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You can read our review of the Montreal band's fourth album, 'Reflektor' right here! blog.kexp.org
Songs from The Smith's Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke's early band Freak Party have been unearthed! It's expected for release later this month, you can find out more about it here: pitchfork.com
The lead single off the Liverpool band's 1984 album 'Ocean Rain.' According to Ian McCulloch, the song was inspired by playing David Bowie's "Space Oddity" backwards. Read more about the process of them making this song here! www.theguardian.com
The second studio release from the Glasgow band, who formed in 1984. Keep track of their current tour dates and more here: thejesusandmarychain.uk.com
The debut release from the core duo of Hope Sandoval and David Roback. Hope has just released a new track under her other band The Warm Inventions, check it out here! www.uncut.co.uk
Off the sophomore effort from the Bristol-based band, led by the vocals of Harriet Wheeler, guitarist David Gavurin, bassist Paul Brindley and drummer Patrick Hannan.
Boston-based trio who got some guitar and production help from fellow Massachusetts musician J. Mascis on their first effort in 1989. 'Let Me Cover Over' is their third studio release, produced by Paul Kolderie and Sean Slade
Led by Hüsker Dü guitarist/vocalist Bob Mould, he formed Sugar in 1992 with David Barbe (bass), and Malcolm Travis (drums). Bob has played live sessions for us several times, including our New Home Grand Opening this past April! Watch here: www.youtube.com
We had a Q&A session with Pixies guitarist Joey Santiago in 2014, you can read the interview right here! blog.kexp.org
Off the four-disc compilation full of unreleased songs and rarities from the U.K. band. "Harold and Joe" was a B-side for their 1990 single, "Never Enough"
Thom Yorke and crew are gearing up for a busy 2017 after the surprise release of 'A Moon Shaped Pool.' They've been announced recently as headliners for several U.K. festivals, here's hoping they come stateside soon! www.nme.com
You can read our review of the Montreal band's fourth album, 'Reflektor' right here! blog.kexp.org
The five-piece Boise band stopped by our studio in 2015, you can watch the performance here! blog.kexp.org
The debut release from the NYC band fronted by Paul Banks, 'Turn On the Bright Lights' was certified Gold (500,000 copies sold) by the RIAA on August 29, 2011
The Tampa trio is coming to Barboza on December 1 with Gun Outfit, find ticket info here! thebarboza.com
The Dandy Warhols paid a visit to our old studio in 2013, you can watch video of their live performance here! blog.kexp.org
"Not Enough Time" is the third single from the Sydney band's 1992 album 'Welcome to Wherever You Are,' and features Deni Hines on background vocals
The 12th studio LP from the Seattle singer/songwriter (and Morning Show theme song creator) Damien Jurado. Watch him performing at KEXP in 2012 here! blog.kexp.org
Formed at Temple University in Philadelphia in 1983 by Rodney Anonymous, Joe Jack Talcum, Dean Clean, and Dave Blood. Watch the video for the MTV hit here: www.youtube.com
The third single off 'Parallel Lines' which went to #1 in several countries, including the U.K. and U.S. See the official video for "Heart of Glass" here! www.youtube.com
Austra have announced a new album, set to release on January 20! "Utopia" is the new single here, you can read more about the band's new LP 'Future Politics' here: pitchfork.com
You can catch this Seattle band playing with Acapulco Lips and Underworld Scum at Chop Suey this Sunday, October 30! Find more info here: chopsuey.com
The fourth album from The Velvet Underground was titled 'Loaded' supposedly due to label head Ahmet Ertegun asking Lou Reed for an album "loaded with hits." Reed left the band shortly before the release, and passed away on this day in 2013.
One of the headliners for our SMooCH benefit for Seattle Children's Hospital last December, find out who's playing this year's show here: blog.kexp.org
Formed in NYC by Craig Finn after moving there from Minneapolis in 2000. He recruited guitarist Tad Kubler, drummer Judd Counsell, and bassist Galen Polivka to the band before their first release in 2004.
The Staten Island band played a free show for our Gold Club donors at The Triple Door in 2015, you can catch the live performance here! www.youtube.com
New project from the Speedy Ortiz frontwoman Sadie Dupuis! Find pre-order info for the her new album 'Slugger' here: www.sadthirteen.com
Off the second LP from the St. Louis-based band, fronted by Scotland native, Gary McClure. Pre-order info for 'Goodbye Terrible Youth' can be found right here: store.fatpossum.com
Check out this video for "New Moon On Monday" which director Brian Grant was quoted as saying, "We set out to make a little movie. I'm not sure we succeeded." www.youtube.com
No Seattle dates listed at the moment, but you can catch this new Seattle duo at The Doug Fir Lounge in Portland on Nov 27th! Keep track of them here: www.sisterstheband.com
The debut release from the band formed by Judah Dadone, Kevin Read, Doris Cellar, Jake Hyman, and Chuck Criss, who got their start by busking on the streets of NYC.
New from the Grammy-winning Parisian duo! Pre-order info for 'Woman' (out on November 18) can be found right here: www.justice.church
New from Run The Jewels Killer Mike and El-P! Their third album should be coming soon, watch this space: www.runthejewels.net
Happy 30th Birthday to 'Skylarking' released on this day in 1986!
"A Letter From God to Man" features a sample of Radiohead's "Planet Telex" from their 1995 album 'The Bends'
The second studio album from the U.K. band that produced five charting singles, and received greater critical acclaim that their previous effort, 'Pablo Honey'
Watch Bobby Bare Jr. performing live in our studio in 2014 here! www.youtube.com
Playing Little Big Show #17 at The Neptune Theater on February 18! Find info here: www.stgpresents.org
The Scotland band was here in our new home for a live session this past April, you can check out their performance here! blog.kexp.org
Our featured Song of the Day today here at KEXP! Go here for a free download of the track, and stay tuned every Monday-Friday for a new song! blog.kexp.org
Sonic Youth cover of the Plastic Bertrand song. Roughly translated, "Ça plane pour moi" is an expression that means "everything's going well for me"
New from the London musician, poet, and novelist, Kate Tempest. You can find her new album 'Let Them Eat Chaos' here: katetempest.co.uk
The third release from this London duo, which features guest musicians Dot Allison, Mazzy Star's Hope Sandoval, and Woodbine's Susan Dillane, heard here on the track "Girls"
Watch the Toronto band performing for us in our new studio this past June right here! blog.kexp.org
KEXP & Cloudbreak Music Festival Present: Smokey Brights 10 year Anniversary 2024
Friday, Nov 22, 2024
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