KEXP Live Performances Podcast

EMEFE

KEXP — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700

10-piece NYC collective EMEFE play a rollicking set of Afrobeat inspired tunes featuring songs from their debut album "Good Future" live on KEXP. Recorded 5/2/2013 - 4 songs: Release!, Stutter, Good Future, BBB

Ex Cops

KEXP — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, alternative shoegazers Ex Cops perform an eclectic set of music from their debut album "True Hallucinations" live on KEXP. Recorded 5/1/2013 - 4 songs: Ken, Separator, Spring Break, James

Local Natives

KEXP — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700

LA band Local Natives plays a lively set of songs from their latest album "Hummingbird" live on KEXP at the Triple Door. Recorded 4/26/2013 - 7 songs: Breakers, Ceilings, Wide Eyes, You & I, Heavy Feet, Who Knows Who Cares, Colombia

Bonobo

KEXP — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0700

UK's own experimental electronic musician Bonobo, along with his live band, stops by the KEXP studios to do a live performance of songs from his latest record "The North Borders". Recorded 4/29/2013 - 4 songs: Towers, First Fires, Pieces, Transits

Cloud Cult

KEXP — Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Craig Minowa and company stop by KEXP for another adventurous and inspirational live set that features songs from the album “Love”. Recorded 5/6/2013 - 4 songs: Complicated Creation, The Calling, Love And The First Law Of Thermodynamics, Good Friend

Alice Russell

KEXP — Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

British singer Alice Russell showcases her powerful blend of classic soul and funk with modern pop and electronics in this exclusive KEXP live performance that features songs from her album “To Dust”. Recorded 5/7/2013 - 4 songs: For A While, Citizens, Hard And Strong, To Dust

The Black Angels

KEXP — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Austin Psych Rockers The Black Angels recently packed the Triple Door for a buzzing live set of kaleidoscopic tunes. Recorded 5/13/2013 - 10 songs: Vikings, I Hear Colors, Don't Play With Guns, Evil Things, Holland, Broken Soldier, Indigo Meadow, You're Mine, True Believers, Young Men Dead

Mary Lambert

KEXP — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle singer-songwriter/spoken-word artist Mary Lambert garnered some well-earned attention for her vocal contributions to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis's break-out album, "The Heist". She recently dropped by the KEXP studio to showcase some new songs, and to demonstrate that she deserves plenty of recognition in her own right. Check out her live set of delicate, emotionally-charged songs here. Recorded 5/9/2013 - 4 songs: Sarasavati, She Keeps Me Warm, This Heart, I Know Girls (Bodylove)

The Veils

KEXP — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

London-based artist Finn Andrews brought the band to KEXP for a set of songs form the album "Time Stays, We Go". Recorded 4/21/2013 - 4 songs: Turn Down The Rain, Birds, The Pearl, Out from the Valley_Into The Stars

The Men

KEXP — Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Hailing from Brooklyn, The Men brought an alt-country, punk rock-americana set to the KEXP studio for a session of songs mostly off of the album "New Moon". Recorded 4/21/2013 - 4 songs: Jennifer, Without A Face, The Seeds, Settle Me Down

Jamie Lidell

KEXP — Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

British producer and multi-instrumentalist Jamie Lidell performs a four-track set of his neo-soul inspired electronic music featuring a couple songs from his newest album titled simply as "Jamie Lidell" live on KEXP. Recorded 4/1/2013 - 4 songs: A Little Bit More, What A Shame, Don't You Love Me?, When I Come Back Around

Phosphorescent

KEXP — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Phosphorescent, aka Matthew Houck, stops by the Cutting Room Studios NYC for a live session with a full band and performs songs from the album "Muchacho". Recorded 3/20/2013 - 4 songs: Terror In The Canyons (The Wounded Master), Song For Zula, The Quotidian Beasts, A New Anhedonia

Steve Earle

KEXP — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Alt-country musician and former roots rocker Steve Earle comes into the KEXP studios to perform live songs from his newest record "The Low Highway", exhibiting his self-aware and culturally conscious lyrics along with his acoustic guitar. Recorded 4/18/2013 - 4 songs: The Low Highway, Burnin' It Down, Invisible, Remember Me

Bomba Estéreo

KEXP — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Colombian group Bomba Estéreo play an energetic set of Latin beats featuring tracks from their latest release "Elegancia Tropical" live on KEXP. Recorded 4/3/2013 - 4 songs: Bailar Conmigo, Sintiendo, Pájaros, El Alma y el Cuerpo

Mudhoney

KEXP — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Veteran Seattle grunge rockers Mudhoney stop by for a live set of their vintage songs as well as a few extras from their upcoming album (as of April 1st) "Vanishing Point" on KEXP. Recorded 3/31/2013 - 7 songs: Slipping Away, I Like It Small, What To Do With The Neutral, I Don't Remember You, Douchebags on Parade, In This Rubber Tomb, Chardonnay

Frightened Rabbit

KEXP — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Scottish band Frightened Rabbit bring down house at the Triple Door during a VIP event. They brought their usual mixture of emotional, honest, and provacitive pop songs, as well as a hefty dose of profanity that only they can pull off. Recorded 3/08/2013 - 9 songs: Holy, Backyard Skulls, December's Traditions, State Hospital, The Wood Pile, Oil Slick, Old Old Fashioned, Living In Colour, Acts Of Man

Allah-Las

KEXP — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

LA band Allah-Las play a set of seabreezy garage-pop, live on KEXP from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX, during SXSW 2013. Recorded 3/13/2013 - 8 songs: Don't You Forget It, Tell Me (What's On Your Mind), I Had It All, Catalina, Sacred Sands, Busman's Holiday, No Voodoo, Catamaran

Robyn Hitchcock

KEXP — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

The ever-entertaining Robyn Hitchcock plays a set of songs old and new live on KEXP from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX, during SXSW 2013. Recorded 3/13/2013 - 6 songs: The Abyss, Be Still, Ole' Tarantula, Sometimes A Blonde, I Love You, The End of Time

Jovanotti

KEXP — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Italian pop superstar Jovanotti plays a live set spanning several styles and genres of his impressive repertoire on KEXP from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX, during SXSW 2013. Recorded 3/15/2013 - 7 songs: Piove, Attaccami La Spina, Bella, Penso Positivo, Penelope, L'elemento Umano, Sulla Frontiera

The Cave Singers

KEXP — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle band The Cave Singers play their indie-folk songs on the Morning Show. Recorded 3/7/2013 - 4 songs: Northern Lights, Shine, Canopy, No Tomorrows

Parquet Courts

KEXP — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn punk project Parquet Courts plays a catchy set of noise pop featuring tracks from their debut "Light Up Gold" Live on KEXP from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX, during SXSW 2013. Recorded 3/16/2013 - 9 songs: She's Rolling, Master of My Craft, Borrowed Time, Donuts Only, Yr No Stoner, Yonder is Closer to the Heart, Light Up Gold, N. Dakota, Stoned & Starving

Iron and Wine

KEXP — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Singer/songwriter Samuel Beam aka Iron and Wine presents a solo acoustic set live on KEXP from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, TX, during SXSW 2013. Recorded 3/14/2013 - 8 songs: Grace for Saints and Ramblers, Jesus the Mexican Boy, Woman King, Winter Prayers, Lion's Mane, Glad Man Singing, Upward Over the Mountain, Boy with a Coin

Ivan & Alyosha

KEXP — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Tim Wilson and Ryan Carbary bring the band to KEXP for a set of folky-pop tunes from their album "All The Times We Had" Recorded 2/19/2013 - 4 songs: Be Your Man, The Fold, On My Way, Running For Cover

Django Django

KEXP — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

London-based psychedelic rock group Django Django play a set off their self-titled album live on KEXP. Recorded 3/19/2013 - 4 songs: Hail Bop, Love's Dart, Hand of Man, Firewater

BellaMaine

KEXP — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Anacortes, Washington, indie-pop outfit BellaMaine play a set of comfortably lilting, smoothly-orchestrated singles live on The Morning Show. Recorded 1/18/2013 - 4 songs: Away With the Boys, Don't Be Far Away, An Anxious Mind, Three Years

Widower

KEXP — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle band Widower plays a set live in the KEXP studio. Recorded 1/17/2012 - 4 songs: Thoroughbred; Catherine, Oh My Catherine; Grasp; Almost Always

Pinback

KEXP — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Pinback's sound is unmistakable- at once meticulous, taught and propulsive. Their recent KEXP in-studio showcased these values alongisde the added sense of dark immediacy that pervades their latest album, Information Retrieved. Give a listen! Recorded 1/23/2013 - 4 songs: Drawstring, Sherman, A Request, True North

Paul Kelly

KEXP — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0700

Australian songwriter Paul Kelly swings back around to KEXP for a sampling from his newest album/song cycle Spring and Fall, live on The Afternoon Show. Recorded 2/1/2013 - 4 songs: For the Ages, Gonna be Good, Cold as Canada, Little Aches and Pains

Charles Bradley & Menahan Street Band

KEXP — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Simon and Garfunkel, chocolate and peanut butter, Calvin and Hobbes: some combinations are just undeniably powerful. Now we can add to that list Charles Bradley and Menahan Street Band, who recently joined forces in the KEXP studio for a knock-down, drag-out live set of soulful howling tunes pulled from their respective catalogs. Recorded 12/6/2012 - 4 songs: Lights Out (Menahan Street Band), Three Faces (Menahan Street Band), Lovin' You Baby (Charles Bradley), How Long (Charles Bradley)

Wild Cub

KEXP — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Dig the infectious indie-pop anthems of Nashville duo Wild Cub in this set featuring tracks from their 2013 debut Youth. Recorded live in the KEXP studio. Recorded 2/11/2013 - 4 songs: Thunder Clatter, Shapeless, Wild Light, Summer Fires

Hey Marseilles

KEXP — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Gorgeous chamber-pop from Seattle's Hey Marseilles. Led by the quietly powerful vocals of Matt Bishop, the band plays some lush and beautiful tracks from their second full-length, Lines We Trace, live on KEXP. Recorded on 2/12/2013 - 4 songs: Hold Your Head, Heart Beats, Dead Of Night, Bright Star Burning

Thao & The Get Down Stay Down

KEXP — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

San Francisco pop songstress Thao Nguyen and band bring their playful and quirky pop to the KEXP studio and fire off a quartet of tunes from their 2013 full-length, We The Common. Recorded on 2/8/2013 - 4 songs: Holy Roller, Kindness Be Conceived, City, We The Common

How To Dress Well

KEXP — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Etherial pop maestro Tom Krell, A.K.A. How To Dress Well, rolls through the KEXP studio for a perfectly-tuned live set of warm, minimalist singles from his newest LP, Total Loss. Recorded 12/8/2012 - 4 songs: Running Back, Suicide Dream 1, Cold Nites, & It Was U

John Cale

KEXP — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Prolific songwriter, legendary producer and The Velvet Underground co-founder John Cale doesn't need any more notches in his belt. But nobody's bothered to tell him, so he just keeps churning out fantastic music. He recently stopped by the KEXP studio with his band to share a tiny sampling of his latest output, live on The Afternoon Show. Recorded 12/5/2012 - 4 songs: You Know More Than I Know, December Rains, I Wanna Talk 2 U, Guts

Hjálmar (Live at Iceland Airwaves '12)

KEXP — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Icelandic reggae troupe Hjálmar play a set live from the KEX Hostel at Iceland Airwaves on KEXP. Recorded 11/1/2012 - 5 songs: Á tjörninni, Áttu vinur augnablik, Hvert sem ég fer, Órar, Til þín

Elliott BROOD

KEXP — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Toronto's folk-rock trio Elliott BROOD play an outstanding live session in support of their 2012 release, Days Into Years. Recorded 11/15/2012 - 4 songs: If I Get Old, Old Dan Tucker, The Banjo Song, Their Will

The Internet

KEXP — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Hailing from L.A., the Odd Future associated duo, The Internet (aka Syd Tha Kyd and Matt Martians) play a hazy set of futuristic R&B for this live session. Recorded 11/18/2012 - 4 songs: They Say, Give it Time, Web of Me, Partners in Crime.

