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Wednesday, Apr 3 2019, 6AM
The title track of this EP is a cover of the classic song "Transmission" by Joy Division. Here's the full performance of when Low visited the KEXP studio recorded April 6, 2013: www.youtube.com
Mark Kozelek said that he considered Sun Kil Moon essentially a continuation of Red House Painters.
Playing Thursday, April 18th at the Tractor Tavern! www.ticketweb.com
With Psychic Powers is the sophomore album from Swedish artist Small Feet. Here's the video of Small Feet performing live in the KEXP studio, recorded July 13, 2015: www.youtube.com
That's the screeching guitars of Lou Reed and Sterling Morrison and the bass and electric viola of Welshman John Davis Cale. According to Maureen Tucker, better known as Moe, "we went through loudspeakers faster than shoes." - n.pr
Those last lyrics are, "I'm still trying to wake up, I'm so tired to wake up"
The lyrics for this song are based on a home video of Bono's mother where she is wearing a lemon yellow dress. According to Bono, "The film was early color and it looked extraordinary. It was a wedding, where she was the maid of honor in this beautiful lemon dress." - www.songfacts.com
Check out Foals performing live in the KEXP studio in 2013: www.youtube.com
Listener request for Angelo, who wanted to hear some Doves as he listens from DC this morning.
Canadian musician MorMor (aka Seth Nyquist) is playing Barboza on Wednesday, May 1st. Ticket info here: www.thebarboza.com
Originally showing up on their 1991 EP, "I Want To Touch You" was re-recorded for 'Ferment,' their debut full-length album. Here's the official video: www.youtube.com
See Ex Hex live at KEXP on Friday, April 19th! Tickets will be available about 90 minutes before they perform. www.kexp.org
Then you can see them again at The Crocodile on Saturday, April 20th, ticket info: www.thecrocodile.com
Then you can see them again at The Crocodile on Saturday, April 20th, ticket info: www.thecrocodile.com
"Wait in the Car" was The Breeders' first new song since 2009: www.npr.org
Good morning! The lyrics are, "Waking up and getting up has never been easy / Oh woah ah, I think you should know..." and here's the video: www.youtube.com
Star Slinger, aka Darren, says on his website: " The biggest option you have at any time is to Choose Yourself..." - starslinger.net
Sampling The Isley Brother’s “Ohio Machine Gun” which was inspired by the horrific event in the 70’s when National Guardsmen opened fired on Vietnam protestors in Kent State, Ohio. “SOLDIERS” is meant for those soldiering on in Ferguson, Flint, Oakland, New Orleans, Sanford, and Charlottesville. - hiphopwired.com
Childish Gambino is touring America, but still no Seattle date - www.childishgambino.com
Here's the official video (with snakes) for "Silver Tongues" from Crows' debut album: www.youtube.com
This self-titled debut album was released 18 years ago today! Watch when they performed live in the KEXP studio last year: www.youtube.com
"No, you won't fool the children of the revolution..." Here's a video: www.youtube.com
What are your favorite song lyrics? We will be exploring this on Sound & Vision! soundandvision@kexp.org
Playing the Paramount on Sunday, Aug 18th! www.stgpresents.org
Tame Impala perform "Patience" on Saturday Night Live last weekend: www.youtube.com
“‘temporary tantrum’ was written about that moment in the relationship when you realize you’ve been played,” Vellturo says in a statement. “Although in that moment it’s heart breaking and you feel like the biggest idiot, you know that eventually you will come out on the other end and use that experience to grow.” www.stereogum.com
Of Monsters and Men performed "Six Weeks" live at the KEXP Hostel in Reykjavik during Iceland Airwaves 2011! Here's the video: www.youtube.com
When MTV asked to censor the three nude women dancing in R.E.M.'s original 'Pop Song '89' video, Michael Stipe decided to use very large black bars on all four naked bodies, including his own. "A nipple is a nipple," was his explanation. - bit.ly
Playing a SOLD OUT show with IDLES at Neumos on Tuesday, May 28th! www.neumos.com
Thanks Max!!! "And you may ask yourself, well how did I get here?..." Share your favorite lyrics with us: soundandvision@kexp.org
Midwestern emo/indie/pop punk band The Get Up Kids have announced their first album since 2011! Read more and see the official video here: www.kexp.org
Here's the official video with that awesome hair: www.youtube.com
The Church performed live in the KEXP studio in 2017. Here's the full performance: www.youtube.com
Public Service Broadcasting visited the KEXP studio back in 2014. Here's the full performance: www.youtube.com
"Sometimes I wonder what's wrong with people... I think they've gone simultaneously soft or stupid... Or they're living in fear... But I dunno why... There's nothing to fear about space... Space is brilliant..." Share your favorite song lyrics with us: soundandvision@kexp.org
‘Space Oddity’ was inspired by 2001: A Space Odyssey! The main character in Bowie’s track, Major Tom, is based on Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. David Bowman. Read more here: www.moshcam.com
This song is a follow-up to David Bowie's 1969 song "Space Oddity," and continues the story of Major Tom, an astronaut who cuts off communication with Earth and floats into space. bit.ly
"Ashes to Ashes" directly mentions both Ground Control and Major Tom! Here's the official video: www.youtube.com
Hatchie plays Neumos on Friday, April 12th! Ticket info here: www.neumos.com
New song debut on KEXP!!! Here's the official video from the Chemicals EP that comes out this summer: www.youtube.com
Another song debut on KEXP! Here's the video from the Edinburgh-based band: www.youtube.com
Another new song!!! Holy Ship - what a great band name! www.facebook.com
YES MORE NEW MUSIC!!! Here's the official video filmed in front of the Washington Monument in DC, complete with lyrics so you can sing along: www.youtube.com
