John Richards

John Richards

John Richards

The Morning Show
Last show: Wednesday, Oct 23 2024, 7AM
john@kexp.org
Wednesday, Mar 28 2018, 6AM
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6:02 AM
58th spin
"Roads" live, it's a clip from the Roseland New York live DVD. One of the finest moments from the show, heartbreaking. bit.ly
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6:07 AM
74th spin
Here's Daughter's 2016 in-studio for KEXP, hosted by Cheryl Waters. bit.ly
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6:12 AM
197th spin
Here's a live version w/ Romy from the TV show "Le Grand Journal" bit.ly
Jamie xx
Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025  
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6:16 AM
99th spin
ODESZA will stop by The Morning Show tomorrow to chat and give away VIP tickets to one of their 3 shows in Seattle this week - Thursday, Friday & Saturday at WaMu Theater. Friday is sold out, but tickets are still available for the other shows.
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6:21 AM
1st spin?!
The title for Moby's new album is taken from Kurt Vonnegut's classic novel 'Slaughter House Five'. You'll find the line in Chapter Five.
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Nicolas Jaar’s latest official release was 2016’s 'Sirens', now he's dropped this killer album as A.A.L. (Against All Logic). Can U Dig It? Find out more here - bit.ly
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6:30 AM
8th spin
Following up on last year’s full length ‘Rennen’, SOHN has dropped two new tracks the piano led ‘Hue’ - and this one companion effort ‘Nil’ are both available to stream digitally ahead of a European tour that kicks off next month. bit.ly
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Great article from The Guardian about Richard Russell, the head of XL Recordings and the man behind Everything Is Recorded, his debut release (which is great BTW), which he did after recovering from total paralysis caused by an autoimmune disease bit.ly
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6:37 AM
7th spin
Rhye finally released its long-awaited sophomore album 'Blood', the follow-up to 2013's 'Woman', last month. Definitely worth the wait. Here's an interview with Mike Milosh, the man behind Rhye uproxx.it
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Yes, Virginia, that's Beth Orton on vocals.
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Lord Huron will release their third LP 'Vide Noir' on April 20. They've released "Ancient Names" Part One & Part Two in advance of the album. Check out both here bit.ly
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Here's the band performing "Come to the City" live for KEXP back in 2011 hosted by our old friend DJ El Toro bit.ly
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Well, at least they're talking about the new album - word from this October 2017 interview is it will either be out "soon" or around the time "when the sun explodes beyond its normal orbit and swallows the solar system" gothamist.com
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Here's Wolf Alice performing live in the KEXP studio on October 12, 2017 hosted by the wonderful Cheryl Waters bit.ly
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7:04 AM
48th spin
Guess what? The Breeders will be live in Seattle at Showbox SoDo on Friday, April 13th.
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7:09 AM
1st spin?!
As part of our mission as the most important radio show in the history of everything, we scour, SCOUR, the interwebs looking for the finest in music, and our sources (names withheld) have clued us to a great shoegaze band out of Australia called. Lowtide. Their new album 'Southern Mind' just came out on Rice Is Nice records and this song is called "Elizabeth Tower."
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7:12 AM
108th spin
Speaking of shoegaze bands, this is off of Chapterhouse's 1991 debut LP "Whirlpool". It was re-released in 2006 with 7 bonus tracks - go check it out, it's KEXP approved.
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7:16 AM
89th spin
'Freedom' is Damon McMahon's fourth studio album as Amen Dunes. The album drops Friday, but you can stream it here compliments of our friends at NPR n.pr
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Sub Pop #153 This compilation is subtitled "Love Songs from Your Favorite Label", and that pretty much sums it up. Thirteen tracks from an array of their artists: Sebadoh, Seaweed, Vaselines, and, of course Afghan Whigs and Seattle stalwarts, Green River.
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7:25 AM
111th spin
Their new album, 'Wide Awake!' drops May 18th! - let's see if I can get another exclamation point in here. Nope, can't do it!
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7:28 AM
268th spin
Grimes performed "Genesis" during her 2012 in-studio hosted by the bubbly Cheryl Waters www.youtube.com
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7:31 AM
119th spin
Looks like a VHS upload, but it's cool seeing Cocteau Twins perform this song live. what do you think? bit.ly
