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Thursday, May 4 2017, 6AM
“So sorry to hear of the passing of our ‘Obie,’ number one band booster from forever,” says E Street bassist Garry Tallent. “What a loss. RIP, there should be a plaque somewhere.” Read more about the recent passing of Bruce Springsteen's No. 1 fan (and assistant) here: www.usatoday.com
This ninth full-length album from local artist Damien Jurado was recorded in a week with producer Richard Swift's help, and received a 7.9 Pitchfork rating upon its release. Check it out here: pitchfork.com
The third (and final) album from Nick Drake, who passed away on November 25, 1974 after an overdose of antidepressants
A historical French poem covered in English by Leonard Cohen for his 1969 release 'Songs From A Room.' Read more about the story of how this song came to be here: consequenceofsound.net
Says Phosphorescent's Matthew Houck about this cover for the 'Our First 100 Days' project: "I only know that it speaks to that looming thing That has stayed near me my whole life; That thing that wants nothing to do with fear Or selfishness or pettiness or greed; That thing which blindly and stubbornly Persists in believing in the sweetness of this world. It speaks to that thing and says, “Stay a little longer hey, This land was made for you and me” Read more here: www.stereogum.com
The stage name of Perry Wright, which he took from the film The Big Lebowski. See John's list of all-time favorite songs (this track is #2) right here! blog.kexp.org
Melbourne band formed in the late 90's by Karl Smith (on guitar, piano, harmonica, and vocals) and Pete Cohen (bass, musical saw, and backing vocals)
Another side project from Justin Vernon (Bon Iver, The Shouting Matches, Gayngs) this is his collaboration with Collections of Colonies of Bees' Jon Mueller, Chris Rosenau, Jim Schoenecker, Daniel Spack, and Thomas Wincek
Watch Jose Gonzalez performing a gorgeous acoustic version of "Line of Fire" for us here: www.youtube.com
This classic third album from the Omaha-born singer/songwriter recently turned 20 years old, and Kill Rock Stars gave it a great vinyl reissue. Find it here! killrockstars.merchtable.com
Fleet Foxes are back after a six year hiatus, and you can catch them at The Showbox on May 19th! Find details here: www.showboxpresents.com
The NYC-formed band masterminded by Eric Elbogen took up residence here in Seattle shortly after being signed to local label Barsuk Records in 2008. He recently announced the project was ending after 15 years: www.thestranger.com
Watch video of the NYC band's 2016 performance at KEXP right here! blog.kexp.org
This acoustic version was originally found on the b-side of a 2010 Record Store Day 7" release for the single "Skeletons"
Born in Wales in 1988, Kelly Lee Owens got her start in music after leaving home to intern at XL Recordings in London, and working in several record shops. Find her music here! kellyleeowens.bandcamp.com
Read KEXP DJ Michele Myers review of Portishead's show at WaMu Theater in 2011 here! blog.kexp.org
Watch the video of this Bristol band's cover of the Rolling Stones tune here: www.youtube.com
Mark Lanegan will be touring for his latest release 'Gargoyle' this summer, and a stop at the Showbox is on the list! Catch him on August 24th, ticket details here: www.showboxpresents.com
"It was obvious right away that he was way more on the ball than any of us. He was just sort of playing these rhythm guitar parts, but we got along really well." Read more about Mark Lanegan's look back on how Queens of the Stone Age frontman, Josh Homme, joined Screaming Trees here: www.alternativenation.net
Off the new, and fifth, full-length album from the Austin band. They'll be at The Showbox on October 23rd! www.showboxpresents.com
The Afghan Whigs have just announced an extensive tour for their new album, 'In Spades' due via Sub Pop tomorrow. See the full list (Seattle is there!) here: pitchfork.com
PJ Harvey's second album, 'Rid of Me' turns 24 years old today, and she'll be playing WaMu Theater tomorrow night! Check for tickets here: www.washingtonmusictheater.com
The first song off of the Gossip frontwoman's new solo album, 'Fake Sugar' Watch the video for "Fire" here! www.youtube.com
Formed by Joel Cadbury, Brett Shaw, and Jamie McDonald while they were still teenagers at school in London, 'From Here On In' is their debut full-length release
Happy release day to 'Ocean Rain,' the fourth album from the Liverpool band, which turns 33 years old today! Watch the music video for "The Killing Moon" here: www.youtube.com
Arcade Fire's Régine Chassange and Win Butler are set to receive an honor from the Quebec government for their contributions to Quebec culture. Read more about it here: www.nme.com
This fourth full-length album from The Cure turns 35 years old today! To set the mood, this opening track starts out with the lyrics, "It doesn't matter if we all die." Watch them performing this song live in 1984 here: www.youtube.com
Off their politically charged sophomore album, set to release on June 23rd. They'll be at The Crocodile on July 15th! www.thecrocodile.com
Remembering Beastie Boys member, Adam Yauch, who passed away from cancer on this day in 2012 at the age of 47 - www.nytimes.com
So, you should probably (definitely) check out the new book, "Complicated Fun: The Birth of Minneapolis Punk and Indie Rock, 1974-1984 -- An Oral History," which Kevin Cole, of course, was interviewed for. Also, here he is with his hair down at our book event for "Trouble Boys: the True Story of The Replacements": blog.kexp.org
Influential Minneapolis punk band led by Bob Mould, who took the name Hüsker Dü from an old board game. In other news, he was a creative consultant for professional wrestling in the late 90's: www.rollingstone.com
Party alarm! Two new songs from LCD Soundsystem are coming at midnight! pitchfork.com
Playing a sold-out show at The Showbox on November 10! Find their other dates and locations here: elbow.co.uk
The band that (through their frontman Rob Dickinson) was related to Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson comes in at #23 on Pitchfork's list of best shoegaze albums of all time pitchfork.com
How to respond to someone saying, "May the force be with you." (The Morning Show, here for your Star Wars etiquette needs): metro.co.uk
Watch the video for this 1991 hit single from the influential rap group right here: www.youtube.com
The follow-up release to 2010's 'Further,' which features Beck, St. Vincent, and Q-Tip
The Lou Barlow-led project that contributed over half of the songs for the soundtrack to Kids. (And the success of the song "Natural One" led to band member John Davis being able to quit his day job as a librarian)
The alias of Alan Sutherland, 'Refried Treats' is a remix EP he released in 1997
And now, here is (famous vegan) Moby hunting tofu on a new episode of “Talk Show the Game Show:”
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From the new album, coming June 16th. Find pre-order info and tour dates (playing Neptune Theater on Sep 24th!) here: www.thebandride.com
First album from Slowdive in 22 years is finally releasing tomorrow! Here's your pre-order links: slowdive.lnk.to
When asked by the band to produce their second album, Brian Eno declined, but ended up helping them out on a couple tracks. The U.K. press was vicious with the shoegaze genre upon this release, with 'Souvlaki' receiving statements such as: 'Sing' aside, I would rather drown choking in a bath full of porridge than ever listen to it again"
Long thought to be the final release from the English band, but their fourth album (and first in 22 years) is coming tomorrow! Find it right here: www.slowdiveofficial.com