John Richards

John Richards

John Richards

The Morning Show
Last show: Wednesday, Oct 23 2024, 7AM
john@kexp.org
Wednesday, Sep 26 2018, 6AM
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6:09 AM
86th spin
Off of their 3rd studio album. Watch them play live over on our website here. www.youtube.com While you're there donate for our fall drive! Or call now 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 For the first hour we are giving away the new Beach House record with your donation, so go get em before the hours over.
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6:27 AM
135th spin
Off of here debut album, it also features additional backing vocals from Michael Stipe of R.E.M. Watch her live at KEXP here: www.youtube.com Donate while your there to keep these instudio sessions happening!
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6:30 AM
66th spin
Off of their fifth studio album which was the first album by the band produced by Scott Litt. You like R.E.M? Then You should call 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 and donate so we can keep playing them on air! Don't like R.E.M well you should donate anyway!
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Go over to our website KEXP.org and donate for our fall drive to get tons of awesome gifts! Or call now 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 For this first hour we are giving away the new Beach House record with your donation, so go get em before the hours over.
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6:45 AM
19th spin
From the Into The Wild: Sountrack, which was also Eddie Vedder's first solo album. Fun fact, director Sean Penn hand-picked Vedder to provide the music for the film. Are you into Pearl Jam or the Seattle music scene? Then you should support us so we can support the scene! We champion local music like no other, for that and other reasons you should donate today! Call 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or go to our website Kexp.org
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6:47 AM
1st spin?!
In this song, Stevens examines spirituality and fate. His philosophical quest led him to convert to Islam in 1977. This song was used in films Almost Famous (2000) and Rushmore (1998). Donate $500 or $42 a month for our KEXP zombie survival kit, made my John and Morgan and contains tons of exclusive stuff along with your other gifts. Call here 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or go to Kexp.org
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Go read more about Black Rebel Motorcycle Cub over here at KEXP: blog.kexp.org While you're there donate for our drive! Or call now 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 For this first hour we are giving away the new Beach House record with your donation, so go get em before the hours over.
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7:05 AM
129th spin
Station Approach is based off of the real road that leads to Manchester Piccadilly station. You know what else is real?(but not a road) KEXP! So call 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or go to our website Kexp.org to donate!Donate $500 or $42 a month for our KEXP zombie survival kit, made my John and Morgan and contains tons of exclusive stuff along with your other gifts.
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7:09 AM
249th spin
The album was released by Heavenly Records on 29 April 2002, and went straight to number 1 on the UK Albums Chart. You know who else is number 1?? KEXP! So call us at Call 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or go to our website Kexp.org to donate and keep us not just on air but constantly improving. For this second hour we re giving away a coffee date with John, Morgan and Owen!
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I've you're a morning faithful then you've heard this before! Read about this over at our blog, as the Song Of The Day. To keep us playing great music go donate for our fall drive! So call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or go to our website Kexp.org
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It was the first single from the band's 1992 album Happy Hour. Don't want to loose your detachable penis? Well donate to KEXP! I'm not sure how that would help but hey, donations never hurt. Call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397
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From the iconic show Portlandia from their opening episode. In Portland the Dream of the 90's is still alive and here in Seattle the dream of amazing independent radio is alive as well! It's called KEXP. So go donate now in this second hour to win a Coffee date with the morning show crew, John, Morgan and Owen! Call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or go online to www.Kexp.org
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This single is sung by Shock G's alter ego, "Humpty Hump", marking the character's second musical appearance. KEXP dosen't have an alter ego but you should still donate! Call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or go online to www.Kexp.org
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The line "Mr. Dobalina, Mr. Bob Dobalina" was sampled from the 1967 Monkees song "Zilch". The line "You Are Not Alone" is sampled from John In The Morning here at KEXP. Donate today to keep us on the air and we'll keep supporting you in those lonely times. The line "Mr. Dobalina, Mr. Bob Dobalina" was sampled from the 1967 Monkees song "Zilch".
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This song was produced by Ugly Duckling themselves. We produce all of our shows ourselves here at KEXP! Powered by your donations, we can't do it without you, so donate now! Call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or go to Kexp.org
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8:08 AM
53rd spin
Unbelievable was released as a single in the UK in 1990, peaking in the UK Singles Chart at number three and it was also the 32nd best-selling single of 1990 in the UK. UK? More like U (should donate to) K(exp)! See what I did there? Regardless call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org If you donate $100 a month you can join the very exclusive, elusive record of the month club. Each month a record curated by John. This hasn't been offered in several years so go donate now before it fills up! Only 10 people.
