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#385 "....pop according to PJ Harvey is also Big Exit: the biggest of big openers, the brashest of brash introductions, with its giant, crunching chords that sound like they’re going to split and splinter the earth. “I wanna pistol! I wanna gun!” bellows Harvey, like she’s scared for her life, before that gorgeous chorus arrives, soaring and sweet and invincible: “Baby baby, ain’t it true / I’m immortal, when I’m with you.” Read about 10 of PJ Harvey's best songs: www.theguardian.com
#384 Deep Sea Diver performed "Secrets" live in the KEXP studio in 2016.: www.youtube.com Your support enables KEXP to provide programming lie this. Call our lovely volunteers at 206-903-5397 or donate online at kexp.org
This is song #383 in our countdown of our listeners' favorite songs of all-time. Anyone who calls during The Midday Show today is entered into a drawing for a pair of tickets to hear Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris, and Neko Case at The Gorge on Saturday, June 1st.
#382. Parquet Courts played a "quick set of razor-smart songs" live in the KEXP studio: www.kexp.org
Song # 381. The record "Broken Bells" features James Mercer on vocals, guitars and bass while Brian Burton (a.k.a Danger Mouse) plays organ, drums, piano, synths and bass. The pair play all the instruments on the album with the exception of a full string section arranged by Daniele Luppi.
"The Magnificent Seven" is song #380 in our countdown. Anyone who calls in this hour and makes a gift of $180 or more will get Delvon Lamar Organ Trio's "Record Store Day Release" on vinyl.
#379. Here's the video for this fine song by The Roots, featuring Cody Chesnutt: www.youtube.com Call 206-903-5397 to financially support the Music That Matters.
Song #378.
"Everything that keeps me together is falling apart..." Here are the lyrics to "3rd Planet": lyricstranslate.com KEXP nurtures and supports local artists. Call 206-903-5397 to donate. You can also make a gift online at kexp.org
"Ambling Alp" is song #377 in the KEXP countdown. In this discussion, two critics offer an admiring view of the song: slate.com
#376. Watch The Ramones perform "Sheena..." live in 1978.: www.youtube.com Anyone calling (206-903-5397) during this show will be entered into a drawing to see Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris, and Neko Case at The Gorge on Saturday, June 1st.
Song # 375. In this interview, Beirut's Zach Condon discusses his love affair with France in the album"The Flying Club Cup.": www.mtv.com
Song # 374. Here's an oral history of this singer/songwriter's remarkable musical legacy: pitchfork.com Any gifts of $180.00 or more during this hour will have their donation doubled. Call 206-903-5397 or donate online at kexp.org
#373. A much-requested song on KEXP. Watch Julien Baker cover it live: www.stereogum.com
This is song # 372 on our countdown. Thom Yorke revealed in 2003 that the song's chorus ("You can try the best you can. You can try the best you can. The best you can is good enough.") came from words of encouragement he received from his partner, Rachel Owen. He was worried that "nothing we'd done was releasable." When you donate to KEXP, you'll feel you've done the best you can. Call 206-903-5397.
#371. "By melding punk with reggae, Bad Brains became one of the definitive American hardcore punk groups of the early '80s.": www.allmusic.com Where else but KEXP can you find such a variety of artists? Your gift of $180.00 this hour will be matched!! Call now, 206-903-5397, or donate at kexp.org
Countdown song #370. "Polar Opposites" is "the track you’d lift from the album and play for your friend who needs to be eased into a record as disarmingly dense as this one. It goes down easy." Enjoy a discussion of this fine song.: www.popmatters.com
Song # 369. You won't "regret" calling KEXP at 206-903-5397 today and supporting the music you love.: www.youtube.com
Iron Maiden's "Run to the Hills" is # 368 in KEXP's countdown of our listeners' favorite songs of all-time. Watch the official video for the song: www.youtube.com
#367. Throwing Muses performed live from Seattle's Triple Door for KEXP listeners in 2014.: www.youtube.com KEXP enables you to witness so many live broadcasts. Your support makes that happen. Call our volunteers at 206-903-5397 or donate online at kexp.org
In song #366, [Steve] " Albini’s typically caustic lyrics relate the tale of a small town resident who combines his twin loves of sex and arson." Read a discussion of the song (and the band): www.50thirdand3rd.com
Song #365. "When I was 13 I used to have a coughing fit every time James sang about sex. It was the opening lines of their hit single ‘Laid’ that did it: “This bed is on fire with passion and love / The neighbours complain about the noises above / But she only comes when she’s on top.” This sounded unbelievably filthy to my young ears, so when my mum made a disapproving comment after overhearing it blaring out of my bedroom I was so mortified that I’d desperately try to drown out the offending lines with an impromptu hacking cough if I thought she was within earshot." That's the beginning of this interview with Tim Booth of James: www.nme.com
#364. One critic wrote, “Surely this band is the voice of God." Speaking of wonderful voices, Sharon Van Eteen has just released her new album, "Remind Me Tomorrow." Anyone who calls in this hour and makes a gift of $180.00 or more will receive a copy of this album. Call 206-903-5397.
