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Thursday, Jun 7 2018, 6AM
Good morning Seattle, and welcome to the Amplifier All Request edition of KEXP! We're going with a "summer jam" theme from 6AM-6PM today, and you can send your requests and stories about how you power KEXP to dj@kexp.org. Find out more about Amplifier's Love Week here: bit.ly
"Music feeds my soul." - Catherine in Green Lake, this one's for you! Thank you for being a KEXP Amplifier <3
Prince Rogers Nelson was born on this day in 1958, so of course we're going to throw in some Prince today. (We're just going to dedicate this one to anyone with a broken heart) This video is made up of previously unseen rehearsal footage of Prince & The Revolution from the summer of 1984: bit.ly
"KEXP provides more than music, but a connection with artists and the community issues. Keep up the great inspiring work!" - Request for Chang in Bothell, thank you for powering KEXP <3
"SO thankful for this community of music. You all bring so much good to me and the globe I am forever grateful!" - Jules in Seattle, we're thankful for you! <3
This one is for John in Washington, DC, thank you for being a KEXP Amplifier <3
KEXP Amplifier Rhett (who is NOT gardening naked today) has also been working since 5:00 AM today. This one's for you! <3 (We're assuming you don't garden around plants with thorns that often?)
"I've been listening since KCMU days. Moved away, but live in Seattle online now with KEXP (...and MLB app). You keep my brain cool in the hot Oklahoma sun. Thank you." - Chef Jonny, thank you! (Don't forget sunscreen for the outside of your brain today) <3
Jason is turning 40 years old today, and wanted to hear some Tom Waits this morning. (Shout out to Kelly, Arden, and Noah too!) Happy birthday Jason, and thank you for powering KEXP <3
Karla in Shoreline, thank you for your on-going monthly donation, this is for you! It's Amplifier Love Week here at KEXP, and we're playing nothing but your summer jam requests today: bit.ly
We're playing this one for Randy in Shoreline, thank you for powering KEXP as an Amplifier! <3
"I power KEXP because you've introduced me to some excellent new music, Morgan is amazeballs, and John & The morning show crew gets me through work every day. Thank you for all you do." - Heather in Cincinnati, we think you're amazeballs for being an Amplifier! This one's for you and your work day today <3
"Music brings beauty to our lives and says the things we often can't find the words to say. Thanks to KEXP for spreading the love!" - Hey Evan & Heather in Poulsbo, thank you for spreading the love to KEXP by being Amplifiers! <3
Becky in MLT, this Elbow song is for you, thank you for your monthly donation to KEXP! It's Amplifier Love Week, and today we're playing nothing but your requests: bit.ly
It's Thursday, but we're in love with this request from Sarah, our Amplifier who is getting married on Friday! Today is nothing but Amplifier requests, find out what the hell we're talking about here: bit.ly
Sarah in Brooklyn, we hope your wedding tomorrow is nothing but huge love and great jams, this one's for you! <3
"I love KEXP! The DJs all have their own personalities and musical tastes and it's always a surprise as to what they will play next." - Allegra in Belltown.....SURPRISE, this request is for you! Thank you for being a KEXP Amplifier <3
"Being an Amplifier makes me feel like a part of KEXP." - Brendan in Snoqualmie, you ARE a part of KEXP. Thank you for powering all the stuff that happens over here, this song is for you! <3
Finn, let's go crazy! Happy 8th birthday little dude, we're jealous you share it with Prince. <3
Troy (who is moving to New York), thank you for donating to KEXP, and good luck out there in the city that never sleeps <3
"Have met so many great people and have seen so many amazing musicians thanks to KEXP and the best DJs on the airwaves - not only great music but great individuals that i've had the pleasure to meet over the years - you are not alone!!" - The ultimate summer jam request from Anna in Brooklyn! Anna, thank you for powering KEXP as an Amplifier <3
Hey Jocelyn, thank you for powering KEXP, we hope today IS a good day <3
Tom in Ballard, thank you for being a part of the KEXP family, this song is for you <3
"We have long since moved from Seattle, but we were fortunate enough to be able to bring the KEXP community with us wherever we land.......thanks for all you do!!!" - Jennifer and Aaron in Montana (who just saw a massive thunderstorm this morning) thank YOU for what you do for KEXP. This is for both of y'all. <3
Okay, so......Mike in New York requested The New Pornographers for his buddy Ryan in Philly, and Ryan in Philly wrote us to request The New Pornographers for his buddy Mike in New York. Is that true friendship or what?! Hey y'all, thanks for powering KEXP, here is one of our live sessions with The New Pornographers for you to watch together <3 https://bit.ly/2LuxmmF
