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Ryan Adams knows a lot of covers and has recently released a record covering Taylor Swift's "1989"
Peter is a multi-talented man who also plays in Efterklang and runs his own film company, Next Wave Films.
Red House Painters formed in San Francisco with Mark Kozelek as their mastermind. They released a box set of "Down Colorful Hill" last year of all of their records.
Billy Bragg is the leading artist of the anti-folk movement of the 1980s. He began his musical career with Riff Raff back in the 70s which was short lived until he joined the army. But after his military career ended, he quickly went back to songwriting. Watch this awesome live session that Billy did with us in 2013: www.youtube.com
Arising from the 90s, Built to Spill have creatively crafted songs that break ordinary structures. Check out their past in-studio performance with us: www.youtube.com
Built to Spill arose from Idaho in the 90s to break traditional song structure and create a sound that defined the decade. They will be stopping through Seattle on February 5th and 6th at The Showbox. To get yourself pumped for the show, check out this session they did with us in 2013:www.youtube.com
Briefly known as Horses, Band of Horses formed in Seattle back in 2004 to create an atmosphere of their own. Check out their live version of "No One's Gonna Love You" from 2014: www.youtube.com
Formerly backing Bob Dylan, The Band instilled the roots of Americana folk in the 70s. "Music From Big Pink" was their debut record after setting out on their own and also features a painting of Bob on the cover.
Badly Drawn Boy is the project of Damon Michael Gough. Author Nick Hornby was such a fan of his work that he asked him to score "About a Boy", a film based on his book of the same name.
A song fitting for remembering Bowie during this difficult time. LCD Soundsystem said their final farewell in 2011 at a sold-out Madison Square Garden. But, wait...dance yourself clean and rejoice because they are now making a comeback and will be touring in 2016.
DeVotcKa always fully realizes the potential of their songs by expanding them with a complete orchestra and aerialists. They are performing tonight with the Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall...hope you have your tickets to this sold-out performance. Otherwise, you can relive their live KEXP session right here: www.youtube.com
A driving force in glam rock and inspiration to lo-fi rockers including Ty Segall, T. Rex broke open the door with his gritty rock n' roll. "Cosmic Dancer" erupts from his debut, 'Electric Warrior' introduced this transition into the UK glam scene.
Holiday recorded this achy track back in January 22, 1946. Diana Ross later revived the track to promote the film "Lady Sings the Blues" (1972) where she portrayed Holiday.
Savages are back in action with this silky smooth cinematic track with Jehnny's signature dark lyricism. Following their 'Silence Yourself' LP, Savages are set to unleash 'Adore Life' on January 22nd via Matador/Pop Noire. Engage in their full throttle KEXP session to start your day: www.youtube.com
"In My Heart" emerges from '18', one of the top electronic records of 2002. Richard Melville Hall brought his unique sense of dance music to the UK and US in the early 90s. He hung out with us in 2009, see "Mistake" here: www.youtube.com
Originally from Cheshire, Doves took flight in the 90s Brit-Pop scene. 'Lost Souls' received a nomination for the Mercury Prize and birthed three top UK singles. Even though we haven't heard from Doves in awhile, Jimi Goodwin told NME this past year that they have not split up.
Guy Harvey, Richard Jupp, Craig Potter, Mark Potter, and Pete Turner make up prog rockin' Elbow. In 2008, 'The Seldom Seem Kid' captured the Mercury Prize.
The Sasquatch line-up was announced last night and The Cure will be headlining. Stay tuned to KEXP for ticket giveaways and more information about the festival. Get your tickets here: sasquatchfestival.com
These Brooklyn rockers have been a wee bit quiet for the three years but have now awoken with their new single, "I Am Chemistry". Their new release, 'Amen & Goodbye' is due on April Fool's Day this year via Mute Records. Get excited with their 2008 KEXP session: www.youtube.com
Thao & the Get Down Stay Down are returning with a new record in hand on March 4th via Ribbon Music. They will be traveling to our neck of the woods on March 26th at the Neptune Theatre. Check out their full KEXP session: www.youtube.com
Debuting in 1984, "What Difference Does It Make" single cover features a young version English actor, Terrence Stamp who played Supreme Chancellor Finis Valorum in Star Wars.
