Seminal alternative rock band Throwing Muses make their second visit to KEXP to perform songs from their 2013 LP "Purgatory/Paradise" -- their first new album in 10 years. Recorded 2/25/2014 - 4 songs: Sunray Venus, Freesia, Milan, Static.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "IUD" by Lisa Prank, from the 2019 album Perfect Love Song on Father/Daughter Records.
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 “Words” by FVLCRVM, a 2018 single on Universal Austria.
I'm very excited to announce the launch of Immigrant Songs, a cool new series that highlights foreign-born musicians and their music along with unique stories of the immigrant experience. I'll be curating the series alongside Wo' Pop host Darek Mazzone. While Derek and I have always championed a wi…
New York-based songwriter Eleanor Friedberger stops by the new KEXP Studio to play 4 songs off the album "New View". Recorded 03/05/2016 - 4 songs: He Didn't Mention His Mother, Sweetest Girl, Cathy With The Curly Hair, Does Turquoise Work?.
Seattle surf-rock quartet La Luz drops into the KEXP studio to perform songs from their brilliant brand new record "Weirdo Shrine" live on KEXP. Recorded 08/06/2015 - 4 songs: Sleep Till They Die, With Davey, Don't Wanna Be Anywhere, You Disappear.
Horn, Netherlands based neo-psych, baroque pop singer Jacco Gardner and his band perform songs from his new record "Hypnophobia," live on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters. Recorded 06/25/2015 - 4 songs: Hypnophobia, Clear The Air, Face to Face, Find Yourself.
São Paulo, Brazil based psychedelic synth-rock band Quarto Negro perform songs from their strong new record "Amor Violento" live on KEXP. Recorded 07/10/2015 - 4 songs: Filhos Do Frio, Mala Mujer, Há Um Oceano Entre Nós, 3012.
Seattle based singer-songwriter Briana Marela delivers a mind-blowing performance of songs from her soon to be released debut album "All Around Us" live on KEXP's Audioasis with DJ Sharlese. Recorded 07/09/2015 - 4 songs: Surrender, Dani, Take Care of Me, Further.
Psychedelic, experimental electronic composer Dan Deacon delivers an out-of-this-world performance of songs from his 2015 record, "Gliss Riffer", live from the past in the 4th-dimensional confines of the KEXP studio. Recorded 05/08/2015 - 4 songs: When I Was Done Dying, Feel the Lightnin…
From Stillwater, Oklahoma, to Portland, Oregon, Other Lives may have changed their scenery but not their beautifully orchestrated songs, which they share from their latest LP, "Rituals", live on KEXP. Recorded 05/12/2015 - 4 songs: Reconfiguration, Easy Way Out, 2 Pyramids, English Summe…
Reykjavík-based dreamy folk outfit Low Roar performs an exclusive live set in the KEXP Studio, featuring songs from 2014's "0". - Recorded 10/22/2014 - 5 songs: Easy Way Out, I'll Keep Coming, Anything You Need, Vampire on My Fridge, Dreamer.
Hamilton Leithauser, frontman of The Walkmen (who remain on extreme hiatus), performs songs from his solo debut album, "Black Hours." Live from the Cutting Room Studios in NYC. Recorded 06/06/2014 - 4 songs: 11 O'Clock Friday Night, Alexandra, 5 AM, The Smallest Splinter.
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…
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.
Twin Shadow has shared his new song "To The Top," an intense, pounding percussion anthem about starting over. His statement about the song offers a glimpse into the song's inspiration. He said, "What is it when you realize that someone isn't right for you? Or when you find that you do not and can …
When Alynda Lee Segarra first thought of making a record with a concept storyline, she heard a voice in her head telling her she was too lazy to do it. Fast forward and Hurray For The Riff Raff's striking album The Navigator features a collection of vivid songs featuring a young female Puerto…
One of 2016's breakout artists, Margo Price has been hailed as a champion for traditionalist country, but that tag doesn't do her justice. The songs on the Illinois-via-Nashville songwriter's 2016 album Midwest Farmer's Daughter certainly have echoes of her predecessors, but the songwriting is too…
With literally hundreds of songs filling her numerous self-released albums, it could be somewhat intimidating to jump into Greta Kiline's catalog if it weren't for the New York City songwriter's clever wordplay and instantly accessible twinkling melodies. Pulling from her two most recent release…
With Ibeyi, every song is a blessing, sometimes quite literally. The Parisian born twin sisters reach deep into their French-Cuban ancestry and call upon the spirits of Santería on their debut LP, which blends Yoruban evocations with contemporary expressions of love and loss. Their music is, as the…