"Good morning to all you wonderful KEXPers! Thank you for keeping it so real and beautiful with the gift of music and community here in the PNW. Been listening since the early 80's and still tuning in from Greenlake......sending you all the best (& coffee!) - Janet, good morning back at ya, and it's your gift that's helped keep us here. This Beck is for you! <3
"I'm an Amplifier (I think it's been more than 4 years - I have a lot of cool tee shirts) because I appreciate the programming - things like Kevin Cole's Prince tribute, John's Mom show, and most recently, his Addiction and Recovery show - and I never, ever, ever want KEXP to go away." - Shannon in Denver, we appreciate YOU! Thank you for powering KEXP as an Amplifier, here's to many more cool t-shirts and here is your Beck song <3
Amplifier request via Twitter, thank you Its Not Me! Love, It's Definitely Not Us on The Morning Show <3
"Can you play "You Are My Joy?" It's my step mom's birthday today (her name is Joy and she's turning 36) and she's driving to work right now with KEXP on! The song has a story behind it between her and my dad and it would mean a lot if you could play it!" - Oh geez, Grace from Lake City, this is sweet. Thanks for this request, here's to all of y'all having joy today <3
"I'm a new amp, and quite new to KEXP, I think it's brill and all you DJs need to move KEXP and yourselves over to the UK, I can dream." - Dave in the U.K., you're brill! Welcome to the KEXP family, this song is for you <3
"As an Amplifier, I know every time I listen to KEXP that I'm a part of it. I also like how easy it is." - Philip in Broadview, you ARE a part of KEXP. Thank you for being an Amplifier, this Fontaines DC song is for you! <3
"You guys helped save my life this past year. The music and opportunities you share have untold value for art, community, joy and healing. Thanks for being my rock!" - Andrew in Seattle, you're a rock for us by being an Amplifier, thank you! <3
Hey Laurie in Seattle, thank you for powering KEXP by being an Amplifier, this Hoodoo Gurus is for you you! <3
Request from a new Amplifier who sent this in via text message...hang in there, Heartbreak. You got this, turn it up. <3
Amplifier request via Twitter from This Handle is Way Too Long! Thanks for powering KEXP, your handle could maybe be even longer! (And where is our mind?)
It's Amplifier Love Week here at KEXP, and we're playing nothing but Amplifier requests today! Send your stories and summer jam songs to dj@kexp.org bit.ly
"Long time morning faithful, now an Amplifier. Why can't the whole world be like KEXP?! Love to hear Roller Skating Jam by De La Soul, a favorite summer jam from my youth, so long ago." - Becky in Seattle (do kids even still roller skate these days?) this one's for you, thank you <3
Nell in West Seattle, thank you for powering KEXP, we hope you D.A.N.C.E.! <3
Stuart and Joe in San Francisco, thank you for your support of KEXP! Watch out for that piranha, this Rock Lobster is for y'all <3
Jason, thank you so much for being an Amplifier, this song is for you! <3
"My sister and I both listen to the Morning Show every day and are especially impacted by the shows that remind us we are not alone and that there is help for all of us......she is out there being strong for all of us and I want her to remember we're all there for her too." - Jon, this one's for you and your sister, a therapist here in Seattle. Thank you for your support, and you're not alone <3
Hey Phil from Columbus! This Motorhead cover is for you, thank you for being an Amplifier for the last couple years. We appreciate you <3
Jeff, good luck grading those finals, hope this Black Angels request helps! Thank you for supporting KEXP as an Amplifier, we're freakin proud to have you on board <3
"I've been listening for a few years now, so I've decided to become an Amplifier today! I usually listen all day long, while working from home, keep up the awesome work guys!" - Kev in the U.K., welcome to the KEXP fam! Here's to a productive day, I guess we're kind of like your co-workers? <3
Today, on what would have been Prince's 60th birthday, the Prince Estate (in partnership with Warner Bros. Records) announced the release of a new song, "Mary Don't You Weep," from the forthcoming album Piano & a Microphone 1983. The nine track, 35-minute album features a previously unreleased home studio cassette recording of Prince at his piano captured in 1983. The new album will come out in September!
Prince Rogers Nelson would have turned 60 years old today, so this is for all the Amplifiers out there wanting to hear some Prince today <3
"I'm happy to support an organization that empowers so many musicians & artists! Music is so important." - Camille in Ballard, we agree! You're also important. Thank you for your support of KEXP by being an Amplifier, this Bowie's for you!