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Today KEXP is aiming a spotlight on the COVID-19 Artist Trust Relief Fund. Washington state artists are facing sever financial loss due to the pandemic. In response to urgent need, Artist Trust has created a fund which will put cash grants directly into the hands of artists now. If you're an artist in need, or want to donate, visit artisttrust.org.
Happy 11th Birthday Amara!
You can support London band Cornershop during this time of social distancing and cancelled shows by purchasing music and merch directly from their website: www.cornershop.com
New music from Bristol, UK artist Fenne Lily. Fenne was among thousands of artists who had to postpone tours due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can support her by purchasing music directly from her website: fennelily.bandcamp.com
The Feelies by request for David, a great song about being home-bound. We will get through this together!
A wonderful request from Kristen: "Can you find the coolest version ever of Froggie Went A-Courtin's and play it?" This is for you Captain Jack Fiore
Some live Pearl Jam, by request. You can watch Mike Mcready perform live from home here: www.facebook.com
A song for all of us who are practicing social distancing. You are not alone!
KEXP has developed an extensive guide on how to support music and artists during the COVID-19 outbreak and this time of severe loss of revenue. One of the best ways is to buy music and merch as directly as possible from artists, either via their official website or Bandcamp pages. You can view the full guide on ways to support at www.kexp.org
As the Covid-19 outbreak continues across the globe, KEXP is committed to keeping our community informed – especially on ways this virus is effecting our communities and how we all can help.
KEXP has compiled a list of resources and information for the community, which is updated daily. Read it here: www.kexp.org
Habibi are among the thousands of bands who've had to cancel tours and shows due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can support them directly by purchasing music from their bandcamp: habibitheband.bandcamp.com
Today KEXP is aiming a spotlight on the COVID-19 Artist Trust Relief Fund. Washington state artists are facing sever financial loss due to the pandemic. In response to urgent need, Artist Trust has created a fund which will put cash grants directly into the hands of artists now. If you're an artist in need, or want to donate, visit artisttrust.org.
Happy Birthday to Chaka Khan! I think we could all use something good today.
While we have to social distance from our friends, it's important to remember we are not alone! KEXP will continue publishing previously-recorded live performances on our YouTube channel, so you can host virtual concert viewing parties from the comfort of home.
The Black Tones were among the 500+ bands scheduled to perform at the now postponed Treefort Music Festival. Treefort would have kicked off this Wednesday, March 23.
You can support the Black Tones directly by purchasing music or merch via their bandcamp: theblacktones.bandcamp.com
You can watch Tapes 'n Tapes perform live on KEXP here: www.youtube.com
In addition to their 2007 performance, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists were live on KEXP in November 2017. You can watch the full video here: www.youtube.com
Live music from the legendary Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. KEXP was blessed to have her perform numerous times over the years, including a live show at our New Home Grand Opening: www.youtube.com
The Tragically Hip by request for Scott. You are not alone, and we will get through this!
This one goes out to Stacy. Ben Gibbard performed a cover of The Shins last night during his daily virtual livestream. You can view a full list of upcoming virtual concerts here: www.kexp.org
A song for all our friends in New Jersey.
You can support Sharon during this time of cancelled tours and shows by purchasing music and merch from her website: www.sharonvanetten.com
Today I asked my Twitter followers: What song makes you think of Spring, and coming warm weather? This song was the very first response. I hope your all able to get outside and walk around (in a socially distant manner of course).
Luna by request for Nancy, the last live show she saw at Tractor Tavern. Our thoughts are with not only artists, but the venues and music industry professionals who are out of work during these times of social distancing.
KEXP has compiled a list of resources for all impacted by COVID-19: www.kexp.org
Broken Up by request for Rich.
As we continue to evaluate our role connecting music lovers with artists in the coming weeks, I can guarantee KEXP will remain on air. You are not alone, and we will get through this together.
Yves Tumor's upcoming spring tour has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can support him directly by preordering the new record Heaven To A Tortured Mind via his bandcamp: yves-tumor.bandcamp.com
Rapper and multimedia artist Salome MC is known as Iran's first female rapper. in 2016, Salome MC moved to Seattle, where she has been releasing concept albums and currently works as a producer at the Jack Straw Cultural Center.
Wo'Pop's Darek Mazzone compiled this week's KEXP Song of the Day and Music That Matters podcasts in honor of Persian New Year. You can download them here: www.kexp.org
This song goes out to Lisa who is listening from a hostel in Peru. Hoping you get home as soon and as safely as possible Lisa!
You can purchase the Texas Sun EP directly from Khruangbin's Bandcamp page: khruangbin.bandcamp.com
I received so many requests for Wilco today! We all must be on the same musical brainwave.
Rest in peace Kenny Rogers.
Kenny was one of the original country-pop crossover superstars, his legendary music career spanning six decades. He was inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013, beloved for his "distinctive, husky voice." Over the course of his career he sold more than 50 million albums in the US alone, and had 24 number 1 hits.
“I came into country music not trying to change country music but trying to survive,” he said in 2016. “And so I did songs that were not country but were more pop.”
Tres Leches were among the 500+ bands scheduled to perform at this year's Treefort Music Festival, which has been postponed to September 23-27. You can support them directly during this period of lost revenue by purchasing music and merch from their bandcamp: tresleches.bandcamp.com
The Blakes by request for Ryan. "Over the weekend I listened to a lot of music and was reminiscing about so many bands that KEXP has turned me onto over the years. One of the random bands who I remember you guys played all the time that no one in Philly had ever heard of was The Blakes. That self titled album was so good! If you can dig it out, I thought was an incredible album. Thanks again for continuing to make KEXP incredible and turning us onto great music, new, old and hidden as it may be. "
Idlewild by request for Dan, in memory of his close friend. You are not alone.
Temples' European tour has been put on hold due to COVID-19. You can support them directly by purchasing music and merch from their bandcamp: templesofficialuk.bandcamp.com
We can all use a little sun during these uncertain times.
KEXP has developed an extensive guide on how to support music and artists during the COVID-19 outbreak and this time of severe loss of revenue. One of the best ways is to buy music and merch as directly as possible from artists, either via their official website or Bandcamp pages. You can view the full guide on ways to support at www.kexp.org
TORRES was among the 500+ bands scheduled to play the now postponed Treefort Music Festival, which was meant to kick off this Wednesday, March 25.
You can support TORRES during this time of financial loss by purchasing music and merch directly from her bandcamp: torrestorrestorres.bandcamp.com
Sending a special shoutout and thank you to all the healthcare works, grocery store employees, and everyone else on the front lines of this pandemic.
KEXP has compiled a page of information and resources in response to COVID-19. You can view it here: www.kexp.org
Parisalexa is among the 1000s of artists who've had to cancel tours and festival appearances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can support her directly by purchasing music and merch via her bandcamp: parisalexa.bandcamp.com
You can support Thao & The Get Down Stay Down during this time of social distancing by pre-ordering the new record Temple via her bandcamp: thaowiththegetdownstaydown.bandcamp.com
Sufjan Stevens has premiered a stream of his new record Aporia, which you can listen to here: www.youtube.com