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Thursday, Sep 22 2016, 6AM
The spoken word clips you hear in "Little Fluffy Clouds" are from an interview with Rickie Lee Jones, who is recalling images from her childhood
The debut single from the French electronic group, which was later nominated for a Best Dance Recording Grammy at the 2004 ceremony. (They lost to Kyle Minogue)
See photos and our live review of when Jamie xx played the 2015 Capitol Hill Block Party here! blog.kexp.org
The fifth studio album from the English singer, which was inspired by her lengthy stays in New York City. Said Harvey in an interview with the L.A. Times, "New York certainly gave me a different kind of energy. I do think that has permeated to some of the music. I had long wanted to [live there]"
The debut release from the U.K. trip-hop band, originally formed in 1995 by Liam Howe and Chris Corner
The NYC duo recently performed a free show here in our Gathering Space, but while you're waiting for that video to be posted, check out this one from 2014! www.youtube.com
Watch video of the duo performing "Uncatena" in our studio in August 2014 here: www.youtube.com
Featuring Elizabeth Fraser of the Cocteau Twins on vocals, "Teardrop" went on to hit #10 on the UK Singles Chart, and was used in numerous TV shows and movies, including the long-running U.S. medical drama House
New from the L.A. based band. That's about all the info we can find out about them, but keep track of what they're up to here! lomoonofficial.com
Formed by future Pearl Jam members Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament, and joined with Andrew Wood, Greg Gilmore, and Bruce Fairweather. Andy, the charismatic frontman for the band, died of an overdose shortly before the release of their debut album.
You can catch this French electronic act at the WaMu Theater on October 25, find ticket info here! www.ticketmaster.com
Watch the official video for "Love Will Tear Us Apart" here: www.youtube.com
According to The National frontman Matt Berninger, their follow-up to 'Trouble Will Find Me' is going to be a huge departure, incorporating more electronic elements - read more about the new album here: www.nme.com
Off their new release, coming out tomorrow September 23! The Tampa, FL band will also be playing a show at Barboza on December 1, find more info here: thebarboza.com
Earlier this Spring, the Montreal duo announced that they would be breaking up. You can read their official statement here: majicalcloudz.tumblr.com
Concrete Blonde singer/songwriter/bassist Johnette Napolitano, is releasing volume 2 of "Rough Mix," another collection of stories, poetry, lyrics and essays this Fall. Watch for more info here: www.concreteblondeofficialwebsite.com
The London-based trio was in our studio this past July to record a live session, watch it here! blog.kexp.org
On this day in 1990, Nirvana performed at Seattle's Motor Sports International Garage, their first (and only) live gig with Mudhoney drummer Dan Peters. Dave Grohl had flown out to Seattle the day before, and was in the audience watching the show. He became their new drummer only days later. Watch a clip of them performing "School" at the show (and Kurt smashing his guitar) here: www.youtube.com
The supergroup composed of Spoon's Britt Daniel, New Bomb Turks Sam Brown, and Wolf Parade and Handsome Furs Dan Boeckner stopped by our studio in 2012, watch them here! blog.kexp.org
The third album from Matthew Doty (guitar/bass/synth) and Phil Stancil (vocals/guitar/bass), who first met in Grand Rapids, MI while involved in separate projects. 'Heavenly Bodies' is their first album to feature drummer Paul Doyle. Find more about the band here: www.midnightfaces.com
This London band officially split in 1998 after the death of their bandmate Chris Acland in 1996. They reunited this year for a tour and new EP, and made a stop in Seattle. Check it out here: blog.kexp.org
The first single off their 1982 album 'Avalon,' watch the video for "More Than This" here: www.youtube.com
New duo made up of from Hamilton Leithauser (frontman for The Walkmen, who are currently on indefinite hiatus) and multi-instrumentalist Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend
Formed in Boston in 1986 by guitarist/vocalist Bill Janovitz, bassist/vocalist Chris Colbourn, and drummer Tom Maginnis after becoming friends at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Inspired by a heart-shaped box Courtney Love had given Cobain, though he originally titled the song, "Heart-Shaped Coffin." Watch the video (which won the 1994 Best Alternative Video at the MTV Video Music Awards) here: www.youtube.com
Happy 59th birthday to Nick Cave (also of Grinderman and The Birthday Party), who was born on this day in 1957
The debut release from Tricky, originally a member of the Wild Bunch, and who provided raps on Massive Attack's 1992 release 'Blue Lines'
The L.A. quartet was just in town for a show at The Showbox and live session with us here at KEXP. Until their performance is posted, you can find out more about the band and pre-order their new album (out tomorrow) here! warpaintwarpaint.com
This L.A.-based band has been keeping busy this year after the release of their 2016 album, 'Good Grief.' In addition to touring, they made an appearance on the show Roadies, and had a session right here at KEXP, check it out here! blog.kexp.org
It's a long wait, but Angel Olsen will finally be in Seattle to promote 'My Woman' for Little Big Show #17 on February 18 at The Neptune! www.ticketmaster.com
Make sure to tune in through September 24 for the 25th anniversary celebration of Nirvana's legendary release, 'Nevermind' From the station who brought them to you first! blog.kexp.org
A cover of the track by The Vaselines, originally released via Sup Pop in 1991 on a vinyl-only split single also featuring The Fluid's track, "Candy"
See video of Car Seat Headrest performing at our New Home Grand Opening in April here! www.youtube.com
The only release from this Liverpool band, which produced the hit single, "There She Goes"
Playing tonight at The Crocodile with Japanese Breakfast and Rivergazer! Find more info here: www.ticketfly.com
Watch Lord Huron performing at The Triple Door for KEXP’s VIP Donors in 2015 here! blog.kexp.org
Originally released as a non-album single with Sub Pop in 1990, and added to the compilation 'Incesticide' in 1992. Watch the video for "Sliver" (featuring an infant Frances Bean) here: www.youtube.com
Keep track of local artist (and Morning Show theme song creator) Damien Jurado here! damienjurado.com
Watch the video for "It's the End of the World as We Know It" here! www.youtube.com
Watch the epic performance that Ty Segall and The Muggers did for our first live broadcast in our new home this past January here! blog.kexp.org
