Author Archives: Gerrit Feenstra

Album Review: James Blake - Overgrown

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 10, 2013

In only a few quick years, James Blake‘s name and reputation have grown exponentially. Back in 2010, he pioneered the “post-dubstep” genre (consisting of pretty much just him back then) with the much-loved CMYK EP. His mixture of jazz, soul, and bassy undertones made for a rich and unique listening experience unlike anything else onRead more...

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Live Review: Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds w/ Sharon Van Etten @ Paramount Theatre 4/7/13

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 10, 2013

Sunday night, rock pioneer Nick Cave returned to Seattle in support of the excellent new Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds record Push The Sky Away. Unsurprisingly, Cave played an insurmountable show in grandiose fashion. Mixing the best of Push with a dozen or more classics, Cave and his band brought the house down. WithRead more...

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Live Review: How to Dress Well w/ Sky Ferreira & High Highs @ Barboza 4/6/13

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 9, 2013

Saturday night, 12 bucks (a cheap cover at nearby clubs) bought you a night of chilled out, near-perfect indie pop bliss. Though How To Dress Well just swung through town a couple months ago, they returned with friends - namely, rising indie pop icon Sky Ferreira and Australian psych-pop band High Highs. The three gaveRead more...

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Song of the Day: Wavves - Demon To Lean On

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 9, 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 featured song, selected by Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, comes from the fuzzed-out indieRead more...

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Live Review: Jamie Lidell w/ Empress Of & Ludwig Persik @ Neumos 4/1/13

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 5, 2013

As Jamie Lidell started into his Neumos set Monday night, he recalled the Multiply tour, where at his Neumos stop back in 2006, he wore a leopard print suit that was blistering hot on stage. Here, he was dressed more akin to an R&B Dr. Who, with a dark full body coat over a simpleRead more...

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Album Review: DJ Koze - Amygdala

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 4, 2013

Making a truly timeless record is really, really hard. Without the ability to look into the future and see what sounds and styles are going to fall out of fashion, artists often just have to take the gamble and see what happens. With all the knowledge and ability you have as an artist, you needRead more...

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Song of the Day: Hookworms - Form and Function

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 4, 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 comes from UK psych rock band Hookworms. “Form and Function” hails from theirRead more...

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Live Review: Phoenix w/ Mac Demarco at Paramount Theatre 3/29/13

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: April 3, 2013

French indie rock veterans Phoenix are poised to make a comeback of epic proportions this year. Last time we got a full length release from the band, it redefined the band’s following for good. 2009′s Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix is still to this day one of the most well-loved indie pop records in recent time, andRead more...

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Live Review: Chelsea Light Moving w/ Grass Widow @ Neumos 3/23/13

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: March 26, 2013

If current trends continue, Thurston Moore will evoke the true spirit of rock and roll musicianship and artistry until the day of his death. 35 years into his career, he and his band of extravagantly talented musicians in Chelsea Light Moving are making hard and heavy rock with just as edge and demand as hisRead more...

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Song of the Day: The Cave Singers - Have To Pretend

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: March 22, 2013

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 comes from Seattle band The Cave Singers. “Have To Pretend” is a splendid cutRead more...

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