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Friday, Jan 4 2013, 9PM
One of the greatest male vocalists of all time. He's also had hits in the styles of soul, country, jazz, pop and more. raycharles.com
His best songs are this one and "Devil in a New Dress." kanyewest.com
Great request from Facebook. Follow along there www.facebook.com or on Twitter @djmichelemyers.
Oh so hot new dance track from Hamburg, Germany. tensnake.tumblr.com
Blending electronic and soul music. www.basementjaxx.com
Don't miss "Live Forever" the Brit-pop documentary film featuring Oasis, Blur, Pulp and the Verve! www.liveforevermovie.com
Great request from Twitter. Follow along there @djmichelemyers or on Facebook www.facebook.com.
My #2 album of 2012. Find my top 10 spotlight here blog.kexp.org. Check out all the KEXP DJs favorite music of the year here: kexp.org.
Working with indie artists Phantogram and Little Dragon on this new release! www.bigboi.com
Their latest release "Meat and Bone" is their best full-length yet. thejonspencerbluesexplosion.com
Lyrics: "What about the night makes you change from sweet to deranged?" www.theblackkeys.com
One of the most unique groups around. Mixing industrial, punk and electronic music. www.crystalcastles.com
More about Massive Attack in our KEXP Documentary series "Electronic Innovators." kexp.org
New project from former Fugazi frontman Ian MacKaye. www.theevens.com
More on James Brown in our KEXP Documentary series "The Heart of Soul." kexp.org
Read my write-up on CeeLo's history and best songs. soulfulalternative.com
Great request from Facebook. Follow along there www.facebook.com or on Twitter @djmichelemyers.
New project from NIN's Trent Reznor. howtodestroyangels.com
More on DJ Shadow in our KEXP Documentary series "Masters of Turntablism." kexp.org
Song about photography. Lyrics "The lower the sun, the taller the shadows become." He also designs shirts and phone cases. www.tomvek.tv
Soundgarden song on this unusual collection of Johnny Cash doing covers.
Well done mix of electronics, Latin and more from this fine DC band. Just out.
By far my favorite track from this circulatory release from D.C. fortknoxrecordings.com
Iggy Pop was a pioneer of punk music. More on him in our KEXP Documentary series "Punk Evolution" - the episode "The Roots of Punk."kexp.org
Richard Hell started the tradition of torn clothes and safety pins in punk fashion. He said he was just poor, not trying to start a trend. This incredible political song is still relevant. More on Richard Hell in the KEXP Documentary series "Punk Evolution." kexp.org
Vintage-sounding soul singer from Down Under. kylieauldist.com
One of the most original-sounding ballads you'll ever hear. Gorgeous. sugarman.org
My write-up on Solange - Beyonce's little sister who's gone indie. soulfulalternative.com
Great request. Read my write-up on the many faces of legendary rock band the Clash! soulfulalternative.com
Veteran indie band whose sound has only gotten better. www.dinosaurjr.com
Local. By request from Facebook. Follow along there www.facebook.com or on Twitter @djmichelemyers.
Classical musicians who were cutting-edge electronic pioneers. More on AON in our KEXP Documentary series "Pop Goes Electronic." kexp.org
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Great band from Britain. www.thejoyformidable.com
Weird and wonderful gospel-hip-hop-country-club music. www.thejoyformidable.com
Landmark hip-hop band. A song dedicated to Rosa Parks. www.outkast.com
One of the many top bands on the KEXP "Top Albums of the Last 40 Years" list. kexp.org
Local. By request from Facebook. Follow along there www.facebook.com or on Twitter @djmichelemyers.
Lyrics: "100 days, 100 nights to know a man's heart. And a little more before he knows his own." www.sharonjonesandthedapkings.com
George Clinton had one band with two names and different styles - Parliament and Funkadelic. www.parliament.uk
Working with RZA on the new soundtrack. www.theblackkeys.com
From their first EP and still my favorite song from the band. www.theblackangels.com
Effects that jump out of the speakers. With Alunageorge. www.facebook.com
More on this legendary alternative band in our KEXP Documentary series "Pop Goes Electronic."
Get the "Smile EP" at a whatever price you see fit. cadencecollective.bandcamp.com