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The origins of the group go back to 2001 when Bogotá native Simón Mejía (Charconautas) was part of a loose collective of musicians and visual artists under the name A.M. 770.
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Bomba Estéreo have played several amazing sets live in the KEXP studio. Catch Live Video from all the sessions here! bit.ly
Playgroup was a dance collective formed in 2001 in London, and centered around British musician and graphic designer Trevor Jackson. bit.ly
Verve Remixed is a series of albums released by Verve Records centered on the concept of classic tracks, remixed by contemporary electronic music producers and DJs. Nina Simone's take on this traditional spiritual song is remixed by Felix Da Housecat.
There is a great scene in 'The Thomas Crown Affair' where the main character played by Pierce Brosnan is chased in the heist with "Sinnerman" playing. Excellent scene setting with the music: youtu.be.
Faye Webster will perform at Neumos on Monday, February 14th, (Valentine's Day) 2022!
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This talented artist performed "Cheers" during a recent KEXP Live at Home session back in March. Watch that entire performance and interview: bit.ly.
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22 tracks! Whew! Get lost in this wonderful mix of some of Cheryl's current favorites, including "Cheers" and sign up for future, FREE KEXP podcasts: www.kexp.org.
Pom Pom Squad is an indie rock/grunge band from Brooklyn, New York. Their debut album "Death of a Cheerleader" came out in June. Songwriter and vocalist Mia Berrin co-produced the album alongside Sarah Tudzin, the Los Angeles-based producer, engineer and leader of Illuminati Hotties.: n.pr.
In March, 2019, illuminati hotties played "Paying Off The Happiness" In-Studio for KEXP listeners. Enjoy Live Video from the session: bit.ly.
Built to Spill is based in Boise, Idaho, United States. The band is best known for its catchy guitar hooks and the unique voice of frontman Doug Martsch. Here they are playing tribute to the classic Peanuts hit.
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Enjoy Live Video from multiple Built To Spill KEXP In-Studios over the years: bit.ly.
Just announced album - Ty's first in 2 years. It's available digitally now, vinyl coming in October. tysegall.bandcamp.com
Tyler, the Creator's new album "opens with the equivalent of 169,000 sales," according to the New York Times:
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With DJ Drama in tow, Tyler thrives in the realm of the rap mixtape, which allows him great freedom to explore every facet of his talent as a producer, writer, and vocalist.
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"WUSYANAME":
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“It takes a village, it takes a few lifetimes,” Mustafa said in a tweet that shared the music video. “Rest In Peace to the friends I've lost, long life to the ones still living, nothing in vain, Regent Park forever."
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Watch the official music video: youtu.be.
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Watch Mustafa's Live at KEXP from Home performance and interview DJ Gabriel Teodros, from June 2021: youtu.be.
NEW MUSIC from John Grant!
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John Grant arrived at the studio to begin recording his fifth solo record, 'Boy from Michigan', on 1st March 2020. “So, basically right at the beginning of the pandemic nightmare and all throughout the Presidential campaign,” he says. For Grant, lockdown was largely academic. He is insular by nature and removed himself from his native America in 2011, decamping to Iceland. From afar, the US Presidential race loomed large, though, igniting potent memories of the country which shaped John Grant. 2020’s temporary destabilising of world order suits Boy from Michigan’s intent just fine.
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Cate Le Bon produced this new album -- pre-order on Bandcamp: johngrantmusic.bandcamp.com.
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Don't miss Live Video from John Grant's 2016 KEXP In-Studio, hosted by Cheryl Waters: bit.ly.
"Girl U Want" has been covered by Soundgarden, Superchunk, Zombie Ghost Train, Doomriders, the Freelance Whales, Chancho en Piedra and I:Scintilla. www.clubdevo.com
"He might be boasting of having an entire world inside him (and how he tastes), but there’s a humbleness and honesty to the song. Like any real love, it’s about learning to surrender such power to the other person. He may call her honey, but Tillman also inverts that old metaphor of being the King Bee. Instead, he sweetly sings of being the flower, his betrothed the bee." bit.ly
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Enjoy Live Video from Father John Misty's 2017 KEXP In-Studio, hosted by Cheryl Waters: www.youtube.com.
Cheryl recently caught up with St. Vincent to talk about 'Daddy’s Home', what about the 70s inspired her, the power of backup singers, and the women (including Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, and Nina Simone) that St. Vincent shouts out in her song, "Melting Of The Sun".
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Celeste Waite sampled Nina Simone's "Sinnerman" in this powerful song.
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"In essence, 'Stop This Flame' is a song about seeing it through to the end," Celeste explained. "Whether it's about not letting go of love, not letting go of a dream or stridently coming through some form of adversity. The song has always evoked those feelings within me." bit.ly.
Enjoy the video for "Stop This Flame" here: youtu.be
The ‘Delicious Things’ video sees Ellie Rowsell sitting in a cab as a revolving cast of characters argue, passionately kiss, cry and more, as the vision becomes increasingly blurry. Rowsell’s bandmate, drummer Joel Amey, also appears. Watch it here: youtu.be.
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Enjoy Live Video from Wolf Alice's 2018 KEXP In-Studio: www.youtube.com.
