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Friday, Sep 30 2016, 10AM
Watch live video of Ty Segall and The Muggers in the first in-studio performance in KEXP's New Home: blog.kexp.org then, call our volunteers at 206-903-5397 to continue fabulous performances like this.
It's Marc Bolan's birthday. Anyone who calls in during The Midday Show today will be eligible to win a pair of tickets to see M83 and Yeasayer . Call 206-903-5397 or donate online at kexp.org
Bowie hired Luther Vandross, who had yet to establish himself as a solo artist, to sing backup and create the vocal arrangements on the Young Americans album: www.songfacts.com Don't miss the opportunity to win David Bowie's 9-disc box set that includes "Young Americans." Call 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397 to be eligible.
KEXP has championed Portland's Unknown Mortal Orchestra "like forever." Get your own copy of their song, "Multi-Love," a KEXP Song of the Day: blog.kexp.org Your support means that KEXP can keep supporting bands and providing free music like this. Please call 206-903-5397 to donate.
The KEXP blog wrote about Modest Mouse frontman's auto accident in August, a few days after playing Key Arena: blog.kexp.org the KEXP blog is an invaluable source of information, reviews, and free music. You keep it going with your support. Call 206-903-5397 or donate online at kexp.org now.
Watch the video for The Voom Blooms' performance of "Thoughts of Rena": www.youtube.com There are just a few minutes left to enter the drawing for the David Bowie 9-disc box set. You must call to be eligible. The number is 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.
Ron Howard's Hulu documentary, "The Beatles: Eight Days A Week" is drawing enormous crowds: www.indiewire.com You can hear old favorites and many new artists when you listen to KEXP. Your donation keeps the music that matters going. Talk to one of our great volunteers at 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.
As part of its ongoing tribute to David Bowie, KEXP offered this collection of Bowie covers by other artists: blog.kexp.org You can go to "hoodietown" when you contribute $240 ($20 a month) or more to KEXP. Call now to be dressed in the ultimate fashion statement ---206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.
Watch Perth band Pond playing live in the KEXP studio: blog.kexp.org Keep the music going strong by responding to a listener challenge. Gifts of $240 or more ($20 a month) before noon will be matched by a generous donor. Make your contribution online at kexp.org or by calling 206-903-5397 now.
The Flaming Lips were the subject of a KEXP documentary--"Psychedelics--the Flaming Lips": blog.kexp.org KEXp has been the source of so much musical information and discover for its listeners. Discover how wonderful you'll feel when you become a contributor. Call 206-903-5397 now.
When discussing the song’s lyrics in an NPR interview conducted in 1984, Byrne said he had been simply trying to sing phrases that fit with the rhythm of the song, a technique that was influenced by their producer friend Brian Eno. Here are the lyrics: www.lyricsfreak.com Don't you love the music that KEXP has introduced you to? Make sure the station stays listener-powered by making your donation at 206-903-5397.
KEXP provides free music each weekday through its Song of the Day. "Hail Bop" by Django Django was one such song and can be yours: blog.kexp.org Content like this is available through the support of listeners like you. Donate online at kexp.org or by phone at 206-903-5397.
"Beautiful Thing is seven minutes of splendid shuffling psychedelic monster acid rock funk that surely puts to bed any doubts about the creative revival of the original Madchester heroes." Read more about this song and album here: www.telegraph.co.uk And be sure to enter the giveaway for a pair of tickets to see M83 and Yeasayer on October 25th, 2016. You must call in to enter the drawing at 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.
Learn more about this Australian band in this Allmusic biography: www.allmusic.com Have your donation matched if you contribute $240 or more before noon. Call 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397 or donate online at kexp.org
San Diego band Crocodiles' song "I Like It in the Dark" was a KEXP song of the Day: blog.kexp.org A gift of $1000 to KEXP procures the terrific new KEXP "Fish and Ships" T-shirt. Wear yours proudly after donating at 206-903-5397.