Lavender Diamond

KEXP — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

L.A. based indie-folk/eletro pop band Lavender Diamond stops by The Afternoon Show to play some gems from the album, Incorruptible Heart. Recorded on 12/13/2012 - 4 songs: Perfect Love For Me, Everybody's Hearts Breaking Now, Forgive, Teach Me How to Waken

David Bazan

KEXP — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

David Bazan and band stop by KEXP to play a dynamic set of songs off of the seminal Pedro The Lion album, Control. Recorded 12/15/2012 - 4 songs: Options, Magazine, Rehearsal, Cold Beer and Cigarettes

Antibalas

KEXP — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Eleven strong, Brooklyn-based Afrobeat collective Antibalas pack into the KEXP studio for a staggering live set of swaggering songs every bit as grand as the size of the band suggests. Recorded 12/7/2012 - 3 songs: Dirty Money, Sanctuary, Rat Race

The Soft Moon

KEXP — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

San Francisco neo-shoegaze outfit The Soft Moon swings by KEXP for a set of gauzy, twisting tunes live on The Midday Show. Recorded 12/19/2012 - 4 songs: Insides, Zeros, We Are We, Alive

Juliana Barwick

KEXP — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Using a loop pedal and a wellspring of creativity, Brooklyn-based songstress Julianna Barwick spins out a set of boiling, ethereal choral tunes live on KEXP. Recorded 9/27/2012 - 4 songs: Untitled, Vow, Untitled, Keep Up The Good Work

Black Marble

KEXP — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

The Brooklyn duo Black Marble bring their dark combination of vintage synths, melodic synths, electronic percussion, and brooding vocals to this captivating live performance in support of their 2012 release, "A Different Arrangement". Recorded 10/16/2012 - 4 songs: Balancing, Static, MSQ No Extra, Pretender

Jason Lytle

KEXP — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Former Grandaddy frontman Jason Lytle stops by the KEXP studio in support of his 2012 release, "Dept. Of Disappearance". Recorded 10/16/2012 - 4 songs: Willow Wand Willow Wand, Get Up And Go, Young Saints, In My Room

Jherek Bischoff

KEXP — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Orchestral pop Maestro Jherek Bischoff enlists his band to spin out a series of tuneful, exquisite confections live on the Midday Show on KEXP. Recorded 11/29/2012 - 4 songs: Eyes, Blossom, Untitled, Your Ghost

Sólstafir

KEXP — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Icelandic metal band Sólstafir shreds through a set live on KEXP from KEX Hostel in Reykjavik during Iceland Airwaves '12. Recorded on 11/02/12 - 3 songs: Ljós í Stormi, Fjara, Goddess of the Ages

The Babies

KEXP — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Brooklyn-based garage rockers The Babies chug through a fantastic set of fuzzed out songs from their newest LP, "Our House on the Hill," live on KEXP. Recorded 12/01/12 - 4 songs: Alligator, Get Lost, Slow Walking, Mean

RNDM

KEXP — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Alt rock power trio RNDM drop by KEXP for a commanding live set of no-frills rock n' roll. Recorded 11/27/2012 - 4 songs: Modern Times, The Disappearing Ones, King of Cleveland, Look Out!

Bob Mould

KEXP — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Veteran rocker Bob Mould plays a set live on KEXP from the Cutting Room Studios in NYC. Recorded 9/5/2012 - 4 songs: The Descent, Keep Believing, Helpless, Makes No Sense At All.

Ólafur Arnalds

KEXP — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Icelandic composer and performer Ólafur Arnalds plays an exclusive live set at KEX Hostel during KEXP's broadcast during Iceland Airwaves. Recorded 11/1/2012 - 6 songs: Þú ert jörðin, Tomorrow's Song, Poland, Gleypa okkur, Near Light, Ljósið

Ásgeir Trausti

KEXP — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir Trausti does an exclusive live set over the KEXP airwaves. Recorded 10/11/2012 - 4 songs: Sumargestur, Heimförin, Þennan Dag, Leyndarmál

Benjamin Gibbard

KEXP — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Benjamin Gibbard plays tracks from his debut solo album, “Former Lives,” live in the KEXP studio. Recorded 10/22/2012 - 2 songs: Something’s Rattling, Teardrop Windows

The Antlers

KEXP — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Brooklyn, NY post-rock/pop band performs for the CMJ Union Hall audience. Recorded 10/19/2012 - 5 songs: Drift Dive, No Widows, Crest, Zelda, Hounds

Brandi Carlile

KEXP — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Hailing from Ravensdale, WA, Brandi Carlile brings her unique blend of country, folk, and pop sensibilities to this live in-studio performance in support of her 2012 release, "Bear Creek". Recorded on 10/10/12 - 5 Songs: Hard Way Home, Raise Hell, Keep Your Heart Young, Promise To Keep, Helplessly Hoping.

Apparat Organ Quartet

KEXP — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Icelandic keyboard wizards Apparat Organ Quartet swing by the KEXP studio for a dynamic live set featuring songs from last year's album, "Pólýfónía." Recorded on 10/12/12 - 5 songs: Pentatronik, Polynesia, Cargo Frakt, Konami, Cruise Control

METZ

KEXP — Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The Toronto trio METZ brings their aggressive post-hardcore sound to KEXP for an exclusive live performance featuring songs from the self-titled debut album. Recorded on 11/02/12 - 4 songs: Dirty Shirt, Wasted, Get Off, Headache

Beach House

KEXP — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Indie-pop trio Beach House bring their distinctive sound to the KEXP studio for a lush live set featuring songs from their newest LP, "Bloom". Recorded on 10/02/12 - 3 songs: Other People, Myth, Turtle Island

Alt-J

KEXP — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

British indie-pop outfit Alt-J weaves their way through a flowing, expressive set of tunes in front of a live audience at the Triple Door in Seattle. Recorded 9/27/12 - 10 songs: Intro, Interlude 1 (Ripe & Ruin)/Tessellate, Something Good, Dissolve Me, Fitzpleasure, Matilda, Breezeblocks, Bloodflood, Hand-Made, Taro

Sóley

KEXP — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Icelandic artist Sóley performs live on KEXP from KEX Hostel in Reykjavik during Iceland Airwaves '12. Recorded 10/31/2012 - 4 songs: Smashed Birds, And Leave, Wedding, Pretty Face

Redd Kross

KEXP — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Redd Kross play a set at Doug Fir Lounge in Portland during Musicfest NW live on KEXP. 9/8/2012 - 10 songs: Lady In the Front Row, Jimmy's Fantasy, Stay Away From Downtown, Uglier, Pretty Please Me, Cover Band, Annette's Got the Hits, Blow You A Kiss In The Wind, Researching the Blues, Frosted Flake, Crazy World

The Hives

KEXP — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The Hives play a set at Doug Fir Lounge in Portland during Musicfest NW live on KEXP. Recorded 9/8/2012 - 7 songs: Come On, Try It Again, Take Back the Toys, Hate To Say I Told You So, Go Right Ahead, Wait A Minute, Tick Tick Boom

The Head and The Heart

KEXP — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Local darlings, The Head and The Heart play a sublime stripped down set live on KEXP. Recorded 9/12/2012 - 4 songs: Honey Come Home, Ever Since, Fire/Fear, Homecoming

Passion Pit

KEXP — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Passion Pit plays an acoustic set at the Bumbershoot Music Lounge live on KEXP. Recorded 9/3/2012 - 6 songs: I've Got Your Number, Constant Conversations, Moths Wings, Sleepyhead, Take A Walk, Love Is Greed

Orbital

KEXP — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Legendary UK Electronic outfit Orbital (brothers Phil and Paul Hartnoll) rock the KEXP studio with tracks from their 2012 album, "Wonky." Recorded 09/27/12 - 4 songs: New France, Beelzedub, Wonky, Where Is It Going

Jovanotti

KEXP — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Italian rapper/troubadour/man-of-the-world Jovanotti brings the sound of Summer to KEXP with a set of sunny arrangements spanning his impressive catalog, live on Wo' Pop. Recorded 8/18/2012 - 5 songs: Attaccami La Spina, Tutto L'Amore Che Ho, Penso Positivo, Sound of Sunshine, Mi Fido Di Te

Kishi Bashi

KEXP — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Kishi Bashi plays a set live on KEXP from the CMJ Union @ Union Square Ballroom in NYC during CMJ 2012. Recorded on 10-19-12 - 5 songs: It All Began With a Burst; Atticus, In the Desert; Bright Whites; Manchester; Kissing the Lipless

DIIV

KEXP — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn band DIIV play a live set on KEXP from the CMJ Union @ Union Square Ballroom in NYC during CMJ 2012. Recorded 10-18-12 - 7 songs: Druun, Fast Lives, Air Conditioning, How Long Have You Known?, Wait, Sometime, Doused

Cody ChesnuTT

KEXP — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Cody ChesnuTT brings a set of stripped-down soul to the KEXP airwaves from the CMJ Union @ Union Square Ballroom in NYC during CMJ 2012. Recorded 10-17-12 - 5 songs: 'Till I Met Thee, That's Still Mama, What Kind Of Cool (Will We Think Of Next), Love Is More Than A Wedding Day, Everybody's Brother

The Helio Sequence

KEXP — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Portland duo The Helio Sequence plays a spacious set of indie-pop live on KEXP. Recorded on 9/11/2012 - 4 songs: One More Time, October, Hall Of Mirrors, Negotiations.

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars

KEXP — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Rising from the Guinean refugee camps following their displacement during the decade-long Sierra Leone Civil War, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars have used their experiences as a creative wellspring for their unique brand of energetic and ultimately hopeful pan-African dance music. They recently stopped by the KEXP studios to play a fantastic live set of songs from their newest album, "Radio Salone" and promote their recent partnership with the World Food Program. Give a listen! Recorded 8/14/2012 - Kali, Work it Brighter, Big Fat Dog, Man Muyu

Cold Specks

KEXP — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Canada-via-London singer Cold Specks drops by KEXP's studios to play a set of dark, soulful tunes from her debut album I Predict A Graceful Expulsion. Recorded 8/15/2012 - 4 songs: Send Your Youth, Blank Maps, Hector, Holland

The Mynabirds

KEXP — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The Laura Burhenn-led Mynabirds relentlessly tear through a set of politically charged songs from their album Generals. Recorded 8/3/2012 - 4 songs: Buffalo Flower, Radiator Sister, Mightier Than the Sword, Body of Work

Beat Connection

KEXP — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle's Beat Connection plays an upbeat set of tropically-tinged dance tunes live on KEXP. Recorded 8/4/2012 - 4 songs: Palace Garden 4AM, Saola, Sometimes Wonder, In the Water

Fang Island

KEXP — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Providence, Rhode Island band Fang Island come into KEXP's studios for a session of sharp tunes off their newest album Major. Recorded 8/5/2012 - 4 songs: Sisterly, Kindergarten, Dooney Rock, Asunder

Langhorne Slim and the Law

KEXP — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Pennsylvania songwriter Langhorne Slim and his band The Law play a rousing set of alternative country tunes from their album The Way We Move. Recorded 8/3/2012 - 4 songs: The Way We Move, Someday, Bad Luck, Song for Sid

Marius

KEXP — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Hailing from the Faroe islands, Marius' blend of delicate finger-picked guitars and gorgeous vocal melodies shines in this live session at KEXP. Recorded 6/30/2012 - 4 songs: Restless Mind, Going Home, All The Good I Know, Shades

The Young Evils

KEXP — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle fuzz-pop outfit The Young Evils (co-directed by KEXP native Troy Nelson) stop by KEXP to knock out a tightly-knit, propulsive set live on the Morning Show with John Richards. Recorded 7/10/2012 - 4 songs: Darker Blue Bayou, Dead Animals, The Devil's Barricade, Touch Tone Lovers

Despot, Mr. MF'n eXquire, Killer Mike, El-P

KEXP — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Despot, Mr. MF'n Exquire, Killer Mike and El-P crowd into the KEXP studio and trade the mic between each other for a formidable set of thumping, infectious singles live on Street Sounds. Recorded 7/1/2012 - 4 songs: House Made of Bricks (Despot), Huzzah (Mr. MF'n eXquire), Untitled (Killer Mike), Works Every Time (El-P)

Novalima

KEXP — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Based out of Lima, Peru, Novalima have crafted their own rich brand of Afro-Peruvian dance music. Their recent live set on Wo Pop featured several propulsive, infectious songs from their newest album, Karimba. Don't miss this performance! Recorded 7/11/2012 - 4 songs: Festejo, Mamaye, Camote, Guayabo

Shovels & Rope

KEXP — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Shovels & Rope, the Charleston, S.C. duo of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst, perform country-influenced folk songs from their second album, O' Be Joyful, live on KEXP. Recorded 8/2/2012 - 4 songs: O' Be Joyful, Birmingham, Keeper, Hail Hail

Two Gallants

KEXP — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700

San Francisco rock duo Two Gallants swing by KEXP for a dark, dynamic live set of songs from their eagerly-awaited upcoming LP "The Bloom and the Blight." Recorded 8/13/2012 - 4 songs: Winter's Youth, My Love Won't Wait, Ride Away, Halcyon Days

Alt-J

KEXP — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Cambridge quartet Alt-J play an energetic session filled with reference-filled electronic tunes from their debut An Awesome Wave live from the Cutting Room Studios in NYC. Recorded 08-07-2012 - 4 songs: Tesselate, Fitzpleasure, Bloodflood, Breezeblocks.