Song #363. "In our lives we hunger for those we cannot touch...
All the thoughts unuttered and all the feelings unexpressed..." Here are the lyrics to "Love Is Stronger Than Death," written by Matt Johson after the death of his brother: genius.com
#362. The video for "Knife" was directed by Isaiah Saxon and Sean Hellfritsch of Encyclopedia Pictura. It features the band members in the desert sun operating a machine, a bearded person and a creepy creature made of dust and rocks.: www.youtube.com Today is your opportunity to support KEXP with both your good wishes AND financially. Call 206-903-5397 or donate online at kexp.org
"Just What I Needed" is KEXP Song # 361. It was the debut single off The Cars' self-titled 1978 debut album. If you like the great variety of music that KEXP plays, introducing you to new artists and reminding you of important music from the past, become a supporter by calling 206-903-5397.
Watch Sylvan Esso performing "Coffee" (Song # 360) live in the KEXP studio.: www.youtube.com Anyone who calls in this hour and makes a gift of $180.00 or more will receive the new album, "Remind Me Tomorrow." by Sharon Van Etten. Call our delightful volunteers at 206-903-5397.
#359. Watch Elliott Smith performing "Independence Day" live in Olympia, Washington in 1999: www.youtube.com
Song #358. This song was England's first introduction to singer/guitarist and Jam songwriter Paul Weller. Weller was only 18 when he penned this celebration of youth in the big city. He recalled writing this song to Q magazine April 2011: "It was the sound of young Woking, if not London, a song about trying to break out of suburbia. As far as we were concerned, the city was where it was all happening; the clubs, the gigs, the music, the music." You can donate online to KEXP at kexp.org
The music video for "Hell Yes" (Song # 357) features four QRIOs, developed by Sony Japan. The QRIO is designed to carry on conversations, adapt to its environment, and mimic human movements, including dance routines. Shots of Beck performing this song are imposed on the wall behind the QRIOs. At the time of the video shoot, there were only four working QRIOs in the world—all of which appear in this video.: www.youtube.com
Song #356. Anyone who calls this show will be entered into a drawing for a pair of tickets to see Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris, and Neko Case at The Gorge on Saturday, June 1st.
This is song #355. When you make a gift of $240 or more ($20 a month), you'll procure a limited-edition KEXP backpack or messenger bag in addition to your regular thank-you gift choices. Please call 206-903-5397 now.
This is song #354 in our KEXP listener countdown. "Under the direction of lead vocalist Jello Biafra, the Dead Kennedys became the most political and -- to the eyes of many observers, including Christians and right-wing politicians -- the most dangerous band in hardcore." Read a biography of this band: www.allmusic.com
#353. LCD Soundsystem leader James Murphy explained the song in 2010: "I wanted to make something with a happy ending. I wanted it to be about being in a band and how much I like it. (Although) I don't like leaving my life. You leave your home, your friends, your dog. It was always supposed to be a non-professional experiment. I think it is still a non-professional experiment, but it's a non-professional experiment that takes up a much bigger part of my life than I expected." Celebrate the big part KEXP plays in YOUR life by donating today. Call 206-903-5397 or donate online at kexp.org
This song (# 352) was inspired in part by an old black-and-white movie which was sort of a cult classic, titled "Night of the Demon," in Kate Bush's family. The movie was about demons who hid waiting in trees - the song's opening line (in a male voice) "It's coming! It's in the trees!" is taken directly from the movie. You can avoid the demons waiting in the trees by donating to KEXP today.
#351. Alt-J came to the KEXP studio for a terrific live performance in 2017.: www.kexp.org Your donation makes it possible for KEXP to provide programming like this. Call our volunteers at 206-903-5397.
Watch The Replacements play this song (# 350)live in Chicago in 1986: www.youtube.com Your support of KEXP means so much. Power the music that matters by calling 206-903-5397 or by going online to kexp.org
Song # 349. Enjoy an AV Club tribute to this band and this song: music.avclub.com Donate to KEXP by calling 206-903-5397 or online at kexp.org
#348. Call 206-903-5397 to make a donation to the Spring Fundraising Drive and help the Afternoon Show start off strong!