Read a KEXP review of Echo & The Bunnymen's recent performance at Seattle's Moore Theatre: blog.kexp.org Just a few minutes to have your gift matched when you donate $240.00 or more ($20 a month) by calling 206-903-5397.
Aretha Franklin has had to cancel some shows recently because of "health issues": www.etonline.com Don't let anything keep you from making your contribution to KEXP's programming and life. Call 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.
Watch Charles Bradley & the Menahan Street Band in a live KEXP studio performance: blog.kexp.org KEXP features about 400 live performances each year. Where else can you find such a variety of musicians and genres? Make your donation now at 206-903-5397 or online at kexp.org
Keep up to date with Siouxsie Sue at this official website: www.siouxsie.com Stay in the height of style by wearing KEXP's new hoodie with a donation of $240.00 ($20 a month) or more. Donate online at kexp.org or call one of our marvelous volunteers at 206-903-5397.
You could pick a song like this for Donors' Choice Day. Anyone who calls in this hour and donates $180 ($15 a month) or more will have the opportunity to choose up to 3 songs to be played on-air and to record an introduction or dedication for your picks. Call in to receive this opportunity (as well as your regular gifts). Call 206-903-5397 0r 1-866-903-5397.
It's not "so hard to get through to you." Our wonderful volunteers are standing by to receive your phone call at 206-903-5397. You can also donate online at kexp.org.
This was the favorite song of legendary DJ John Peel. See his tombstone right here: www.telegraph.co.uk Haven't you found your favorite songs on KEXP? Be sure to make your contribution to keep the music going.
This song, written for the movie "Man on the Moon," about comedian Andy Kaufman, is about "attempting the impossible," according to Michael Stipe. Anyone who calls in during The Midday Show will be entered into a drawing to win a pair of tickets to see M83 and Yeasayer at the WaMu Theater on October 25th. Call 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.
Watch The Waterboys performing "Fisherman's Blues" live: www.youtube.com Don't have the blues yourself, regretting that you din't make your contribution to KEXP. Today is the last day of the Fall Fundraising Drive. You can donate online at kexp.org or by calling 206-903-5397.
Please don't "shut (artists like this)out of your life." Your contribution to KEXP ensures that powerful and important music continues to be played. Be part of the community that believes that the music matters. Any contribution this hour of $240 ($20 a month) or more will be matched by a generous donor. Call 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397 to donate.
Read a review of this "revolutionary album": www.allmusic.com The band Television won't get much airplay on commercial stations, but this music is regularly featured in the mix on KEXP. Support the station that enriches your life with a vast variety of music. Call 206-903-5397 this hour.
Will Toledo, aka Car Seat Headrest, will perform at the Neptune Theatre on Saturday, November 26th, 2016. He has been a great fiend of KEXP, which has long championed him. KEXp exposes you to powerful new artists. Donate today at 206-903-5397.
The Walkmen's Hamilton Leithauser and Vampire Weekend's Rostam's new album "I Had A Dream That You Were Mine" is being played often on KEXP these days. KEXP helps you follow artists as they pursue independent projects. Contribute to the station that enhances your own musical discovery. Call 206-903-5397 or donate online at kexp.org
Read this article on "how a band turns 40 with style": www.salon.com The Cure gets regular airplay on KEXP, a part of a robust and generous mix. Keep powering the music by calling 206-903-5397.
This song, from Angel Olsen's "My Woman," an album that will be on many top ten lists this year, is a KEXP Song of the Day. Get it for yourself here: blog.kexp.org Now that you've downloaded it, make your phone call to KEXP at 206-903-5397.
No doubt Anthony Gonzalez and friends (M83) will play this song when they perform at the WaMu Theater on October 25th, 2016. Call in now to win a pair of tickets to this show. And, when you call in, make a donation. The number is 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397.
Celebrate the beauty and necessity of public radio by calling 206-903-5397 or 1-866-903-5397 and enter to win a special 40th Anniversary Edition from The Ramones !