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Wednesday, Mar 14 2012, 6AM
Bombay Bicycle Club was recently in our studio playing songs off their album "Different Kind of Fix" kexp.org
Ride didn't gain much critical acclaim while they were a band from 1988-1996, but they influenced music history, the "shoegaze" genre and probably hundreds of KEXP bands.
Another short lived shoegaze group- Chapterhouse shared a label with Spaceman 3 and Cranes.
LIVE on KEXP Mon., April 16 @ 1:00pm and playing the Crocodile that night!
Sinead O'Connor has had such a turbulent and amazing career. She even did much of the vocals on Massive Attack's 100th Window. Check it out blog.kexp.org/2011/09/22/kexp-documentaries-electronic-innovators-massive-attack/
If you love that album you may also love the beer that's named after it. Elbow members: Jack's of all trades www.elbowbeer.co.uk
CHLLNGER out of Sacramento releasing a new one. Check out our Song of the Day blog to hear more blog.kexp.org
His new album featuring vocals by Lana Del Rey and was produced by Damon Albarn and XL Recordings head Richard Russell. Hear more here blog.kexp.org
Ben Harper and Fistful of Mercy playing in July at Edgefield in Troutdale, OR.
Lots of videos from Real Estate's in-studio- look and listen: blog.kexp.org
I like this one a lot too- from their later album, Asleep At Heaven's Gate and featured as our song of the day blog.kexp.org
"The debut solo release from Grizzly Bear’s Daniel Rossen is an outstanding EP of airy chamber-pop, featuring five gorgeously crafted songs highlighted by Rossen’s spacious arrangements, intricate guitar work and sublime melodies." 3/2/2012 -Don Yates warp.net
Just played the Showbox on Saturday. Don't worry- Yim Yames has a solo album coming out sooooon www.yimyames.com
Wilco's live performance from Sasquatch last year is always available in our archives kexp.org
Have you subscribed to our song of the day podcast yet? Swedish singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson’s is featured too! blog.kexp.org
The Wrens' in studio will make you sweat! blog.kexp.org
The Wedding Present LIVE on KEXP from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin Thursday March 15, 11:30am
Cloud Cult did the score for National Geographic's documentary "America the Wild"- can't wait to see that one! Til then, check out this one kexp.org/live/liveperformance.aspx?rId=33632
Michelle Meyers expounds on the greatness of Bowie blog.kexp.org
"This New Zealand band’s second album is a darker, more mature take on their catchy post-punk sound that’s heavily steeped in the ‘80s sounds of the Smiths, Echo & the Bunnymen and the Cure, with a gray-streaked sound featuring jangly guitars, crooning vocals, melancholy lyrics and wistful pop melodies." 8/10/2011 -Don Yates
If you like that track you can find it on our Song of the Day podcast. There's also a fun picture of how many people we can fit into our studio! blog.kexp.org
Bobby Gillespie formerly of the Jesus and Mary Chain still touring with Primal Scream.
The Lumineers LIVE on KEXP Tuesday April 3, 9:30am. Playing Sat., March 31 @ Neumo's.
Check out live videos from their performance here blog.kexp.org
Sharon Van Etten session on KEXP Thursday March 29, 1:00pm and playing with the War On Drugs at the Neptune on Sunday, March 25.
You can find remixed versions of those tracks as well on his page yespleaserecords.bandcamp.com
"The stunning debut album from UK singer/songwriter/producer finds an exciting, atmospheric, and downright sexy balance between R&B, dubstep, pop, and soul. Most of Mirrorwriting's knockout highlights were found on last year's Night Air EP, but there's still plenty of wonderful songs to discover on this full-length. (The album was released last year in Europe but is just now being released in the US.)" 2/24/2012 -Alex
Massive Attack gets political- and we reap the benefits! Check out their Occupy Radio mixes at massiveattack.com
Simple Minds touring Europe. Here's there statement from the band on why they haven't set any US Dates: "No dates yet....The band would love to tour in the USA and Canada again and the last thing Jim and Charlie want is the North American fans feeling left out, the right opportunities haven't materialised over the last few years which has made it difficult...SM are a big live machine that have specific requirements......but the bands agent is always in discussion with prospective promoters stateside....so fingers crossed ...it will be soon!"
Tonight! Of Monsters And Men LIVE on KEXP from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin Wednesday March 14, 5:30pm
