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Thursday, Sep 8 2016, 6AM
A protest song written by Gabriel about Steve Biko, a South African anti-apartheid activist who died on September 12, 1977 after head injuries from a police beating
Off the two disc set that was released after the success of Moby's 1999 breakout album 'Play.' Said the artist about the additional tracks -"Some of these songs might not be instantly accessible, but I (immodestly) think they are all quite special."
The ninth studio album from this electronic duo, who spent the six years in between their last album with solo projects, collaborations, film scores, and directing the music for the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in London
This London trio dropped by our studios in January for a gorgeous performance of tracks from their debut LP, "Full Circle" - Watch it here! blog.kexp.org
Off the Irish singer's breakthrough album, "I Am Stretched On Your Grave" is a song featuring a Frank O'Connor poem, and the James Brown "Funky Drummer" sample
See the French-Finnish duo performing in our old studio in 2015 here! blog.kexp.org
Off the fourth full-length album from this Toronto band, "Neon Dad" was our Song of the Day on August 2. Check blog.kexp.org for a new track every Monday-Friday! blog.kexp.org
This NYC duo performed an exclusive show for us in our Gathering Space just last month. While you're waiting for that performance to be released, check out this session from 2014! blog.kexp.org
The Australian-born, London-based beach pop duo (Star Kendrick and Toma Banjanin) have just released the video for "Saltwater." Check it out here! www.youtube.com
The sophomore release from this British electronic duo - keep track of them here! www.groovearmada.com
The L.A. quartet is back with new music! Their third LP 'Heads Up' will be out on September 23, find preorder info here! warpaintwarpaint.com (And find them playing at the Showbox on September 19)
New track from the Austin singer! You can find "Tomorrow" on Dualtone records 15th anniversary compilation, (out in October) which also features The Lumineers, Bobby Bare, Noah Gundersen, and many more. Find order info here! www.dualtonestore.com
In case you weren't able to be at The Lumineers New Home Benefit show this past April, you can catch their full performance at Columbia City Theater here: www.youtube.com
The London-born singer will be at The Showbox on December 8, find your ticket info here! www.showboxpresents.com
Caged Animals is a Brooklyn-based act formed in 2010, and the new track "Wildflowers" was written and recorded a couple months after the birth of their daughter Alaska. Find out more about the band here: cagedanimals.net
Playing at The Moore Theatre with Charlotte Day Wilson on September 20, find ticket info here! www.stgpresents.org
See Built To Spill's July 2015 live session with us here! blog.kexp.org (You can also catch them at Olympia's Capitol Theater on November 4)
The new Pixies album will be arriving on September 30, find pre-order info here! pixies.pmstores.co
Watch the official video for "Girlfriend in a Coma" here: www.youtube.com
No Seattle tour dates listed for 2016, but keep track of the singer here! angelolsen.com
Make sure to tune into KEXP all day today for chances to win the 40th anniversary reissue of The Ramones debut album!
Make sure to catch local band Naked Giants at their EP release show at the Crocodile on October 16! Find all your ticket details here: www.ticketfly.com
The latest track off the new LP from Pixies, arriving September 30! Watch the animated video for "Tenement Song: here: www.youtube.com
Known best as the lead singer for Bauhaus, Murphy's solo career began after the breakup of Bauhaus in 1983 and his following band Dali's Car in 1984
Catch this local band at The Black Lodge tomorrow, September 9 and at the Sunset Tavern on October 12! kingdomoftheholysun.bandcamp.com
Off the third release from Matthew Doty (guitar/bass/synth), Phil Stancil (vocals/guitar/bass), and new drummer Paul Doyle. Find out more about the band here! www.midnightfaces.com
The new band from Buffalo Tom's Bill Janovitz! Find out more here: www.facebook.com
The 2004 Ben Folds-produced cover of the song originally done by Pulp
Band that took their name from Jarvis Cocker's story of the first time he wore glasses. Find more from the U.K.-based band here! skybetweenleaves.bandcamp.com
Eighth album from the Essex band that formed in 1980, and 'Songs of Faith and Devotion' was their first to debut at the top of the U.S. and U.K. charts
Preoccupations (FKA Viet Cong) will release their self-titled album on September 16 - find more info and keep track of them here: preoccupationsband.com
Nashville duo Leagues (composed of Thad Cockrell & Jeremy Lutito) will release their new album 'Alone Together' tomorrow, September 9! www.leaguesmusic.com
Featuring vocals from Camilla Pilkington-Smyth, who also added the “Hey!” exclamations in this track according to a 2010 interview with engineer Gary Lanagan. The “Hey!” was later sampled in the Prodigy’s 1996 hit "Firestarter"
You can preorder a 12" of the Durham, North Carolina duo's new single, "Radio" here! www.sylvanesso.com
New Beck will grace us soon! October is the planned release time for his follow-up to the Grammy-winning 'Morning Phase' (which we still don't have a title for) www.beck.com
The Oklahoma band have a rye whiskey bearing their song title "Brainville." If you happen to be going to Riot Fest in Chicago next week, they're doing a bottle signing: www.chicagotribune.com
'The Meadowlands' is the third album from the New Jersey band made up of guitarist/vocalist Charles Bissell, guitarist Greg Whelan, bassist/vocalist Kevin Whelan, and drummer Jerry MacDonnell. They originally went by Low before becoming aware of the indie trio of the same name
Off the debut album from the Toronto band, with core members Laura Hermiston and Holy F**k’s Brian Borchedt
Tune into KEXP til 6:00PM today for your chance to win a 40th anniversary reissue of the Ramone's self-titled debut album! www.ramones.com
Formed in 1977 in Belfast during the height of the conflict in Northern Ireland known as "the Troubles"
Paul Weller of The Jam stopped by our old studio last year for a live session, check it out here! blog.kexp.org
The planned debut album from Joy Division, but disappointment with the production led to it being scrapped in 1978. The album's commercial release came in 1994, and included additional tracks
New track from the Seattle rock duo made up of Ben Harwood and Jeff Silva, find them here! hobosexualband.com
In 1981, a radio announcer accidentally referred to one of the band's early song titles as their name, and Nine Foot Worm Makes Home Food became the Butthole Surfers instead