Liars

KEXP — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Liars bring their unique brand of circular, electronically-driven avant-rock to the KEXP studio for a fantastic live set of songs from their newest album, WIXIW. Recorded 7/9/2012 - 4 songs: Octagon, No. 1 Against The Rush, The Exact Colour Of Doubt, Brats

Y La Bamba

KEXP — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Portland folk outfit Y La Bamba visits the KEXP studio for a delicately-wrought, dynamic performance live on El Sonido. Recorded 6/27/2012 - 4 songs: River in Drought, Bendito, Ponce Pilato, Clarji

Shearwater

KEXP — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Shearwater plays an exclusive KEXP VIP Club Concert live at the Triple Door. Recorded 7/20/2012 - 10 songs: The Snow Leopard, Animal Life, Dread Sovereign, You As You Were, Insolence, Immaculate, Pushing The River, Open Your Houses, Breaking The Yearlings, Star Of the Age

Sidi Touré

KEXP — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Hailing from Bamako, Mali, singer/guitarist Sidi Touré spins out glittering, hypnotic songs filled with lush melodies and intricate rhythmic interplay. He recently stopped by KEXP to showcase a live set of songs from his latest album, Koïma. Recorded 7/17/2012 - 4 songs: À chacun sa chance (To Each His Own Luck), Aïy faadji (I am Nostalgic), Koïma (The Pink Dune of Koïma), Ni see ay ga done (It is to You That I Sing)

Lemolo

KEXP — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Local dream-pop duo Lemolo spin out a set of their signature gauzy, spare tunes live on Audioasis. Recorded 7/7/2012 - 4 songs: Knives, On Again, Off Again, Move Me, We Felt The Fall

Bonnie 'Prince' Billy

KEXP — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Will Oldham, aka Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, visits KEXP to perform an intimate set of reworked classics from his nearly 20 year career. Recorded 6/12/2012 - 4 songs: Whipped, Night Noises, I See A Darkness, How About Thank You

The Lumineers

KEXP — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The Lumineers play a live set of rousing folk rock from Barboza as part of the KEXP VIP Concert Series. Recorded 7/23/2012 - 10 songs: Classy Girls, Submarines, Ain't Nobody's Problem, Dead Sea, Flowers in your Hair, Boots of Spanish Leather, Big Parade, Stubborn Love, Flapper Girl, Slow It Down

Oberhofer

KEXP — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn (by way of Tacoma) band Oberhofer (led by the one and only Brad Oberhofer) bring their unique brand of intricately-wrought, eccentric indie-pop to KEXP for a playful live performance. Recorded 4/5/2012 - 4 songs: Heart, Away Frm U, I Could Go, Landline

THEESatisfaction

KEXP — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Local hip hop duo THEESatisfaction bring their flowing, hypnotic beats and warm vocal hooks to KEXP for a fantastic live set featuring a number of songs from their new album, awE naturalE. Recorded 3/27/2012 - 4 songs: Deeper; QueenS; Needs; Game, Blouses

Sharon Van Etten

KEXP — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter Sharon Van Etten plays an exclusive set for KEXP listeners at the Triple Door in Seattle featuring tracks from her 2012 release, "Tramp." Recorded on 3-26-2012 - 6 songs: Warsaw, Magic Chords, Give Out, Leonard, Serpents, All I Can

Jim White

KEXP — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Prolific Athens, Georgia-based troubadour Jim White stops by the KEXP studio to play a live set of heartfelt songs which are at alternate points playful and poignant (and sometimes both at once), but always incredibly personal. Recorded 3/30/2012 - 4 songs: Infinite Mind, Keep It Meaningful You All, Chase The Dark Away, My Brother's Keeper

Rootz Underground

KEXP — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Hailing from Jamaica, Rootz Underground play an impressive set of upbeat, politically and environmentally charged reggae music. Recorded 4/18/2012 - 4 songs: Herb Fields, Fret Not Thyself, Return Of The Righteous, Victims of The System

Allo Darlin'

KEXP — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700

London twee outfit Allo Darlin' plays a set of songs from their newest album, "Europe" live on KEXP. Recorded 5/11/2012 - 4 songs: Capricornia, Wonderland, Some People Say, The Letter

Cold Specks

KEXP — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Al Spx, A.K.A. Cold Specks, brings her smooth croon and haunting melodies to KEXP for a live set featuring songs from her upcoming album, "I Predict a Graceful Expulsion." Recorded 5/14/2012 - 4 songs: The Mark, Blank Maps, Elephant Head, Old Stepstone

Jonathan Wilson

KEXP — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700

LA via North Carolina singer/songwriter/producer/engineer Jonathan Wilson and his band join Kevin Cole in the KEXP studio for a gently rolling set of beautiful folk tunes from his stellar 2011 release, "Gentle Spirit." Recorded 4/29/2012 - 4 songs: Desert Raven, Ballad Of The Pines, Can We Really Party Today?, Rolling Universe

Nick Waterhouse

KEXP — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0700

California songwriter/musician/ producer Nick Waterhouse puts his own cool, contemporary twist on classic, rockin’ R&B with his debut full-length record “Time's All Gone.” He and band play tracks from that album and some new songs in this exclusive KEXP live session. Recorded 5/30/2012 - 5 songs: I Can Only Give You Everything, Trouble, Sleepin Pills, Some Place, Is That Clear

Reignwolf

KEXP — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Northwest guitar wizard Jordan Cook (A.K.A. Reignwolf) absolutely destroys on Audioasis with a gritty live set of full of howling vocals and throaty guitar riffs. Recorded 4/7/2012 - 4 songs: Electric Cove, Old Man, The Chain, In The Dark

First Aid Kit

KEXP — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700

First Aid Kit (Swedish sister duo Klara and Johanna Soderberg) grace the KEXP studio with a stunning set of folk-pop, featuring songs from their second full-length, "The Lion's Roar." Recorded 4/11/2012 - 4 songs: Blue, Emmylou, The Lion's Roar, Wolf

The Lumineers

KEXP — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Denver, CO folk trio The Lumineers play a set of gently rolling acoustic numbers live on KEXP. Recorded 4/3/2012 - 4 songs: Flowers In Your Hair, Ho Hey, Dead Sea, Stubborn Love

Silversun Pickups

KEXP — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700

After a long wait, Silversun Pickups have returned with a new LP, "Neck of the Woods." They recently stopped by KEXP for a pared-down set of spanking new songs featuring Brian Aubert's distinctive vocals and infectious, hook-heavy arrangements. Recorded 5/11/2012 - 4 songs: Bloody Mary, The Pit, Dots and Dashes, Mean Spirits

JD McPherson

KEXP — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Oklahoma singer-songwriter JD McPherson and band bring their smoking-hot brand of vintage rock to KEXP for an exclusive live set that features tracks from the album “Signs & Signifiers.” Recorded 6/4/2012 - 5 songs: Abigail Blue, Signs & Signifiers, Fire Bug, Country Boy, Scandalous

Yann Tiersen

KEXP — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Yann Tiersen brings his band into the KEXP studio for a live set of ethereal, gently undulating songs punctuated by woozy synth lines and whirling, heavily-effected stringed instruments. Recorded 5/8/2012 - 4 songs: Monuments, The Gutter, I'm Gonna Live Anyhow, The Trial

River Giant

KEXP — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Local Americana-rock outfit River Giant stops by KEXP for a finely-tuned, dynamic performance full of crashing guitars and sweet vocal harmonies. Recorded 5/9/2012 - 4 songs: Missing You, Ra Ra, Fast Heart, I Permute This Marriage

Cedric Watson

KEXP — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Cedric Watson brings the warm, lively sound of southwest Louisiana to The Roadhouse for a live set featuring songs from his most recent album, "Le Soleil Est Levé." Recorded 4/26/2012 - 4 songs: Le Soleil Est Levé, Pa Janvier, Cochon de Lait, Les Hurlements

Father John Misty

KEXP — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Josh Tillman's new outfit, Father John Misty, stops by KEXP for a raucous, playful and above all fantastic live set of songs from their new album, "Fear Fun." Recorded 5/7/2012 - 4 songs: Writing A Novel, Nancy From Now On, Well You Can't Do It Without Me, Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings

Barry Adamson

KEXP — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

British rock n' roll renaissance man Barry Adamson stops by the KEXP studio to play a low-key set of acoustic songs. Recorded 2/27/2012 - 3 songs: The Sun and the Sea, If You Love Her, The Power of Suggestion

Paul Kelly

KEXP — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

The extremely prolific and incredibly talented Paul Kelly stops by KEXP to play just a sliver of his extensive repertoire. Nephew Dan Kelly joins in on guitar to fill out a spare yet wonderfully colorful live set. Recorded 3/25/2012 - 4 songs: Seagulls Of Seattle, For The Ages, Everything's Turning To White, How To Make Gravy

Kelly Hogan

KEXP — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Golden-voiced balladeer Kelly Hogan stops by KEXP to play a tastefully pared-down live set of country-tinged numbers from her eagerly-awaited upcoming album, "I Like to Keep Myself in Pain." Recorded 4/3/2012 - 4 songs: Golden, I Like to Keep Myself In Pain, Ways of This World, We Can't Have Nice Things

Pond

KEXP — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Australian psych-wizards Pond blow up the KEXP airwaves with a dynamic set of live songs, oscillating effortlessly between cool, detached verses and crashing, mountainous instrumental freak-outs. Recorded 4/5/2012 - 4 songs: Pond In A Park, You Broke My Cool, When It Explodes, Eye Pattern Blindness

Bear In Heaven

KEXP — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn band Bear in Heaven play an energetic set of psych-tinged synth-pop on KEXP. Recorded 4/13/2012 - 4 songs: Sinful Nature, Warm Water, Cool Night, The Reflection Of You

Daughter

KEXP — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

London band Daughter drops by the Cutting Room Studios in NYC to play a moody, ethereal live set. Recorded on 3/9/2012 - 4 songs: Landfill, Candles, In The Shadows, Youth

Justin Townes Earle

KEXP — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

NYC-based singer-songwriter Justin Townes Earle brings his country-flavored acoustic songs to the Radio Day Stage at SXSW 2012 for a relaxed, intimate set live on KEXP. Recorded on 3/17/2012 - 8 songs: Am I That Lonely Tonight, Look The Other Way, Halfway To Jackson, Memphis In The Rain, Movin' On, Nothing's Gonna Change The Way You Feel About Me Now, Unfortunately Anna, Walk Out

Galactic

KEXP — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Check this red-hot set of party funk from New Orleans band Galactic, featuring vocals from Corey Glover of Living Color, live from the KEXP Studio. Recorded 3/23/2012 - 4 songs: Hey Na Na, Out In The Street, Ash Wednesday Sunrise, Heart of Steel

Damien Jurado

KEXP — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle singer-songwriter Damien Jurado brings the adventurous psych-folk of his latest album "Maraqopa" to the KEXP studio for this set recorded live on the Morning Show. Recorded on 2/16/2012 – 4 songs: Working Titles, This Time Next Year, "So On, Nevada", Horizons.

Poliça

KEXP — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Minneapolis electro-pop outfit Poliça bring their ghostly, glacial arrangements to the KEXP studio for a tightly-knit live performance. Recorded on 2/17/2012 - 4 songs: Darkstar, Maker, Wandering Star, Leading to Death

Mike McCready & Star Anna

KEXP — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Mike McCready (of Pearl Jam) and Star Anna (of Star Anna and the Laughing Dogs) join forces to play a dynamic set live on KEXP. Recorded on 3/6/2012 - 4 songs: Keep On, The Devil Don't Remember, Only Guessing, Call Your Girlfriend

Cloud Nothings

KEXP — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Cleveland four-piece Cloud Nothings play a high-intensity set of songs from their new album "Attack on Memory" live on KEXP. Recorded on 3/6/2012 – 4 songs: Cut You, Fall In, Separation, Stay Useless.

James Mercer of The Shins

KEXP — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

James Mercer of The Shins joins Cheryl Waters in the KEXP studio for a lovely solo acoustic set featuring songs from the album "Port Of Morrow." Recorded on 02/10/12 – 4 songs: Australia, September, Simple Song, It’s Only Life

Shearwater (Live at SXSW)

KEXP — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Anthemic Austin indie-rockers Shearwater play an expansive live set from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin during SXSW 2012. Recorded on 3/15/12 - 5 songs: Animal Life, Breaking The Yearlings, Dread Sovereign, You As You Were, Insolence

JD McPherson (Live at SXSW)

KEXP — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Oklahoma native JD McPherson and band bring a rollicking set of old-school r&b-flavored rock and roll to Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop during KEXP's broadcast from SXSW 2012. Recorded on 3/16/12 - 8 songs: Dimes For Nickels, Country Boy, Fire Bug, Signs & Signifiers, Farmer John, Northside Gal, Wolf Teeth, Scandalous

Choir Of Young Believers (Live at SXSW)

KEXP — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Danish band Choir Of Young Believers deliver a stunning set of orchestral pop live on KEXP from Mellow Johnny's in Austin during SXSW 2012. Recorded on 3/15/12 - 5 songs: Sedated, Nye Nummer Et, Patricia's Thirst, Paralyze, Paint New Horrors

Allen Stone (Live at SXSW)

KEXP — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle soul phenom Allen Stone and his band rock Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop and the airwaves from Austin during KEXP's SXSW 2012 broadcast. Recorded on 3/14/12 - 6 songs: What I've Seen, Sleep, Celebrate Tonight, Contact High, Unaware, Satisfaction

The Walkabouts

KEXP — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Veteran Seattle folk-rockers The Walkabouts come by the KEXP studio for a rich and melodic set of songs from their 2011 full-length album "Travels in the Dustland." Recorded on 1/8/2012 – 4 songs: My Diviner, Soul Thief, Long Drive in a Slow Machine, Horizon Fade

Fitz & The Tantrums

KEXP — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Dig the body-moving soul of LA band Fitz & The Tantrums, recorded live in the KEXP studio. Recorded on 1/20/2012 - 4 songs: Wake Up, Don't Gotta Work It Out, Lovesick Man, News 4 You

