Listen to one-of-a-kind in-studio performances recorded live at KEXP. Recent guests include:
Raveonettes, The - 11/4/2009
The Raveonettes turn down the distortion and pen some of the darkest lyrics yet on “In And Out Of Control” which is perhaps their most pop-sounding LP to date. The Danish duo plays tracks from the album live on KEXP from the Cutting Room Studios in NYC. -W. Myers
Wax Tailor - 10/17/2009
French DJ/producer JC Le Saout (aka Wax Tailor) blurs the lines between hip-hop, downtempo, soul, and R&B with his latest release "In The Mood For Life." He and his touring band consisting of 2 vocalists, flute and cello drop this set live at KEXP. -M. Ogaz
Those Darlins - 10/16/2009
Murfreesboro, TN's Those Darlins may not take themselves too seriously, but that's all the better for their particular brand of raw and rockin alt-country. Check out this set featuring songs from their self titled debut performed live at KEXP. -M. Ogaz
Spiral Stairs - 10/15/2009
Scott Kannberg (Pavement, Preston School of Industry) releases his first album under his Spiral Stairs moniker with “The Real Feel.” It goes everywhere from rootsy to way rocking and will please “old band” fans and newbies too. This set recorded live @ KEXP.
Dutchess And The Duke, The - 10/14/2009
The Seattle duo expands a bit on their stark, punk-inspired folk-rock with the sophomore album “Sunset/Sunrise.” Join The Dutchess & The Duke as they play tracks from the LP live for the KEXP listening audience.
Fool's Gold - 10/12/2009
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.
Lightning Dust - 10/11/2009
Vancouver, BC duo Lightening Dust is a side project of Black Mountain's Amber Webber and Joshua Wells, here augmented by Ashley Webber and Ryan Peters. Featuring the Webber sister's harmonizing and dual keyboards, they play a sweet set of songs from their second album "Infinite Light." Recorded live on KEXP. -A. Boyd
Meisce - 10/10/2009
Drink-friendly local group Meisce combines punk rock with Irish, gypsy and other stagger-inducing styles. Their name is Gaelic for “drunk”, but you don’t have to be faded to spin-along till you drop. This live set recorded at KEXP.
School Of The Seven Bells - 10/10/2009
Brooklyn trio School of Seven Bells plays some of their electro-enhanced dream pop from their debut LP “Alpinisms” live in the KEXP studios. –W. Myers
Bottle Rockets - 10/2/2009
These long-running Missouri roots-rockers come strong with another batch of top-notch everyman anthems on “Lean Forward.” The Bottle Rockets swing in to KEXP for a nice live set featuring songs from the album.
Downpilot - 10/2/2009
With the record “They Kind Of Shine” Seattle’s Paul Hiraga and company go for a bit more brightness in their thoughtful folk-rock sound. Downpilot stops by KEXP to play a cool live set featuring tracks from the album.
Sondre Lerche - 9/29/2009
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's whimsical take on melancholy themes adds an upbeat twist to this solo performance. -M. Ogaz
Seattle Fandango Project - 9/27/2009
Seattle Fandango Project is a local collective sharing the musical style of Son Jarocho from the Mexican state of Veracruz through workshops and live performances. The group stops by KEXP to perform live, showing not only the traditional flavor, but it’s modern hip-hop-affected sound as well.
Little Cuts - 9/26/2009
The members of Seattle trio Little Cuts have been/are in more bands than you can shake a stick at – everything from The Shins to The Cops. They make their radio debut with this incarnation during a live set of rip-roaring, gritty rock ‘n’ roll on KEXP’s local show “Audioasis.”
Mason Jennings - 9/25/2009
Not only does Mason Jennings go a bit electric on his LP “Blood Of Man”, but he also pens some of his most sinister, personal tales. The Minneapolis singer-songwriter performs some of these tracks live over the KEXP airwaves.
These United States - 9/25/2009
Still riding high on the release of"Everything Touches Everything", their 3rd album in 18 months, Kentucky/DC band These United States deliver this raw and powerful set of folk-rock live on KEXP. - M. Ogaz
Capt. Jeffery And The Musical Chumbuckets - 9/25/2009
Strap in for a healty dose of kickin' western swing from Captain Jeffrey and The Musical Chumbuckets live on KEXP. Hailing from California's San Fernando valley, Capt. Jeff and crew serve it up heavy on the twang with slide guitar riffs and lots of fancy fretwork. -M.Ogaz
David Bazan - 9/24/2009
Pedro The Lion mastermind David Bazan's first record under his own name is a brilliant, fearless and personal album of rock exploring faith and relationships. This set recorded live at KEXP features material from "Curse Your Branches" and highlights Bazan's beautiful songwriting and expressive vocals.
Meat Puppets - 9/23/2009
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.
Timber Timbre - 9/23/2009
Toronto's Taylor Kirk and his project Timber Timbre play a haunting set of dark cinematic folk live on KEXP. With echoes of Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits in Kirk's delicate lyrics and frank vocal style, these brooding lovesongs will creep under your skin. -M. Ogaz
Langhorn Slim - 9/22/2009
Sea Wolf - 9/21/2009
Rodrigo Y Gabriela - 9/21/2009
American Music Club - 9/19/2009
Lusine - 9/19/2009
Local Natives (MusicFest Northwest) - 9/18/2009
Builders And The Butchers, The (MusicFest Northwest) - 9/18/2009
Twilight Sad, the (MusicFest Northwest) - 9/17/2009
Pains Of Being Pure At Heart, The (MusicFest Northwest) - 9/17/2009
We Were Promised Jetpacks (MusicFest Northwest) - 9/17/2009
Grand Hallway - 9/16/2009
Black Whales - 9/15/2009
Grand Archives_09 15 2009 - 9/15/2009
Master Musicians of Bukkake - 9/12/2009
Pezzner - 9/12/2009
New Radiant Storm King - 9/11/2009
Rainieros, The - 9/11/2009
Ólöf Arnalds - 9/10/2009
Vieux Farka Touré - 9/7/2009
Black Joe Lewis And The Honeybears - 9/7/2009
Akron/Family - 9/7/2009
Vivian Girls - 9/6/2009
Sera Cahoone - 9/6/2009
Raphael Saadiq - 9/6/2009
Holy Fuck - 9/6/2009
Common Market - 9/6/2009
Telekinesis - 9/5/2009
Os Mutantes - 9/5/2009
Wovenhand - 9/4/2009
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