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Wednesday, Nov 17 2021, 7AM
Happy 55th to the late Jeff Buckley.
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"I love "So Real" because it's the actual quartet that you see in that picture right there that you have on the wall, on the album. And that one I produced live all one moment, the vocal is the first take, all one take. It was three o'clock in the morning." -Jeff Buckley, Grace Under Fire
Frontman and songwriter Conor O'Brien described this song to The Sun, as a "tragi-comedy." adding he "was very much influenced by Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut - that feeling of deep, dark moments being placed alongside compulsive hilarity."
Producer Owen Morris says that despite the friction between the Gallagher brothers, "The sessions were the best, easiest, least fraught, most happily creative time I've ever had in a recording studio. I believe people can feel and hear when music is dishonest and motivated by the wrong reasons. Morning Glory, for all its imperfection and flaws, is dripping with love and happiness."
Hi John!
Since school opened up again and I’ve been driving my son to school every day, it’s found its way back into my daily routine— and you’ve got a new fan in the back seat. Hugo turns nine today, and would love to hear you play David Bowie’s Space Oddity for his birthday.
Thanks, and keep doing what you do!
Mike
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A lovely morning down here in Portland. The sun has decided to show its face on a celebratory day....our beautiful son Huck turns 9. If you could squeeze in a little Bowie to the show, that'd be great. And while I know you can't get to all the requests, know that we're grateful for all of you up there in Seattle....each and every morning. Thanks for all that you do. In this together, we are not alone.
In community,
Nate & Beth
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9 year olds requesting Bowie gives me hope for the future - Carolyn in Seattle
Great song from our favorite Russian shoegaze four-piece. KNOW THEM! KNOW THEM NOW!
blankenberge.bandcamp.com
The project of the Berlin-based Norwegian singer, songwriter and guitarist Anna Lena Bruland, she explains: 'The Beat' is a song about frustration at being told that you’re not good enough, and learning to not let criticism chip away at your confidence. Anna Lena said: “It’s about getting convinced by these voices and these people and thinking that they are right. When I say “Try to be more complete and to never repeat the beat”, that’s me trying to follow their “advice”.
eeramusic.bandcamp.com
Irish songwriter Dolores O'Riordan of The Cranberries passed away at the age of 46 in 2018. Read this KEXP remembrance of this talented artist: www.kexp.org
O'Brien says of the track, "I am out in the elements. At the mercy of others. Pulled in all directions. I wait endless. The phenomenon of the moving statues in Ireland during the 1980s becomes a motif. "When the virgin rocks the statues come to stop."
sineadobrien.bandcamp.com
Here's Kae Tempest's ELECTRIC/PERFECT performance of "Perfect Coffee" live in the KEXP studio in 2017: www.youtube.com
If you guys have time I'd love to hear Breathe Me by Sia, maybe the Four Tet remix? I just finished Six Feet Under (for the first time!) last night and can't stop thinking about that finale. Thanks
Nick in San Antonio
You know who had a nightmare on wax? Steve Carell in the 40-year old virgin. OH KELLY CLARKSON!
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First single from the new project by Tricky, Lonely Guest, and featuring Joe Talbot from IDLES!
The press release for the single says "Lonely Guest lays at the centre of a new era and network of artists for False Idols, which draw together on a unique vision for a contemporary independent record label."
falseidols.bandcamp.com
Good morning, 2021 has not been kind to me. I was in a car accident last month. The healing process has been a challenge. I would love to hear Car Crash by Idles. Hearing that Joe Talbot experienced the same thing that I went through makes me feel less alone when dealing with the aftermath. And I just need something to power through the day.
Cheers,
Jen from Tacoma, WA
This is the latest from Jack White, who produced and played every instrument on this track. Yep, that's him on guitar, flute, harmonium, flugelhorn, tuba, hand claps, toe taps, spoons and more. (NOTE: I made some of this up - Owen) Speaking of spoons...
Long-running rock band Spoon have announced their tenth album, titled 'Lucifer on the Sofa,' will be released on February 11th, 2022 via Matador Records. KEXP premiered the first single "The Hardest Cut," described to KEXP by co-founder and frontman Britt Daniel as "kind-of a highway rock, boogie kind of song, which we've never done before."
www.kexp.org
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spoontheband.bandcamp.com
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Foals singer Yannis Philippakis says this as yet unnamed album is "...an explosion of energy and emotion. Come with your friends, lose your mind, f**king get down."
