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Friday, May 6 2016, 6AM
Radiohead has just shared an atmospheric new snippet for their upcoming LP, check it out here: www.instagram.com
The new album 'The Mountain Will Fall' from the San Jose turntablist is set to release June 24, find preorder info here: djshadow.com
Off the second release from this Brighton quartet, set to release June 3! fearofmen.bandcamp.com
Catch electronic duo Sylvan Esso (Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn) performing in our studio back in 2014 here: www.youtube.com
Playing Sasquatch festival this month! lineup.sasquatchfestival.com
Off the third release from this German band, composed of Sascha Ring (Apparat) and the duo of Gernot Bronsert and Sebastian Szary. You can catch them LIVE on KEXP May 24 at 4:00 PM, and later at The Showbox! www.showboxpresents.com
Nashville duo conceived by Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson in 2004, formerly of the band Common Children
From the third release by Mazzy Star's Hope Sandoval, set to release in 2016 - see the video for "Isn't It True" here: www.youtube.com
Australian band composed of Robert Forster, Lindy Morrison, and Grant McLennan, who died on this day in 2006
Aaron & Bryce Dessner of The National curated a tribute album for the Grateful Dead (featuring Wilco, Jim James, Kurt Vile, Courney Barnett, and many more), entitled 'Day of the Dead' set to release on May 20: www.dayofthedeadmusic.com
The ambitious project from Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody, featuring 27 different artists like Eva's Jenny Reave, Arab Strap's Aidan Moffat, Richard Colburn and Mick Cooke of Belle & Sebastian, Roddy Woomble (Idlewild), Eugene Kelly (Eugenius, the Vaselines), and Norman Blake (Teenage Fanclub)
Join us today at our New Home, the airwaves, or streaming at kexp.org from 2:00-6:00PM for Kevin Cole's celebration of the life and music of Prince: blog.kexp.org
The latest release from influential electronic duo (vocalist Karl Hyde and keyboard player Rick Smith) that formed in London in 1988
KEXP staff and DJs share memories of Nirvana's Nevermind: blog.kexp.org
From the new project by Juliana Hatfield and The Replacement's Paul Westerberg
Portland's The Dandy Warhols stopped by our studio for a live session this past March, check the full performance here: www.youtube.com
Says DJ Shadow about his collaboration with Run the Jewels on the track Nobody Speak - "Occasionally, I make a beat that demands a specific vocal treatment and attitude. In the case of 'Nobody Speak,' I wasn't going to settle for anyone other than Run The Jewels; in my mind, it was them or no one."
Built to Spill be be playing Spokane, Bellingham, Olympia, and Walla Walla in June and July, find tour details here! www.builttospill.com
Formed in San Francisco in 1990 (and using their name as a tribute to the Rolling Stones guitarist) by singer/guitarist Anton Newcombe, bassist Matt Hollywood, guitarist Dean Taylor, organist Mara Regal, accordionist Dawn Thomas, and drummer Brian Glaze,
Theme song for the Canadian sketch series "Kids In The Hall"
Join us for our New Home Benefit tribute to Stevie Wonder on Friday May 13 at The Nectar Lounge! Featuring Marmalade, Happy Orchestra, Funky 2 Death, Vaudeville Etiquette and so much more: blog.kexp.org
Off the sophomore release from this Portland duo, composed of Brandon Summers on vocals and guitars and Benjamin Weikel on keyboards and drums
NYC band that formed in 1998 by Vito Roccoforte (drums) and Luke Jenner (guitars, vocals), and joined by bassist Matt Safer in 2001
Just released new single from Radiohead, who have just confirmed that new album drops digitally this Sunday, May 8! More info here: www.nme.com
See photos and a live review of Iggy Pop's show at The Paramount this past March: blog.kexp.org
Watch these San Francisco rockers performing live at our studio in May 2013 here: www.youtube.com
Oxford quartet Foals was in our studio in June 2013, watch the full performance here: www.youtube.com
After the release of their debut EP in 1982, R.E.M. gained a cult following, but it still took several years before they would hit the US charts
Our Song of the Day on August 1, 2012 - make sure to check our blog every Monday-Friday for a new song! blog.kexp.org
Australian electronic duo who took their name from the 1984 J.G. Ballard novel of the same name
Things are starting to look purple over here at our new home, make sure to tune in or join us for Kevin Cole's tribute to Prince, today from 2-6PM: blog.kexp.org
Check out this collection of Bowie covers from artists such as Beck, The Wedding Present, Warpaint and more: blog.kexp.org
See photos of when John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats flew out to play a set for our Hood to Hood Day in 2015: blog.kexp.org
The third album from this LA band, released on November 2, 1999 and recorded in less than a month
Formed by Kacey Underwood and Alice Costelloe, Big Deal's new album is set to release on June 10 - find preorder info here: www.fat-cat.co.uk
Check out this round-up of videos celebrating International Clash Day (which was officially declared by our mayor this year) - blog.kexp.org
Formed in 1994 in El Paso by Cedric Bixler, Omar Rodriguez-Lopez, Jim Ward, Paul Hinojos, and Tony Hajjar who later formed Mars Volta and Sparta after their hiatus in 2001
Formed by Ministry frontman Al Jourgensen in 1985, after (presumably) being thrown out of a bar with friends after they were called a bunch of "revolting cocks"
Check out this live performance from Operators at Iceland Airwaves in November 2015: www.youtube.com
