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Wednesday, Jul 24 2013, 6AM
David Byrne is wrapping up his North American tour with St. Vincent. He's also keeping an interesting on line journal. You can read all about their adventures at www.davidbyrne.com
Arcade Fire fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the band's next album, which was produced by James Murphey of LCD Sound System, is due out October 29. www.arcadefire.com
Have you ever wanted to play a video game inspired by Joy Division called "Love Will Tear Us Apart?"-- because now you can! www.nme.com
James Murphy will be playing at Neumo's on Sept. 14! neumos.com
Temper Trap recently released an EP of acoustic sessions. www.thetempertrap.com
We haven't heard much from Gorillaz recently, and that's probably because Damon Albern and Jamie Hewlett are doing other awesome things like designing the sights and sounds for a stage production called "Monkey: A Journey to the West". consequenceofsound.net
Bear Moutain is playing the Capitol Hill Block Party on Friday, July 26.
Cornershop was featured on KEXP's Song of the Day Blog blog.kexp.org
Shane Meadows made a movie about the Stone Roses called "Made of Stone". Check it out here tickets.picturehouseentertainment.co.uk
San Cisco is an Australian four-piece. They'll be playing at the Doug Fir in Portland on August 6. www.sancisco.com
Cut Copy's Lights and Music was featrued on our our song of the day blog blog.kexp.org
Surf City is a band from New Zealand. surfcitykills.tumblr.com
Laura Veirs is playing at the Tractor Tavern on October 4 with Karl Blau!
The Moondoggies have a new album coming out- it's called Adios, I'm A Ghost and you can purchase it on August 13 moondoggiesmusic.com
Third Man Records features Jack White and Willie Nelson on their most recent compilation jackwhiteiii.com
Hey party people!! Be sure to check out DJ Sharlese (our resident party expert) latest Party Podcast featuring party tips from all your favorite DJs. kexp.org
Arctic Monkeys are playing shows around the world. See if your city made the list at www.arcticmonkeys.com
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band was founded in 1961 and is now led by Ben Jaffe, the son of founders Allan and Sandra.
On September 14 Weed is celebrating their LP release at Cairo with So Pitted and FF.
The Game is the controversial recording project from Jaceyon Terrell Taylor www.comptongame.com
Wu-Tang Clan started in 1993 as a loose collaboration of 9 MC's. www.wutang-corp.com
"Wugazi is a labor of love by Cecil Otter & Swiss Andy. A year’s worth of cutting up every imaginable Fugazi record and trying out every Wu-Tang acapella they could get their hands on, resulted in Wugazi: 13 Chambers." -wugazi.tumblr.com
Fugazi is from Washington DC. The band formed in 1987 and has been on unofficial hiatus since 2003.
Recently the Replacements played their first show in 22 years and subsequently released a covers record.
Iron & Wine is playing at the Paramount Theater on November 4!
Listen to Animal Collective's live acoustic set on our on demand page at blog.kexp.org
Alt-J did a great set from the Cutting Room Studios in NYC blog.kexp.org
Check out Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's song of the day feature at blog.kexp.org
Um... have you seen the line up for Bumbershoot? Cause it's awesome! and it includes the Breeders! bumbershoot.org
Um... have you seen the line up for Bumbershoot? Cause it's awesome! and it includes the Breeders! bumbershoot.org
Weekend (from San Fransisco) released their second full length yesterday on Slumberland. www.slumberlandrecords.com
The Horrors' latest release, Higher, is a boxed set of music inspired by their most recent full length, Skying. thehorrors.co.uk
After Bauhaus split in 1983, David J (bass guitar and vocals) and Kevin Haskins (drums and synthesisers) formed Love and Rockets.
Echo & the Bunnymen did an in studio performance in 2005- www.kexp.org
The National is playing two shows Sept. 19 & 20 at the Paramount!