Based in London, "Daymé Arocena’s work encompasses the rich, diverse musical make-up of the Cuba she grew up in. Rooting her compositions in Cuba’s classic rhythms, she looks outward to the world she’s spent the past two years travelling". daymearocena.bandcamp.com
A brand new record from Angélique Kidjo!"The new generations of artists coming from Africa [are] going to take you by storm," she told NPR,"The time has come." Read the whole profile here: n.pr.
In mid-June, Dominican/Mexican-American singer Ambar Lucid unveiled her highly anticipated EP 'Get Lost In The Music'.
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Emily Fox interviewed Ambar Lucid for KEXP's Sound & Vision. Ambar Lucid talks about how a trip on magic mushrooms inspired the title track of her new EP, 'Get Lost in the Music'. She also talks about a documentary about being reunited with her dad years after he was deported to Mexico, and how she hopes to heal her own and others' generational trauma through her music. kexp.org
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ambarlucid.com
Tei Shi is the moniker of Los Angeles-based Colombian-Canadian singer, songwriter, and producer Valerie Teicher. Growing up between Bogotá, Colombia and Vancouver, BC, Tei Shi's ever-changing environment and cross-cultural identity has influenced her unique visionary pop that blends R&B and electro-pop with her South American roots.
Tei Shei was our guest DJ for KEXP's Midnight in a Perfect World last year. Check out her playlist here: www.kexp.org.
Formed in 2000 in Dallas, TX. thepolyphonicspree.bandcamp.com
The New Pornographers will play an all ages show at The Neptune Theatre on Thursday, December 9th.
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Enjoy Live Video from The New Pornographers' January 2020 KEXP In-Studio, hosted by Cheryl Waters: bit.ly.
The Black Tones are opening for Polyrhythmics on Wednesday, August 25 at the Woodland Park Zoo. More information/tickets: bit.ly.
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Check out Live Video from The Black Tones' June 2019 KEXP In-Studio:
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Black Ends is a Seattle trio, led by the talented classically-trained guitarist Nicolle Swims. You can discover more of their music on bandcamp: blackends.bandcamp.com.
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Black Ends will be playing a number of shows in the PNW soon: Saturday, August 28 at Substation (Seattle); Thursday, September 9 as part of Everett's Fisherman's Village Music Festival; Wednesday, September 22, at Boise ID's Treefort Music Festival; Friday, November 5 at Substation, and Thursday, November 11 at Seattle's Freakout Fest! Whew!
Check out Live Video from the entire Jenn Champion 2018 KEXP In-Studio: bit.ly.
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More tunes from Brooklyn, this time Yeasayer. "I can't sleep when I think about the times we're living in... I can't sleep when I think about the future I was born into...":
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This was KEXP's most-played song of 2008 -- we also hosted them for a live set where they played this tune, on KEXP at The Gibson Showroom in NYC: youtu.be.
Playing Neumos Wednesday, November 3.
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The latest release from this Miami-bred, Turin-based artist is a surprise six-song EP that sounds like a continuation of their last album (2020’s excellent Heaven to a Tortured Mind), with a densely textured sound blending moody psych-rock, driving post-punk and futuristic glam. kexp.org
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yves-tumor.bandcamp.com
Read about TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe 2020 Protest Song Titled "People" on KEXP: www.kexp.org.
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Here's the official video for "Golden Age": youtu.be
Singer-songwriter Thao Nguyen has performed solo throughout her long career, is the frontwoman of Thao & the Get Down Stay Down, and has frequently collaborated with Andrew Bird, Joanna Newsom, the Portland Cello Project, Mirah, and Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs. Yes, she is amazing.
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Thao also joined us for a Live on KEXP at Home session last July. Savor the performance here: bit.ly.
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thaoandthegetdownstaydown.bandcamp.com
AKA multi-talented Canadian duo/twin sisters Tegan and Sara Quin. Learn more about them and enjoy Live Video from their 2013 KEXP In-Studio: kexp.org.
Arlos Parks performed this track about self-acceptance in a queer relationship on their December 2020 KEXP Live at Home session and conversation with DJ Gabriel Teodros: youtu.be.
Don't miss Nilüfer Yanya's Live on KEXP at Home performance from March of this year, bit.ly.
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Spencer Krug takes 'Expo 86's' first shot with the chatty "Cloud Shadow on the Mountain", a jumpy, almost paranoiac ramble. Read the full Pitchfork review of the 2010 album release here: pitchfork.com.
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Check out Live Video of Wolf Parade at The Triple Door (in 2020) as part of KEXP’s VIP Club concert series! youtu.be
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Double shot of Wolf Parade, this time with Dan Boeckner on vocals!
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Enjoy Live Video from Wolf Parade's 2018 KEXP Gathering Space performance: bit.ly.
While working on their long awaited follow to 'The Meadowlands', The Wrens find new inspiration for material... in Quilty 3000's lunch!
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RIP Double K, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 43. bit.ly
The Soul Mates Project is the work of American producer and emcee Amerigo Gazaway, traces the roots of hip-hop and the history of music by imagining “collaborations that never were”.
soulmatesproject.bandcamp.com