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Soccer (football) star David Beckham recently shared his list of Desert Island Disc picks with the BBC. The Stone Roses are one of the bands who made the cut, but the Spice Girls did not... www.nme.com
'Last Train to Disneyland' was an early suggestion for this R.E.M album, due to Peter Buck's feelings that America felt like to him under Ronald Reagan's presidency
Bob Mould has made several live appearances with KEXP over the years, watch his most recent one right here: blog.kexp.org
Pre-order this Hartford, Connecticut band's new album here, due on March 17: sororitynoise.bandcamp.com
You probably already know they're playing Key Arena this April, but those tickets went fast. Here's live video of them at Lollapalooza 2016 to either tide you over, or make you feel better: www.youtube.com
Playing a sold out show on March 18th at The Neptune! (You can still catch them in Portland or Vancouver though) Find tour date info here: japandroids.com
This Canadian quartet stopped by our live room in August 2016 to perform songs off their last E.P. (and two classics!), watch it here: blog.kexp.org
This Scottish band recently announced a string of U.S. tour dates, but sadly none near us! See the list here: frightenedrabbit.com
Watch Wussy's latest live performance in our studio here: blog.kexp.org
The National frontman Matt Berninger has been hinting about an upcoming album from the Brooklyn band, here's one of his latest statements about it: “I’m going very dark with the new National record, which is a place I love to go. People have always described our music as dark and say it goes very melancholy, somber places. They haven’t heard anything yet! This next thing is crazy.” - www.nme.com
An acoustic cover of the Radiohead tune that Ryan Adams performed for BBC Radio 2 last weekend. Read about his decision for choosing to perform this song here: consequenceofsound.net
Local singer/songwriter Shawn Smith will be performing at Skylark Cafe on February 10, find your ticket info here! www.skylarkcafe.com
Formed in 1987 by Ashley Bates, Jon Curtis, Simon Rowe, Stephen Patman and Andrew Sherriff www.chapterhouse.info
The horrific car accident of actress Jayne Mansfield in 1968 inspired the lyrics for "Kiss Them For Me," and was the last hit single for the band www.youtube.com
"Stay Alive" was our Song of the Day on February 16, 2009! Watch blog.kexp.org every Monday-Friday for a new (free!) song: blog.kexp.org
Hey! You should go download "Star Roving" for free (our Song of the Day from just a couple days ago), and repeat ad nauseam like we want to! And do. blog.kexp.org
Beach Slang returns with a second installment of their covers mixtape series, this one featuring songs by The Jesus and Mary Chain, The Adverts, The Modern Lovers and more! Out February 10, find the pre-order here: beachslang.bandcamp.com
The Jesus and Mary Chain are co-headlining with Frightened Rabbit and Arab Strap this September at Electric Fields Fest, which takes place at Drumlanrig Castle in Scotland. Which sounds a whole lot cooler than The Gorge right now... electricfieldsfestival.com
Elbow's seventh studio album, 'Little Fictions' is due to arrive tomorrow, February 3! Get your copy here: elbow.co.uk
Liz Phair (along with Alice Glass, Sadie Dupuis, Julien Baker, and more!) has contributed to a zine created by Bleached's Jennifer Clavin, to coordinate with the release of their new EP 'Can You Deal?' The zine is limited to 500 copies, and all net proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood: pitchfork.com
Throwing Muses played a live session for us three years ago, you can watch the full performance here! www.youtube.com
This new project (pronounced "Banquet") features members of Band of Horses, Grandaddy, Midlake, Franz Ferdinand, and Travis. The supergroups continue! Find this album on April 28: www.dualtonestore.com
Playing a sold-out show at the Showbox Sodo on February 7! runthejewels.com
This L.A.-based 10 piece Latin Funk band are releasing their second album, 'Jambu' tomorrow, February 3! Find the vinyl version here: www.plaidroomrecords.com
Did you know this album might not have happened without the help of SNL creator Lorne Michaels? Find out more tidbits about 'Graceland' here: www.rollingstone.com
This Cardiff, Wales band will be playing a LIVE session for us on February 20 at 12:00 PM! (Free and all ages) Find out how to view our public in-studios here: blog.kexp.org
The side project Shawn Smith created with Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard. You can catch Shawn playing live at the Skylark Cafe on February 10! www.skylarkcafe.com
The iconic wall that Elliott Smith posed against for his 'Figure 8' album has been partially destroyed. The sad wall news continues... www.nme.com
We'll be airing our recorded session with The Courtneys on April 15 at 6:30PM, make sure to tune in! You can also catch them opening for Jay Som live at The Crocodile on April 12: www.thecrocodile.com
Oscar swung by our studio in late 2015 for a live session, watch his performance of "Beautiful Words" here! www.youtube.com
Morrissey has announced his first tour date of 2017, find out how it was announced here (hint: you won't be surprised) pitchfork.com
Kent, Ohio has officially proclaimed that they are joining us in celebrating KEXP-created International Clash Day on February 7th! Hooray! blog.kexp.org
The Replacements manager Peter Jesperson, along with "Trouble Boys" author Bob Mehr held a book reading event in our Gathering Space last July. Kevin let his hair down! (Literally) Check out photos here: blog.kexp.org
Local legends The Murder City Devils are playing a sold-out show tomorrow at The Crocodile! Tide yourself over with this live video we shot with them in 2014: blog.kexp.org
Watch their live 2011 performance in our old studio right here: www.youtube.com
Originally calling themselves Farm, the Sydney band changed their name to Midnight Oil before their debut release in 1978 www.midnightoil.com
Watch Courtney Barnett and crew play live for us in their Halloween costumes! blog.kexp.org
This Sydney trio will be coming to KEXP on February 21 for a live session at 9:30 AM! (Tune in, or come on by, it's free and all ages) Catch them later that night at Barboza: thebarboza.com
This song has been played 54 times since 2010, take a wild guess which DJ has played it the most: www.kexplorer.com
Nick Cave was recently awarded a Badge of Honor for “distinguished service of a high degree to Australia or humanity at large.” pitchfork.com
DJ Shannon sat down with Tame Impala frontman Kevin Parker before their Portland show at the Doug Fir in 2010. Read the interview here! blog.kexp.org
The hit single off this Australian band's fifth studio album, "Under the Milky Way" also makes an appearance on the soundtrack for the 2001 film "Donnie Darko"
Read DJ Michele Myers album spotlight on Cut Copy's second album, 'In Ghost Colours' here: blog.kexp.org
The hit remix for Pigeonhed, (with help from Lo Fidelity Allstars) which you probably heard a million times in the late 90's... www.youtube.com
"The idea was for future primitive,” said Tom Rowlands in 2002 about 'Come With Us' Read more about this album from the influential electronic duo here: diffuser.fm
Formed in the mid-80's in Glasgow, Scotland, they hit the U.S. Top 40 in 1992 with this Rolling Stones cover
Formed by Peter Hooton in Liverpool in 1983 (with the original lineup featuring guitarist Stevie Grimes, bassist Phil Strongman and drummer Andy McVann), they managed to hit the U.K. Top 10 with this single in 1990
Happy release birthday to Bloc Party's 'Silent Alarm' which turns 12 years old today!
This NYC band paid us a visit way back in 2008, check out video from that performance here! www.youtube.com
