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Elliott Smith was just featured in the new documentary on power-pop legends Big Star. The documentary is titled Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me, and is screening at the Grand Illusion cinema.
Ex-Screaming Trees frontman Mark Lanegan will be releasing a new album of covers, titled Imitations, on September 17th. Until then, be sure to listen to a LIVE session Mark Lanegan did last year: www.kexp.org
The great Leonard Cohen is STILL touring strong at the age of 78. Sadly, there's no scheduled Seattle tourdate as of yet.
On July 25th, local band Case Studies will be at the Heartland, with Zachary Cale, and Le Sang Song. Their new album, This Is Another Life, was released earlier this year.
While eagerly waiting for the new Fleet Foxes album, be sure to check out this LIVE session from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge: kexp.org
Billy Bragg's new solo album, which was released earlier this year, is titled Tooth & Nail. Back in April, Bragg played at the SXSW Music Conference in Austin. Listen to the set here: blog.kexp.org
Laura Veirs will be live on KEXP on Friday, October 4th, and is playing that night at the Tractor Tavern. kexp.org. Her new album, out next month, is titled Warp and Weft.
Cat Power's new music video for "Manhattan" is definitely worth checking out: www.catpowermusic.com.
Forest Swords is the moniker of UK producer Matthew Barnes. His new album, Engravings is coming out on August 26th. forestswords.tumblr.com
TinyForest's new EP is available as a FREE download on his website: tinyforest.bandcamp.com
On Wednesday, August 28th, Moderat is playing at the Neptune Theater. kexp.org
Jagwar Ma's excellent debut record is titled Howlin. Click here for a full length review of the album on the KEXP blog: kexp.org
Washed Out is playing the 2013 Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival on August 31st. Their new album, Paracosm will be unleashed on August 13th of this year.
A miniseries on INXS, titled Never Tear Us Apart: The Untold Story Of INXS, is currently in production and will feature new music from the band.
The National will be at the Paramount Theater on September 19th and 20th. While waiting for the concert, be sure to listen to The National's excellent session on KEXP from earlier this year: kexp.org
Back in 2011, The Walkmen stopped by the KEXP studios, and paid excellent homage to Johnny Cash. Watch the videos here: blog.kexp.org.
Kirin J. Callinan's upcoming debut album, titled Embracism, will be released on July 30th.
Just last week, Portugal. The Man played an exclusive KEXP donor concert at The Triple Door! While waiting for that session to come online, check out one of their past performances: kexp.org
The new Verve Remixed collection focuses on such seminal female vocalists as Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Astrud Gilberto. This track features Marlena Shaw.
Moby's upcoming new album, set to be released in September, is titled "innocents." Watch a new music video for the album here: www.moby.com
Pretty Lights will be playing at the ShoWare Center in Kent, Washington on Friday, November 22nd. Their new album, released earlier this month, is aptly titled A Color Map of the Sun.
DJ Shadow will be playing at Neumos on September 12th. Pre-sale tickets go on sale today.
Check out an excellent interview with hip-hop legends De La Soul: www.clashmusic.com
Earlier this month, Preservation Hall Jazz Band was LIVE in the KEXP studios. Watch the videos from the session on the KEXP blog: blog.kexp.org
While Galactic may not have any scheduled Seattle tour dates, be sure to check out their excellent in-studio from last year: blog.kexp.org
This track samples Ethiopian singer Mulatu Astatke, who is considered the father of Ethio-jazz.
Vancouver based rapper Shad latest release is The Spring Up, which was released last month. Shad is currently touring with Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.
Peter Hook of New Order will be playing this year's Decibel Festival, performing Power, Corruption, & Lies and Movement. This showcase takes place on September 25th at Neumos.
Beck just released new singles titled "Defriended" and "I Won't Be Long." Both are available as 12" singles on his website. www.beck.com
Long running British band Primal Scream's new album, their 12th, is titled More Light. Read an interview with frontman Bobby Gillespie here: thequietus.com
Happy Birthday to noted vegetarian Martin Gore, of Depeche Mode!
New Zealand band Surf City's latest album is titled We Knew It Was Not Going to Be Like This. The album will be out next month.
Back in March, Parquet Courts were LIVE from KEXP's SXSW broadcast. Watch the videos here: blog.kexp.org
The Joy Formidable will be at the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival, performing on Monday, September 2nd. While waiting for the show, be sure to check out their excellent in-studio on KEXP: blog.kexp.org
The controversial Liz Phair's most recent album was 2010's Funstyle, which features both rapping and power ballads.
Savages will be playing at Neumos on Monday, September 23rd: kexp.org. Meanwhile, watch their amazing live performance on KEXP: blog.kexp.org
Big Deal's most recent album, June Gloom, came out earlier this year. Here's a free download from the record: blog.kexp.org
Earlier this year, Camper Van Beethoven released their eighth studio album, titled La Costa Perdida.
Aye Nako's debut album, Unleash Yourself, was released several months ago. Check out their website for more info: ayenako.org
Despite losing bassist Kim Deal to the Breeders, Pixies recently released a new single, titled Bagboy. It is their first track in nine years. www.youtube.com.
Mississippi band Bass Drum of Death's new self-titled album, came out last month. Here's a review of the album courtesy of the KEXP blog: blog.kexp.org
Apart from releasing a live album on Third Man Records, The Kills have yet to plan a follow-up to 2011's Blood Pressures. Until then, check out this live performance: kexp.org
TV On the Radio recently announced an upcoming follow up to 2011's Nine Types of Light! Here's an interview with TVOTR singer Tunde Adebimpe: www.spin.com.
Divine Fits's new single "Ain't That The Way/Chained Love" is available as a 12" on their website: divinefits.com.
Afghan Whigs frontman Greg Duili has earned a reputation as a master of the cover song. Here's a video of him covering Leonard Cohen: www.thetwilightsingers.com
The John Spencer Blues Explosion has released nine albums of excellent blues mayhem. Last year, they played live in-studio to promote their most recent record, titled Rust & Bone: blog.kexp.org
Nick Cave recently announced a fictional documentary about his life coming out next year. Kylie Minogue is said to appear: www.nickcave.com .
Australian band San Cisco's debut self-titled record was released earlier this year. Back in May, they played LIVE on the KEXP airwaves: blog.kexp.org
This track was featured in KEXP's Song of the Day Podcast: blog.kexp.org. Expect new music later this year!
New music from Franz Ferdinand! Find out more here: www.franzferdinand.com
While Catherine Wheel broke up in 2000, frontman Rob Dickinson continues to release albums under his own name, playing at KEXP back in 2006. Listen to the session here: kexp.org
Pearl Jam is playing the Key Arena on December 6th. A new album is due out soon. kexp.org
In February, the Strokes' bassist, Nikolai Fraiture, announce that, though the band was in "a decent mood," no tour was planned in to support the new album, "Comedown Machine": www.huffingtonpost.com