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Friday, Jun 16 2017, 6AM
Good morning and happy Friday. John calls this release by Berlin/London post-punk duo Lea Porcelain his new album of the year. You can pre-order it right here: www.leaporcelain.com
Given that we live in Seattle, we should be happy almost all the time. Although not raining at the moment, showers await us today. Here's the video for "Happy When It Rains": www.youtube.com
Whew! "The Dogs of Lust." "When you're lustful. when you're lonely & the heat is rising slowly...." Here are the lyrics: songmeanings.com
In a glowing review, The Independent calls this song "a disco anthem about not killing yourself." They say, "The song's arrival signals that Arcade Fire's best days may not be behind them. In fact, Butler, Régine Chassagne and company may only just be finding their stride. Inconceivable, sure. Unbearably exciting? You bet.": www.independent.co.uk
Watch the mirror reflecting in the official video for "Bones": www.youtube.com
This is the UK band's first new track in three years, since 2014's "Luminous." They have been accused of plagiarism for the artwork for the single.: www.nme.com
Watch Foals play a stripped-down set in the KEXP studio in 2013: blog.kexp.org
This album, "Hymns to the NIght," is actually out today. www.facebook.com
It's almost the first birthday of Michael Kiwanuka's sophomore release, "Love and Hate." He discusses the album and its themes in this interview. You can also check out the video for "Cold Little Heart.": wfpk.org
Eric Clapton initially refused to participate on this song, saying, "Nobody ever plays on the Beatles' records." "So what?" George Harrison countered. "It's my song." Clapton finally agreed to play, but he wanted his part to sound "Beatle-y." Harrison's solution was to process the track containing Clapton's guitar part and the organ with Artificial Double Tracking, varying the speed to create a pitch-wobbling effect.:
www.guitarworld.com
This week marked the fiftieth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Loving v. Virginia decision, which struck down anti-miscegenation laws in America. Interracial couples are celebrating the landmark case by sharing personal stories and testimonials online.The video for "Holding On", directed by Brett Haley, is a plainspoken, cinematic tribute to love, interracial marriage, and small-town American values and a powerful addition to those contributions. Watch it here: www.newyorker.com
"I had this dream that this band could write an Australian music which people overseas could get onto and understand, which would enlarge their view of Australia beyond Vegemite sandwiches and kangaroo hops."
- Rob Hirst . Read this biography of Midnight Oil, a band with a conscience: h2g2.com
Operators will perform in Vancouver, BC at The Cobalt on Saturday, August 12th, 2017.
Written by Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith, the lyrics in this song are a byproduct of Orzabal's interest in psychology and philosophy - he cites Sartre's "Les Mains Sales" and Arthur Janov's "Primal Scream" as literary influences. The song is a call to action, asking us to reject the status quo: "High time we made a stand and shook up the views of the common man." vimeo.com
Good luck tomorrow night, 8-year-old Chop Suey performers.
Speaking of this new song’s ‘super-sexy’ vibe, Josh Homme told NME: “Well it’s about screwing so I guess that answers that question!”: www.nme.com
Watch Naked Giants performing "Ya Ya" live on KEXP: www.youtube.com
She'll be at Marymoor Park on Saturday, August 12th, 2017. The Guardian calls "Fake Sugar" "sequined stompers to strut to": www.theguardian.com
Watch Ms. Jett in the video for "I Love Rock 'n' Roll: www.youtube.com
Garbage and Blondie will be together at the Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, Washington on Thursday, July 13th, 2017.
"Everybody goin' out of they skins..." Learn the lyrics to "Go"(as enunciated by Q-Tip): songmeanings.com
Cut Copy played The Neptune Theatre here in Seattle last night, June 15th, 2017.: www.facebook.com
Ahhh.....the Friday song. On Sunday, June 18, KEXP will observe Juneteenth — the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States — with a full day of music that celebrates freedom, achievement, education, and building bridges, starting with Johnny Horn’s Preaching the Blues and ending with Expansions, hosted by DJ Riz.: blog.kexp.org
Three hours ago, The Smiths announced on their Facebook page: 16th June, 1986: 'The Queen Is Dead' is released in the UK.
To mark the date, 2 ‘The Queen Is Dead’ singles are available now, one is a four-track 12” vinyl and one is a two-track 7” picture disc.
