Today’s song, featured on The Morning Show with John Richards, is "Dead of Night” by Orville Peck, from the 2019 album Pony on Sub Pop.
Peck speaks to KEXP about how Lavender Country influenced him, his music, how he sees himself in the country genre, and the mask you’ll never see him without.
KEXP broadcasts live from the inaugural Thing Fest at Fort Worden, Washington
This week's episode is all about drag queens and gay cowboys. We'll hear from the first openly gay country band, Lavender Country and hear how that band influenced the country music of Orville Peck today. We'll also hear about the controversies around Drag Queen Story Time.
Our favorite fringe masked gay cowboy Orville Peck released the final chapter in his three-part record, Bronco, on Friday.
KEXP listeners vote for their favorite performances from KEXP's YouTube channel.
KEXP listeners voted on their favorite albums from 2019 and we're counting them down. Where did your favorite album land?