"Can't Stand Losing You" was released in 1978 from The Police' debut album 'Outlandos d'Amour.'
"Can't Stand Losing You" features lyrics Sting says took him only five minutes to write.
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Geese shared a live performance recorded exclusively for KEXP youtu.be
geesebandnyc.bandcamp.com
Madison, Wisconsin four piece Slow Pulp's rendition of this iconic Sum 41 single, first released in 2001.
slowpulp.bandcamp.com
Deep Sea Diver covering the Alanis Morissette classic! Damien Jurado guest stars on backing vocals for this track. So much awesome.
Chastity Belt will release "Fake" b/w "Fear" in December. The band's Lydia Lund wrote "Fear"about the ambient terror of trying to communicate with other people.: chastity-belt.bandcamp.com
Chicago’s Horsegirl, the trio of 17-19 year olds and “Billy,” their debut single/video via their new label, Matador. “There was a period of last year where the three of us spent every day together writing and recording. It was during this time, when we practically lived in Penelope’s basement, that ‘Billy’ was written. Penelope had recently read about Nick Drake's alternate tunings prompting her to detune her guitar, while Nora overlaid a rhythmic vocal line detailing the life of a fictional character, Billy. At the time, we had been listening to a lot of New Zealand underground bands (80’s/90’s Flying Nun). With that scrappiness in mind, we worked the rest of the song out through improvising together, and ‘Billy’ quickly fell into place."
Playing The Tractor Friday, April 1st, 2022.
hftrr.bandcamp.com
www.hurrayfortheriffraff.com
Requested by Anthony T. in West Palm Beach, FL. Thank you for the great idea, Anthony.
Released on this day 4-years ago. You are VERY missed Sharon Jones.
Hi John & Dan,
Great story, Dan your intuition and your heart are right on! Listen, Be One...
"Two or three warning signs in a second..."
"I don't want the car to hit anybody...run faster, run hard...faster, faster, faster, faster!"
"Pop!" Dan is shot but "nobody got hurt..."
Meditation breathing and walking...
"I fell in love with that concrete, cause it let me know I'm alive..."
"Focussing on my footsteps...feel that concrete...heel to toe..."
We were all so amazed at your heroic bravery as you thwarted his cowardly attack!
Thanks for telling your story for us,
I hope to meet you some time soon at KEXP!
Best & Love,
Curtis
Elizabeth from Edmonds writes regarding Dan Gregory's story: "THIS. This is why I power kexp. Thank you for having Dan on the show. I was getting ready to clean the house, but when he came on and started talking, I just sat down and listened. I'm going to channel his energy today, face that darkness, heal those wounds, and do my best to be a better person, for all of those around me, because in the end, aren't we all just one?
Much love to all of you and especially to Dan today. "
From Spiritualized upcoming new album, 'Everything Was Beautiful.'
This track was inspired by J. Spaceman’s experiences in lockdown. “I felt like I’d been in training for this my whole life,” said the band's front man.
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The new album will be out in February 2022.
Spiritualized will be performing at The Neptune Theatre on April 7th, 2022.
Opening song off the soundtrack for the 2013 film, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty"
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” To this day, especially in times of “disaster,” I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are still so many helpers – so many caring people in this world.
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Because deep down, we know that what matters in this life is more than winning for ourselves. What really matters is helping others win, too. Even if it means slowing down and changing our course now and then. --Mr. Rogers : bit.ly
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An untrained children's choir accompanies the Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman on this song from the soundtrack that she composed for the 2009 film.: www.youtube.com
Arcade Fire cover!!!!!!!!
See them at the Triple Door tickets.thetripledoor.net
www.listentoladies.com
"It was just sunny and it was all just the release of that tension that had been building up on me," Harrison said in a 1969 BBC Radio interview. "It was just a really nice sunny day, and I picked up the guitar, which was the first time I'd played the guitar for a couple of weeks because I'd been so busy. And the first thing that came out was that song. It just came. And I finished it later when I was on holiday in Sardinia."
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"Benj and I are hangin' in there...we'll make it through this! We haven't released the song properly as yet. I literally finished it and uploaded it for John the same day. We've got a handful of demos and songs in various states of completion that we're going to finish up in our home studios. I'll be sure to get that to you and everyone at KEXP when it's ready.
Best,
Brandon