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This London band reunited after 20 years in 2016 for a tour and release of the 'Blind Spot' EP, only to announce in November that they had parted ways again. Read their statement about the breakup here: www.lushofficial.com
Featured in the soundtrack for the 1994 film, "The Crow," this L.A. band also cameos in the movie as themselves, but performing the non-remixed version of the song ("Time Baby II" from their 1993 EP '5ive')
The opening track off the Irish band's second studio album, which nearly bankrupted their label during the two year long recording process
The new supergroup (whose name is Swedish for "life") is made up of Lykke Li, Andrew Wyatt & Pontus Winnberg of Miike Snow, Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John, and producer Jeff Bhasker. Says Wyatt after the release of the song "Wings of Love" - “We have an album. We have more than an album.” No album title yet, but stay tuned! www.ingrd.com
The debut full-length album from this New York band, formed in 2007. Their fourth and final album 'SVIIB' was completed posthumously after member Benjamin Curtis died of lymphoma in 2013
Check out photos of the NYC duo's free show in our Gathering Space this past August right here! www.flickr.com
It was confirmed last month that the first new album in 20 years from this British band is coming in 2017! Keep up with any new updates right here: ridemusic.net And while you're waiting, check out their live performance in our old studio (the final one at Dexter!) right here: blog.kexp.org
Off the third album from this Philadelphia band, who stopped by our studio for a live session in 2014, watch it right here: blog.kexp.org
You can catch this Canadian trio playing at Tractor Tavern on February 24, find all your ticket info right here! www.ticketweb.com
'13 Songs' is the compilation of the DC band's first two EPs (1988's 'Fugazi' and 1989's 'Margin Walker'), it is also their most successful release with sales of over 3 million. Watch their live performance of "Waiting Room" at the Wilson Center in Washington DC in 1988 here! www.youtube.com
The second EP from this London band, keep track of any upcoming tours or news about them here: www.facebook.com
Live version of the track off of their fourth studio album 'Kid A.' The English band is playing several shows in 2017, you can find the schedule here: www.wasteheadquarters.com
These two great local bands just played separate live sessions for us this week with our brand new live room lights! Catch a peek of them here: www.geekwire.com
Beck's follow-up to 2014's Grammy winning album 'Morning Phase' is coming "very soon." (Still.) Read more about it here! www.nme.com
In case you missed it, this local band recently sent The Morning Show a hacked Teddy Ruxpin to promote their new record 'Hobosexual III.' Relive this hilarious (and slightly terrifying) moment here: www.facebook.com
You can watch the video for this 1985 tune (whose lyrics mock the charitable pop songs that emerged in the mid-80's) here: www.youtube.com
Happy 47th Birthday to Rage Against the Machine's Zack de la Rocha, born on this day in 1970!
From the project formed by Afrika Bambaataa in 1983, "World Destruction" is Time Zone's most well-known single, which features ex-Sex Pistol/Public Image Ltd. leader John Lydon. www.youtube.com
Cynthia Robinson, known for being a trumpeter and vocalist in Sly & the Family Stone, was born on this day in 1944. She passed away on November 23, 2015 at the age of 71.
Off the debut album from this electronic duo formed by Grant Showbiz and JFT "Fred" Hood. The track "Spiritual High (Part III)" features excerpts from Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech
From the sophomore full-length release from this L.A. based rap band, composed of members Marc 7even, Chali 2na, Zaakir, Akil, and producers Cut Chemist and DJ Nu-Mark (Yes, there's actually six of them)
Physical copies of the third album from this rap duo are set to release tomorrow, January 13, and indie stores have an exclusive item included with pre-orders! Check out listening parties for RTJ3 here, including one at Easy Street Records at 7PM tomorrow! www.facebook.com
The self-titled debut album from Led Zeppelin was released 48 years ago on this day in 1969!
From the U.K. quartet's third album. Keep up with their whereabouts here wolfpeople.co.uk and check out their live session at Pickathon in 2016 here! blog.kexp.org
This Nashville quartet will be performing live at KEXP on January 31 at 9:30 AM! Catch them later that night opening for The Lemon Twigs at Barboza, ticket details here: thebarboza.com
The most successful album to date for the Violent Femmes, which received platinum certification in February 1991
The first new album in 10 years from this Modesto, CA-based band is set to release on March 3, 2017! Get your pre-orders in right here: grandaddy.pmstores.co
Off the debut album from the New Jersey-born singer/songwriter, who got his first big break scoring the Farrelly Brothers 2000 film, "Me, Myself, & Irene"
According to frontman Matt Berninger, there is a new The National album in the works for 2017, which he describes as their darkest yet. Read more about it here: www.nme.com
This Italian trio will be LIVE at KEXP on March 09 at 9:00 AM! Find more of their music here: sovietsoviet.bandcamp.com
This NYC/London duo played Capitol Hill Block Party in 2015, see photos from the show here! blog.kexp.org
Check out photos and our live review of when the Danish duo played a set in our Seattle Center backyard (Fisher Green) for Elysian Brewery's 20th Anniversary here: blog.kexp.org
Hey, it's the first new track from Slowdive in 22 years! That we've already played on The Morning Show twice today! (Because obviously) www.slowdiveofficial.com
"Train in Vain" was inspired by The Slit's guitarist, Viv Albertine, while her and Mick Jones were dating. They broke up around the time of recording of 'London Calling,' and says Albertine about the tune: "I'm really proud to have inspired that but often he won't admit to it. He used to get the train to my place in Shepherds Bush and I would not let him in. He was bleating on the doorstep. That was cruel"
The Jam frontman Paul Weller stopped by our Dexter studio in September 2015 to play a few songs for us, watch it here: blog.kexp.org
Check out this Portland band's May 2016 live session in our new studio here! www.youtube.com
Maximo Park vocalist Paul Smith was recommended as their singer after he was spotted at a karaoke night singing Stevie Wonder's "Superstitious." Keep track of them here! maximopark.com
The self-titled debut from The Futureheads, who met while they were tutors at the Sunderland City Detached Youth Project, an organization that urged kids on the streets to get involved in music
The debut release from this Boston band, formed in 1980 by guitarist Roger Miller, bassist Clint Conley, drummer Peter Prescott, and tape head Martin Swope
This St. Louis band is making a stop to KEXP for a live session on January 24 at 12:00 PM! Tune in at kexp.org or come catch the show for free! blog.kexp.org
The lead single from the band's 1986 album 'True Stories,' the music video for "Wild Wild Life" won an award for Best Group Video at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards. Watch it here! www.youtube.com
If you make a stop to our Gathering Space this month, make sure to check out our interactive artist portraits currently on display here, featuring Neon Indian, Phantogram, and Matthew Dear! Read more about it here: www.microsoft.com
The closing track on this Issaquah-formed band's second full-length release, featuring a photograph of The Westin hotel towers in downtown Seattle on the album cover
Wanna know what our DJ's thought of The Stone Roses debut album upon it's release? Check it out right here! blog.kexp.org
Watch Dan Boeckner and crew performing "Cold Light" live at The Triple Door as part of our VIP Club Concert series in 2016 here! www.youtube.com
Produced by James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) and Tim Goldsworthy of the DFA, "House of Jealous Lovers" went on to be the best-selling single for the record company
Read our live review of the French act's appearance at Sasquatch 2016 here: blog.kexp.org
