John Richards

John Richards

John Richards

The Morning Show
Last show: Wednesday, Oct 23 2024, 7AM
john@kexp.org
Wednesday, Jun 5 2019, 6AM
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6:05 AM
18th spin
The National plays Marymoor Park on Thursday, August 29th! Show info here: bit.ly
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In celebration of Pride Month, Sufjan Stevens has released two new songs on the topic of love: “Love Yourself” and “With My Whole Heart.” A portion of the proceeds from this project will support two organizations that offer help for LGBTQ+ homeless kids in America. - loveyourself-withmywholeheart.sufjan.com
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6:12 AM
1st spin?!
When INXS released 'Welcome to Wherever You Are', which was considered by many to be the group's most adventurous record, fans were not happy with their commercial success - bit.ly
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6:16 AM
139th spin
Playing Showbox SoDo on Tuesday, July 30th! - www.showboxpresents.com
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"It's in your heart now, let them notice.."

Here's the official video: www.youtube.com
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6:27 AM
188th spin
"Now here's the sun, it's alright!"

Now here's the video, it's alright: www.youtube.com
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6:32 AM
38th spin
Operators will be live on KEXP on Monday, June 10th at noon! It's open to the public. You can sign up as early as 90 minutes prior to the scheduled performance. Info here: bit.ly

They also play Neumos on Sunday, June 9th! Ticket info: www.neumos.com
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6:40 AM
39th spin
Happy Birthday Christian, and thanks for requesting this song!

See out what KEXP DJ's (then KCMU) thought of this album after its release in 1983 here: www.kexp.org
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6:43 AM
106th spin
"Another sunrise with my sad captains / With who I choose to lose my mind / And if it's all we only pass this way but once / What a perfect waste of time..." Here's the official video: www.youtube.com
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6:49 AM
171st spin
Argentinian-Swedish artist José González stopped by the KEXP studios recently. After a stunning in-studio performance, we talked with González about his music, his own previous battle with psychosis, and news on a new album. Here's the interview: www.kexp.org
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6:52 AM
164th spin
Happy Anniversary "Amnesiac" released 18 years ago in 2001, and thanks to Jamie (of Female fronted Radiohead tribute band PlaneTelex which plays the Sunset June 18th) for the request
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6:57 AM
18th spin
HÆLOS performed live in the KEXP studio in March, 2019. Here's the video: www.youtube.com
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New from Underworld! They describe “Listen To Their No” as “just over five and a half minutes of superlative sunset techno; a lucid dream built around an insistent analogue riff and a rush of pure positivity,” - bit.ly
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"Hey! I'm a keep running, 'Cause a winner don't quit on themselves..." Watch Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar perform this track live at the BET Awards in 2016: vimeo.com
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Here's the story behind Beyoncé and performing this song at Coachella: bit.ly
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7:12 AM
19th spin
In 1983 (36 years ago!) U2 performed at Red Rocks. The show was videotaped, with a film and then the album "Under A Blood Red Sky" released of the show. Only 4,400 fans were in attendance at Red Rocks when U2 took the stage - ultimateclassicrock.com
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7:20 AM
103rd spin
For Sarah. You are not alone.
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The Waterboys perform at The Neptune on Tuesday, October 8, 2019! Show info here: www.stgpresents.org
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7:31 AM
264th spin
"Everything's gonna be okay / Oh, I keep telling myself, "Don't worry, be happy" /Oh, you keep telling yourself, "Everything's gonna be okay"..." Here's the video: www.youtube.com

You are not alone.
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7:35 AM
65th spin
An MTV Buzz Bin song from 1993! Here's the music video from the California rock quintet: www.youtube.com
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Today is Global Running Day! Seattle's Rock and Roll Marathon and half marathon is next Sunday, June 9th. What's your favorite running song? Email soundandvision@kexp.org

