Pickwick - Light It Up (Let It Burn) - from the 2017 album LoveJoys on Small Press Records.
Recently, KEXP had the opportunity to chat with Galen Disston, lead singer of the Seattle band Pickwick, as he and the group were in the middle of their month-long international tour (Canada and the U.S.). When we got in touch with them, the band was prepping for a show at Local 506 in Chapel Hill,…
Can we say "finally!"? After nearly two years since their first KEXP performance, Pickwick will release their full-length debut on March 12. The beloved Seattle soul rockers have introduced R&B to a whole new generation with the Myths 7-inch series, including listener favorites like "Window Sil…
Every Monday through Friday we deliver a different song as a part of our Song of the Day Podcast subscription. This Podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists our DJ's think you should hear. Today's song is "Light it Up (Let it …
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part 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 Morning…
Seattle band Pickwick has always been a band that embraces change. In their earliest incarnations, they were an ambient-folk group before falling in love with the hypnotic grooves of R&B that would be the foundation for their 2013 full-length debut, Can't Talk Medicine. Even still, the band con…
Lead vocalist Galen Disston transforms into cult figure head "Glean" in the wild video for this single from 2017's LoveJoys
Blood delivers powerful message about gun control with an all-star Seattle cast featuring members of Shabazz Palaces, Tacocat, Pickwick, Mirrorgloss, and more.
In this week's Sound & Vision, Disston chats with KEXP's John Richards about the musical and how he can kind of relate to the character he plays in the show.
This Sunday, February 26th, not only can you hear new music from beloved local band Pickwick, but it will be for a great cause! Over at The Crocodile, Galen Disston and crew will perform tracks from their highly-anticipated upcoming LP LoveJoys. And, also on this impressive bill are Beat Connection…
As we head towards this weekend's Little Big Show #20 with Pickwick and Porter Ray, we're looking back at previous editions of this concert series hosted by KEXP, Starbucks, and STG Presents. (Look back at Shows 1-5 here, and stay tuned as we continue our retrospective on the KEXP Blog all week lon…
Just when you thought festival season was over with Bumbershoot, another one has jumped in right before the buzzer. This means you've got one more shot to enjoy free outdoor music before the cold weather kicks in. This Sunday, September 17th, Lyft will host their first annual Lyft Fest at the Seatt…
As we head towards this weekend’s Little Big Show #20 with Pickwick and Porter Ray, we’re looking back at previous editions of this concert series hosted by KEXP, Starbucks, and STG Presents. (Look back at Shows 1-5 and 6-11, and stay tuned as we continue our retrospective on the KEXP Blog all week…
DJ Kevin Cole brings the thunder on his latest MTM mix featuring current faves from Thunderpussy, Mammút, the Suburbs, Ride and more. Light It Up! 1. Pickwick - Light It Up (Let It Burn) 2. The Suburbs - Hey Muse! 3. BD + The Sheeks - Do It 4. Songhoy Blues - Voter 5. Thunderpussy - Velvet Noose …
After a six-year absence, KEXP’s John in the Morning at Night returns on Friday, June 12, at Neumos. For the Morning Faithful and everyone else, this benefit for KEXP's New Home, featuring performances from Morning Show favorites Haerts, Pickwick, Baby Dayliner, and NAVVI, is one not to miss. We wo…
The Morning Show with John Richards on KEXP has come to mean a lot of different things to different people over the years. But the overwhelmingly pervasive theme at Neumos on Friday for the revival of John In The Morning At Night was a whole hell of a lot of fun. The room was packed with jubilant K…
The debut album, I Never Meant It To Be Like This, from Seattle's Cumulus has been a long time coming. After establishing themselves in the local music scene playing alongside fellow Northwest artists like Wild Flag, Gold Leaves and Pickwick, honing their sound and piquing fan interest, the trio la…
The Afternoon Show's Kevin Cole presents a final year-in-review podcast featuring some of the best local releases of 2013. Excellent choices! 1. Big Eyes - Nothing You Could Say 2. Cumulus - Hey Love 3. La Luz - Sure As Spring 4. Mudhoney - Slipping Away 5. Pearl Jam - Mind Your Manners 6. ODESZ…
It's hard to believe that the Capitol Hill Block Party is on its 17th year, but it's no surprise that it keeps getting better each year. Now a premiere Northwest festival, the Capitol Hill Block Party has announced a stellar lineup for 2013. On July 26th through 28th, you'll be able to see The Flam…