Head to record shops everywhere today.
John Richards hosted a live performance by The Lumineers at KEXP. Watch the video: blog.kexp.org
Watch the video and read the lyrics for The Futureheads' "Hounds of Love": www.youtube.com
Bob Mould will be at The Crocodile for a solo electric show on Saturday, October 21st, 2017.
The Wrens get a call in 1989 off their first demo asking if they want to open for comeback band – The Fixx. The catch is that they must sell 1000 tickets. The Wrens fail to sell even 6 tickets and sadly, the Fixx cancel. The ‘80s draw to a close. Read more fascinating biographical facts about New Jersey's The Wrens: www.wrens.com
45 years old! "Ziggy Stardust..." came out on this date in 1972.
They will undoubtedly perform this song at Pickathon in Happy Valley, Oregon on August 5th and 6th, 2017.
Watch Kate Tempest performing live for KEXP at Kex Hostel in Reykjavik during Iceland Airwaves. Recorded November 4, 2016.: www.youtube.com
This hip-hop duo will be here in Seattle, performing at The Nectar Lounge on Friday, July 28th, 2017.
"The song, simply put, is a sliver-sized miracle, a crack of light illuminating the door in a dark wall. This is the function Tribe songs have always served—they point to a path through wilderness.": pitchfork.com
Get your tickets now. Pixies will be at The Paramount Theatre on Sunday, December 3rd, 2017.
Prepare for a trip around the United States as you map out the places in R.E.M.'s songs: diffuser.fm
Superchunk have released a new split-single on Bandcamp to benefit Planned Parenthood South Atlantic. The 7″ consists of a brand new original, pop-punk bruiser called “I Got Cut” which references Chelsea Manning, and a cover of an old-school punk standard, “Up Against the Wall” by the Tom Robinson Band. It’s a good six minutes of righteous fury for a good cause.:superchunk.bandcamp.com
"Weather Diaries," released today, is Ride's first album in 21 years. Learn more about the album and their visit to Seattle in November on the KEXP blog: blog.kexp.org
Watch the video for The Stone Roses "Fools Gold": www.youtube.com
"24 Hour Party People" is a 2002 film that provides a fictionalised depiction of the real-life music and club scene in Manchester during the 1980s and 1990s, in particular following the life and exploits of Tony Wilson, the head of Factory Records, and his relationship with the bands Joy Division (later New Order) and The Happy Mondays.
"Loaded" was released as a single in February 1990, giving Primal Scream their first Top 20 chart success – and their first, very awkward Top of the Pops appearance. Learn more about this song, with its "uncomplicated raison d’être"---and nine other great Primal Scream songs: www.theguardian.com
Wow! Beck will play the Grand Chapiteau at Marymoor Park on Friday, August 25th, 2017.
Beastie Boys sampled Jimmy Smith's "Root Down (And Get It)" on this song. Here they are, performing "Root Down": www.youtube.com
Here's an Allmusic biography of the great Jimmy Smith: www.allmusic.com
"Shut your mouth...." Simple, but profound lyrics about a complicated man: www.metrolyrics.com
Visit the Facebook page of Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet: www.facebook.com
"Gish" was 25 years old last year. Read a track-by-track discussion of the album: www.billboard.com
Watch Social Distortion performing "Bad Luck" in Austin, Texas in 2011: www.youtube.com
Thank you, Avery, Riley, and Georgia, for this fine selection. www.youtube.com
MGMT was involved in a legal dispute with the former President of France, Nicolas Sarkozy. Sarkozy's UMP party used the song on several occasions, before offering the band a €1 gesture. The band commented that "We believe that access to music benefits both the musicians and the fans, and has undoubtedly helped spread our music around the globe, while also expanding our personal musical collections" and that the reason they felt compelled to sue was because "the fact that the UMP used our song without permission while simultaneously pushing anti-piracy legislation seemed a little wack".Eventually, UMP reached an agreement on a €30,000 (US$38,000) settlement fee.
"Freedom is within you...Giving makes us feel good...Hello to our people...Say hello to the future..." Do you like these lyrics?: genius.com
Depeche Mode will play Key Arena with special guest Warpaint on Saturday, October 21st, 2017.
