John Richards

John Richards

John Richards

The Morning Show
Last show: Wednesday, Oct 23 2024, 7AM
john@kexp.org
Thursday, Feb 23 2017, 6AM
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6:06 AM
96th spin
Live at KEXP version of the track that has made an appearance on the movie Garden State, TV shows Dawson's Creek, The O.C., Prison Break, House, Brothers & Sisters, Suburgatory and Ugly Betty. (To name a few!) www.aleximurdoch.com
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Watch the live video of Athens-based singer/songwriter Mathew Houck performing "Wolves" for us at The Cutting Room Studios in 2009: blog.kexp.org
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Radiohead track that dates back to their On A Friday days. A b-side for "Fake Plastic Trees," it can also be found on the collector's edition of 'The Bends'
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6:19 AM
7th spin
Bright Eyes frontman, Conor Oberst, has a new solo effort coming in March 2017, find your info on 'Salutations' right here! www.nonesuch.com
Bright Eyes
Friday, Jan 24, 2025  
Event Info
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Off the latest solo album from the American Music Club frontman in three years, and his first that was recorded entirely in London. Keep your eyes peeled on our YouTube channel for his recent in-studio session with us! www.youtube.com
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6:28 AM
80th spin
From the new expanded edition of the 1997 classic 'Either/Or,' which features three previously unreleased studio recordings and several live tracks. Find it here! killrockstars.merchtable.com
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6:31 AM
61st spin
Watch Jose Gonzalez perform a New Home Benefit Show for us a month before our grand opening here: blog.kexp.org
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6:33 AM
356th spin
Acoustic version of the track that appears on the NYC trio's debut full-length album, 'Fever to Tell'
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Local alt-country legends, The Maldives, finally have a follow-up to 2012's 'Muscle For The Wing' coming! Look for 'Mad Lives' to arrive next month: www.themaldivesmusic.com
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6:42 AM
3rd spin
No U.S. tour dates have turned up yet for this Manchester band, but keep an eye on them here! elbow.co.uk
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Off the fifth studio album from the former lead singer of Bauhaus www.petermurphy.info
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Allison Crutchfield will be LIVE on KEXP on Monday, March 27 at 12:00 PM! Find out how you can come watch this free, all-ages, live session right here: blog.kexp.org
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6:58 AM
18th spin
From the London duo composed of James Chapman and Polly Scattergood. Find their music (described by The Guardian as a nod "to both shoe gaze and country with a David Lynchian creepiness to both music and lyrics" here: www.ondeadwaves.com
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7:03 AM
15th spin
The last band to close out our old studio at Dexter has not one, but TWO new songs after 20 years! Read more here: pitchfork.com
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7:08 AM
18th spin
20 mad facts you didn't know about The Verve! (Richard Ashcroft apparently has such a fear of rats that it interfered with the recording of their debut album, 'A Storm In Heaven') www.nme.com
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7:13 AM
2nd spin
Reykjavik band that formerly performed as techno band Captain Fufanu, you can watch their live performance at Iceland Airwaves in 2015 right here! blog.kexp.org
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New track from the long-running English band, find details about their 14th studio album 'Spirit' here: www.depechemode.com
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7:25 AM
180th spin
"I write sad songs as a way of staying above water" - Read more of this interview with The National's Matt Berninger here: www.independent.co.uk
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7:29 AM
6th spin
The new track featuring The National's Matt Berninger and The Walkmen's Walter Martin! Martin's new solo album 'My Kinda Music' will be arriving on May 5, read more about it here: pitchfork.com
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7:32 AM
232nd spin
This second full-length album from the British band was almost called, 'Crank' and was produced by Gil Norton (best known for his work with the Pixies and Echo and the Bunnymen)
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7:36 AM
159th spin
Happy Thursday Thursday Thursday! The KEXP staff party is tonight, 'Cure for Pain' is an apt title for what tomorrow might be like for us....
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7:39 AM
68th spin
New track from the Austin band! Watch the official video for "Can I Sit Next To You" here: www.youtube.com
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Playing a sold-out show at the Neptune Theater on March 18! Check out this interview we had with the Vancouver band in 2009 here: blog.kexp.org
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Want a piece of Smashing Pumpkins history? Drummer, Jimmy Chamberlin, is selling off his old gear! pitchfork.com
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7:53 AM
71st spin
We'll be airing a live session with the The Courtneys on Saturday, April 15 at 6:30 PM, but you can also catch them live at the Crocodile on April 12 opening for Jay Som! www.thecrocodile.com
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7:55 AM
50th spin
The biggest hit for the L.A. band, "We Got the Beat" spent three weeks at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100...what song kept them from hitting No. 1? Joan Jett & the Blackhearts' track, "I Love Rock 'n Roll"
