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Tuesday, Feb 14 2017, 10AM
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” ― Lao Tzu. Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica. Read a biography of this seminal musician: www.biography.com
Watch "supergroup" Divine Fits (Britt Daniel, Dan Boeckner, and Sam Brown) performing "My Love Is Real" live in the KEXP studio in 2013: blog.kexp.org
"Working with a frenetic heartbeat, “Telepathic Lover” sweats gooey drops of dream pop, ringing pristinely with bright keyboards and sultry acoustic guitars rather than their classic fuzz-pedal feedback." Here's a review of this terrific song: www.stereogum.com
Perhaps you would like to know more about this Montreal band: www.allmusic.com
This sad, sad song was inspired by the ending of the relationship between Buckley and artist Rebecca Moore. Read an American Songwriter discussion of this song: americansongwriter.com
“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,
And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.” ― William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream James Blake was the subject of a KEXP documentary---"Electronic Innovators": blog.kexp.org
Watch the official music video for Bjork's "All Is Full of Love": www.youtube.com
This is a cover of the famous song by John Phillip Baptiste (later, Phil Phillips) of Lake Charles, Louisiana. Read more about the writer and the song: www.pophistorydig.com
Paul McCartney said of this song, "It was the first ballad I impressed myself with." "And I Love Her" was one of the songs featured in The Beatles first film, A Hard Day's Night. The group played it during the 'studio performance' sequence, which was filmed on 31 March 1964 at the Scala Theatre, London.: www.beatlesbible.com
Learn more about Saundra Williams and Starr Duncan Lowe and, among other things, their relationship to the late, great Sharon Jones: daptonerecords.com
The lyrics make a call for unity and world peace, mentioning England, Russia, China, Egypt, Israel, and Africa. "Love Train was the first of our big message songs," O'Jays singer Walter Williams told The Guardian.: www.songfacts.com
"Self doubt and selfism...Were the cheapest things I ever bought..." Here are the lyrics to "The Back of Love": www.azlyrics.com
Here's this Canadian collective, performing "Elevator Love Letter" and other songs in a live KEXP in-studio session: blog.kexp.org
Read a review of The Little Ones' "Sing Song EP": pitchfork.com
“One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.” ― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist..... Angel Olsen will be LIVE on KEXP this Saturday, February 18th, 2017, at noon. The public is invited to sign up and watch that show (Come early!). She'll be playing KEXP's Little Big Show at the Neptune Theatre that evening.
Cheryl Waters chose "Janie in Love" as a KEXP Song of the Day.: blog.kexp.org
"From Pedro the Lion's Control to Strange Negotiations, Bazan has proven himself a master storyteller through his songs, so it's no surprise that he continues his craftsmanship on this latest album.": exclaim.ca
“When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it--always.” ― Mahatma Gandhi...
The KEXP blog featured an in-depth discussion of Sufjan Steven's superb "Carrie & Lowell": blog.kexp.org
Alabama Shakes' Brittany Howard talked about small town life and big time music in this NPR Fresh Air interview: www.npr.org
“Once upon a time there was a boy who loved a girl, and her laughter was a question he wanted to spend his whole life answering.” ― Nicole Krauss, The History of Love... Hans-Peter Lindstrøm (born 16 February 1973) is a Norwegian producer who works under the name Lindstrøm. He often collaborates with other artists, such as collaborations with fellow producer Prins Thomas and singer Christabelle.
Erik Blood will be performing at The Crocodile on Sunday, February 26th, 2017: www.bandsintown.com
Anomie Belle's appropriately-titled "Lovers" was chosen by Cheryl Waters as a KEXP Song of the Day. Download it for yourself here: blog.kexp.org
Perhaps Teenage Fanclub will sing "I'm In Love" when they play The Neptune Theatre on Friday, March 24th, 2017.
Smith Westerns graced the KEXP studio with a live performance in 2013: blog.kexp.org
Not to put too fine a point on it, but this reviewer says, "In my opinion, “This Modern Love” is the best Bloc Party song and one of the greatest love songs of the 21st century." Read more: oneweekoneband.tumblr.com
"Loveless love....You think it's cool I think it stinks..." Memorize the lyrics to "Loveless Love': genius.com
“Love is a fire. But whether it is going to warm your hearth or burn down your house, you can never tell.” ― Joan Crawford....Laura Marling will be at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, BC on Wednesday, April 26th, 2017.
