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Thursday, Feb 14 2019, 2PM
Mammút performed "Breathe Into Me" live in the KEXP studio in October 2017. Watch it here: www.youtube.com
"Combining up-beat drum beats, melodic bass riffs, jingly guitar leads, and fluttery lighter-than-air vocals, Tallies gives out a soft, yet bouncy ray of sunshine." kaninerecords.com
Alvvays performed live in the KEXP studio in October 2017. Check it out: www.youtube.com
Sunflower Bean performed live in the KEXP studio in June 2018. You can watch it here: www.youtube.com
Crooked Fingers is an American North Carolina-based band, led by the former Archers of Loaf lead singer Eric Bachmann. The band was previously based in Seattle, Washington and Atlanta, Georgia before moving to Denver. "Call to Love" offers an awkward metaphor and one of a few duets with Australian singer Lara Meyerratken.
The dreamy, danceable “Deadly Valentine” was produced by SebastiAn, the album’s primary producer.
The Triffids singer David McComb passed away in 1999 and it would have been his 57th birthday this Sunday February 17th.
Courtney Barnett performed live in the KEXP studio October 2018. Watch it here: www.youtube.com
This track by Janelle Monáe features singer Erykah Badu. Stylized in the form of question and response, each line of the song has Monáe expressing her thoughts on subjects ranging from sexuality to religion.
Christine And The Queens performed live in the KEXP studio in October 2018. Enjoy! www.youtube.com
In the plot of the video, Prince appears in a half shirt and leather jacket and then all shirtless and performs dance choreography in a hall. The trousers he wears are strip-off pants. He is accompanied by the veiled dancer Monique Mannen wearing black lingerie and sunglasses while Revolution member Wendy Melvoin sits playing guitar. Watch the video here: www.youtube.com
Seattle band The True Loves bring classic soul sounds. The band, led by guitarist Jimmy James and a very talented group of musicians have touched the hearts of many adoring fans in the Pacific Northwest. "The focus of the ensemble is clear: create modern Soul music that never loses sight of the originators yet remains steadfast in pursuit of that 'next fiery groove'." truelovesband.bandcamp.com
In January, this track was featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, as the song of the day, from the 2018 self-released EP 'Transgender Street Legend, Vol. 1'. You can download it for free here: www.kexp.org
Today's song, featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is "Sympacide" by Pion, from the 2018 'Sympacide' EP on Entreprise. www.kexp.org
"Girls who are boys
Who like boys to be girls
Who do boys like they're girls
Who do girls like they're boys
Always should be someone you really love"
Happy Valentine's Day!
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Who like boys to be girls
Who do boys like they're girls
Who do girls like they're boys
Always should be someone you really love"
Happy Valentine's Day!
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"Get Down, Make Love" is a cover of a Queen song that appears on the 'Sin' single and the remastered version of 'Pretty Hate Machine'.
This is a new track off her upcoming album to be released in May.
Jamila Woods performed live in the KEXP studio in June 2017. Watch it here: www.youtube.com
Jamila Woods performed live in the KEXP studio in June 2017. Watch it here: www.youtube.com
"The 6th Sense" is the first single from Common's 2000 album 'Like Water for Chocolate' and is a b-side of 'The Light'. It features Premier's trademark chorus with scratched samples; the samples are from "Memories Are Here to Stay" by The Intruders and "Allustrious" by Mobb Deep. The chorus also features singing by neo-soul artist Bilal.
Bilal live from the KEXP studio!
Bilal will be playing with Parisalexa tonight at the Nectar Lounge. For ticket info: bit.ly
Bilal will be playing with Parisalexa tonight at the Nectar Lounge. For ticket info: bit.ly
Bilal live from the KEXP studio!
Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter, musician and producer.
Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter, musician and producer.
Bilal live from the KEXP studio!
Bilal was born in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in a religiously mixed household, his mother being Christian and his father Muslim. When he was 11 he became choir director at his mother's church, and at 14 he formed a group and performed gigs at the Blue Moon Cafe in Philadelphia.
Bilal was born in Germantown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He grew up in a religiously mixed household, his mother being Christian and his father Muslim. When he was 11 he became choir director at his mother's church, and at 14 he formed a group and performed gigs at the Blue Moon Cafe in Philadelphia.
Breaking out music from one of the most seductive artists this Valentine's Day! What do you want to hear? Email me at dj@kexp.org to submit your Valentine's requests!
Astronautica is the electronic project of Edrina Martinez, who began mixing her own samples and beats on the Akai APC 40 at a very young age.
Vampire Weekend are set to release their new album, Father of the Bride, sometime this year! Although he's officially departed the band, Rostam rejoined the group to work on "Harmony Hall."
Florence Welch claims to have written this song in 10 minutes, and says that the tile was originally a joke. It stuck, and "Cosmic Love" went on to be a hit from Lungs!
Recorded by Isaac Hayes in 1971, the Theme from Shaft is thought by many to be one of the first disco songs. It went to No. 1 on the Billboard charts.
Did you catch that Cardigans sample in Mitski's "Nobody?"
Last year, NPR Music ranked this Sharon Jones classic as the 7th best song of the century by a female or nonbinary artist!
This single continued a string of number one R&B hits Al Green created throughout the 1970s
Don't be a victim of love this Valentine's Day...there's still some time to submit your lovey (or not so lovey) requests via dj@kexp.org!
By request for James. Sending out tons of love to everyone out there this Valentine's Day!
By request for Chris, who says Stars' "Ageless Beauty" is one of his wife's favorite songs.
Seattle punk rockers Tacocat will release their new album, This Mess is a Place, in May!
After a string of incredibly successful singles, Dublin band Fontaines D.C. will drop their debut, Dogrel, in April!
By request for Zack, who requested this song for his students, who watch the film "Stranger Than Fiction" to learn the difference between tragic and romantic heroes! What a cool teacher!
An anthem about self-love, which is equally important as romantic love this Valentine's Day!
The single version of "Rebel Girl" was produced by Joan Jett, and features her on guitar! Some girl power this Valentine's Day!
Celebrating love of all sorts this Valentine's Day on KEXP!
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