Dinosaur Jr. with Henry Rollins

KEXP — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Legendary alt-rockers Dinosaur Jr. swing by the studio with a blistering set and an interview from Henry Rollins, recorded live on KEXP. Recorded on 12/17/2011 - 4 songs: Little Fury Things, Yeah We Know, Freak Scene, Just Like Heaven

Alabama Shakes

KEXP — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Athens, Alabama's Alabama Shakes deliver gritty, punked-out soul laced with the tough/smooth vocal swagger of frontwoman Brittney Howard. Check out this solid set of cuts from their debut full-length, "Boys & Girls," recorded live in the KEXP Studio. Recorded on 1/31/2012 – 4 songs: Rise To The Sun, Hang Loose, I Found You, Hold On

Austra

KEXP — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The Toronto-based trio Austra brings the dark electro-pop sounds of their debut full-length, "Feel It Break," to the KEXP studios for an exclusive live performance. Recorded on 11/15/2011 – 4 songs: Spellwork, Lose It, Darken Her Horse, Beat And The Pulse

Doomtree

KEXP — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Minneapolis seven-piece hip-hop collective Doomtree (P.O.S., Dessa, Sims, Paper Tiger, Cecil Otter, Mike Mictlan and Lazerbeak) bring their distinctive brand of hip-hop to the KEXP studio for a live set of songs from their second release "No Kings." Recorded on 1/27/2012 - 4 songs: Bolt Cutter, Beacon, Little Mercy, Team The Best Team

The Barr Brothers

KEXP — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Montreal based folk quartet The Barr Brothers play a stunning set live on KEXP. Recorded on 11/8/2011 - 4 songs: Beggar In The Morning, Old Mythologies, "Ooh, Belle", Give The Devil Back His Heart

WU LYF

KEXP — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

The British band WU LYF plays tracks from their uniquely anthemic indie-rock debut record, "Go Tell Fire To The Mountain," live over the KEXP airwaves. Recorded on 11/21/2011 - 4 songs: Spitting Blood, 14 Crowns For Me & Your Friends, Krusty, Heavy Pop

Deer Tick

KEXP — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Guitarist and singer-songwriter John McCauley leads Providence, RI indie-Americana rockers Deer Tick in this set featuring songs mostly from their latest, "Divine Providence." Recorded on 11/9/2011 - 5 songs: The Bump, Miss Kate, Main Street, Mister Cigarette, Accounts

Allen Stone

KEXP — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Seattle soul phenom Allen Stone stops by KEXP with his band in tow to tear the roof off in this exclusive live performance that features songs from his self-titled second album. Recorded on 11/22/2011 – 4 songs: What I've Seen, Contact High, Unaware, Satisfaction.

Real Estate

KEXP — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Join the band Real Estate on a nostalgic sonic trip to summers past as they play songs from their second album, "Days," live and direct over the KEXP airwaves. Recorded on 11/7/2011 - 4 songs: Easy, Municipality, It's Real, Green Aisles

Nick Lowe

KEXP — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Legendary producer, leader of Brinsley Schwarz, and solo artist Nick Lowe stops by KEXP to talk about his long-running career and do a live acoustic performance that features tracks from his albums "The Old Magic" and "At My Age." Recorded on 10/19/2011 - 4 songs: Sensitive Man, House For Sale, Rome Wasn't Built In A Day, Somebody Cares for Me

Neon Indian

KEXP — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Brooklyn-based Neon Indian (aka Alan Palomo and band) stops by KEXP for a great live performance of their fuzzy electro-pop that features tracks from the first two LPs. Recorded on 10/11/2011 - 4 songs: Polish Girl, Hex Girlfriend, 6669 (I Don't Know If You Know), "Mind, Drips"

Mariachi El Bronx

KEXP — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Los Angeles punk band The Bronx continues with their offshoot into original English-lyric mariachi to great success on their second self-titled full length as Mariachi El Bronx. The group stops by KEXP (in full regalia) to play tracks from the record live over our airwaves. Recorded on 10/24/2011 - 4 songs: 48 Roses, Norteño Lights, Poverty’s King, Revolution Girls

Active Child

KEXP — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

L.A. songwriter Pat Grossi and band stop by KEXP for an exclusive live performance of intimate electro-pop that boasts gorgeous falsetto singing, harp playing and cool drum patterns. Featuring tracks from Active Child's debut full-length, "You Are All I See." Recorded on 9/23/2011 - 4 songs: High Priestess, Hanging On, Playing House, Johnny Belinda

JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound

KEXP — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound bring the FUNK to the Afternoon Show, live on KEXP. Recorded on 11/08/11 - 4 songs: Want More, Everything Will Be Fine, I Am Trying To Break Your Heart, Sister Ray Charles.

The War On Drugs

KEXP — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Philadelphia-based band The War On Drugs puts together a wonderfully unique and progressive mix of Americana, guitar drones, synths, chugging rhythms and more. They go live in the KEXP studios playing tracks from the full-length record “Slave Ambient.” Recorded on 10/26/2011 - 4 songs: Best Night, Your Love Is Calling My Name, The Animator, Come To The City

Low

KEXP — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The long-running Duluth trio brings their beautifully dour sound filled with slow drama and pop undercurrents to the KEXP studio and features songs from their 9th studio album, "C'mon," as well as a version of "Hand So Small," a song they originally did with Spring Heel Jack. Recorded on 9/16/2011 - 4 songs: Witches, Hand So Small, Try To Sleep, Nightingale

Phantogram (Live at Bumbershoot)

KEXP — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

NY electronic pop group Phantogram play a set live on KEXP from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge. Recorded on 9/5/2011 - 5 songs: As Far As I Can See, Bloody Palms, 16 Years, Don't Move, When I'm Small

David Bazan

KEXP — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Now with a regular rock band, Seattle's David Bazan performs songs from his latest full-length, "Strange Negotiations," live in the KEXP studio. Recorded on 7/18/2011 - 4 songs: Eating Paper, Virginia, People, Strange Negotiations

Caveman (Live at CMJ)

KEXP — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn group Caveman bring their retro stylings, sunny melodies and four-part harmonies to the Ace Hotel New York lobby during KEXP's broadcast at CMJ 2011. Recorded on 10/21/11 - 5 songs: Easy Water, My Room, December 28th, My Time, Vampirer

GIVERS (Live at CMJ)

KEXP — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

GIVERS ignite the Ace Hotel lobby with a boisterous set of Afropop influenced indie rock. Live on KEXP for CMJ 2011. Recorded on 10/20/11 - 4 songs: Up Up Up, Meantime, Saw You First, In My Eyes

We Are Augustines (Live at CMJ)

KEXP — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn-based We Are Augustines pour their hearts into their music, as evident in this epic performance. Live on KEXP at The Ace Hotel in New York City for CMJ 2011. Recorded on 10/19/11 - 6 songs: Rise, Book of James, Juarez, Ballad of Patient Man, Headlong Into the Abyss, Chapel Song

Of Monsters and Men (Live at Iceland Airwaves)

KEXP — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Reykjavik's Of Monsters and Men play a high energy set of indie folk to a packed house at KEX Hostel, live on KEXP at Iceland Airwaves 2011. Recorded on 10/14/11 - Dirty Paws, Lake House, Little Talks, Love Love Love, Six Weeks

Mugison (Live at Iceland Airwaves)

KEXP — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Beloved Icelandic musician Mugison plays to a packed house of delighted Iceland Airwaves Festival attendees, live at KEX Hostel in Reykjavik for day two of KEXP's first international remote broadcast. Recorded on 10/13/11 - 6 songs: Mugiboogie, Pathetic Anthem, I Want You, Haglél, Stingum Af, Murr Murr

For a Minor Reflection (Live at Iceland Airwaves)

KEXP — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Instrumental post-rock band For a Minor Reflection, live from KEX Hostel for KEXP's first international broadcast at the Iceland Airwaves Festival in Reykjavik. Recorded on 10/12/11 - 5 songs: Recite, Flóð , Impulse, Dansi Dans, Atta

Wooden Shjips

KEXP — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0700

San Francisco psych rockers Wooden Shjips visit the KEXP studios for a fuzzed out, entrancing set featuring songs from their new album, "West," on Thrill Jockey Records. Recorded on 8/27/2011 - 4 songs: Black Smoke Rise, Lazy Bones, Home, Flight

Charles Bradley (Live at Bumbershoot)

KEXP — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn soul provider Charles Bradley, backed by The Menahan Street Band, performs a set live on KEXP from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge. Recorded on 9/10/2011 - 7 songs: Mighty Mighty, Heartaches And Pain, No Time For Dreamin', Loving You Baby, The World (Is Going Up In Flames), Why Is It So Hard?, Golden Rule

Matthew Sweet

KEXP — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Prolific songwriter and singer Matthew Sweet visits Cheryl Waters on The Midday Show for a set of songs (with Dennis Taylor on lead acoustic guitar) and an in-depth interview discussing Matthew's development as a musician, his work with ceramics, and the 20th anniversary of his breakthrough album, "Girlfriend." Catch a preview of songs from his upcoming full length, "Modern Art," and enjoy some insight into the thoughtful humility of a true artist. Recorded live at KEXP on 8/23/2011 - 4 songs: She Walks The Night, Time Capsule, Baltimore, I've Been Waiting

The Physics

KEXP — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle hip-hop outfit The Physics bring a full band and guest vocalists Malice and Mario Sweet for a set of brand new songs from their full length "Love Is A Business." The studio gets packed and the sounds are soulful & sweet -- complete with beats. Live on KEXP's Street Sounds. Recorded on 7/31/2011 - 4 songs: Love Is A Business, Chalk Up Tomorrow, Delusions Of Grandeur, Most Days

The Antlers (Live at MusicfestNW 2011)

KEXP — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn-based The Antlers kick-off the third and final day of KEXP's live broadcast at the Doug Fir in Portland, Oregon for MusicfestNW 2011. Recorded 09/10/11 - Five songs: Rolled Together, Every Night My Teeth Are Falling Out, I Don't Want Love, Hounds, Putting the Dog To Sleep.

Blind Pilot (Live at MusicfestNW 2011)

KEXP — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Portland's Blind Pilot deliver a beautiful, melodic set of indie folk live on KEXP from the Doug Fir in Portland for MusicfestNW 2011. Recorded 09/08/11 - Six songs: Keep You Right, Half Moon, Always, Colored Night, White Apple, We Are the Tide.

Typhoon (Live at MusicfestNW 2011)

KEXP — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Portland's Typhoon fills up the stage at the Doug Fir with its 13 members, and fills up the room with beautifully layered instrumentation and vocals, live on KEXP at MusicfestNW 2011. Recorded 09/09/11 - 9 songs: CPR/Never Be Your Lover, Summer Home, Common Sentiments, Bug Hunt, Belly of the Cavern, Eternity Jam, Honest Truth, Belly Reprise, Kitchen Tile.

Fitz and the Tantrums (Live at Bumbershoot)

KEXP — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

L.A. soul-pop band Fitz and the Tantrums rocks the Bumbershoot Music Lounge live on KEXP. Recorded on 9/5/11 - 5 songs: Don't Gotta Work It Out, Breakin' The Chains of Love, Pickin' Up The Pieces Steady as She Goes, L.O.V., MoneyGrabber

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue (Live at Bumbershoot)

KEXP — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue burn down the Bumbershoot Music Lounge with an electrifying set, live on KEXP. Recorded on 9/3/11 - 8 songs: Slippery Lips, On Your Way, Dumaine Street, Hurricane Season, Craziest Things, One Night Only, Something Beautiful, Do To Me

Vetiver (Live at Bumbershoot)

KEXP — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Bay Area songwriter Andy Cabic and his band Vetiver perform a breezy, vintage-sounding, multi-layered set of songs live in the Bumbershoot Music Lounge. Recorded on 9/3/11.

Black Lips

KEXP — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Black Lips storm the KEXP studios with a charmingly rowdy set of hollering and twangy garage-punk off their latest album, "Arabia Mountain," live on the Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole. Recorded on 6/16/2011. 4 songs: Family Tree, Modern Art, Go Out And Get It, Dumpster Dive

Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter

KEXP — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The sublime beauty of Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter blooms as if from a dark depth during this live performance of songs from "Marble Son." Recorded on 8/1/2011 - 4 songs: Hushed By Devotion, Come To Mary, Your Own Kind, Wooden Roses

Other Lives

KEXP — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Enjoy the full, cinematic indie folk sounds of Oklahoma’s Other Lives as they play tracks from their album “Tamer Animals” live from the KEXP studios. Recorded on 7/9/2011 - 5 songs: As I Lay My Head Down, Dark Horse, For 12, Tamer Animals, Weather

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

KEXP — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Local hip-hop power duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis bring a band and turn up the heat on The Afternoon Show, featuring a brand new unreleased track, an unexpected remix, an some classic favorites. Slammin' Seattle pride, straight from the heart -- live with Kevin Cole on KEXP. Recorded on 7/20/2011 - 4 songs: My Oh My, Can't Hold Us (Feat. Ray Dalton), Wings, The Town

Peter Bjorn & John

KEXP — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Swedish trio Peter Bjorn and John mix a bit of post-punk into their bright power-pop on the record “Gimme Some.” They stop by KEXP for a fun live performance that features tracks from the album. Recorded on 5/10/2011 - 4 songs: Second Chance, Dig A Little Deeper, May Seem Macabre, Eyes

Rainbow Arabia

KEXP — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Dig the tropical & dub beats of disco-house electro-pop outfit Rainbow Arabia, live on The Morning Show with John. Sure to get your head bobbing or your toes tapping at the very least. Also, be sure to check out their latest album "Boys and Diamonds." Recorded on 6/24/2011 - 4 songs: This Life Is Practice, Nothin' Gonna Be Undone, Holiday in Congo, Thunder.

