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Nick Cave was inspired by the poem “Dark Night of the Soul” by the Spanish 16th-century poet St. John of the Cross when writing “Long Dark Night.” Wild God is out August 30 and will be Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds' 18th album
New York's Bonny Light Horseman will be performing at Crocodile in Seattle on October 12. bonnylighthorseman.bandcamp.com
This track is the theme song for the Apple TV's "Manhunt" and was written by R&B/Soul singer Danielle Ponder from Rochester, NY
Martin Gore was born on this day in 1961. Songs of Faith and Devotion was recorded over eight months in a rented villa in Madrid during 1992, as well as later sessions in Hamburg and London. Following his work on U2's seventh studio album, producer Flood suggested the idea of building their own studio in a rented house where the band would live and work, the same process having yielded huge successes for U2. A studio was set up in the basement of the villa, with two drum kits using different spaces to achieve different sounds. The band had become aware of getting caught in easy routines in the studio leading to boredom and thus wanted to change as many aspects to their approach to the recording as possible.
Chicago band Dehd performed at KEXP in 2022: www.youtube.com dehdforever.bandcamp.com
They'll also be performing at the Neptune Theatre in Seattle on November 6
Rob Dickinson, singer/songwriter/guitarist of Catherine Wheel was born on this day in 1965. This was the band's last album to feature original bassist Dave Hawes. Dave Hawes said of the album "Adam And Eve is my personal favourite album. I think we were at our musical peak and Rob and Brian were writing amazing tunes. Add in Bob Ezrin as an executive producer and hey, presto! He produced Lou Reed's Berlin album (a top 5 album of mine), and I think he added some of that magic dust to A and E."
"Favourite" is a song which frontman Grian Chatten describes as having "this never-ending sound to it, a continuous cycle from euphoria to sadness, two worlds spinning forever." The band also shared an accompanying music video, featuring home footage of all five members stitched together. Documenting a recent trip to Madrid, where guitarist Carlos O’Connel was born and grew up, bassist Conor Deegan said of the video: "This video is a reminiscing of the past; of each other’s childhoods we didn’t know. To see people we know on an intimate level as adults in the tender ages of childhood, we explore where we came from, and who on some level, still are." He added he wanted the video "to serve as a way of honouring our friendships, and moving from that, the relationships we hold dear. Our mothers, fathers, siblings, aunties and uncles, grandmothers and grandfathers. Those who we still have, and those we have sadly lost. "We haven’t lost that connection to each other, and are not afraid to come of age again, holding on to romance in a sometimes trying world." tinyurl.com
This collaboration by Macha and Bedhead came out in April 2000. Influences include R.E.M., My Bloody Valentine, and The Velvet Underground.
The Folk Implosion is a duo of Lou Barlow and John Davis. The original run was from 1993 - 2000. However, they reunited in 2021 and are currently working on a full length album. thefolkimplosion.bandcamp.com
EELS' album "EELS Time!" released last month. This track is another co-write with Tyson Ritter, the All-American Rejects frontman who Everett first started working with on the soundtrack for 2022 film Prisoner’s Daughter
I'd like to give a shout out to Millie in the UK - she's been doing kexp research for her dissertation. I had the chance to participate yesterday and I talked about what kexp means! Kexp means community. Plain and simple. You all have helped all of us feel less alone. The way you do this is incredible. Inspiring us to do better, be better, live our wildest dreams, dream big, have fun, laugh and heal. Thank you Kexp. Thank you Millie! I'd like to request Waterboys - the whole of the moon.
Bartees Strange explains, “This song is about searching for love all across the Northeast corridor (I-95) – my universe. I’m thinking of Love in a broad way: partners, friends and community. This one’s for the highway… and everything I meet through it.” -- This poignant new song features vocals from Kacy Hill and Charlene Gibbs. See the official video: ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oy8UA9PueR8
Released on this day in 2011! The band created an accompanying film to go with the album, an hourlong visual companion that offers music videos for all of Nine Types of Light's tracks. Packaged with a deluxe version of the CD, the film also exists on YouTube in its entirety: www.youtube.com
"Say Something" was released as a single on this day in 2020. Kylie said, "This song is about all of our eternal quest for love and the searching and knowing that there's something or someone out there that you can relate to and makes you a better person." -- Maybe KEXP is something you can relate to that makes you a better person: www.kexp.org
Michael Hutchence wrote the song with Andrew Farriss - they were the songwriting dynamic duo in INXS. The song has all the group's hallmarks: a big, catchy guitar riff; a prominent saxophone part (played by group member Kirk Pengilly); and an inspirational vocal from Hutchence. -- Watch the official music video: www.youtube.com
Hey John - odd request. My daughter, Helena, turns 5 today, and has grown up listening to your show. Nearly every morning, since 2019, she's been introduced to the most amazing music and positive energy you bring.
She woke up this morning asking to hear The Hives "Countdown to Shutdown." I know the vibe is a bit different, but do you think this could make its way onto the morning show as a dedication to her?
Thanks! Love from Portland!
Will
This single was written following a reggae all-nighter attended by Strummer and Don Letts in June 1977, and was The Clash's first original song to directly combine rock with reggae. www.theclash.com
Regarding ‘Silver’ in a press release, frontman Jacob Slater said: “The song is about that ugly side of yourself that you try to keep a secret, but you know it’s there because it makes your skin crawl sometimes. It gets you places but fucks you up in the process. Everyone has elements of their makeup that they’d rather not admit to or keep locked away and never look at. That’s what ‘Silver’ is about. Kind of.”
