In addition to the wealth of artists imported into Seattle to work with the city's legendary label, Sub Pop Records highlighted the best of the Northwest's seemingly endless talent, from Mudhoney to Rose Windows, during their Silver Jubilee. Before Seattle's The Moondoggies ended the night with their unforgettable performance on the Hardly Art ticket, KEXP caught up with guitarist and vocalist Kevin Murphy backstage at Sub Pop's Silver Jubilee. Watch Murphy's heartfelt solo performance of three new songs from The Moondoggies' upcoming album Adios I'm a Ghost as well as one from their sophomore album Tidelands. The Moondoggies' third studio album will be available August 13th!
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It's kind of an understatement to say a lot can change in five years. Moondoggies frontman Kevin Murphy opens up about the half-decade period between the band's full-length records and the art of writing rock songs.
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Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Afte…
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