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In honor of his birthday last month, Kill Rock Stars has released alternate versions of many Elliott Smith songs, including "Angeles." Learn more here: blog.kexp.org and here: www.killrockstars.com

Check out Jose Gonzalez performing at KEXP here: kexp.org

Soulsavers' 2007 album features Mark Lanegan on vocals, who played an in-studio at KEXP in February: kexp.org

First Aid Kit stopped by KEXP in April. Stream their performance here: kexp.org They're also playing Little Big Show, a benefit for 826 Seattle on October 20th: kexp.org

Check out Helio Sequence's set from the KEXP music lounge at Bumbershoot: kexp.org

Playing October 10th at the Comcast Arena! www.smashingpumpkins.com

Lord Huron is coming to Barboza October 21st (kexp.org) and performing at KEXP the following day! kexp.org

The Doves will play the Showbox at the Market on November 8th! kexp.org In the meantime, check out their many in-studio performances: kexp.org

This year's Decibel Festival features EDM legends Orbital, playing September 27th at the Paramount! kexp.org

Check out Niki and the Dove from the Bumbershoot music lounge: blog.kexp.org

Django Django just received a Mercury award for their innovative yet accessible sound! blog.kexp.org

Check out Cut Copy's KEXP in-studio performance here: kexp.org

Playing at the Moore on September 26th: kexp.org

Toots & the Maytals will stop in Yakima to play an acoustic set on November 16th: www.tootsandthemaytals.com

KEXP explores Twin/Tone records and the associated artists: blog.kexp.org

Playing October 12th at WaMu Theater: kexp.org

Read more about Baby Dayliner and this track here: blog.kexp.org

DJ Shadow will play as part of Decibel Festival on September 29th at Showbox SODO kexp.org

Andy Partridge of XTC collaborated with Peter Blegvad on the album Gonwards, due out this October. Check out the music video for the first release here: www.youtube.com

Check out Divine Fits' KEXP in-studio from last month here: kexp.org

Playing November 13th at the Crocodile! kexp.org You can also hear the in-studio performance here: kexp.org

Performing October 17th at Neumos: www.stonesthrow.com

Check out James Murphy's early work with punk band Pony: www.allmusic.com

Check out live video of Barry Adamson, former Buzzcocks member: blog.kexp.org

Vote for your favorite albums of the past forty years here: kexp.org

Q Magazine nominated The Stone Roses for Best Live Act of the year. Voting ends October 5th www.stoneroses.eu

Listen to M83's 2005 in-studio performance at KEXP here: kexp.org

Rainbow Arabia performed at KEXP last year: kexp.org

Check out an in-studio performance by Portland band Lovers following the release of 2010's Dark Light: kexp.org

Watch the music video for Thrift Shop: www.youtube.com

Dinosaur Jr. will be playing at the Neptune Theater with opener Shearwater on Friday, October 12th. www.kexp.org