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Superorganism is still on tour and if you're in the northeastern part of the country, go see 'em in early April www.wearesuperorganism.com
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Hey, if it's your birthday, Happy Birthday!
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Here's Fun Boy Three performing their version of "Our Lips Are Sealed" bit.ly
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7:44 AM
157th spin
Here's a live version from their 2014 in-studio hosted by DJ Larry Rose bit.ly
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Caroline Rose breaks down her new album track by track with CoS bit.ly
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7:51 AM
65th spin
Let's get this shit started!
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7:59 AM
93rd spin
Hey - thanks for your request & hope your dad is feeling better. Enjoy your hard earned day off.
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8:03 AM
11th spin
Cocktail trivia time: The name of the band was originally inspired by a racehorse called Archduke Ferdinand.
Franz Ferdinand
Monday, Mar 24, 2025  
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You down to your socks?
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Sub Pop #153 Here's a love song for you.
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Sub Pop #153 & this happens to be one of John's favorite break-up albums.
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8:17 AM
3rd spin
“Mx Liberty” is a collaboration with the poet Radieux Radio
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8:22 AM
2nd spin
this single is their first new material in two years
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8:25 AM
6th spin
Dream Wife will be playing a few US dates in May - Cleveland, Buffalo, Brooklyn - check out the dates here dreamwife.bandcamp.com
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'Shadow on Everything' comes out next week and you can pre-order it right here wharfcatrecords.bandcamp.com
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John Richards hosted ProtoMartyr when they stopped by KEXP for this great in-studio performance back in 2014 bit.ly
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Why, yes! Yes, I would!
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here's how to play the bass line for "Christian Says" bit.ly
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8:43 AM
24th spin
Iceage teamed up with Sky Ferreira on this track
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8:46 AM
262nd spin
The Go! Team will be LIVE in the Gathering Space this Friday @ 12 noon! C'mon down and start your weekend early, you deserve it!
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"Tusk" was recorded live together with the supporting video at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, in collaboration with the University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band. Here's the video bit.ly
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Barrett Martin is a Grammy-winning producer, composer, and renowned session drummer and percussionist who has played on over 100 Rock, Blues, Jazz, and World music albums. His work can be heard on albums by REM, Queens Of The Stone Age, Mad Season, & Screaming Trees, among others.
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45th St Brass will play Timber! Summer Music Festival in Carnation, Washington July 12-14! summer.timbermusicfest.com
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Just announced - Car Seat Headrest and Naked Giants will play Timber! Summer Music Festival in Carnation Washington July 12-14! summer.timbermusicfest.com
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Kyle Craft will be taking the main stage on Friday night at Timber! Summer Music Festival in Carnation, Washington July 12-14! summer.timbermusicfest.com
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9:29 AM
101st spin
Thao will be closing out Friday night on the Campfire stage at Timber! Summer Music Festival in Carnation Washington July 12-14! Get your tickets now - less than 3,000 left! summer.timbermusicfest.com
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If you haven't seen the video, it's a great tribute to Prince. bit.ly
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9:36 AM
51st spin
and when you're done with Janelle's video, put this one on. bit.ly
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9:40 AM
137th spin
The True Loves play HiFi Music Hall in Eugene, OR tomorrow night! (3/29) www.truelovesband.com
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9:42 AM
106th spin
The great Bill Withers. Enjoy!
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9:46 AM
32nd spin
Thanks for the great request Junior!
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'Record Collection' is the third studio album by Mark Ronson. The album was released under the moniker Mark Ronson & The Business Intl.
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9:53 AM
30th spin
Let's bring it down a notch ;-)
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Sub Pop #154
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