John Richards

John Richards

John Richards

The Morning Show
Last show: Wednesday, Oct 23 2024, 7AM
john@kexp.org
Thursday, Apr 13 2017, 6AM
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6:01 AM
1st spin?!
Shad did the morning theme for us! Thank you Shad!
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According to their website, The Dandy Warhols are currently in the studio working on new tunes for 2018! Check out their last performance with us right here: www.youtube.com
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6:06 AM
17th spin
Damon Krukowski (founding member of Galaxie 500), will be here at KEXP on April 20th to talk about his new book, "The New Analog: Listening and Reconnecting in a Digital World" and will be joined by Jonathan Poneman and Megan Jasper of Sub Pop Records! Find more info here: blog.kexp.org
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The Smiths frontman, Morrissey, only made it through about six songs before losing his voice and leaving the stage at a show Monday in Tucson. He's canceled an upcoming show in San Antonio, read more about his current health here: pitchfork.com
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What did our DJ's think of The Stone Roses debut album after its release? Find out here: blog.kexp.org
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While you're waiting for the full edit of Kate's latest performance at KEXP, you can watch this London artist performing live at Iceland Airwaves in 2016 right here: www.youtube.com
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Off the fourth full-length release from this London-based hip hop act that formed in 1985. Keep up with them here: connected.co.com
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This Brooklyn duo will be playing Sasquatch Festival this May! Watch their live in-studio with us in 2014 here: blog.kexp.org
Phantogram
Friday, Feb 21, 2025  
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Watch the video for this ode to actress Jayne Mansfield right here: www.youtube.com
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This Alaska-formed band will be at The Paramount Theatre on July 20th! Find your ticket info here: www.stgpresents.org
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6:43 AM
57th spin
Off the new LP from this Seattle band, set to release on July 7th! They'll be LIVE on KEXP June 13th at 9:30 AM, find out how you can watch this session here: blog.kexp.org
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Check out photos and a review of this English band's performance at Bumbershoot Music Lounge in 2010 here! blog.kexp.org
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From the London ska band that formed in 1978. Watch the official video for "Night Boat to Cairo" here: www.youtube.com
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Off the debut release from this British ska revivalist band, which hit the U.K. Top 5 after its release in 1979
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6:59 AM
18th spin
Released on this day in 1973, 'Catch a Fire' turns 44 years old today!
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The Preservation Hall Jazz Band will be LIVE on KEXP in our Gathering Space on Monday, April 17 at 12:00 PM! (Spend your lunch break with us, it will be worth it)
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This Manchester band recently announced "The Twenty Four Hour Party People – Greatest Hits Tour" for the U.K. Says frontman Shaun Ryder, "We’re performing better than ever and I love getting together with the band, blasting out all our great tunes we’ve made together over the decades. It’s gonna be great.’ Find dates and tickets here: www.ticketmaster.co.uk
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New Order has a new live album arriving May 26th, find your pre-order info for 'NOMC15' (captured at Brixton Academy) here: neworder.pmstores.co
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7:19 AM
25th spin
Their new album is out May 19th, and you can catch !!! playing The Crocodile on June 28th: www.thecrocodile.com
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Okay, so, Kate Bush was never actually asked, and is definitely NOT playing Coachella: www.spin.com
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Some great 60's kitsch right here: www.youtube.com
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7:32 AM
7th spin
From the Austin band's new album, set to arrive on April 21st! You can see them live at The Showbox on October 23rd, find ticket details here: www.showboxpresents.com
Freakout 2024
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024  
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7:35 AM
98th spin
The Gossip frontwoman's debut solo album is coming later this year, watch the video for "Fire" here! www.youtube.com
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7:38 AM
26th spin
Happy Thursday Thursday Thursday!
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7:41 AM
85th spin
Check out the video for "Dogs of Lust" here! www.youtube.com
THE THE
Saturday, Nov 2, 2024  
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7:47 AM
114th spin
Elbow's November 10th show at The Showbox is already sold out (good job, Seattle), but you can still catch them in Portland the next day! Find tour dates here: elbow.co.uk
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7:51 AM
17th spin
By request for Brett (and here's our latest live video from Ben Harper if you need a little more to get you through your day): blog.kexp.org
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7:56 AM
3rd spin
Ryan Adams will be playing the Paramount Theatre on June 28th, find ticket info right here: www.stgpresents.org
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7:59 AM
33rd spin
This Dallas band was recently in our studio to record a new live session, but while you're waiting for it, here's their 2014 visit to KEXP! blog.kexp.org
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Off the debut release from this London band, formed in 1985 by brothers Peter and Chris Coyne
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Best known for his autobiographical book, "The Basketball Diaries" this song by Jim Carroll was featured in the 1995 movie of the same name
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8:14 AM
54th spin
Catch Grandaddy at Neptune Theatre on May 8th! Find ticket info here: www.stgpresents.org
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Local legends Sleater-Kinney have contributed to a new 7" singles comp to benefit Planned Parenthood, read all about it here! pitchfork.com
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8:21 AM
49th spin
"The younger audience we have now is what our audience was back then. I think it’s the same group. The fans we had then are the same open-minded kids coming to shows now. They embrace the new songs." Read more from this interview with Pixies guitarist, Joey Santiago, here: glidemagazine.com
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White Stripes frontman Jack White just released a surprise new single, check out more about "Battle Cry" here: www.rollingstone.com
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Off the double 1975 album from this legendary English band
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8:38 AM
64th spin
The 1995 debut album from this local band is being reissued for the first time on colored vinyl, go to this link now for more info! www.indiegogo.com
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8:50 AM
1st spin?!
You can get the digital files of this live show from Goodness (opening for Pearl Jam in 1998 in Missoula, MT) through this link: www.indiegogo.com
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9:00 AM
1st spin?!
New solo track from Goodness guitarist, Danny Newcomb, with full release coming this May!
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9:04 AM
139th spin
Manchester band that formed in 1982 after the members (Paul Gilbertson, Jim Glennie, Gavan Whelan, and Tim Booth) met at Manchester University
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The new album from The Afghan Whigs is coming on May 5th, get your pre-order at Sub Pop here: megamart.subpop.com
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9:14 AM
1st spin?!
R.I.P. Charlie Murphy, who passed away yesterday at the age of 57 - www.nytimes.com
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See Charlie Murphy's sketch about meeting Prince (both died at the age of 57 and almost exactly a year apart) here: www.comedycentral.com.au
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Released on this day in 1973, 'Aladdin Sane' turns 44 years old today!
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9:30 AM
42nd spin
Josh Homme, Greg Dulli and Duke Garwood all make appearances on the new album from Screaming Trees frontman, Mark Lanegan. Find order info for 'Gargoyle' here: www.heavenlyrecordings.com
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The Reid brothers are making a stop in Seattle to promote their new album 'Damage and Joy,' catch them at Showbox SoDo on May 23rd! www.showboxpresents.com
The Psychedelic Furs, The Jesus and Mary Chain, and Frankie Rose
Tuesday, Oct 29, 2024  
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Depeche Mode is playing at our next door neighbor (Key Arena!) on October 21st, all your ticket info is right here: www.keyarena.com
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9:42 AM
253rd spin
Off the sophomore release from this Norwegian duo. Watch the video for "What Else Is There?" here! www.youtube.com
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9:45 AM
70th spin
The first new album in 22 years is coming in May from Slowdive! Get those pre-orders in here: www.secretlystore.com
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9:55 AM
52nd spin
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9:59 AM
48th spin
Lyrics Born with In Aisle Eight and OG Mambo
Thursday, Oct 24, 2024  
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