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Thursday, Jan 18 2018, 6AM
Good morning, oh-so-rainy Seattle. This Olympia-based punk supergroup will be LIVE on The Morning Show on April 3rd at 9:30 AM, and yes, you can come watch! Find out how here: blog.kexp.org
The Cure is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year with a concert at London's Hyde Park on July 7th. The stellar lineup includes Interpol, Slowdive, Editors, Ride, and more! (Word is that there's a documentary in the works for the band too) Stay tuned here: www.thecure.com
Brand new track from the Berlin duo that released their debut full-length album, 'Hymns to the Night' this past June. Find "I Got To Run" on their forthcoming EP, due out in April. Says the band about this song: “This has been one of our favourite tracks to play live. The song is an energetic fusion that holds the balance between light and shadow. It makes you feel simultaneously strong and reverent”. www.leaporcelain.com
Watch the video for "Love Will Tear Us Apart," recorded less than three weeks before Ian Curtis passed away, here: www.youtube.com
Off the third full-length album from this Leeds-based band. 'Microshift' is due out on February 2nd, and you can preorder info here: hookworms.bandcamp.com
First new album from the Portland band since 2013's 'White Lighter.' They'll be playing a sold-out show at the Crocodile on February 16th, find more tour dates here: wearetyphoon.com
Peter Matthew Bauer is known best as the bassist and organ player for The Walkmen, who have been on an indefinite hiatus since 2014. He's since embarked on a solo career, and you can find him here: www.petermatthewbauer.com
The War on Drugs made a stop to our studio in August, watch their full performance here: www.youtube.com
'Weighing of the Heart' is the debut LP from this London singer/producer, formerly known as Throwing Shade. Support her work here: nabihahiqbal.bandcamp.com
Benjamin Curtis, School of Seven Bells guitarist and songwriter, passed away from complications of Lymphoma in 2013. We will once again be sharing an entire day of programming based around those affected and dealing with cancer this February 1st. More info on Music Heals -
Beyond Cancer here: bit.ly
See Porcelain Raft's live performance in our studio from 2015 right here: bit.ly
The electronic project founded by Ernest Greene. 'Within and Without' is his debut album as Washed Out, released by Sub Pop in 2011. washedout.net
Found on 'Blue Field,' the sophomore release from The Luxembourg Signal. You can find the album here: www.theluxembourgsignal.com
Jessica Lea Mayfield will be at the Tractor Tavern on February 3rd, and will also be playing LIVE right here at KEXP on February 2nd at 12:00 PM. Find out how you can view this session here! blog.kexp.org
Happy release day to Mark Lanegan's second solo effort, 'Whiskey for the Holy Ghost' which turns 24 years old today!
Amen Dunes is the project fronted by Damon McMahon, a former member of Inouk. His new album, 'Freedom' took three years to make, and is due to arrive on March 30th. Find it here: amendunes.bandcamp.com
Written by Springsteen for the 1993 film "Philadelphia," the single went on to win an Academy Award for Best Original Song and four Grammys.
Fresh off the release of their latest album 'Wrong Creatures,' you can catch B.R.M.C at the Showbox on February 20th: bit.ly
The Scottish trio just announced their forthcoming new album 'Cocoa Sugar,' due to arrive on March 9th. (Fingers crossed for a Seattle show!) Watch this space for updates: www.young-fathers.com
Should come as no surprise that "Trouble" has been played on The Morning Show more than anywhere else on KEXP. (Currently sitting at 86 plays...)
The phrase "red right hand" is taken from John Milton's poem, Paradise Lost, first published in 1667
New song from the Yeah Yeah Yeah's frontwoman that also features the vocals of Michael Kiwanuka. The track was written for fashion line KENZO’s new Spring/Summer campaign film, and you can watch it here: bit.ly
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1959, Edwyn Collins was a part of the bands Orange Juice and the Nu-Sonics before embarking on his solo career in the mid-80's
Opening track on The Stooges second album 'Fun House,' released in 1970
This second version of the punk classic "Rebel Girl," features backing vocals and additional guitar from the one and only, Joan Jett
Get ready to rock the casbah on February 7th, cause it's International Clash Day! In addition to a full day of programming, our Gathering Space is going to get in on the action later that night, find info here: bit.ly
Washington D.C. is just one of the many cities that are joining us in celebrating International Clash Day this February 7th! (And we've got the "whereas" to prove it)
Billed as "the thinking person's hardcore band," Fugazi was formed in Washington, D.C. in 1987 by drummer Brendan Canty, bassist Joe Lally, guitarist/vocalist Ian MacKaye, and Guy Picciotto
Washington D.C. band who got their name from a phrase said in the 1993 film, "Groundhog Day"
Car Seat Headrest frontman, Will Toledo, is issuing a re-recorded version of his 2011 LP, 'Twin Fantasy.' Find it on February 16th! carseatheadrest.com
Chapel Hill band that came into fruition in 1991. 'Icky Mettle' is the debut full-length from the band, composed of singer/guitarist Eric Bachmann, guitarist Eric Johnson, bassist Matt Gentling, and drummer Mark Price
This Toronto band's new album, 'Unkle, Duke & Chief' is coming on February 16th, and you can catch them at Barboza on May 7th! Find details here: bit.ly
Kyle Craft will be LIVE on KEXP on January 31st at 12:00 PM, and you can come see it in action! Find out how here: bit.ly
Off the London band's upcoming fourth album, 'Combat Sports' out on March 30th. Pre-order, tour dates, and more here: www.thevaccines.com
'Always Ascending,' the new album from Glasgow's Franz Ferdinand is due on February 9th! All the news you need here: franzferdinand.com
See "Jazzin' For Blue Jean," the full 21 minute film for this song here: bit.ly
The Calgary band has just announced a new album (appropriately titled), 'New Material.' Member Matt Flegel says about the release,“It’s an ode to depression.” Read more here: bit.ly
Based on a news headline Peter Murphy came across about a case of domestic German terrorism
The self-titled debut album from this L.A. band is arriving on March 2nd! Find it on local label Sub Pop: bit.ly
Make sure to tune in to Jessica Lea Mayfield LIVE on KEXP on February 2nd at 12:00 PM! This session is also open to the public, so come on down to watch if you're local to the area. Details here: blog.kexp.org
Playing the Moore Theatre on January 28th! Find ticket info here: bit.ly
Synth-heavy new track from the Portland band! They've also announced that their eighth album, 'I'll Be Your Girl' will be released on March 16th. Find it here: www.decemberists.com
Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood lost out on winning a Golden Globe for his score to the film "The Phantom Thread" recently, but no big deal: "Not sure about awards… I get quite enough praise and recognition from my peers already. And I just get embarrassed in public if it’s not for something musical"
Buffalo Tom will be LIVE on KEXP on March 1st at 9:00 AM! Come check it out if you can: bit.ly
We've got video of Dinosaur Jr. at MFNW back in 2012, check it out here! bit.ly
Watch a beautiful session Crater played at KEXP: www.youtube.com