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Thursday, Aug 2 2012, 6AM
Good morning folks! What better way to start off your day than with a free tune? Unkle - The Answer - blog.kexp.org
DJ Shadow's latest release, "Total Breakdown: Hidden Transmissions from MPC Era 1992-1996", is available for pre-order now. The record features some unreleased material from Shadow's early days. djshadow.com
In lieu of the release of their 6th album, Dirty Projectors have been on tour. They stopped at NYC's Cutting Room Studios back in June for this KEXP in-studio performance - kexp.org
If you had to miss The XX/Perfume Genius show last week, don't fret, KEXP has a detailed review for ya. - blog.kexp.org
Keep up with the L.A. rockers- lineandcirclemusic.tumblr.com
Official music video for "Red Hill Mining Town" - www.youtube.com
The Brooklyn band debuted their video for "Act of Truth" last month. www.youtube.com
This is the first release my label (which is no longer putting out music) put out. Saw them at the Crocodile and turned to my friend who had just moved here from Manchester and said (a little drunk), "we need to start a label and put this out".
KEXP was lucky enough to have Washed Out stop by for an in-studio performance back in February. Watch the set here - blog.kexp.org
The Portland band dropped by the KEXP studio for a stunning set. Stream here - kexp.org
New Order will be playing 5 US shows in October. Unfortunately no Seattle stop. www.neworderonline.com
The Glasgow band will be dropping a "mini-album" called "Relics" sometime in October. Stream a new song from the album here- www.weareerrors.com
Touring the U.K. in October. See dates here- www.weareerrors.com
Follow TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek on Twitter - twitter.com
Diamond Rings will be performing live on KEXP on Friday, August 17th at 1:00pm. In the meantime, stream the Toronto artist's KEXP in-studio from September 2011 -kexp.org
CC's bass player Ben Browning dropped his debut solo album "Lover Motion" this past Spring. Stream the EP here - soundcloud.com
Be sure to tune in on Monday, August 13th at 9:30am to hear Twin Shadow perform live on KEXP!
The Glasgow band will be announcing North American tour dates next week! In the meantime, check out the video to "Guest of the Government" - vimeo.com
Divine Fits, the new band consisting of Britt Daniel, Wolf Parade's Dan Boeckner and New Bomb Turks' Sam Brown, will be releasing their debut album later this year. They'll be playing the Crocodile on August 30th. Get tickets here - divinefits.com
Keep your eyes out for GBV's "Bears for Lunch", the 3rd album from the band this year, slated for a late 2012 release.
Playing the Neptune on Saturday, Oct. 27th. Also on the bill: Height With Friends, Chester Endersby Gwazda, and Alan Resnick
Stockholm, Sweden's PB&J dropped by KEXP last Summer for an electrifying in-studio (6/11) - blog.kexp.org
Live At KEXP Vol 8 is coming soon!!! Pickwick is playing the 12th annual Summer Meltdown Festival, taking place at the Whitehorse Mtn Amphitheater, August 10-12th. Also playing- Beats Antique, Blitzen Trapper, EOTO, The Moondoggies, and more. www.summermeltdown.com
First single from the new album "Sun", set to be on shelves September 4th. - www.catpowermusic.com
Watch Wild Nothing's March 2011 in-studio performance here -blog.kexp.org
The London band's new album will be digitally released on August 14th. www.djangodjango.co.uk
The Washington, D.C. music-makers stopped by KEXP nearly 10 years ago. Stream the session here- kexp.org
Download JEFF The Brotherhood's song "Mellow Out" here - blog.kexp.org
It's the first annual 2012 KEXP Audiolympics! Vote for your favorite cycling song here -www.facebook.com
The Finnish band released their 4th album "Queen of the Wave" this past January. www.pepedeluxe.com
In celebration of 50 years together, HBO will air a new Rolling Stones documentary in the Fall.
Jack is playing the WaMu Theater on Tuesday, August 14th at 8 PM
Hear Alt-J LIVE on KEXP (from The Cutting Room Studios in NYC) on Tuesday, August 7th at 9:00am. AND catch them with Grouplove on Wed, Sept. 26th @ the Moore Theater
Playing the Showbox at the Market on Thursday, November 8th.
Download this track for free, via KEXP's Song of the Day podcast - blog.kexp.org
Hear this track and others performed live from The Big Pink's March 2012 KEXP in-studio session. - kexp.org
The Lumineers April '12 in-studio session. Great stuff! - blog.kexp.org
Catch them tomorrow at KEXP's Concerts at the Mural starting at 5:30 pm - kexp.org
"O' Be Joyful" was released on July 31st. Shovels & Rope will be playing this year's Pickathon Festival, happening this weekend! pickathon.com
Shovels & Rope is married duo Cary Ann Hearst and Michael Trent - www.shovelsandrope.com
Shovels & Rope have been touring nearly non-stop! To see the list of upcoming tour dates, go to their website - www.shovelsandrope.com
