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#468 - help KEXP break the next band like Editors by making a gift online at www.kexp.org or by calling 206.90.5397 right now!
#467 - the band got their start in Olympia, where Jason Reece was the drummer for a band called Mukilteo Fairies, before relocating to Texas
#466 - your generous support of KEXP makes the hundreds of live, in-studios performances from artists like Bat for Lashes possible! Take a listen to her KEXP session right here - kexp.org
#464 - John and this fella have a bit of a history together - youtu.be
#463 - help ensure KEXP remains a champion of great local music, bands that we can share with the rest of the country and the world by calling one of our superstar volunteers right now at 206.903.5397!
#462 - let KEXP be YOUR Emily Kane, i.e. the girl, er, radio station, that was your first love
#462 - "I've seen her naked... twice!" If you enjoy nudity invoked in your indie pop, DONATE right now to KEXP to keep music like this on the air! - www.kexp.org
#461 - The Fratellis are swinging back through Seattle at the Crocodile - Saturday, November 9th
Not on the countdown... BUT, be sure to call 206.903.5397 for your chance to be entered to win the Pearl Jam giveaway + an additional gift of Father John Misty tickets
#460- speaking of conspiracies, have you seen the new I Power KEXP t-shirt? Kind of has an illuminati vibe going on, what with the giant floating eyeball and everything... www.kexp.org
#458 - Annie Clark a.k.a. St. Vincent played with a number of big acts, including Glenn Branca's 100 Guitar Orchestra, Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens, before breaking out in a big way with her 2009 album Actor
#457 - you power KEXP cuz of the huge VARIETY of music played at all hours, including our specialty shows like the estimable Street Sounds. Keep the music diverse by making a gift right now! - 206.903.5397
#456- DON'T FORGET: call now and make a gift before 8.00 am to get Father John Misty tickets at the Moore Theatre, Sunday, October 6th!
#455 - a perennial favourite here at KEXP and with our listeners, she's played live on the station four times
#454 - call now - 206.903.5397 - to be entered to win an I Power KEXP jetpack! (note: may resemble messenger bag)
#453 - Snacks the Cat sez: meow meow meow, KEXP, meow meow listener powered radio, meow meow - tiny.cc
#452 - another artist with a long history of love and support from KEXP! Donate right now and show your love for the station where the music matters so we may show love for artists you love, thereby seasoning a big pot of listener love stew... or something - www.kexp.org
#451 - beautiful project of Daniel Rossen from Grizzly Bear
#450 - DONOR CHALLENGE (this hour only): if you become an Amplifier (ongoing monthly gift) at the level of $15 or more, all gifts will be matched! Call now - 206.903.5397 - or donate online! - www.kexp.org
Hope you were one of lucky fans that saw The Replacements' recent reunion show!
#448 - town biz all day... By the way, there's a special DONOR CHALLENGE going on (this hour only): if you become an Amplifier (ongoing monthly gift) at the level of $15 or more, all gifts will be matched! Call now - 206.903.5397 - or donate online! - www.kexp.org
#447- BTW, don't forget to call for your chance to win the Pearl Jam giveaway! It's a sweet deal. CALL NOW!
#446 - debut album from "narcoleptic slacker icon" Damon Gough
#445 - a big reason YOU support John and the Morning Show is because in any given set a song could trigger an impromptu house party-type bacchanal, right? RIGHT. Call right now - 206.903.5397 - or donate online - www.kexp.org - to keep the music flowing
#444 - THIS HOUR: all gifts of $250 or more will be matched by a generous donor! Don't delay, make a gift right now and double your support for listener-powered radio!
The band formerly known as We Are Augustines have relocated to Seattle and are putting out their sophomore S/T album January 21st
#443 - don't forget! Call now - 206.903.5397 - for your chance to win the Pearl Jam giveaway (and maybe make a gift of support while you're at it)
#442 - THIS HOUR: all gifts of $250 or more will be matched by a generous donor! Support like this makes special events at KEXP, like our recent Bumbershoot Music Lounge set with Bob Mould, possible! Call now - 206.903.5397 - or donate online - www.kexp.org
#441 - that James Bond movie from 1967 said otherwise?