This song is on John's running playlist: www.kexp.org
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Stay positive! The Hold Steady will play 3 nights at The Crocodile: Thursday, August 15; Friday, August 16; and Saturday, August 17th. - theholdsteady.net
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7:51 AM
6th spin
Pixies have announced their first album in three years! "Beneath the Eyrie" will be out September 13th. Here's the video for this song: www.youtube.com
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Modest Mouse plays the Tacoma Dome on Saturday, November 23rd! www.modestmouse.com
Modest Mouse and The Black Heart Procession
Wednesday, Oct 30, 2024  
Event Info
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7:55 AM
33rd spin
Did you see them when they visited KEXP last month? Here's a video from when they performed live in the KEXP studio in, 2018. www.youtube.com
Fontaines D.C.
Thursday, Apr 17, 2025  
Event Info
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7:57 AM
10th spin
"Hey ho, let's go..."
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Titus Andronicus plays The Crocodile on Monday September 16th! Ticket info: www.thecrocodile.com
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8:07 AM
50th spin
Mavis Staples plays CHOMP! on Saturday, August 17 - www.chomplocal.org
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8:12 AM
27th spin
“Taste” is the opening track from Segall’s forthcoming album First Taste, out Aug. 2. Here's the official video: www.youtube.com
Ty Segall with King Tuff
Thursday, Feb 27, 2025  
Event Info
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8:15 AM
65th spin
Sleater-Kinney plays The Paramount Theatre on Saturday, November 23rd! Here's the show info: www.stgpresents.org
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8:18 AM
93rd spin
Mary Beth Patterson, known by her stage name Beth Ditto, is an American singer-songwriter, most notable for her work with the indie rock band Gossip.

www.bethditto.com
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8:22 AM
175th spin
Here's the official video: www.youtube.com
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Tell us the story of your favorite running song soundandvision@kexp.org!

Here's the official video for this song: www.youtube.com
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Team Dresch plays a SOLD OUT show at The Clock Out Lounge this Friday, June 7th - www.clockoutlounge.com
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8:35 AM
172nd spin
L7 plays The Bash Music & Craft Beer Festival on Sunday June 9th! - thebashfestival.com
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Mikey Dees of Fitz of Depression Has Reportedly Passed Away - www.kexp.org
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8:44 AM
5th spin
The Hives have returned with ‘I’m Alive’, their first song in four years! Here's a video of them performing live on KEXP's broadcast during MusicfestNW in 2012: www.youtube.com
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8:53 AM
34th spin
Lanegan's new album isn't out until October, but here's the video for the lead single - marklanegan.com
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New from Seattle-based band ex Licks! - bit.ly
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8:59 AM
3rd spin
New from The Briefs! www.thebriefsofficial.com
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What running songs have you fallen in love with? Tell us your running song stories soundandvision@kexp.org
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9:03 AM
18th spin
Here's the video: www.youtube.com
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9:06 AM
8th spin
Here's another awesome video from the 80's: www.youtube.com
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9:10 AM
42nd spin
From the new Tacocat album.

This Thursday, they'll be DJing on at the brand-spankin' new Life on Mars! Tacocat plays this Saturday, June 8th at The Showbox! tacocatdotcom.com
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Stef Chura plays Barbaza on Wednesday, July 31st! - www.thebarboza.com
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English punk rock band from London Generation X (formed by Billy Idol, Tony James and John Towe) formed in 1976 and broke up in 1981. Here's the video: www.youtube.com
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9:20 AM
1st spin?!
Generation X broke up long ago, but you can see Billy Idol perform at the Puyallup Fair & Events Centre on Friday, August 30th! - www.thefair.com
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How can The Clash song be even better? With Ranking Roger! www.youtube.com
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It's a Joy Division cover by LCD Soundsystem!
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"Digital" was the last song ever performed by Joy Division, as it was the encore of their last gig recorded May 2, 1980 at Birmingham University. - bit.ly
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9:36 AM
11th spin
Seattle-based three-piece Spirit Award are playing the Tractor Tavern this Saturday, June 8th! Ticket info: bit.ly
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The Black Angels performed "Phosphene Dream" live on KEXP from The Triple Door in 2010! Here's the video: www.youtube.com
Freakout 2024
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024  
Event Info
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9:43 AM
29th spin
Drab Majesty plays Neumos on Monday, August 26th! - www.neumos.com
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Happy 63rd birthday to Richard Butler! The singer for The Psychedelic Furs and Love Spit Love was born on this day in 1956.

The Psychedelic Furs play The Showbox on Tuesday, July 30th. Info here: www.showboxpresents.com
The Psychedelic Furs, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Frankie Rose
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024  
Event Info
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9:52 AM
1st spin?!
U2 performed at Red Rocks 36 years ago in 1983. When foul weather moved in, Bono and U2 turned what could have been a disaster into a legendary album and video, which became "Under A Blood Red Sky" - dpo.st
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9:58 AM
162nd spin
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