Author Archives: Anna McClain

Song of the Day: Gambles - Angel

By Anna McClain | Published: January 29, 2014

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 DJs think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Morning Show with John Richards, is “Angel” by Gambles from the 2013 self-releasedRead more...

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Song of the Day: Chantal Acda - Arms Up High

By Anna McClain | Published: January 22, 2014

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 DJs think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is “Arms Up High” by Chantal Acda fromRead more...

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Live Review: Damien Jurado w/ Naomi Wachira at Neptune Theatre 1/17/14

By Anna McClain | Published: January 21, 2014

Thinking of those who define the present-day Seattle music scene, musicians like Damien Jurado, who not only call the city home but who have influenced, promoted, and produced other local artists’ music, come to mind. Jurado’s soul-searching folk ballads have earned him a wholehearted embrace from his fans. What better way to kick off hisRead more...

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Album Review: Damien Jurado - Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son

By Anna McClain | Published: January 16, 2014

I first listened to Damien Jurado‘s 11th album, Brothers and Sisters of the Eternal Son, while walking through our shared hometown of Seattle on a particularly rainy day. The first formidable moments of “Magic Number,” transported me into a movie full of earnest life truths. Like his 2012 album, Maraqopa, Brothers and Sisters has instant cinematicRead more...

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Live Video: Minor Alps

By Anna McClain | Published: January 6, 2014

“There are so many mountains in the world, but not all of them are on the top 10 list... but if you stand on top of one, you feel like you’re on the highest point on earth.” This is the concept behind super-duo Minor Alps. Multi-talented musicians Matthew Caws of Nada Surf and Juliana HatfieldRead more...

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Live Video: Kingdom Crumbs

By Anna McClain | Published: January 5, 2014

Drum machines, laptops and keyboards don’t generally lend themselves to physical expression in music. In many cases, the minute adjustments that can change an entire track are invisible to audiences during electronic performances. The Seattle group Kingdom Crumbs, on the other hand, is captivating to watch live. Their visual appeal could be a product of theirRead more...

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Live Video: Crystal Antlers

By Anna McClain | Published: January 4, 2014

Crystal Antlers is hard to pin down. With each release, the energetic band leaves genre behind, making fans uncertain of their future endeavors, yet they manage to avoid slipping into frustrating unpredictability. Recently, Crystal Antlers wrapped up their North American tour with a stop in Seattle before moving on to their umpteenth European tour this winter.Read more...

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Live Video: Pillar Point

By Anna McClain | Published: December 28, 2013

Fans of Seattle’s indie-pop act Throw Me The Statue were saddened to see the band’s hiatus announcement back in October, but the break has proven its value since frontman Scott Reitherman’s new project Pillar Point has completed their debut album, due out in early 2014. However, Pillar Point diverges from TMTS in the band’s experimentation with unique danceRead more...

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Live Video: Kid Smpl

By Anna McClain | Published: December 27, 2013

What kind of music would a futuristic space colony of Seattleites create? Seattle producer Kid Smpl gives us an idea with his pleasantly subtle, weather-infused tracks. The 23 year-old artist has been busy over the last few years, releasing a series of EPs since 2011, along with his debut album, Skylight, and its subsequent remixes featuring local producers.Read more...

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Song of the Day: Ages and Ages - Divisionary (Do the Right Thing)

By Anna McClain | Published: December 27, 2013

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 DJs think you should hear. Today’s song is “Divisionary (Do the Right Thing)” by Ages and Ages from their upcoming 2014 album, Divisionary, onRead more...

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