Weyes Blood will be LIVE on KEXP at noon on Friday, February 24th, 2017. The public is invited to come down and attend that performance. Weyes Blood will play The Sunset Tavern that evening.
Called one of the greatest soul songs of all time, "Love and Happiness" was co-written by Al Green and Mabon "Teenie" Hodges.: www.allmusic.com
Watch Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds in a live performance of "Do You Love Me?" in France in 2001: www.youtube.com
Austra will be performing at The Crocodile tonight, February 14th, 2017.
Watch the official video for Austra's "Future Politics": www.youtube.com
Last month, a seven-year old interviewed Katie Stelmanis about Donald Trump, horses, and the name Austra (Katie's middle name): www.youtube.com
This subtle portrait of depression was inspired by astronaut Lisa Nowak: www.stereogum.com Follow Austra on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com
Kristin Kontrol is a solo project of Kristin Welchez, formerly Dee Dee of Dum Dum Girls. The KEXP blog featured an album review, complete with videos of "X-Communicate": blog.kexp.org
“I cannot fix on the hour, or the spot, or the look or the words, which laid the foundation. It is too long ago. I was in the middle before I knew that I had begun.” ― Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice....Find out more about this Washington band: www.allmusic.com
Watch live video of Operators at Iceland Airwaves last year: blog.kexp.org
This Montreal band played "Love Ain't Enough" during a live performance in the KEXP studio: blog.kexp.org
This is a cover of a Stephen Stills song. It generated some controversy: www.avclub.com
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This Everly Brothers song was a favorite of Simon & Garfunkel, who included it on their classic Bridge Over Troubled Water album. Paul Simon tells the story about how when he and Art Garfunkel were kids, they took a bus to the nearest record store so they could buy the single, and it became a staple of their shows when they started performing. It was always a fun song for them to play, especially when the audience would supply the backbeat.
“How many slams in an old screen door? Depends how loud you shut it. How many slices in a bread? Depends how thin you cut it. How much good inside a day? Depends how good you live 'em. How much love inside a friend? Depends how much you give 'em.” ― Shel Silverstein
"Listen to the way she sings "Your love is killing me"—almost all of the hard consonants disappear from the words, and they become a howl. It is, frankly, knee-buckling. The ability of a human voice to induce this weakness is one of the most profound and mysterious things music can do." Read a powerful review of this powerful song: pitchfork.com
Adia Victoria will perform at The Sunset Tavern on Tuesday, February 28th, 2017.: www.facebook.com
“If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.” ― Emily Dickinson... Here's Mr. Young performing "Only Love..." live: www.youtube.com
Watch these two San Francisco dudes playing live in the KEXP studio: blog.kexp.org
Read about Sleater-Kinney's just-released new live album, "Live in Paris": daily.bandcamp.com
Can Charles Bradley sing or what? He's currently battling stomach cancer and our prayers and good wishes go out to him. Watch a recent KEXP live performance: blog.kexp.org
"Not crying on Sunday..." That's Mary Lambert's lovely voice. Watch the video for "Same Love": www.youtube.com
“You know, when it works, love is pretty amazing. It's not overrated. There's a reason for all those songs.” ― Sarah Dessen, This Lullaby....Wilco played an intimate performance for a rapt group of KEXP donors in 2015: blog.kexp.org
"Return to Cookie Mountain" turned ten last year: www.stereogum.com
Learn more about S, aka Jenn Ghetto, at Hardly Art's website: www.hardlyart.com
Key Arena awaits! Radiohead will be in Seattle on Saturday, April 8th, 2017. Immerse yourself in this KEXP album review of "A Moon Shaped Pool": blog.kexp.org
Lead guitarist John Squire wrote this controversial song that attacked the conventional view of Jesus. In his lyrics, Squire portrayed his image of Jesus as a black woman being crucified. Read the lyrics: www.azlyrics.com