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Tuesday, Nov 29 2016, 6AM
Rachelle says "Thank you KEXP for continually introducing me to new artists, renewing my love for established artists, and for making our community a better place!" Thanks Rachelle!
Michael Stipe credits Natalie Merchant with helping to inspire this song (& others), saying, "The work she was doing was real and important - all about the human condition."
Starting Katy Lester's set with DJAO who will be at Barboza on December 18th!
“We’ve always wanted to play here”, Bryce Dessner said, looking up at the Paramount’s marvelous ceilings... Check out the whole review with pictures from The National's show there blog.kexp.org
Starting Sally Heilstedt's requests with one Christine McVie said held Fleetwood Mac together during their hard times (while recording Rumours). Once the members heard this song, they thought how much they had been through and how much love they shared. From Sally "For my partner, who finds joy and adventure in all things."
One of the great things you support at KEXP are the live in-studios. Watch Jonsi performing Boy Lilikoi back in 2010 www.youtube.com
"Thanks for providing the soundtrack to my life. It wouldn't be the same without you." -Erin Hobson. Thanks Erin!
Thanks to Beth Kolko - "Dedicated to Philip Kolko and Teresa Peters, who both were artists at helping others come to recognize who they are. Both are missed."
Requested by both Beth Kolko and Daidrie Berry. From Daidrie: "Yes! Bowie is dedicated to my father who passed in 1996. He introduced me to him."
A few requests for this song today as well, including from Jeremy Williams... "I was getting to know this cute, shy girl and we began trading song recommendations back and forth. Listening to KEXP for many years had equipped me perfectly for this moment. KEXP was the soundtrack of our courtship and now through six wonderful years of marriage. Thank you for the music. We are Jeremy and Erin from Webb City, MO, and we power KEXP."
Dedicated from Daidrie Berry to her "soul brother Josh." Thank you for supporting KEXP!
Daidrie said "the Pixies song is one that my mom and I will shake our butts too." I'd like to think most of you are shaking your butts right now. Here's a quick KEXP Q & A with Joey Santiago of Pixies blog.kexp.org
Allison Dark dedicating "these songs to the fair city of early 1990's Seattle, where I was introduced to adulthood, some of my best friends, my husband, and lots of amazing music." We remember that Seattle too here at KEXP. Thanks Allison!
Allison also requested another Morning Show favorite, Running Up That Hill. Check out an exclusive KEXP interview with Kate Bush: blog.kexp.org Thanks for powering KEXP!
Third song from Allison, some of that "amazing music." Here is an exclusive KEXP interview with Lol Tolhurst of The Cure, one of the many great things your donation supports here! Thanks! blog.kexp.org
"When we first found out our Mom was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer, we had just gotten back from what would be our last concert together. Bruce Springsteen in portland with my totally obsessed Aunt. This set is dedicated in her memory. Tina, our Mom and best friend....In the midst of planning her and my Dad’s thirtieth anniversary party, right before she was diagnosed, my brother had played “Eyes on the prize” by M. Ward and she fell head over heels and wanted this to be the song they danced to at their party. They never got the chance, as she passed away on December 12th of 2013, after a vicious battle, four months away from what would have been their 31st wedding anniversary. Instead we played this at her memorial with almost 700 people in attendance. She was a funky lady that just loved to dance and have fun, absolute salt of the earth. Thank you, dear Mama for always loving what we loved with no judgement and making us laugh to the end. " -Katie Goodall
More from Katie "When I had first heard of KEXP from my big brother in high school, I just about lost my mind when I found out they played My Morning Jacket, my favorite band of all time. No matter what was going on, when I heard a new band or song that I had scribbled down on a tattered piece of paper towel or receipt paper from work, she would stop what she was doing and listen with me, and what I had to say about the song, how it made me feel. Sometimes the end result was a her nodding sweetly while she stitched her next intricate square of fabric to the quilt she was currently working on, or a full blown dance party in the kitchen. "
"One of my most precious memories was how my friends liked to come to my house because instead of eating frozen pizza and putting on a movie, Mom would make homemade cookies, put on some her favorite old records and we would dance ourselves into a tizzy to the top hits of 1976 and 77. She taught me to ALWAYS be the first one on the dance floor, and the LAST one to leave. A legacy I plan to carry on as long as my hips hold out....Thank you, KEXP for being a part of such special memories that will not soon be forgotten. We love you mama, we’ll meet you on the other side. " Thank you Katie.