My Goodness (Live at CHBP)

KEXP — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle band My Goodness plays a set of energetic blues rock live on KEXP from the Caffe Vita Bean Room during the Capitol Hill Block Party. Recorded 7/24/2011 - 4 songs: In The Sun, Better Call Your Mother, C'mon Doll, Un Poco

Austra (Live at CHBP)

KEXP — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Young Toronto band Austra play a glistening set of moody electronic pop live on KEXP from the Caffe Vita Bean Room during the Capitol Hill Block Party. Recorded on 7/23/11 - 5 songs: Darken Her Horse, Lose It, The Choke, Beat And The Pulse, Spell Work

Shabazz Palaces

KEXP — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Dial in to some otherworldly hip-hop with hypnotic, battering low end beats and transcendent raps from Seattle’s Palaceer Lazaro and company as Shabazz Palaces performs live and direct from the KEXP studios. Recorded 6/28/2011 - 4 songs: Bop Hard, An Echo From The Hosts That Profess Infinitum, "A Mess, The Booth Soaks In Palacian Musk…", Free Press And Curl.

Okkervil River

KEXP — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Austin's Okkervil River play a very special KEXP VIP Club show live at the historic Neptue Theatre in Seattle, featuring tracks from their latest album "I Am Very Far." Recorded 6/18/2011 - 7 songs: Your Past Life as a Blast, Wake and Be Fine, Piratess, White Shadow Waltz, Rider, The Valley, The Rise.

Blue Scholars

KEXP — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle natives Blue Scholars drop a live set of fresh and musically adventurous tracks off their most recent album "Cinematropolis." Ranging from personal, to playful, to politically charged -- Geo and Sabzi heat things up in the KEXP studios on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole. Recorded on 5/15/2011 - 4 songs: Fou Lee, Anna Karina, Yuri Kochiyama, Marion Sunshine

James Blake

KEXP — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0700

UK producer, singer and songwriter James Blake plays a set of beautiful songs on the Midday Show. His soulful vocals interwoven with heavy yet sparse experimental electronic dubstep beats make for a truly entrancing set live in the KEXP studio. Recorded on 5/19/2011 - 4 songs: Unluck, Lindesfarne I & II, Limit To Your Love, The Wilhelm Scream

Femi Kuti

KEXP — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The eldest son of Afro-beat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Femi Kuti, is a celebrated superstar in the genre himself. He’s joined by his top-notch band The Positive Force for a fabulous live performance at KEXP that features tracks from the album "Africa For Africa." Recorded on 5/15/2011 - 3 songs: Dem Bobo, Africa For Africa, Can't Buy Me

Zola Jesus

KEXP — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Singer/songwriter Nika Roza Danilova, aka Zola Jesus, and her band stop by the studio for a chilling set of powerful and somber synth-pop live on KEXP. Recorded on 5/5/2011 - 4 songs: Trust Me, Sea Talk, Poor Animal, Night

Tame Impala

KEXP — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Aussie psych-rockers Tame Impala drop a stoney set of fuzzed-out bliss live in the KEXP Studio. Recorded on 4/22/2011 - 4 songs: Why Won't You Make Up Your Mind?, Solitude Is Bliss, It Is Not Meant To Be, "Desire Be, Desire Go"

Modest Mouse (Live at Sasquatch)

KEXP — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Modest Mouse perform live at the Gorge during the 2001 Sasquatch Music Festival. Recorded on 5/29/11.

The Decemberists (Live at Sasquatch)

KEXP — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Portland, OR, band The Decemberists perform live at the Gorge during the 2011 Sasquatch Music Festiva.. Recorded on 5/30/11.

The Head And The Heart (Live at Sasquatch)

KEXP — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle's own The Head And The Heart performs live from the Gorge during the 2011 Sasquatch Music Festival. Recorded on 5/28/11.

Flogging Molly (Live at Sasquatch)

KEXP — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Flogging Molly from Los Angeles, CA, bring their rowdy blend of traditional Irish music and punk rock to the 2011 Sasquatch Music Festival. Recorded on 5/29/11

Dan Mangan (Live at Sasquatch)

KEXP — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The indie folk of Vancouver, Canada's Dan Mangan performs with a full band live at the 2011 Sasquatch Music Festival. Recorded on 5/28/11.

Local Natives (Live at Sasquatch)

KEXP — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Los Angeles based Local Natives bring their melodic indie rock complete with heart squeezing vocal harmonies live to the Gorge for the 2011 Sasquatch Music Festival. Recorded on 5/28/11.

Death From Above 1979 (Live at Sasquatch)

KEXP — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Toronto based Death From Above 1979 hit it hard and heavy, live from the 2011 Sasquatch Music Festival. Recorded on 5/27/11.

Wire

KEXP — Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Legendary British post-punk rockers Wire perform live on KEXP's Afternoon Show, featuring tracks from their new album, "Red Barked Tree." Recorded on 4/13/2011 - 4 songs: Clay, Bad Worn Thing, Kidney Bingos, Moreover

Revolver

KEXP — Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Don’t miss this gorgeous acoustic set from French chamber folk pop group Revolver. Featuring songs from their new EP "Parallel Lives," the golden and seamless vocal harmonies alone are sure to melt your heart. Live on The Morning Show. Recorded on 3/9/2011 - 4 songs: Balulalow, Parallel Lives, Losing You, Get Around

The Jayhawks

KEXP — Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Here's a lovely set of psych-tinged acoustic folk for your eardrums from Minneapolis alt-country vets The Jayhawks. Recorded live from the Cutting Room Studios in NYC on 1/21/2011. 4 songs - Red Song, Over My Shoulder, Two Hearts, Pray For Me

Destroyer

KEXP — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Daniel Bejar's ironically titled theatrical post-disco revival ensemble Destroyer perform live on KEXP's Audioasis. Recorded on 3/18/2011 - 4 songs: Downtown, Certain Things You Ought To Know, Song For America, Painter In Your Pocket

The Baseball Project

KEXP — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The Baseball Project is a super group side-project of Scott McCaughey, Steve Wynn, Peter Buck and Linda Pitmon that plays roots-flavored indie-pop tracks about baseball. They stop by KEXP to perform an exclusive live set that features songs from "Vol. 2: High And Outside." Recorded 4/5/2011 - 4 songs: 1976, Ichiro Goes To The Moon, All Future No Past, The Straw That Stirs The Drink

Trentemøller

KEXP — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Danish elecronic producer and composer Anders Trentemøller pays a visit to KEXP's Midday Show, blending electronics with a live band (featuring guest vocalist Marie Fisker) for a gorgeously hypnotic live set of warm and cinematic music. Recorded on 4/14/11 - 2 songs: Sycamore Feeling, …Even Though You're With Another Girl

Smith Westerns

KEXP — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Chicago indie-rockers Smith Westerns visit KEXP for a live in-studio featuring tracks from their brand new album "Dye It Blonde." Recorded 4/8/11 - 4 songs: Still New, Imagine Pt. 3, I'll Die Young, Weekend.

Gang Of Four

KEXP — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Influential UK post-punk outfit Gang Of Four bring their clanging rock power to the KEXP studio for a live set featuring songs from their 2011 release "Content." Recorded on 2/16/2011 - 4 songs: A Fruit Fly in the Beehive, You'll Never Pay for the Farm, Not Great Men, Do As I Say

Vusi Mahlasela

KEXP — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Join South African singer-songwriter, global citizen, and troubadour Vusi Mahlasela for a gorgeous and uplifting live set of his soulful folk-pop. Recorded exclusively at KEXP on Vusi's birthday and featuring songs from the LP "Say Africa." Recorded on 1-20-2011 - 4 songs: In Anyway, Say Africa, Conjecture Of The Hour, Woza

Steve Wynn and The Miracle 3

KEXP — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Check out some fiery roots-colored psych-rock from Steve Wynn & The Miracle 3 recorded live from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop as part of KEXP's SXSW broadcast. Recorded on 3/18/2011 - 6 songs: Colored Lights, "Cindy, It Was Always You", Resolution, Death Valley Rain, Consider The Source, Amphetamine

Charles Bradley

KEXP — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn soul provider Charles Bradley, backed by the Menahan street band, performs a live set from Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop as part of KEXP's SXSW broadcast. Recorded on 3/17/2011 - 6 songs: Montegro Sunset Intro/Heartaches and Pain, No Time For Dreaming, "Lovin' You, Baby", The World (Is Going Up In Flames), Why Is It So Hard, Golden Rule

Wild Flag

KEXP — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Wild Flag delivers a scorching set live at Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, closing out day one of KEXP's SXSW broadcast. 03/16/11 - 6 songs: Electric Band, Arabesque, Future Crimes, Something Came Over Me, Glass Tambourine, Romance

The Church

KEXP — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Australian psych-pop veterans The Church perform an acoustic set of songs spanning their 30 year career live on KEXP. Recorded on 2/8/11. Recorded on 2/8/11 - 4 songs: Pangaea, Swan Lake, Already Yesterday, Tear It All Away

Macklemore and Ryan Lewis

KEXP — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The deft and earnest flows of homegrown MC Ben Haggerty (aka Macklemore) drop over tightness from producer Ryan Lewis for a set of all-star Seattle hip-hop live in the KEXP studio. Recorded on 2/11/2011 - 4 songs: My Oh My, Wings, Otherside (remix featuring Fences), Irish Celebration

Beady Eye

KEXP — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Beady Eye, the new project featuring Liam Gallagher, Andy Bell and Gem Archer (formerly of Oasis), performs an exclusive live set for KEXP, featuring songs from their brand new album "Different Gear, Still Speeding.” Gallagher and Bell also talk to KEXP DJ Cheryl Wates about the band. Interview + 4 songs: Three Ring Circus, Millionaire, The Roller, The Beat Goes On

The Sonics

KEXP — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

KEXP was honored to have reunited Northwest rock 'n' roll legends The Sonics stop by our studios for an awesome live performance that features both some new material and some of their classics as well. Recorded on 12/17/10 - 5 songs: Cinderella, Strychnine, Vampire Kiss, Psycho, Bad Attitude

Mr. Lif and Brass Menažeri

KEXP — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Politically-charged MC Mr. Lif is an innovative underground favorite. He's joined by Bay Area gypsy brass band Brass Menažeri for a unique live KEXP performance that melds hip-hop and Romani flavors. Recorded on 12/12/10 - 4 songs: Brothaz, What About Us?, Collapse The Walls, Looking In

Lovers

KEXP — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Portland, OR-based trio Lovers crafts some wonderfully heavyhearted synth-pop with three-part harmonies and introspective lyrics. They perform tracks from the album "Dark Light" in this exclusive KEXP live set. Recorded on 12/14/10 - 4 songs: Boxer, Don't You Want It, Peppermint, To Be A Dancer (I'm Alive)

X (John Doe and Exene Cervenka)

KEXP — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800

John Doe and Exene Cervenka of the legendary roots-music-loving Los Angeles punk group X stop by KEXP for a killer acoustic live performance that stretches the band's catalog. Recorded on 12/31/10 - 4 songs: Because I Do, In This House That I Call Home, True Love, See How We Are.

The Black Angels

KEXP — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Dig the thick, chromatic psych-rock sounds of Texas band The Black Angels recorded live for KEXP at Seattle's The Triple Door. Recorded on 11/30/10 - 7 songs: You On The Run, Haunting At 1300 McKinely, Bad Vibrations, Entrance Song, Young Men Dead, Telephone, Phosphene Dream.

Yellow Ostrich

KEXP — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Join New York-based duo Yellow Ostrich for a fun live set recorded live on KEXP from The Cutting Room Studios. Recorded on 11/30/2010 - 4 songs: Whale, Ha Ha Ha Oh Ho Ho, Daughter, Mary

The Drums

KEXP — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Brooklyn indie-pop quartet The Drums rock the Ace Hotel lobby live on KEXP as part of the CMJ Music Marathon in NYC. Recorded on 10/20/10 - 9 songs: Submarine, Best Friend, Book of Stories, Make You Mine, Let's Go Surfing, We Tried, Baby That's Not The Point, Forever and Ever, Amen

Mad Rad

KEXP — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

The synthy beats and clean flows of rambunctious Seattle crew Mad Rad take to the KEXP airwaves for a flawless set of live hip-hop featuring tracks from their self-released 2nd album, "The Youth Die Young." Recorded 11/30/10 - 4 songs: The Machine, Underwater, Love In A Strange World, The Youth Die Young.

The Greenhornes

KEXP — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Cincinnati garage veterans The Greenhornes play a solid set of gritty blues flavored rock live on KEXP. Recorded on 12/11/10 - 4 songs: Saying Goodbye, Go Tell Henry, Underestimator, Cave Drawings.