Hi John!
Just wanted to share a celebration (squueeeee!) After years of dreaming I finally started working last year toward my childhood dream of ballet en pointe. Yes, this 46-year-old, fat, disabled person finally got my first pointe shoes and I'm making it happen. I am just thrilled.
Here's to showing all the nay-sayers they're wrong!
Anyway, could you play "This is the day" for the dream fiiiiiinally happening?
In gratitude,
Julie
Beacon Hill
I've been hearing folks rave about recent Pretenders shows here on the east coast (philly), so I'd love to hear them this morning. But... Mr. DJ... if you have time to squeeze this in, my request is for you to please pick your favorite Pretenders song that fits the best with the rest of the set? I have a dozen songs I could suggest, but it's always great to hear where your mind goes.
Thanks!
Chris
Pixies bassist and Breeders singer and guitarist Kim Deal has shared a new solo song. “Coast” was recorded by the late Steve Albini at his famed Chicago studio, Electrical Audio. It’s Deal’s first single for 4AD under her own name. -- Joining Kim Deal on “Coast” is her twin sister and guitarist, Kelley Deal, marching band Mucca Pazza, and rhythm section Lindsay Glover and Mando Lopez. Deal wrote the song in 2020 after witnessing the “revelatory levels of low self-esteem” from the house band at her friend’s wedding, the Grape Whizzers, while they covered Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville.” kimdeal.bandcamp.com
On this day in 2011, Amy Winehouse was found dead at her north London home at the age of 27. The troubled singer had a long battle with drink and drugs which overshadowed her recent musical career
Aaron Frazer performs at The Independent in San Francisco on September 7th and at Neumos in Seattle on September 11th. His second solo album, "Into the Blue," was released in June and is described as "a daring blend of soul, psychedelia, spaghetti western, disco, gospel and hip-hop". aaronfrazermusic.bandcamp.com aaronfrazermusic.com
This single was inspired by Staples' friend and collaborator, Prince. Mark Ronson protégé MNDR wtote and produced this celebratory song.: www.stereogum.com
New music from Trentemøller - the new album, 'Dreamweavers' drops on September 10th! As Trentemøller says: "Once again Disa has brought her mesmerizing voice to this song and penned the beautiful lyrics. I’ve poured my heart into the music and production, and I can’t wait to perform it live at the upcoming festivals and on the Dreamweavers tour. Listen on the platform of your choice. Enjoy!" www.trentemoller.com trentemoller.bandcamp.com
Know and love this band as much as we do. Now. That is all. deary.bandcamp.com
New music from Sydney based singer Jerome Blazé. Find more of his music here:
jeromeblaze.bandcamp.com
This 1996 debut single from Primitive Radio Gods was released from the soundtrack to the 1996 black comedy film The Cable Guy and was also included on the band's first album, Rocket. Its chorus consists of a sample from the 1964 B.B. King song "How Blue Can You Get", and the enigmatic lyrics of the song describe a troubling relationship in which two people cannot connect on an emotional level.
Angélica Garcia will perform: Seattle, WA on Sunday September 1 at Bumbershoot! bumbershoot.com Seattle, WA on Saturday, October 19 at The Crocodile (supporting Nilüfer Yanya)! San Francisco, CA on Tuesday, October 22 at August Hall. "This year’s dreamlike “Gemelo,” her first album sung almost entirely in Spanish, is a new high-water mark that pivots to ethereal electronic pop while exploring her duality as a Salvadoran-Mexican American raised in the U.S." --The Seattle Times www.angelicagarciamusic.net angelicagarcia.bandcamp.com
KEXP would like to send you and a friend to see Pedro the Lion at Neumos THIS FRIDAY JULY 26th. Text DAVE to 206-903-KEXP (5397) for your chance to win.
Fran Healy, English-Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist of Travis was born on this day in 1973
New music from the Decemberists! They will be performing at the Woodland Park Zoo Concerts July 31st and August 1st.
Check out Hana Vu's most recent live performance on KEXP from July 12th at 12pm! It's still accessible on KEXP's two-week streaming archive: www.kexp.org On the album, Vu says, "“I’m just trying to convey my perspective as boldly as possible. To succinctly crystallize how it feels to be young, but also to be deeply sad.” hanavu.bandcamp.com
S/o all my listeners in Chicago! Japandroids have announced a new album, and it will be the band’s last. "Fate & Alcohol" will be out on October 18th. "Chicago" is the debut single. -- Pre-order the album right here: japandroids.bandcamp.com
"Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge" is the second studio album by American rock band Mudhoney. It was recorded at a time when the band was thinking of signing to a major record label, but decided to release the album on Sub Pop in 1991
“Death Valley High” is the latest single off Peck’s forthcoming duets album, Stampede, out Aug. 2. His many collaborators on the LP include Elton John, Willie Nelson, Mickey Guyton, Teddy Swims, Noah Cyrus, Diplo, Kylie Minogue and more. -- The video for this song includes cameos from RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Gigi Goode and actress Sharon Stone: www.youtube.com
Album-versary! On this day in 1991 DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince released their fourth album Homebase which has a little song called "Summertime." The song won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 1992 Grammy Awards.