Alt-rock gladiators The Afghan Whigs, hailing from Cincinatti, bring the many destructive characters in their songs to life in the KEXP studio. The Afghan Whigs performed songs from their 2014 studio release " Do to the Beast". Recorded 4/15/2014 - 4 songs: Matamoros, Royal Cream, The L…
Lucius returns to the KEXP airwaves with a special live performance from the Triple Door showcasing their impressive range as vocalists, musicians and songwriters. Recorded 2/11/2014 - 9 songs: Go Home, Don't Just Sit There, Genevieve, Tempest, Until We Get There, How Loud Your Heart Gets, Wildewo…
Saharan blues band Tinariwen, stopped in at the KEXP Studio to record a performance of some hypnotically percussive songs. Their 2014 album, "Emmaar", showcases a return to their roots after decades of musical exploration and time on the road. Recorded 4/14/2014 - 4 songs: Cler Achel, Ti…
Indie pioneers Pixies enter the KEXP live performance space for this set that spans their entire career from 1989's "Doolittle" to 2014's "EP 2". Recorded 2/18/2014 - 4 songs: Snakes, In Heaven/Andro Queen, Greens and Blues, Monkey Gone To Heaven.
Jen Cloher’s self-titled record isn’t just her most dynamic, it’s likely her most self-reflective as well. Joining DJ Morgan in the KEXP Live Room, Cloher and her band run through four songs off her self-titled record.
On Destroyer's latest album, ken, Bejar's synth-soaked set of songs is full of side-eyed bewilderment and cutting turns of phrase, all of which is on display in this session with DJ Cheryl Waters in the KEXP Live Room.
Not many artists - if any - besides Hot Snakes can say they’ve blown the power during a KEXP session and the ferocious energy that both powers their latest album, Jericho Sirens, and and overloads the power infrastructure of Little London Plane is on full display in this session live with DJ Evie f…
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Kevin Cole, host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, from the many bands playing this year's Iceland Airwaves Music Festival, is "Taking A Part Of Me" by JFDR, a 2019 single on White Sun Recording.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "Petty Thieving" by Feet, from the 2019 album What’s Inside Is More Than Just Ham on Clapped Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "25, Alive" by Oh, Rose, from the 2019 album While My Father Sleeps on Park The Van Records.
KEXP Wo’Pop host Darek Mazzone spent time in Amman, Jordan this summer. He dug deep into music from all over the region and selected tracks that best reflect the ever changing nature of this amazing part of the world.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Darek Mazzone, host of Wo'Pop on KEXP, in celebration of the Persian New Year, is “Farewell, Warden” by SarrSew, from the 2018 album Girih: Iranian Sound Artists on Zabte Sote.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Darek Mazzone, host of Wo'Pop on KEXP, in celebration of the Persian New Year, is “Odium” by Salome MC, from the 2017 self-released album Excerpts from Unhappy Consciousness.
This week's picks for Song of the Day were chosen by Kevin Cole, host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, highlighting standout artists from the 2020 Eurosonic Festival in Groningen, Netherlands. Today's Song of the Day is “Zalina” by Balkan Taksim, a 2019 self-released single.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "There Will Always Be a Light" by Catholic Action, from the 2020 album Celebrated by Strangers on Palo Santo Records.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "Off My Mind" by Hazel English, from the 2020 album Wake UP! on Polyvinyl / Marathon Artists.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "ADMSDP (feat. LA Warman)" by DJ Python, from the 2020 album Mas Amable on Incienso.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "I Love You But Damn" by Smokey Brights, from the 2020 album I Love You But Damn on Freakout Records.
KEXP's Sound & Vision talks to Moses Sumney and Jonah Mutono about their new albums and their experiences living in different countries throughout their childhoods.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Kevin Cole, host of The Afternoon Show on KEXP, is "Light in the Heart of Our Town" by Joensuu 1685, from the 2020 album ÖB on Gems Records.
