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Comments from previous KEXP DJ's about this Louisville, KY band's sophomore album include: “Cool! Maybe in for H if you ask me,” "It could have been great, but we’ll have to settle for pretty good," and, “Scratchy! Wish we had CD…" blog.kexp.org
The sixth studio album from this Australian duo (Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard), but the first album they completed without any guest musicians.
The debut release from this San Jose-born turntablist, 'Entroducing' was composed almost entirely of samples. It turns 20 years old this Saturday, November 19.
They officially broke up in 2011, reunited for a Christmas song last December, and then added a string of tour dates for 2016. Who knows what 2017 holds for James Murphy and crew, but you can track them here! lcdsoundsystem.com
The exact origins of this song are unknown, but it dates back to the Southern U.S. sometime in the 19th century. The track tells about sailors arriving to port and....uh...the ladies waiting for them.
Musician, novelist, playwright, poet. See our photos of this London artist's performance at Iceland Airwaves here: www.flickr.com
Check out photos and a live review of the French band's performance at Sasquatch this past May here! blog.kexp.org
Boston band that formed in 1991 by Greg Ackell (vocals, guitar), Paula Kelley (vocals, guitar), Steve Zimmerman (bass), and Motohiro Yasue (guitar)
The album that brought the Dublin band Grammys in 1988 for Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. It is one of the world's best-selling albums, with over 25 million sold.
There is a follow-up to 'Trouble Will Find Me' in the works, but according to Matt Berninger, it will be a big departure for the Brooklyn band. Read more about it here: www.nme.com
This Tampa trio will be at Barboza on December 1, find ticket details here! thebarboza.com
Iggy Pop wrote "The Passenger" during a self-imposed exile in Germany with David Bowie. They were attempting to get away from their drug connections, but the nightlife in Berlin proved to be too tempting, and the song itself is a tribute to the after-hours life
New from the Simon Green-led project, set to release January 13. Keep track of upcoming tour dates right here: bonobomusic.com
Chazwick Bradley Bundick is a producer and recording artist better known by his stage name Toro y Moi. His new project is due March 31, 2017. Find out more here! toroymoi.com
Released eighteen years after their last album, 'The Love Movement' and arriving only eight months after the passing of Phife Dawg at the age of 45. 'We Got It From Here' features a slew of guest artists...Busta Rhymes, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson Paak, Andre 3000 and Kanye West, just to name a few
Speaking of Light In The Attic records, make sure you stop here at KEXP on Black Friday for their new location grand opening here in our Gathering Space! Details here: blog.kexp.org
Released on this day two years ago, 'Seeds' came three yeas after the death of bassist Gerard Smith to lung cancer
The eighth full-length release from this Dayton, Ohio band, which was primarily recorded on a four-track cassette machine. According to James Greer, "The cost for recording Alien Lanes, if you leave out the beer, was about ten dollars."
Washington D.C. band led by Ian McKaye, who formed Fugazi after the disbandment of Minor Threat in 1983
Cover of the track that appeared on T. Rex's 1972 album 'The Slider'
"O B 1" was our Song of the Day on August 15, make sure to check blog.kexp.org or our podcast every Monday-Friday for a new free track! blog.kexp.org
This Manchester band released their first new material in 21 years (the song, "All For One") this past May, keep track of what they're up to next here: www.thestoneroses.org
Mercury-winning band Elbow have recently announced a new album and tour for 2017! The follow-up to 2014's 'The Take Off and Landing of Everything' is expected on February 3, find more info here: elbow.co.uk
A reissue of 'The Crane Wife' is coming December 9th from this Portland band, two months after its 10th anniversary. Check it out here! www.decemberists.com
Raised as Scott "Scottie" Moorhead, today would have been Buckley's 50th birthday. He died at the age of 30 from drowning in the Mississippi River near Mud Island Harbor in Memphis, TN.
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This live version of "Unforgiven (Last Goodbye)" was released on the posthumous album, 'Live at Sin-e' and originally appears on Buckey's 1994 album 'Grace.' He would have been 50 years old today.
A statement about the cause of death for Leonard Cohen was released last night. According to his manager, Robert B. Kory, “Leonard Cohen died during his sleep following a fall in the middle of the night on Nov. 7” pitchfork.com
Released on this day 36 years ago, John Lennon was murdered only three weeks after the release of 'Double Fantasy.' It won Album of the Year at the 1981 Grammy Awards.
Primarily written by John Lennon, and released as the final track on their 1966 album 'Revolver.' The bird sounds you hear on the track are courtesy of Paul McCartney, who used faders on five tape machines to create the sound with cut up pieces of tape featuring ringing wine glasses, and distorted guitars
Watch this Dan Boeckner-led project (Wolf Parade, Handsome Furs) perform at Iceland Airwaves in 2015 here! blog.kexp.org
The highest charting single for the U.K. band, which went to number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1986
Brand new music from the Manchester dance duo! Check out the video for "C-H-E-M-I-C-A-L" here www.youtube.com and watch for new updates from the band here: www.thechemicalbrothers.com
Off the new album from this French duo! You can pre-order 'Woman' here: www.justice.church
'Better Living Through Chemistry' recently turned 20 years old, you can find the new anniversary edition here: www.fatboyslim.net
You can watch Moby's performance of "Are You Lost In The World Like Me?' last night on Conan right here: www.youtube.com
After their record company held a contest in 1994 for fans to guess what KMFDM means, it was revealed that it stood for "Kein Mitleid für die Mehrheit." Translated into English, this means, "No Pity for the Majority"
Watch the official video for "We Care A Lot" (which lyrically parodies the mid-80's Live Aid style charitable events) here: www.youtube.com
Brazilian producer who has four full-length albums to his name, but is also known for many remixes, including Monoroom's "Memory Inc.," Massive Attack's "Paradise Circus," and Pet Shop Boys' "Love Etc."
The lead single, and worldwide hit (it was Prince's first #1 in the U.S.) from 1984's 'Purple Rain'
The San Francisco rap duo formed by Michael Franti and Rono Tse in 1990, they disbanded only three years (and one album) later
The 2015 solo effort from The xx member Jamie Smith. 2017 will see a new album with his xx bandmate Madley Croft, find more info here! thexx.info