Seabear

KEXP — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Join Icelandic band Seabear for an exclusive live performance recorded for KEXP during the 2010 Iceland Airwaves festival. Recorded at RUV in Reykjavik on 10/14/2010 - 4 songs: Leafmask, Softship, Cold Summer, Wolf Boy

Sharon Van Etten

KEXP — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Brooklyn singer/songwriter Sharon Van Etten stops by the KEXP studio with her band for a live set. Recorded on 11/10/2010 - 4 songs: Peace Sign, Save Yourself, One Day, Tell Me

Fitz and the Tantrums

KEXP — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Los Angeles-based band Fitz and The Tantrums bring back that classic soul-pop sound with their debut full-length "Pickin' Up The Pieces." Clap, stomp and dance along as they play tracks from album live for KEXP listeners at Seattle’s The Triple Door. Recorded on 11-9-2010 - 9 songs: Don't Gotta Work It Out, Winds Of Change, Breakin' The Chains Of Love, Pickin' Up The Pieces, Rich Girls, Tighter, L.O.V., News 4 U, MoneyGrabber.

Capsula

KEXP — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Capsula are Argentinian expats now based in Bilbao, Spain. You could reference a number of genres in their sound from garage to post-punk, surf to psych; but really it’s rock and roll dynamite. They explode live in the KEXP studios. Recorded on 10/14/10 - 4 songs: Still In The Way, Magnetic Brain, All To Be With You, Flood

Adam Haworth Stephens

KEXP — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Folk rock singer/songwriter Adam Haworth Stephens (also of Two Gallants) performs live on KEXP from the Ace Hotel NYC as part of the 2010 CMJ Music Marathon. Recorded on 10/21/2010 - 4 songs: The Cities That You've Burned, Your Witness, Southern Lights, Second Mind

The Chameleons Vox

KEXP — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The Chameleons were a highly influential atmospheric rock band from Manchester, England that got their start in the early '80s. The Chameleons Vox features original vocalist/bassist Mark Burgess and his newly formed line-up. They perform some of the classic material live from the KEXP studios. Recorded on 9/21/10 - 4 songs: Monkeyland, Up The Down Escalator, In Answer, In Shreds.

Cloud Cult

KEXP — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Get brainwashed in the best possible way with a perfect set of uplifting independent pop music from Cloud Cult. Featuring four beautiful songs with strings and electronics off their brand new album' "Light Chasers" -- live for you on KEXP. Recorded on 9/18/10 - 4 songs: Unexplainable Stories, The Day We Gave Ourselves To The Fire, Running With The Wolves, There's So Much Energy In Us

Nneka

KEXP — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

German/Nigerian singer Nneka creates smart, heartfelt neo-soul that combines hip-hop, R and B, reggae and other styles. Don't miss this beautiful live radio performance recorded exclusively for KEXP. Recorded on 8/16/2010 - 4 songs: Heartbeat, Lost Souls, Suffri, Valley

The Black Angels

KEXP — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Austin's dark psych-rockers The Black Angles play a set of tracks from their LP "Phosphene Dream" live on KEXP from The Cutting Room Studios in New York City. Recorded on 9/9/10 - 4 songs: Bad Vibrations, Telephone, Haunting At 1300 McKinley, Entrance

The Walkmen

KEXP — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

NYC Quartet the Walkmen bring an impressive set of jangly indie-rock tunes to the KEXP studio for this live on-air performance featuring tracks from their 6th studio album "Lisbon." Recorded on 9/8/10 - 4 songs: Woe Is Me, Blue As Your Blood, All My Great Designs, Juveniles

Fistful Of Mercy

KEXP — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The newly-formed folk-rock supergroup Fistful Of Mercy combines the ample talents of Ben Harper, Dhani Harrison and Joseph Arthur. The band drops by the studio to deliver one of their first-ever public performances live on KEXP. Recorded on 9/1/2010 - 5 songs: In Vain or True, Fistful of Mercy, Restore Me, Father's Son, With Whom You Belong.

Bomba Estereo

KEXP — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Bomba Estéreo bring their infectious electro tropical sound to the KEXP Music Lounge, broadcast live at the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival. Recorded on 09/06/10 - 6 songs: Pa Respirar, Cosita Rica, Elegancia Tropical, Pa Ti, Raza, Agua Sala

The Tallest Man On Earth (Live at MFNW)

KEXP — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The Tallest Man On Earth, live from the Doug Fir in Portland, OR as part of KEXP's MusicFest NW remote broadcast. Recorded on 09-10-10 - 7 songs: Love Is All, A Field of Birds, King of Spain, Tangle In This Trampled Wheat, Thrown Right At Me, The Gardener, Like A Wheel.

Thee Oh Sees (Live at MFNW)

KEXP — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Thee Oh Sees perform live from Doug Fir Lounge in Portland, wrapping up KEXP's remote broadcast from Musicfest NW. Recorded 09/10/10 - 7 songs: Crushed Grasi, Contraption/Soul Desert, Meat Step, Enemy Destruct, The Dream, Tidal Wave, Crack In Your Eye

Phantogram (Live at MFNW)

KEXP — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

From Saratoga Springs, New York, Phantogram perform live at KEXP's remote broadcast from Doug Fir during MusicFest NW. Recorded 09/09/10 - 4 songs: Make A Fist, Turn It Off, When I'm Small, All Dried Up

The English Beat

KEXP — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The English Beat with a closes out the KEXP broadcast from the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival with a flawless set of their classics (plus a Staples Singers cover!), live on KEXP. Recorded 9/06/10 - 6 songs: I'll Take You There, I Confess, Save It For Later, Never You Done That, Tenderness, Mirror In the Bathroom

Aterciopelados

KEXP — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Visiting Seattle for the first time, Bogota's Aterciopelados deliver an energized set of Latin rock to a delighted audience, live on KEXP from the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival. Recorded 9/05/10 - 7 songs: Rompe Cabezas, Dia Paranormal, El Estuche, Ataque de Risa, Bandera, No Llores, Bolero Falaz.

The Budos Band

KEXP — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Staten Island's The Budos Band tear it up live during KEXP's broadcast from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge. Recorded 9/4/10 - 5 songs: Rite of the Ancients, Black Venom, Mark of the Unnamed, Golden Dunes, Unbroken Unshaven

The Mynabirds

KEXP — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The latest output of D.C. native (and former half of Georgie James) Laura Burhenn, The Mynabirds perform songs from their debut, "What We Lose In The Fire We Gain In The Flood," a rich journey through folk and rock with a heart of Memphis soul, live on KEXP. Recorded 7/15/10 - 4 songs: Numbers Don't Lie, Give It Time, Let The Record Go, Right Place

Menomena

KEXP — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Portland trio Menomena drops by KEXP with a set of adventurous indie-rock featuring tracks from their latest release, "Mines." Recorded on 7/28/2010 - 4 songs: Queen Black Acid, Killemall, Five Little Rooms, Taos.

CocoRosie

KEXP — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Folk? Hip-hop? Opera? Yes, and then some. The always adventurous and magical CocoRosie (sisters Bianca and Sierra Casady and band) drops in to KEXP for some live, drop-dead-gorgeous renditions of tracks from their LP "Grey Oceans." Recorded on 6/25/10 - 4 songs: R.I.P. Burn Face, The Moon Asked The Crow, Lemonade, Fairy Paradise

Sky Parade

KEXP — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Beautiful melodies poke through big guitar distortion during this KEXP live set from L.A. band Sky Parade, who embrace the sounds of the British Shoegaze Invasion and psych-pop, and make it their own. Recorded on 7/16/2010 - 4 songs: Intoxicated, I Should Be Coming Up (But I Keep Coming Down), See The World From The Stars, Losing Control

Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem

KEXP — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon joins John Richards at the Cutting Room Studios in NYC for a solo acoustic set of songs from the band's third album, "American Slang." Recorded on 5/12/2010 - 4 songs: American Slang, The Queen Of Lower Chelsea, Boxer, Antonia Jane.

Quadron

KEXP — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The Danish duo featuring producer/musician Robin Hannibal and the wonderful vocalist Coco O creates classic-sounding R&B mixed with minimal electronics. Quadron performs tracks from their self-titled debut LP live for the KEXP listening audience. Recorded on 6/15/2010 - 4 songs: Buster Keaton, Pressure, Slippin, Simili Life.

Caribou

KEXP — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Caribou (producer/multi-instrumentalist Dan Snaith) in full band guise layers the KEXP airwaves with deep electronic rhythms, trippy textures and Snaith's soft vocals, all riding on some solidly danceable beats. Recorded Live at KEXP on 5-27-10 - 3 songs: Leave House, Odessa, Jamelia

Stars

KEXP — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Join KEXP members for an exclusive performance of gorgeous electro-pop from Montreal band Stars recorded live at Seattle's The Triple Door. Recorded 6/15/10 - 7 songs: Wasted Daylight, I Died So I Could Haunt You, My Radio, How Much More, Fixed, Changes, The Aspidistra Flies

The Heavy

KEXP — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0700

In a bowl mix one part funk, one part soul, two parts garage-rock and a dash of some hip-hop and reggae swagger. Whatchagot? The Heavy. Join the British group live in this exclusive KEXP concert recorded at Seattle’s The Triple Door. Recorded 6/22/2010 - 9 songs: Short Change Hero, What You Want Me To Do?, Big Bad Wolf, Sixteen, Cause For Alarm, Coleen, That Kind Of Man, No Time, How You Like Me Know?

Stanton Moore Trio

KEXP — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

New Orleans drummer/bandleader (and Galactic co-founder) Stanton Moore aims to funk your life with this set of instrumental jazz-funk grooves. With Robert Walter on Hammond B3 and Will Bernard on guitar, the Stanton Moore Trio lays it down thick live on KEXP. Recorded 5/15/2010.

The Wedding Present

KEXP — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Long-running UK indie rock outfit The Wedding Present lay down this blistering set of fuzzy guitar-pop (featuring a couple of new tunes!) live on KEXP. Recorded 4/21/2010 - 5 songs: Deer Caught In The Headlights, You're Dead, Kennedy, Thanks, Bewitched

Jóhann Jóhannsson

KEXP — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Icelandic composer/producer Jóhann Jóhannsson weaves subtle electronics and a live string section into cinematic soundscapes and otherworldly textures. He performs works spanning his back catalog and talks with Kevin Cole in this set recorded live at KEXP on 5/13/2010 - 5 Songs: TV Non Mi Perderai Mai, Flight From The City, Englabörn, Corpus Camera, "IBM 1402, A User's Manual"

The Posies

KEXP — Fri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle's '90s rocking power-pop heroes The Posies stop in to share a couple classic tracks from their LP "Frosting On The Beater" (and radio-debut 2 brand new songs) with the KEXP listeners. Recorded 4/16/10 - 4 songs: Solar Sister, The Glitter Prize, Plastic Paperbacks, Flavor Of The Month

Florence + The Machine

KEXP — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

British Singer/songwriter Florence Welch, with The Machine assistants Tom Monger and Rob Ackroyd, stops by KEXP for this soulful stripped down acoustic set performed live on-air. Recorded on 4/15/2010 - 4 songs: Kiss With A Fist, Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up), Cosmic Love, Drumming Song

Bassekou Kouyate and Ngoni Ba

KEXP — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

On the heels of the new release, "I Speak Fula," Bassekou Kouyate and Ngoni ba have been touring non-stop. They took time out of their busy schedule to play a KEXP session at The Cutting Room Studios NYC, where Bassekou displayed his ngoni wizardry in the most expert fashion. Recorded on 3/29/2010 - 4 songs: Torin Torin, Musow, Jamana Be Diya, Ngoni Fola

Dinosaur Feathers

KEXP — Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn band Dinosaur Feathers play a lively set of playful pop tunes live on KEXP from the Cutting Room Studios in NYC. Recorded on 4/14/2010 - 5 songs: Family Waves, Fantasy Memorial, Inee Sogamo, Teenage Whore, Vedela Vida

Beach House

KEXP — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Baltimore duo Beach House delivers a powerhouse of giant, dreamy pop with their 3rd full-length record "Teen Dream." They play tracks from the record live in the KEXP studios. Being between 13-19 not required for listening. Recorded on 4/12/10 - 4 songs: Zebra, Walk In The Park, Real Love, 10 Mile Stereo

Daedelus and Nosaj Thing

KEXP — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Join DJ Chilly in the studio for this pair of sets from wizards of the LA avant-garde Beat scene, Daedelus and Nosaj Thing, live on KEXP. Recorded on 2/10/10: Nosaj Thing(Laptop Set), Daedelus(Laptop Set)

Dave Rawlings Machine

KEXP — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Gillian Welch's longtime guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriting partner Dave Rawlings drops a great set of roots-pop with his solo debut, "A Friend Of A Friend." Dave, Gillian and members of Old Crow Medicine Show play tracks from the release live on KEXP. Recorded 2/14/10 - songs: Monkey And The Engineer, Ruby, Bells Of Harlem, To Be Young (Is To Be Sad, Is To Be High)

Grand Hallway

KEXP — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

An exuberant set of lush orchestral pop from Seattle's Grand Hallway, who are joined in the studio by members of the Seattle Rock Orchestra. Recorded live at KEXP on 3/2/2010 - 4 songs: Seward Park; Father's Clothes; Sewn Up Tight; Blessed Be, Honey Bee

Dessa

KEXP — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The Minneapolis MC joins Kevin Cole on the Aternoon Show for this set of equal parts smooth soul and impassioned hip hop from her debut full-length "A Badly Broken Code" live on KEXP. Recorded on 2/12/10 - 4 songs: Go Home, Seamstress, Alibi, Kites.

