Author Archives: Katy McCourt-Basham, KEXP

KEXP Live in Austin during SXSW, Day 3: PJ Harvey & John Parish

By Katy McCourt-Basham, KEXP | Published: March 23, 2009

photos by Jim Bennett PJ Harvey and John Parish are a British duo who have worked together in bands like Parish’s Automatic Dlamini, and then produced highly praised individual work in the 80’s/90’s before joining forces again on PJ Harvey’s 1995 release To Bring You My Love. Harvey and Parish are back with a newRead more...

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Live Review: Dan Auerbach at Showbox at the Market

By Katy McCourt-Basham, KEXP | Published: March 17, 2009

review by Katy McCourt-Basham photos by Hilary Harris Tuesday night at the Showbox at the Market was a pretty crowded one, with audience members young and old waiting to see the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach play with support from Hacienda. The first band that hit the stage was Those Darlins of Murfreesboro, TN. The bandRead more...

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Album Reviews: War Child, Dark Was the Night & The Redwood Plan

By Katy McCourt-Basham, KEXP | Published: March 5, 2009

Various Artists - War Child presents Heroes Various Artists - Dark Was The Night February was the month of charity compilations. First, on Feb. 16th, came War Child Presents Heroes, a compilation to benefit War Child. Just one day later, Dark Was The Night was released to benefit the Red Hot Organization. Each has anRead more...

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Album Reviews: Bon Iver & The Banyans

By Katy McCourt-Basham, KEXP | Published: February 25, 2009

Bon Iver - Blood Bank EP Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon has been a force to be reckoned with this last year. Following the acclaimed release of For Emma, Forever Ago (Jagjaguwar), Bon Iver has become a household name, having had his music featured in a variety of tv shows, such as Grey’s Anatomy and Chuck.Read more...

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Album Reviews: Beirut & Sleepy Eyes of Death

By Katy McCourt-Basham, KEXP | Published: February 11, 2009

Beirut/Realpeople - March of the Zapotec/Holland Beirut’s Zach Condon never ceases to outdo himself. His new EP (out February 17th on his own label, Pompeii Records) demonstrates his versatility and talent as a musician. The EP is split into two parts: March of the Zapotec, which is credited to Beirut, and Holland, which is creditedRead more...

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Broken Social Scene at Showbox SoDo 2/5/09

By Katy McCourt-Basham, KEXP | Published: February 10, 2009

review and photos by Katy McCourt-Basham Showbox SoDo was the place to be last Thursday night. I got there a little later than planned, and after waiting in line for ages to get in, I only managed to catch a few songs from the opening act: local boys Grand Archives. They played a good set,Read more...

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Album Reviews: J. Tillman & The Bird and The Bee

By Katy McCourt-Basham, KEXP | Published: February 4, 2009

J. Tillman - Vacilando Territory Blues Joshua Tillman is an undeniably talented musician. Tillman, who moonlights as the drummer for Fleet Foxes, has been releasing terrific solo albums for the last four or so years. His latest, Vacilando Territory Blues (released January 20th on Western Vinyl), does not disappoint. In Vacilando Territory Blues, it’s easyRead more...

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Live Review: Jenny Lewis @ Meany Hall 1/21/09

By Katy McCourt-Basham, KEXP | Published: January 23, 2009

review by Katy McCourt-Basham Just a few months after her last Seattle show, opening for Bright Eyes frontman Conor Oberst, Jenny Lewis made a slightly quieter return, headlining at UW’s Meany Hall -- with no band. Opening for Lewis was Portland band Norfolk & Western. The music was pretty mellow as a rule, and theRead more...

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Album Reviews: Matt & Kim, Hey Marseilles

By Katy McCourt-Basham, KEXP | Published: January 20, 2009

Matt & Kim - Grand There has never been a better time to release a dance pop album. With bands like MGMT and Vampire Weekend dominating the scene, Matt & Kim‘s new album Grand, to be released today, January 20, on Fader Label, will have no problem fitting right in. Grand, the follow up toRead more...

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