On the show this time, it’s the rich storytelling of Matt Berninger.
This is the third album by The Jazz Butcher I've covered in this blog series (see also here and here), and I'm embarrassed to admit I have yet to properly spend time getting acquainted with this long-running English band's deep discography. Something tells me that the next several years will be a g…
Seattle's own Tacocat pay tribute to a '90s feminist icon with "Dana Katherine Scully," a track out today in both video form and on their latest full-length Lost Time. In an interview with Rookie, frontwoman Emily Nokes explains, "I’d been watching a ton of old school X-Files around the time that …
In the microcosm of Iceland's music scene, where bands tend to germinate, blossom and wither as if viewed on time-lapse, the young twenty-somethings of Mammút might be seen as practically prehistoric. The five members literally grew up together during their decade as one of Iceland's most criticall…
Before Black Pistol Fire even began performing, drummer Eric Owen stripped himself down to his skivvies, preparing himself for a loaded live session. And, yes, he is donning golf gloves. Coupled with the high energy guitarist and life-long friend Kevin McKeown supplied, the incredible duo flooded t…
In Portland, it takes a village. Or nearly that, at least, to bring to life the songs of Kyle Morton. Over three albums and a handful of EPs, the 11-member group Typhoon build gorgeously orchestrated folk pop around Morton's uniquely intimate and personal lyrics. Morton, who nearly died of Lyme Dis…
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 DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on The Mor…
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 Afterno…
Seattle's own Chastity Belt have been relatively quiet since their 2013 debut No Regrets. Today they've shared the title track to their upcoming follow up that drops on March 24. "Time to Go Home" features a slow-burn that builds into a booming party track. [Stereogum]
On the show this time, it’s the sometimes surprising, always satisfying, dreamy pop of… somesurprises.
On the show this time, it’s the shoegaze originators reunited — Ride rides again.
Details on new shows, new hosts, and new time slots that will begin to premiere on September 13th.
In the first installment of (perhaps) a new series, Martin Douglas has a weird, weird time with three local singles.
For the first time in a decade, Martin Douglas journeys into the mouth of the beast that is Capitol Hill Block Party.
This pianist asks what a Bach masterpiece would sound like played backwards and then does it. Inside the music time travels backwards.
Now is the time for some industrial atmospheres to sink into. Featuring Dean Moore (electro-acoustic percussion) and Noisepoetnobody (modular synth and voice).
On the show this time, it’s the mesmerizing post-punk shoegaze of Brooklyn band DIIV.
On the show this time, it’s the Guembri driven Moroccan rock of Bab L’ Bluz.
On the show this time, it's the Japanese art-punk rock trio TsuShiMaMiRe.
On the show this time, it’s New York indie rockers Been Stellar.