The Dandy Warhols formed in Portland, Oregon in 1994 by Courtney Taylor and Peter Holmstrom. They graced our studio in June of 2013, watch their live performance here: www.youtube.com
David Bazan hails from our fair city and is also known as the lead singer of Pedro the Lion and Headphones. He recently played the Tractor Tavern last month, but no worries, he will be back soon at The Neptune Theatre on February 26th. See him make magic here in our studio: www.youtube.com
Scottish brothers Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin make up this dynamic electronic duo. Their name comes from the National Film Board of Canada whose documentaries they loved.
The Besnard Lakes are led by husband and wife, Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas. These guys are really busy this year with touring and two new records on the way. 'A Coliseum Complex Museum' will surface on January 22nd via Jagjaguwar. Check out their new psychy music video for "The Plain Moon": youtu.be
Hailing from Duluth, Minnesota, Low have been unearthing warm vocals and rhythms for the past 11 studios albums. Their full performance at KEXP can be viewed here: www.youtube.com
Screaming Trees frontman, Mark Lanegan has a concrete discography seeped in dark folk and blues. Sub Pop recently released a full box set of Mark Lanegan's first five solo LPs, 'One Way Street'. Experience his 2014 KEXP session over and over again right here: www.youtube.com
John Darnielle's songwriting crafts short stories that really hit you in the heart. The Mountain Goats name was captured by Screamin' Jay Hawkins song "Big Yellow Coat".
When frontman Jonathan Meiburg isn't creating beautiful swells, he is out in the wild researching. He melds these two worlds together by bringing imagery of nature into his music. New record, 'Jet Plane and Oxbow' is due this year.
Electro-folker Suzanne Vega makes you want to live in her stories that are highly detailed in her lyrics. She is most known for her 1981 hit, "Tom's Diner" which was inspired by her experience in a diner in the Upper West Side of Manhattan.
Now based in Seattle, Will Toledo has been making music under this moniker for the past five years. Through his bandcamp releases, Matador scooped him up to release 'Teens of Style'. He recently stopped by KEXP: www.youtube.com
In 2014, Touch and Go Records released an expanded version of 'Spiderland' complete with rarities and demos. If you are deep in this record, check out how it was made in the documentary, 'Breadcrumb Trails' by Lance Bangs
Before Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament became Pearl Jam, they rocked out in Mother Love Bone with frontman Andrew Wood. Sadly, their time was cut short after Wood's death.
In 1997, Modest Mouse delivered one of the most accessible and successful indie records to date. Pitchfork.tv created a 45 min documentary about 'The Lonesome Crowed West' which can be seen here: pitchfork.com
This English multi-instrumentalist spent 12 years as the guitarist of The Coral until going solo. 'West Kirby County Primary' was written and recorded in Ryder-Jones' childhood bedroom in Liverpool giving us a closer look at his personal life.
Hailing from Seattle and featuring members of Pretty Girls Make Graves, The Cave Singers have been serenading us since 2007. The Cave Singers are self-releasing their next effort, 'Banshee' on February 2nd of this year. They will be gracing the stage of Neumos on February 20th.
The Sweet Serenades are singer, Martin Nordvall and guitar player, Mathias Näslund. They are following up 2009's debut, 'Balcony Cigarettes' with their single "Fireworks".
Formed in 1983 by Mike Scott, The Waterboys have curated rock highlighting Celtic roots.
'Saturdays=Youth" was reissued by Mute in October 2015. Frontman, Anthony Gonzales has announced his return with a new record to be released this year. M83 will be in Portland, OR on April 25th and 26th at the Roseland Theater.
Talib Kweli got his start in Black Star alongside Most Def and DJ Hi-Tek and has become one of the most successful rappers of his time.
Known for their hits on Motown Records in the 60s and 70s, The Temptations blended beautiful vocals with stylized choreography and launched the career of notable, Smokey Robinson.
Made up of former Bauhaus members, Love and Rockets launched in 1985 with 'Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven'.
Scottish duo, The Jesus and Mary Chain debuted the sweet 'Psychocandy' in November 1985.
This powerful song by Vancouver, BC band Japandroids is a KEXP Song of the Day and can be yours: blog.kexp.org