#440 - cowbells have never sounded so rapturous... if you agree, donate to KEXP right now! It's fast + simple - www.kexp.org
#438 - generally agreed upon to be one of the better places to collapse
#436 - Check out this live performance with Elvis Perkins recorded on KEXP in 2006
#435 - Dr. Dog will be at Marymoor Park with the Lumineers this Saturday, September 21st (Show is Sold Out!): kexp.org
#433 - Danish group Mew stopped by for an in-studio in 2009 which you can listen to here: kexp.org Donate to KEXP to keep hearing more in-studio performances! - www.kexp.org
#432 - Jonsi loves KEXP! Show KEXP your love by donating to the station now! www.kexp.org
#431 - We have live video of Cloud Cult you can check out here: blog.kexp.org In order to keep in-studios happening, please show your support to KEXP by calling 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397!
#430 - If you give to KEXP at the $180 level or more this hour, you will also receive a CD by the National ON TOP of your other thank-you gifts!!
#429 - Check out this video of Brooklyn band The Drums performing live at KEXP! blog.kexp.org
#428 - Moby will be at Showbox Sodo doing a DJ Set on Thursday, September 26th with Loops of Fury and Blondes! kexp.org
#427 - Fujiya & Miyagi rocked out at CMJ a couple years ago in NYC. We have photos and more you can check out right here: blog.kexp.org
#426 - Freelance Whales stopped by KEXP this spring for a live performance we have video of: blog.kexp.org The only way we can keep performances like these happening is from support from listeners like YOU! www.kexp.org
#425 - Check out this live performance with Gomez recorded at SXSW in 2009 kexp.org Remember, the only way we can visit and broadcast from places like Austin for SXSW, Iceland for Iceland Airwaves Festival, NYC for CMJ and to broadcast all of these festivals is from continuous support from our donors! Thank you for your support!
#424 - In 2004, Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley stopped by KEXP's studios for this in-studio performance! kexp.org
#422 - We have video recorded earlier this year with Thao & the Get Down Stay Down you can check out here: blog.kexp.org
#421 - We have a giveaway this hour only, whoever calls in gets entered in for a chance to win tix to see the Joy Formidable and Feral Children on Thursday, October 17th! kexp.org
#420- Check out our Six Degrees of Sharon Van Etten Day: blog.kexp.org If you want to see another "Connection Day" please show your support to KEXP now! Call 206-903-5397 or 866-903-5397
#419 - Watch a Live at KEXP version of this song and feel free to download the song for free here on the KEXP blog! blog.kexp.org
#418 - In case you missed DCFC at Bumbershoot, we have a full write-up and photos on the KEXP blog of their performance: blog.kexp.org
#417 - Check out this KEXP live performance with Philadelphia's The War on Drugs: blog.kexp.org And know, KEXP live in-studio performances are only possibly with continuous support from our listeners!
#416 - We Are Augustines features singer Billy McCarthy, who is also the singer of Pela and originally sang the song "Augustine" in the band "Pela": blog.kexp.org
#415 - Silversun Pickups stopped by last year for this in-studio and we have live video of the full performance: blog.kexp.org Live performances can only go live on the air if we have support from listeners like yourself! www.kexp.org
#414 - Check out photos of Mos Def performing at City Arts Fest last year on the KEXP blog, right here! blog.kexp.org
#413 - Tom Waits is featured in this KEXP documentary, "Poets and Music," brought to you by our very own KEXP host, Michele Myers: blog.kexp.org
#412 - Here is Jose Gonzalez' live performance we recorded from Bumbershoot in 2006: kexp.org
#411 - Donate to KEXP to continue to hear great live performances like this one with Shearwater, recorded at SXSW in 2012: kexp.org
#410 - Stop playing games us and show your love to KEXP NOW! 206-903-KEXP or 866-903-5697!
#409 - If you can power KEXP right now with a gift of $180 or more you will receive a hand picked CD from Cheryl Waters (along with your other thank you gifts!) www.kexp.org/donate or call 866-903-5397
#408 - Check out this live review with Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds when he performed at the Paramount recently: blog.kexp.org