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Thursday, Aug 9 2018, 2PM
UK Brother's Orbital are known for their improvisation on stage, which is usually rare with Techno performers
New York bred, Sunflower Bean's newest album "Twentytwo In Blue" was co-produced by Jacob Portrait of Unknown Mortal Orchestra
A collaborative effort from Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and Aaron Dessner (The National), Big Red Machine's debut album drops August 31st, 2018 through Jagjaguwar
Plaid did a whole album of Björk remixes, titled "Parts In the Post"
SP1242On May 30, 2018, Sub Pop released a flexidisc with Forth Wanderer’s “Not For Me” and Moaning’s “Don’t Go” as an bonus that was included with an exclusive Sub Pop-branded skateboard deck, produced by Girl Skateboards
Box Full of Letters was a cut off of Wilco's debut album in 1995!
Originating as an army band after the Nigerian Civil War, The Funkees contributed to the outpouring of upbeat music produced by young people in Nigeria in response to the darkness of the recently concluded civil conflict.
Baby Grand is the first album from The Love Language in FIVE years! Check out when they came to KEXP back in the day: www.youtube.com
Inbetween Days is poppy and upbeat, featuring strummed acoustic guitars under a snappy synthesizer riff, although the song's lyrical themes of aging, loss and fear do not particularly reflect the upbeat tempo of the music.
Swedish group Little Dragon popped by KEXP this past June, check out this killer set! www.youtube.com
Hungarian band The Qualitons' latest release "Echoes Calling" dropped in April of this year, they are currently amidst a European Tour
Today is the 7 year anniversary for the US release of "Skying" from the Horrors! This album was recorded entirely in a studio built by the band, and their first album to be completely self-produced. It features arguably their most popular track "Still Life" Zane Lowe even dubbed it as his "Hottest Record in the World" in 2011
Modest Mouse will be playing at For Worden, in Port Townsend WA on Friday August 24th!
Anthrax was considered one of the leaders of the thrash metal scene during the 1980s and is one of the "Big Four" thrash metal bands with Metallica, Megadeth, and Slayer
Rolling Stone has cited James Brown as the most sampled artist of all time.
SP1243 Jo Passed stopped by KEXP back in November, check out this awesome session: www.youtube.com
SP1244 Catch Mass Gothic TOMORROW! As part of the free Concerts at the Mural Series here in Seattle Center, Free AND all ages!
Christine and the Queens will be tearing it up at Showbox SoDo on Tuesday October 23rd!
Ross From Friends we'll be playing Barboza on November 14th!
On January 10th 2018, the Chemical Brothers confirmed production of their 9th album via Instagram and other social media platforms
Pearl Jam kicked off "The Home Shows" last night at Safeco Field here in Seattle. Proceeds from the show go to battle Homelessness in Seattle, the show drew crowds from across the globe. The second show will be tomorrow night, Friday the 10th
The Clash's politicized lyrics, musical experimentation, and rebellious attitude had a far-reaching influence on rock, and alternative rock in particular.[2] They became widely referred to as "The Only Band That Matters"
The Cute Lepers released a full-length LP in February 2008 on 1-2-3-4 Go!. The Cute Lepers signed to Joan Jett's Blackheart Records (United States) and Damaged Goods (UK and Europe) in 2008. The Cute Lepers regularly play throughout the Pacific Northwest, United States, and Europe.
Fontaines DC came by KEXP back in May, check out his performance here!: www.youtube.com
Illuminati Hotties are currently touring the US promoting their debut album "Kiss Yr Frenemies"
My Morning Jacket's Jim James newest album "Uniform Distortion" dropped in July
Skating Polly will be gracing the stage at this year's Bumbershoot Music Festival on August 31st- September 2nd. They will also be performing on the Afternoon Show next week right here at KEXP!
IDLES' new album "Joy as an Act of Resistance" drops on August 31st, then catch them at the Sunset Tavern on October 6th!
Happy Birthday to Kurtis Blow on his 59th Birthday! Kurtis is one of the most vital pieces of hip-hop history. He recorded one of the first political raps “Hard Times,” later covered by Run DMC as well as a slew of other history making moments.
Kendrick's "DAMN." was the first ever non classical album to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music in 2017!
SP1245 Father John Misty will be headlining the Sub Pop 30th Anniversary Party tomorrow night at 9PM at Alki Beach in West Seattle. Free and all ages!
Aaron Dessner of The National is one half of Big Red Machine with Bon Iver's Justin Vernon
gb/ol h/nf is native New Yorker Oso Oso's latest single, and comes along with a B-side titled "subside"
This track was recorded Live when Mudhoney performed on top of the Space Needle back in 2014!
Swearin's new album "Fall Into the Sun" Is due out October 5th!
In 1992, Sub Pop released The Way of the Vaselines: A Complete History, a compilation that contained The Vaselines' entire body of work
Catch METZ tomorrow at #;30 PM on Alki Beach for the SPF 30 Anniversary Party!