Yeasayer

KEXP — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

The adventurous synth-pop of Brooklyn band Yeasayer's 2nd album "Odd Blood" shines with hypnotic rays of melody and tribal rhythm. Check out songs from the record in this exclusive live set from the Cutting Room in NYC. Recorded 1/29/2010 - 4 songs: Ambling Alp, O.N.E., Madder Red, Mondegreen

Quasi (Live at SXSW)

KEXP — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Catchy fuzz-pop from Portland band Quasi, led by Sam Coomes (Heatmiser, Pink Mountain) and Janet Weiss (Sleater-Kinney, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks) awaits in this set recorded live on KEXP from the Gibson Showroom in Austin during SXSW. Recorded on 3/19/2010 - 5 songs: Repulsion, Rockabilly Party, Black Dogs and Bubbles, Little White Horse, Substitute,

Choir Of Young Believers (Live at SXSW)

KEXP — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Danish band Choir Of Young Believers wow a live audience and KEXP listeners with this set of glistening orchestral indie-pop recorded live at the Gibson Showroom in Austin during SXSW. Recorded 3/18/2010 - 6 songs: Untitled, These Rituals of Mine, Action/Reaction, Untitled, Why Must It Always Be This Way, Hollow Talk,

Fanfarlo (Live at SXSW)

KEXP — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Check the triumphant indie-pop of London band Fanfarlo in this exclusive live set recorded at the Gibson Showroom in Austin during SXSW. Recorded on 3/17/2010 - 6 songs: The Walls are Coming Down, Finish Line, "Harold T. Wilkins, or How To Wait For A Very Long Time", I'm a Pilot, Ghosts, Luna,

Califone

KEXP — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Chicago's Califone mixes unique folk and blues with an unusual array of instrumentation. They stop by KEXP to play songs from "All My Friends Are Funeral Singers" live on KEXP. Recorded on 12/3/09 - 4 songs: Funeral Singers, Giving Away The Bride, Ape-like, Buñuel

Grant-Lee Phillips

KEXP — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

LA singer-songwriter and former Grant lee Buffalo frontman Grant-Lee Phillips offers this set of mellow and playful folk-rock tunes from his 2009 release "Little Moon." Recorded live at KEXP on 1/21/10 - 4 songs: Strangest Thing, Little Moon, Buried Treasure, It Ain't The Same Old Cold War Harry,

The Soft Pack

KEXP — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

SoCal band The Soft Pack (formerly The Muslims) bring their raw brand of post-punk surf to the KEXP studios for a blazing live performance. Recorded on 1/23/10 - 4 songs: C'mon, Answer To Yourself, Pull Out, Eat Gold

Fitz and The Tantrums

KEXP — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

L.A. band Fitz and The Tantrums put a slightly-garage twist on the classic sounds of Motown-inspired soul. They recorded this live set at The Cutting Room studios in NYC exclusively for KEXP. Recorded on 2/8/10 - 5 songs: Breakin' The Chains Of Love, L.O.V., Money Grabber, Don't Gotta Work It Out, Winds Of Change

Joseph Arthur

KEXP — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur performs (and paints!) live on KEXP from Seattle's The Triple Door. If you listen close enough you might just hear his portraits come to life. Recorded on 1/15/10 - 8 songs: Vacancy, Can't Let You Stay, A Smile That Explodes, Watch Our Shadows Run, Whisper Of Whispers, The Real You, Crying Like A Man, All The Old Heroes

Burkina Electric

KEXP — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

With members based in New York, Germany, and Burkina Faso(West Africa), the international Burkina Electric blends electronica, afro-beat and traditional West African rhythms for some truly unique grooves. Hear the sparks fly in this performance recorded live at the Cutting Room in NYC. Recorded on 1/9/2010 - 4 songs: Ligdi, La Voix du Boulgou, Mdole, Bobo Yengue

The Temper Trap

KEXP — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

The Australian band makes big guitar-pop highlighted by Dougy Mandagi's beautiful falsetto. They join KEXP in NYC during CMJ for this live performance recorded at the Cutting Room Studios on 10/22/09 - 4 songs plus: Fader, Love Lost, Sweet Disposition, Fools

Sondre Lerche

KEXP — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Join an attentive live audience for this set from Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche live at the Triple Door. Featuring songs from his latest release "HeartBeat Radio" and older material, Lerche whimsically takes on melancholy themes while adding an upbeat twist to this solo performance. Recorded on 9/29/09 - 7 songs: Good Luck, Dead Passengers, Heartbeat Radio, Two Way Monologue, My Hands Are Shaking, Words and Music, Like Lazenby

Blind Pilot

KEXP — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Portland-based Blind Pilot made quite a stir with their 2008 iTunes free download of the week and their West Coast tour by bicycle. The full band bring their charming harmonies and Northwestern folk-pop blend to the KEXP studio. No, they didn't arrive by bicycle. But they could have! Recorded on 12/2/09 - 4 songs: Paint or Pollen, One Red Thread, 3 Rounds and a Sound, The Story I Heard

Frank Fairfield

KEXP — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Put your sepia-toned glasses on for this KEXP live set folks, and take a trip back to the roots of American music with young California-based "old-time folk" musician Frank Fairfield. He joins Greg Vandy in "The Roadhouse" armed with banjo, fiddle and a repertoire inspired by his 78 collection. Recorded live on 11/18/09 - 4 songs: Nine Pound Hammer, Rye Whiskey, Call Me A Dog When I'm Gone, Cumberland Gap

Surfer Blood

KEXP — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

This young West Palm Beach, Florida band made a big splash months before their debut album "Astro Coast" was even released. Surfer Blood turns a mix of power-pop, retro-garage, surf, and more into something fresh and exciting. Recorded on 12/1/2009 - 3 songs: Floating Vibes, Swim, Catholic Pagans, Anchorage

The Heavy

KEXP — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

It's soul. It's funk. It's garage rock. It's The Heavy. This British group pummels the KEXP airwaves with this exclusive live performance featuring tracks from their sophomore LP, "The House That Dirt Built." Recorded on 10/30/09 - 4 songs: Sixteen, What You Want Me To Do?, Cause For Alarm, How You Like Me Now?

Chuck Prophet

KEXP — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

San Francisco-based Chuck Prophet returns to the KEXP studio with this smokin' hot live set of his signature bluesy, cheeky roots-rock twang featuring songs from his latest album "¡Let Freedom Ring!" and some searing guitar work. Come get burned! Recorded 12/10/09 - 4 songs: Sonny Liston's Blues, Let Freedom Ring, You And Me Baby (Holding On), I Bow Down And Pray To Every Woman I See

múm

KEXP — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

With their 5th full-length record "Sing Along To Songs You Don't Know" Icelandic collective múm give their songs a lot more room to breathe while still maintaining their wonderfully dynamic blend of leftfield pop. Check some of the tracks from the release recorded live on KEXP. Recorded on 11/3/2009 - 4 songs: If I Were A Fish, Hullabbalabbaluu, Prophecies And Reversed Memories, Sing Along

Bomba Estéreo

KEXP — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800

From Bogota, Colombia, Bomba Estéreo drop on KEXP like an a-bomb, performing tracks from their record "Blow Up," which mixes traditional cumbia and champeta with hip-hop, Afropop, psychedelic rock and anything else that will make you groove. Recorded 11/10/09. Recorded on 11/10/09 - 4 songs: Feelin', Huepaje, La Boquilla, Fuego

The Swell Season

KEXP — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The Frames frontman Glen Hansard and Czech pianist and singer Markéta Irglová, a.k.a The Swell Season, perform a stripped down and intimate set of songs, mostly from their new album, "Strict Joy," along with a brand new untitled song and a cover of Tim Buckley's "Buzzin' Fly," live at the Triple Door as part of KEXP's VIP Club Concert series. Recorded 10/22/09.

Fanfarlo

KEXP — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Check out a fab live set of orchestral indie-pop from London's Fanfarlo recorded exclusively for KEXP at The Cutting Room studios in NYC. Features tracks from their debut LP 'Reservoir'. Recorded on 9/24/09 - 4 songs: Finish Line, I'm A Pilot, Luna, The Walls Are Coming Down

Fool's Gold

KEXP — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Los Angeles-based band Fool's Gold is quite a unique experience, blending a heavy dose of African music with some other rock styles. Oh, and did I mention most of the lyrics are in Hebrew? Trust me it really works - you can see for yourself with this KEXP live performance. Recorded on 10/12/09 - 3 songs: Surprise Hotel, Nadine, Ha Dvash

For A Minor Reflection

KEXP — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Join us for a special live performance by Icelandic instrumental post-rock band For A Minor Reflection, recorded exclusively for KEXP at RUV Radio in Reykjavík during the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival 2009. Recorded on 10/16/09 - 4 Songs: Kastljos, A Moll, Dansi Dans, Converge

A Place To Bury Strangers

KEXP — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn, NY ambassadors of noise A Place to Bury Strangers bring their cascading sheets of distortion and feedback into the KEXP studios for this ferocious live set of shoegazerish psych-rock featuring songs from their 2nd album "Exploding Head." Recorded on 10/19/09 - 4 songs: Exploding Head, In Your Heart, Lost Feeling, I Lived My Life to Stand in the Shadow of you Heart

Meat Puppets

KEXP — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Join KEXP for a special live performance with the kings of desert psych-rock Meat Puppets. Curt and Chris Kirkwood (now with Ted Marcus on drums) play tracks from their LP "Sewn Together" and throw in "one of those Nirvana songs" for good measure. Recorded on 9/23/09 - 5 songs: Sewn Together, Go To Your Head, Rotten Shame, The Monkey And The Snake, Plateau

CéU

KEXP — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

CéU once again stops by KEXP for a lovely live set. This singer-songwriter from Sao Paulo, Brazil mixes Brazilian flavor with jazz, pop and some subtle electronics. And, of course, the vocals are quite dreamy. Recorded on 7/15/09 - 4 songs: Cangote, Malemolencia, Lenda, Comadi

Ed Harcourt

KEXP — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

British singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Ed Harcourt stops by KEXP with a guitar and a handful of his wonderfully varied pop tracks for a lovely acoustic live performance. Recorded on 7/10/09, 4 songs: Killed By The Morning Sun, Church Of No Religion, Caterpillar, Blues Run The Game

Fresh Espresso

KEXP — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Sure, espresso may make you think of Seattle, but the fresh is really what's poppin' here in the NW as hip-hop duo Fresh Espresso drop some of their smooth-#ss bombs from their debut LP, "Glamour." Recorded on 8/4/09 - 4 songs: Diamond Pistols, Something New, Right Here, Lazerbeams

The Church

KEXP — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Still going strong after 29 years, Australia's The Church performs a stellar set of their distinctive neo-psychedelia live at the Triple Door featuring material from their latest release "Untitled #23". Recorded on 6/15/09 - 5 songs: Deadman's Hands, Pangaea, You Took, Operetta, Block

The Maldives

KEXP — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Seattle favorites The Maldives return to the KEXP studio for a spirited set of muscular roots-rock featuring songs from their 2nd release "Listen to the Thunder." Recorded on 8/25/09 - 4 songs: Goodbye, Come On, Come On, Walk Away, Going Home

King Sunny Ade and His African Beats

KEXP — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

King Sunny Ade and His African Beats perform live at the Triple Door in Seattle as part of the 25th anniversary of The Best Ambiance on KEXP. Recorded on 6/29/2009 - 10 songs: Oba Taiye Njuba, Me Le Se, Grace of God, Oluwa Ni'o Jeun Kan / Sijuade, Igi Ti Odidere Ni, Sunny Ade Wa, Ba'njo, Mo Ri Keke kan, Merciful God, Kini Ma Fi Yi Ore Re, Ma Lanu Ma Korin / Dance Medley

Au Revoir Simone

KEXP — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Brooklyn trio Au Revoir Simone play a delicate set of electronic indie-pop live on KEXP with songs from their latest release "Still Night Still Light." Recorded Live on 6/16/2009 - 4 songs: Anywhere You Looked, Knights of Wands, All or Nothing, Take Me As I Am

Deastro

KEXP — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

It's all synths and driving beats as Detroit indie-electronica producer Randolph Chabot, performing here with a live band as Deastro, lays down a fine set featuring tracks from his latest release "Moondagger." Recorded Live on 6/28/09 - 4 songs: Zilwaukee, Vermillion Plaza, Toxic Crusaders, Kurgan Wave Number One

Cymbals Eat Guitars

KEXP — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Filled with unexpected shifts, pop and noise, the songs of Cymbals Eat Guitars define the word "dynamic" in this exclusive KEXP live performance. Recorded at the Cutting Room Studios in NYC on the Morning Show with John Richards. Recorded on 6/18/09 - 4 songs: ...And The Hazy Sea, Cold Spring, Tunguska, Wind Phoenix

Bat For Lashes

KEXP — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Brighton, UK based singer/songwriter/keyboardist Natasha Kahn (aka Bat For Lashes) graces the KEXP studio with a beautifully spacious stripped-down set featuring songs from her sophomore release "Two Suns". Recorded on 6/10/09 - 4 Songs: Glass, Moon and Moon, Daniel, Tahiti