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7:59 AM
51st spin
Polly Jean Harvey will be at the WaMu Theater on May 5th for a sold-out show! Check out our live review of her performance at the Moore Theater in 2009 here: blog.kexp.org
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New from the Chicago band! Watch their live KEXP performance from 2014 here: blog.kexp.org
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This Australian band is gearing up for their first world tour in 20 years, see them at the Moore Theater on May 31! www.midnightoil.com
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Coming to the Paramount Theater on August 8th! (Psst, presale starts today) www.belleandsebastian.com
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8:14 AM
27th spin
The debut album for the Justin Vernon project, Bon Iver. Read our overview of his anticipated 2016 release, '22, A Million' here: blog.kexp.org
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You can find this Mac McCaughan (Superchunk) track on the new protest album, 'Battle Hymns,' which was a response to the recent Presidential election. All proceeds go to benefit the ACLU, Planned Parenthood, and 350.org, and it also features Doug Martsch, Stephen Malkmus, members of Sleater-Kinney, and much more! Find it here: www.quasiband.com
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On this day in 1940, Woody Guthrie wrote "This Land Is Your Land," one of his best-known songs
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Watch a live performance of Miss Jones performing Woody Guthrie's, "This Land Is Your Land" here: www.youtube.com
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Go here if you wanna help fund Ted Leo's new album! Rewards include a 7" single, a Skype session, or maybe a vegan meal together is more your game? www.kickstarter.com
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Paul McCartney has recently unveiled a rare new demo from 1989 featuring Elvis Costello, read more about it here! www.nme.com
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Local band Car Seat Headrest christened our new live room studio lights in January! Watch it here, (and hey, make sure to stop by sometime to view an in-studio performance or take a free tour of the station): www.youtube.com
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8:51 AM
47th spin
Request...you're not alone <3 http://blog.kexp.org/kexp-scca-proton-therapy-center-present-music-heals/
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The Vaseline's track that received prominence after Nirvana covered it for MTV Unplugged in 1993: www.youtube.com
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9:08 AM
155th spin
By request from one of our lil booth guests just now! Check out Fidlar's live performance from 2015 here: www.youtube.com
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Morning Show PSA for the day: Raise your kids on The Clash
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9:14 AM
1st spin?!
This set of music brought to you by the group of 4-8 year olds that were just visiting the DJ booth. (No, seriously) Watch this Portland band's live KEXP set from 2013 here! www.youtube.com
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The debut album from the Philadelphia satirical jokesters. Their original lineup was made up of vocalist/keyboardist Rodney Linderman ("Rodney Anonymous"), guitarist/vocalist Joe Genaro ("Joe Jack Talcum"), bassist Dave Schulthise ("Dave Blood") and drummer Dean Sabatino ("Dean Clean").
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9:23 AM
128th spin
The side project of Weezer bassist, Matt Sharp, who left the band after the release of Pinkerton to focus more on The Rentals
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Playing the Paramount Theater on August 8th! Find ticket deets here: www.belleandsebastian.com
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The second No. 1 hit in the U.K. for Queen, it re-charted in the U.S. following David Bowie's death in January 2016
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Remember that time almost 9,000 people showed up at Pike Place Market to see Mike McCready, Duff McKagan, Mark Arm, and Barrett Martin do covers of Iggy & The Stooges songs? WE DO: blog.kexp.org
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9:40 AM
25th spin
Four-piece punk band formed in Washington, DC in 2012, find their music here! priests.bandcamp.com
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Sleater-Kinney, along with The Decemberists Colin Meloy are playing a benefit show for ACLU and Unite Oregon at the Crystal Ballroom on February 26th! Find more info here: www.oregonlive.com
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We're announcing the line-up to Upstream Music Festival, happening this May in Pioneer Square! Find tickets, and all the other info you need right here: upstreammusicfest.com
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10:00 AM
197th spin
Freakout 2024
Thursday, Nov 7, 2024  
Event Info
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10:20 AM
44th spin
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10:22 AM
53rd spin
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10:29 AM
6th spin
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10:32 AM
1st spin?!
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10:47 AM
1st spin?!
Chicano Batman plays at the Crocodile tonight!
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10:53 AM
6th spin
Check out video of Surfer Blood playing a great live set at KEXP: blog.kexp.org
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10:57 AM
48th spin
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