Swedish singer-songwriter Daniel Norgren reflects on his daily jaunts through nature in this new single off his upcoming release Wooh Dang.
Dalarna, Sweden-based indie-folk singer-songwriter The Tallest Man On Earth stops by the KEXP studio and performs a couple of songs from his magnificent new record "Dark Bird Is Home" live on KEXP's The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters. Recorded 08/21/2015 - 2 songs: Darkness of the Dream,…
The prolific singer-songwriter Joseph Arthur returns to KEXP for a special live in-studio session featuring an entire set of Lou Reed songs. His latest album, "Lou," contains powerful renditions of his favorites from the legendary artist. Recorded 06/05/2014 - 4 songs: Coney Island Baby…
Singer-songwriter Jenny Mae Leffel passed away over the weekend at the age of 49, from "complications due to alcoholism." The Columbus, Ohio-based artist started out in the band Vibralux before branching out for a solo career as "Jenny Mae." She released two albums -- her now tragically-titled 19…
DJ El Toro shares some of his favorite music of 2015 and previews upcoming releases from Shearwater, ANOHNI, Gazebos, and the Cave Singers. Speaking of next year, don't forget: everything you enjoy on KEXP, including the free podcasts, is made possible by support from music lovers like you. P…
New York based indie singer-songwriter and guitarist of The Strokes, Albert Hammond Jr. and his band perform songs from his newest solo record, "Momentary Masters", live on KEXP with Troy Nelson. Recorded 10/26/2015 - 5 songs: Spooky Church, Side Boob, Cooker Ship, Everyone Gets A Star, …
Fort-Lauderdale, Florida-based indie singer-songwriter and also founder of Superchunk and Portastatic, Mac McCaughan and his band The Non-Believers perform songs from their new record ‘Non-Believers' live on KEXP's The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters. Recorded 09/15/2015 - 4 songs: Your Hologram, L…
Folk singer-songwriter Ryley Walker performs songs from his beautifully complex new record "Primrose Green" live on his "favorite show in the world," The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters. Recorded 06/08/2015 - 4 songs: Sullen Mind, Funny Thing She Said, On The Banks Of The Old Ki…
New York based, Canadian born singer-songwriter Mac DeMarco and band swing by the KEXP studio to perform songs from "Salad Days" and "2" live on KEXP's Middday Show with Cheryl Waters. Recorded 04/23/2015 - 4 songs: Salad Days, Let Her Go, Chamber of Reflection, Still Toge…
Charles Bradley is more than his music. He's a Daptone Records institution, a life-affirming singer, and, as his organist, Mike Deller, introduced him to the crowd at dusk on the first day of the Sasquatch Music Festival, "The Screaming Eagle of Soul."
Soulful singer/songwriter Leon Bridges talks to KEXP about his early days as a young musician at open mics, how he developed his other-worldly voice, and what he thinks about love at this stage in his life.
The collaborative EP from Justus Proffit and Jay Som "crystalizes their poignant stylizations of singer-songwriter that transcends their signature, bedroom rock modus operandi."
KEXP scored a follow-up interview with the stylish singer-songwriters to hear some deeper cuts about how they started this project, humorous connotations of the album, their favorite collaborative duos, plus what’s next for them.
Ragged, scrappy, and gloriously unfiltered, Tucson, Arizona's Foxx Bodies only play one kind of music: loud. Leading with the dual-pronged attack of guitarist Bailey Moses and singer Bella Vanek, the punk quartet conjure a magnetically-jagged riot in this eruptive set with Troy Nelson in the …
Every day I think about partying. When I eat kale, I feel like I'm partying. When I look at the lead singer of The Drums, I feel like I'm partying. When I host my radio show Audioasis, I feel like I'm partying. I basically feel like I'm partying every minute of the day.
In celebration of Black History Month, KEXP spoke with soulful Seattle singer/songwriter Tiffany Wilson about what "Black History Month" means to her, and the continued relevance of Nina Simone.
Sleater-Kinney guitarist and singer Carrie Brownstein spoke with Sound & Vision host Emily Fox about The Center Won’t Hold, how she’s seen the music industry change for women, and the departure of drummer Janet Weiss from the band.
Oxnard, California-based power-pop singer-songwriter Nic Hessler and his band perform songs from his brand new record ‘Soft Connections' live on KEXP's The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters. Recorded 07/13/2015 - 5 songs: Intro/Expel Me, (Please) Don't Break Me, Soon You'll See, Kristi…
Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett performs with her band "The Courtney Barnetts" at the Triple Door as part of KEXP's VIP Club Concert series. Recorded 07/07/2014 - 9 songs: Lance Jr, Don't Apply Compression Gently, Scotty Says, Canned Tomatoes (whole), David, Are You L…