The Vaselines

KEXP — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700

We count ourselves quite lucky here at KEXP to have The Vaselines do an acoustic live set for us – and they bring the hits! (yes, they play all the ones Nirvana covered) It's wonderful, raw Scottish pop that's often as lewd as it is sweet. Recorded on 5/13/2009 - 4 songs: Rory Rides Me Raw, Molly's Lips, Son Of A Gun, Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam

Japandroids

KEXP — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

A rockin' live set from the spirited duo from Vancouver, B.C. whose minimal garage-pop is as noisy as it is catchy. Japandroids play songs from the debut LP "Post-Nothing" and do a nice cover of Big Black's "Racer X." Recorded on 6/16/2009 - 4 songs: Crazy/Forever, Heart Sweats, Racer X, Young Hearts Spark Fire

James Yuill

KEXP — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The UK producer/musician James Yuill falls perhaps somewhere between Nick Drake and Aphex Twin with his hybrid of acoustic guitar indie-rock with glitch and soft dance beats. He plays tracks from his debut LP "Turning Down Water for Air" during this cheery live KEXP performance. Recorded on 5/26/2009 - 4 songs: No Pins Allowed, Over The Hills, This Sweet Love, No Surprise

The Kills

KEXP — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

This London-based duo lay out some sparse, menacing blues-punk with great male/female vocals and skuzzy guitar and drums sounds. The Kills plug in, turn it up, and deliver a powerhouse set live on KEXP. Recorded on 5/14/09 4 songs: U.R.A. Fever, Kissy Kissy, Black Balloon, Fried My Little Brains

El Ten Eleven

KEXP — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The Los Angeles-based duo El Ten Eleven creates amazingly groovy post-rock instrumentals. It’s experimental without being too heady and dancey without sounding digital – all done with just drums and looping bass guitar sounds. Recorded on 4/16/09 - 4 songs: Jumping Frenchmen Of Maine, I Like Van Halen Because My Sister Says They Are Cool, Hot Cakes, Indian Winter

Pela

KEXP — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700

KEXP faves Pela treat our listeners to an exclusive stripped-down set with additional vocal harmonies. The New York group’s anthemic, heart-felt songs still really shine in this acoustic setting. Recorded on 5/29/09 - 4 songs: Augustine, Strange Days, Juarez, East Los Angeles

Phoenix

KEXP — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

French indie-pop outfit Phoenix joins John Richards at the Cutting Room Studios NYC for a short and sweet acoustic set featuring songs from their fourth album, "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix." Recorded on 4/23/09 - 4 Songs: Liztomania, 1901, Playground Love, Armistice

Steve Earle

KEXP — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Veteran country rocker Steve Earle plays tribute to one of America’s late-great songwriters Townes Van Zandt with his covers record “Townes.” He stops by KEXP for a candid interview about Mr. Van Zandt and an acoustic live set featuring three songs from the record and “Copperhead Road” one of his own early classics. Recorded on 5/16/2009 - 4 songs: Pancho And Lefty, Brand New Companion, Lungs, Copperhead Road

Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit

KEXP — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Alabama native Jason Isbell (Drive-By Truckers) and his current band The 400 Unit play a heartfelt set of alt-county roots rock songs from their eponymous 2009 release. Recorded on 4/6/09 - 4 songs: The Last Song I Will Write, Seven-Mile Island, Soldiers Get Strange, Streetlights

Hey Marseilles

KEXP — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

This local seven-piece plays smart and swinging folk-pop that hints at places afar. Accordions, strings, horns, and chants all urge you to dance and sing along. Hey Marseilles recorded live on KEXP on 4/29/2009 - 4 songs: Rio, From A Terrace, Cigarettes, To Travels and Trunks

Buraka Som Sistema

KEXP — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

This team of producers from Lisbon seems to be the world ambassador of kuduro, the Angolan dance music that’s blowing up the clubs in both Angola and Portugal. And rightly so, as Buraka Som Sistema’s debut LP “Black Diamond” is an incredible mix of kuduro with other styles of dance music and global flavors. Check this hot KEXP live set. Recorded Live at KEXP on 4-26-2009. 4 Songs: Sound Of Kuduro/Luanda-Lisboa, Aqui Para Vocês, IC19, Tiroza

The Thermals

KEXP — Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

With the album "Now We Can See," The Thermals lyrically tone-down the overt politics and turn up the power-pop, exposing their great songwriting and allowing for more sing-a-long-abilty. The Portland group plays tracks from the record live on KEXP. Recorded 4/12/2009 - 4 Songs: I Called Out Your Name, We Were Sick, I Can't Let Go, Now We Can See

Telekinesis

KEXP — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Telekinesis is local singer/multi-instrumentalist Michael Lerner and while he probably can’t move things with his mind, his urgent, heartfelt indie-pop sure does. He's joined by a full band for this KEXP live set. Recorded on 4/13/09 - 4 songs: Great Lakes, One Step Forward, Calling All Doctors, Tokyo

Justin Townes Earle

KEXP — Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Justin Townes Earle's got more than a songwriter's name (Steve Earle's son, named after Townes Van Zandt), he's got the songs too. Whether he’s covering folk or country classics or doing originals this Nashville musician's sure enough a rising Americana star. Recorded on 4/06/2009 - 4 Songs: They Killed John Henry, I Don't Care, Mama's Eyes, Lonesome Song

...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead

KEXP — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Amps abuzz, ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead (trudging over decades from Hawaii via Olympia to Austin and now with branches reaching into New York) roar through the KEXP studio with a blisteringly melodic set of titantic epic-rockers from their 2009 album "The Century of Self." Recorded on 3/12/09 4 songs: The Giants Causeways, The Far Pavilions, Luna Park, Bells of Creation

M. Ward (Live in Austin)

KEXP — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

M. Ward’s sepia-toned indie-folk shines like the knobs on a vintage radio with his rugged, dreamy voice and deft guitar picking. The Portland-based singer-songwriter joins KEXP for a live performance at 2009’s SXSW Music Festival. Recorded in Austin, TX, on 3-20-09. 6 songs: Fuel For Fire, One Hundred Million Years, Shangri-La, Poison Cup, Chinese Translation, Never Had Nobody Like You

Zion I

KEXP — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Check out Oakland hip-hop duo Zion I (joined here by singer Courtney Holiday) doing a hot live set on KEXP. Zumbi’s a smooth, talented MC who touches on a variety of topics and DJ/producer AmpLive uses an array of different brushes for his top-shelf beats. Recorded on 4-14-09. - 4 songs: Juicy Juice, Bird's Eye View, Antenna, Don't Lose Ya Head

Loney Dear

KEXP — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Swedish singer-songwriter/multi instrumentalist Emil Svanängen and his band, collectively know as Loney Dear, return to KEXP with a dynamic and sweeping set of mature synth-pop featuring songs from their 2009 release "Dear John." Recorded on 2/23/09 - 4 songs: I Was Only Going Out, Everything Turns To You, Airport Surroundings, Violent

Lyrics Born (Live in San Francisco)

KEXP — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

The funky Bay Area microphone acrobat Lyrics Born joins KEXP on his home turf during our live broadcast from Berkeley, California. He's joined by singer (and his wife) Joyo Velarde, and DJ D-Sharp for some tight renditions of tracks from "Everywhere At Once." Recorded live on 1/29/09 - 4 songs: Don't Change, Hott 2 Deff, I'm A Phreak, I Like It, I Love It

The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart

KEXP — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700

New York band The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart performs a set of darkly melodic pop live on KEXP in NYC. Recorded on 2/9/09 - 4 songs: Doing All The Things That Wouldn't Make Your Parents Proud, Come Saturday, Kurt Cobain's Cardigan, The Tenure Itch

Peter Bjorn and John (Live in Austin)

KEXP — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700

KEXP favorites Peter Bjorn and John play an exclusive live set for KEXP at SXSW Music Festival 2009 from ME Television Studio in Austin, TX. Recorded on 3/20/09 - 6 songs: Blue Period Picasso, It Don't Move Me, Just the Past, Nothing to Worry About, Living Thing, Losing My Mind

Gomez (Live in Austin)

KEXP — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700

UK band Gomez plays an exclusive live set for KEXP at SXSW Music Festival from ME Television Studio in Austin 2009. Recorded on 3/19/09 - 3 songs: Mix, Airstream Driver, Hamoa Beach,

The Features (Live in Austin)

KEXP — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Tennessee band The Features play an exclusive live set for KEXP during the SXSW Music Festival from ME Television Studio in Austin, TX. Recorded on 3/18/09 - 5 songs: The Drawing Board, Whatever Gets You By, Lions, Gates of Hell, MosisTosis

William Elliott Whitmore

KEXP — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Son of the soil of Iowa, William Elliott Whitmore sings timeless acoustic blues songs of death, desperation, and redemption with an authoritative and earthy voice. Recorded on 2/15/2009 - 4 songs: Hell or High Water, Old Devils, Hard Times, A Good Day to Die, Lifetime Underground

Curumin

KEXP — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0800

This Sao Paolo multi-instrumentalist/producer blends Samba and other Brazilian flavors with a creative mix of reggae, funk, rock and hip-hop. He warms up the KEXP studios with this exclusive live set. Listen up and mellow out. Recorded on 1/24/09 - 4 songs: Mal Estar Card, Compacto, Misterio Stereo, Samba Japa

The Album Leaf (Live in San Francisco)

KEXP — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The Album Leaf unfurl their ambient post-rock instrumentals with stately precision in this reflective set recorded live on KEXP in Berkeley, California. Recorded on 1/28/09 - 4 songs: Wet the Day, The MP, Wishful Thinking, Storyboard

Andrew Bird

KEXP — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Chicago singer-songwriter-violinist Andrew Bird offers up a set of atmospheric pop replete with his trademark soft vocals and rich string textures. Recorded live at WNYE's studios in Brooklyn on 1/22/09 - 4 Songs: Oh No, Fitz and the Dizzyspells, Anonanimal, Natural Disaster

Juana Molina

KEXP — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The entrancing voice and looping acoustic guitar of Argentinian chanteuse Juana Molina are augmented by Martin Iannaccone on bass and Gregor Hilde on percussion in this multilayered folktronic meditation. Recorded on 2/10/09 - 4 songs: Un Dia, Vive Solo, Lo Dejamos, Los Hongos de Marosa

Starfucker

KEXP — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Starfucker rolls through your mind like a dream with their fuzzy analog synth-pop that incorporates some subtle electronics, found sounds, double drum kits, and distant, breathy vocals. The Portland trio brings their off-kilter treats in for a live KEXP performance. Recorded live on 12/19/08 - 7 songs: Gyrating Hips, Boy Toy, Queen Latifah, Lazer Fight, Isabella Of Castile, German Love, Rawnald Gregory Erickson The Second

Chuck Prophet (Live in San Francisco)

KEXP — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Songwriter Chuck Prophet performs live from the Bay Area on KEXP. Recorded on 1/30/09 - Five songs: Freckle Song, Would You Love Me?, A Woman's Voice, Let's Do Something Wrong, Doubter Out Of Jesus (All Over You)

Citay (Live In San Francisco)

KEXP — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

San Francisco band Citay performs an exclusive set of epic rock for KEXP's broadcast from the Bay Area. Recorded on 1/29/09 - four songs: First Fantasy, Eye On The Dollar, Little Kingdom, Former Child

The High Decibels (Live in San Francisco)

KEXP — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Join Bay Area high-energy hip-hoppers The High Decibels featuring MCs Duke Johnson and Chief and a live band in this exclusive performance for KEXP's broadcast from the Bay Area. Recorded on 1/28/09 - four songs: Who Knew Duke, Crash with No Cushion, Home Run Hitters, That Dude.

Tuatara / The Minus 5

KEXP — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Kevin Cole is joined by Northwest music heavyweights Scott McCaughey, Peter Buck, Barrett Martin, and Dave Carter for an exclusive KEXP live performance. Recorded on 12/10/08 - 4 songs: The Old Carving Knife, Missionary Death Song, Rage On Regardless, Ambulance Dance Hall

Of Montreal

KEXP — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Kevin Barnes (or "Georgie Fruit" in this case) and the cast of Of Montreal treats the KEXP airwaves to acoustic versions of the tracks from their funky glam-pop opus "Skeletal Lamping." Recorded on 11/19/08 - 5 songs: Beware Our Nubile Miscreants, "Triphallus, To Punctuate!", Touched Something's Hollow, An Eluardian Instance, For Our Elegant Caste

DeVotchKa

KEXP — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Pop the wine bottle cork and enjoy another great live radio performance from KEXP favorites DeVotchKa. Includes the Frank Sinatra track “Somethin’ Stupid.” Salud! Recorded on 12/29/08 - 4 songs: Basso Profundo, Somethin' Stupid, How It Ends, Enemy Guns

The Rosebuds

KEXP — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800

The Raleigh, NC, husband and wife duo return to the less dance-oriented sound of their earlier work with their 2008 release “Life Like.” The Rosebuds bring their slightly chilly pop tracks to KEXP for a live set and even enlist some of our staff for a rousing rendition of “Nice Fox.” Recorded 11/20/2008 - 4 songs: Life Like, Cape Fear, Border Guards, Nice Fox