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This single picked up way more traction in the US. The single sold over 1 million copies, won a BMI award, and was the song most performed on college radio in 1991. Speaking of radio did you know we are a radio station? Well of course you did. But did you know it is our fall drive? Well if you did how come you haven't donated yet! And if you already donated, donate again! Every hour is a new gift exclusive to that hour and day. Call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org If you donate $100 a month you can join the very exclusive, elusive record of the month club. Each month a record curated by John. This hasn't been offered in several years so go donate now before it fills up! Only 10 people.
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"Fools Gold" and "What the World Is Waiting For" were released together as a double A-side. Don't hear about that too often. You know what else you do not hear about too often? amazing independent, non profit radio stations. We'll guess what KEXP is that so you should donate today to keep us on air! Call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
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This was the second single off of their seventh studio album. Name another station that plays this much Depeche Mode along with more amazing music! So go donate today to keep us playing the good stuff. Call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
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Off of his most recent EP which was released this last April. This last april we had some awesome in studio sessions! A matter of fact, every month we have an amazing studio session. So donate today to keep us on air and being more than a radio station. Call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
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8:47 AM
134th spin
Off of their brand new album, we love this one here on Morning Show. IDLES will be here for a public in studio session on October 4th. Go donate now if you've ever been to a session or want to someday! We need all your support to keep doing these great things, call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
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8:53 AM
4th spin
"Unsung" was Helmet's first single to be released, and was also the lead single to their second album Meantime. Its stop-and-go dynamics and catchy rhythm made it somewhat of a flagship of the growing 1990s alternative metal scene. Did you know KEXP's been around since 1972? This time they've been somewhat of a flagship company for the independent radio scene. Covering what big stations won't, championing people we believe in, focusing on local music and more. For that reason you should donate now! call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
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Childish Gambino's most recent viral hit. Praised or torn down due it's brutally honest depiction of America through the lens of a black person. The video has tons of hidden messages that he says are up to the listener to decipher. Wish more stations played music like this? Don't worry we got them all covered! Just donate today, call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
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I just found out this was a top 20 hit in Canada... That makes a lot of sense, they're super nice up there You know what else is super nice?? KEXP's phone volunteers! So go call them at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
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Tons of bands love this song so much they covered it themselves. It has been covered by new wave band Devo, Christian rock band Showbread, indie rock band Honest Bob and the Factory-to-Dealer Incentives, punk rock band AFI and nu metal band Korn. You know what else bands love? KEXP! So wether you are in a band or not, call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
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In 2005, this became the first English-language track to ever be allowed on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, the Republic of Ireland Irish-language radio station, after having been selected by listeners for the event. Not sure how to relate this one to our drive, but it has to do with music and that what all our lives revolve around right? Donate now to keep us playing the good stuff. call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
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"Punk Rock Girl" is written from the perspective of a guy who meets and subsequently explores Philadelphia with the titular punk rock girl. The pair's rebellious exploits are described in an irreverent tone, becoming increasingly over the top as the song progresses. You know whats over the top! Our new building which we were able to build because of all you amazing donors! So go donate now for more over the top KEXP stuff. Call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
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It was the first single released off of their debut album. Speaking of debuting, over here at KEXP we love to debut bands. Breaking artists and championing music is huge to us because we know it is for you as well. Because of that and so many other things, now is the time to donate. Call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
They Might Be Giants
Friday, Jun 13, 2025  
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9:45 AM
65th spin
This was one of DIG's most popular songs, being released of their debut self titled album. Do you believe in KEXP? If so you should be donating! call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
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This song is called Today! Do you know what today is? It's wednesday in our drive, which is the hardest so go donate now to help us! Call us at 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397 or donate online at www.Kexp.org
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