#347 on our listener request countdown! Call 206-903-5397 now and you'll be entered in a drawing for the very last KEXP flask! (as seen on our Instagram)
#346. Call 206-903-5397 and make a monthly donation of $10 or more and choose a thank you gift like our brand new "We Choose Music" t-shirt!
#344 as chosen by YOU! Call 206-903-5397 and continue to power the station that lets you choose the music! bit.ly
#343. Call 206-903-5397 and make a monthly gift of $10 or more and choose our brand new denim tote bag! You can look at all of the thank you gifts before donating at kexp.org/donate.
#342. As a listener, you power KEXP and allow us to dedicate a week to listener favorites. Show your support by calling 206-903-5397 and choose one of our many thank you gifts!
#339. Did you know you can watch our live in-studio performances for free? Check out this in-studio with Pixies and power the station where you choose music! bit.ly
#338. Call 206-903-5397 and make a monthly donation of $10 or more and choose the KEXP kids toy microphone to power future generations of music lovers!
#337. Call 206-903-5397 to continue to power the station that lets our listeners choose the music!
#336. By calling 206-903-5397 and donating $20 per month, you can choose TWO thank you gifts including the denim tote bag and the kids toy microphone!
#334. Support the station that plays Portishead, Grizzly Bear and Cheap Trick! Call 206-903-5397 to voice your support for independent radio!
#333. Consider joining the KEXP 500 Club for $42/month and receive four exclusive invitations for KEXP's VIP Club Concert Series, featuring artists like Perfume Genius, Sylvan Esso, The Drums and more! bit.ly
#332. Here at KEXP we love to connect with our listeners through music. We provide free in-studio performances for local listeners and free video access for listeners across the world. You can watch Neko Case's most recent session and consider donating by calling 206-903-5397. bit.ly
#331. Did you know, KEXP provides dozens of free events throughout the year? In the next few weeks we have a performance from Metric, a Music Heals event, and a Mastering the Hustle workshop all free and open to the public in our Gathering Space! bit.ly
#330. Our listeners empower us to rise above the current standards of radio and find hidden gems to share with our community of listeners. You can help secure the future of this unique music and arts organization by making a donation at 206-903-5397.
#328. KEXP is an independent, listener-powered community that champions bands like Arcade Fire. Before their show at Key Arena in 2017, we hosted a pre-party in our Gathering Space. Events like these are only possible with your support. Call now, 206-903-9357.
#327. We're in the middle of our countdown of KEXP favorites as voted by you! You are the reason that we are able to dedicate a whole week of programming to your musical choices. At KEXP, you choose music. Literally. Now is your chance to make a contribution to secure the future of KEXP. bit.ly
#326. We currently have a challenge on the table until 5pm. If you make a donation of $15/month before then, we will receive an additional gift of $2500, courtesy of Robb and Rachel from Seattle. Call 206-903-5397 or visit kexp.org/donate.
#325. Some of you may have discovered MGMT on KEXP back in the day. If you're one of those people, consider supporting the station that digs deep to find artists that we think you'll love. 206-903-5397
#324. Consider becoming an amplifier by making a monthly donation of $10. We can do amazing things when we work together as a community. Each song you hear on KEXP will sound all the more sweeter because you know you directly made it possible for millions of fellow music fans to enjoy. 206-903-5397
#323. There's still time to support the Afternoon Show on Day 2 of the Spring Drive! If you're a current amplifier, consider increasing your monthly donation and choose from a number of thank you gifts. See them all at kexp.org/donate.
#322. At KEXP, you choose music. We're counting down your favorite songs through the end of the week because we're a community of music lovers that come together to serve our listeners. Make your voice heard by calling 206-903-5397.
#321. If you discovered artists like Cat Power through KEXP, consider showing your support by making a donation today. Each song you hear on KEXP will sound all the more sweeter because you know you directly make it possible for millions of fellow music fans to enjoy. Call 206-903-5397
#320. Sufjan Stevens has performed as part of our VIP Club Concert series in the past. You can receive four exclusive invitations to this series by making a monthly donation of $42. Other past artists include Perfume Genius, Lucius, Kevin Morby and Sylvan Esso.
#319. Counting down KEXP favorites as voted by you! If you donate $210 per month you'll become a part of our Platinum Club and receive 8 invitations for 2 to KEXP's VIP Club Concert Series and an invitation for exclusive access to an in-studio performance from the control room. Call 206-903-5397 now!
#318. This is your last chance to support the Afternoon Show for today! Consider making a donation to the radio station that supports you! We never stop working for our listeners to bring you workshops, events, concerts and more that are usually free to the public. Visit kexp.org/donate.