8:02 AM
15th spin
Downtown going out to Gavin Fester! Hi Gavin! Check out Macklemore & Ryan Lewis at Dick's Drive-In. How Seattle can you get? blog.kexp.org
Some Daft Punk for Gavin's mom, Heather Buckle. Thanks for supporting KEXP!
Another for Gavin's favorites. Are you ready for International Clash Day? It *is* official. blog.kexp.org
Marian Cole says Ray Davies is a genius. We have to agree. Thanks Marian for powering KEXP!
Cori Karas starting off the holiday songs on the morning show with the "best holiday song!" Since the Pogues own Christmas now, I thought it appropriate to take a look at “Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah” blog.kexp.org
Cori and Brian's favorite Barr Brothers' song. Thanks for supporting KEXP! One of the many things your donation supports is live in-studio performances. Here are the Barr Brothers in December 2014 blog.kexp.org
This release is a great record to initiate new listeners to the dark, jazzy, twisted, literary world that Tom inhabits. Thanks to Fred Gilbert for his request and support! blog.kexp.org
Thanks to Rebekah Leslie-Hurd for her support! The girl you in the song is producer Justin Meldel-Johnson's five year old daughter. M83 singer Anthony Gonzalez says the little girl is a "born actress" and that in the studio she talked to him for "30 minutes non-stop."
Another from Rebekah and a couple of in-studio performances from The Rosebuds blog.kexp.org blog.kexp.org
For Anna on her birthday. One of the good ones. Happy birthday Anna!
Going out from Steph Fairweather to "her boo of 31 years," Bruce Fairweather of Mother Love Bone and Green River. And thank you to Steph (And to Bruce!) for supporting KEXP since the KCMU days!
Another dedication from Steph to Bruce. Her description of Bruce "with ripped jeans and dripping with rhinestones" the first time she saw him takes us all back. Check out a couple KEXP documentaries on Mother Love Bone and Green River: blog.kexp.org blog.kexp.org
Thanks to Rees Holsberry for supporting KEXP and requesting Flapper Girl which the Lumineers performed at a KEXP VIP Club Concert. Check out the video: blog.kexp.org
"I've been a long time fan of KEXP, and am thankful for the opportunity to be able to support it!" Thanks Shaun Swalley for stepping up and supporting KEXP!
David Bazan performed this song at KEXP back in June blog.kexp.org Thanks to Shaun for the request!
Kimber Xara "chose these 3 songs (Massive Attack-Black Milk, Grandaddy-Everything Beautiful is Far Away, Junip-Rope and Summit) to represent my eclectic taste which has been honored and encouraged by KEXP over the last 20 years, Thanks for all the ways you truly support musicians!" Thank you Kimber for powering KEXP!
José González of Junip recorded an in-studio earlier this year: www.youtube.com Happy to encourage Kimber's "eclectic taste."
Check out Jason Lytle of Grandaddy with the Song of the Day podcast. Another way to discover music with KEXP! blog.kexp.org
Another song from Corey, The Verve's Lucky Man. We could all use some luck! blog.kexp.org Thank you for powering KEXP!
According to Rolling Stone magazine's Top 500 songs, after Willie Mitchell gave Al Green a rough mix of a tune he and drummer Al Jackson had developed, Green wrote the lyrics in 5 minutes. However, Green didn't want to record the song and for two days he argued with Willie Mitchell before finally agreeing to cut it. Thanks again Corey for the request and powering KEXP!
Drive-By Truckers' Patterson Hood will be performing in a solo show at the Sunset Tavern this Saturday, December 3rd, 2016.