Released on this day in 1976, which, looks at notes, was 437 years ago...or 45. #NewMath. -- In 1989, Stevie Wonder became the youngest living person to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, at the age of 38.

"Protect My Energy" is from UK rapper Little Simz's new album "Sometimes I Might Be Introvert," out September 2021. Those active in the TikTok community might also know Little Simz for her viral song "Venom." www.littlesimz.com

On this day in 2005, Franz Ferdinand released their second studio album "You Could Have It So Much Better."

Recently on the KEXP textbot: Listener: Sounds like the guy from Yard Act! A few seconds later... Listener: Sorry, it is Yard Act! KEXP: Yep, the guy from Yard Act is the guy from Yard Act. :) #TheMoreYouKnow -- Yard Act are a Leeds-based band that describe themselves as a minimalist rock group. This is the title track from their upcoming debut album: www.yardactors.com

Erika in Ballard: "It's my birthday and I would love to hear Ned's Atomic Dustbin- Grey Cell Green. With the funny Scottish intro, please!!"

For Rigoberto: "Love you guys, I'm loyally listening every morning from San Antonio, TX. Thanks for all the great music!"

Australian punk rockers Amyl & the Sniffers released "Comfort to Me" this month! You can get tickets to their livestream performance of "Comfort to Me" on 10/5 here: noonchorus.com

The Temptations released "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" on this day in 1972. The single is cut to 6:58 because there's not enough vinyl on a 45 to handle the 11:46 album version.