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Live Video: Kings Go Forth

By KEXP | Published: February 17, 2012

Milwaukee soul-funk jam band Kings Go Forth stopped by KEXP last September and tested the carrying capacity of our studio to play a fantastic set of songs off of their newest release, The Outsiders Are Back. The 10 piece outfit is busy, eclectic, and dizzying, but their songs are meticulously assembled to funk perfection. PerformedRead more…

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Thursday Music News

By KEXP | Published: February 16, 2012

James Murphy announced in an interview with Pitchfork that he has some collaboration projects on schedule for this year, including ones with the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Klaxons. Remember that he’s also doing that crazy Converse song with Andre 3000 and Gorillaz. He also might start selling his own coffee brand too. Post LCD, MurphyRead more…

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R.I.P. Whitney Houston

By KEXP | Published: February 12, 2012

By now, you’ve most likely heard about the sad passing of Whitney Houston on every news outlet and social media network. Although you’re unlikely to hear Whitney Houston directly on KEXP, her influence was undeniable and widespread. Even the most jaded hipsters may count her songs and albums as a core part of their earlyRead more…

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Live Review: Los Campesinos! with Kithkin @ Neptune Theatre 2/3

By KEXP | Published: February 10, 2012

by Jonathan Hamilton I remember when I was barely a teenager I thought that a mosh pit happened at every concert and that proper concert etiquette required anyone at the front of the stage to participate in said pit. Eventually, I went to enough shows to learn that moshing is only appropriate for certain typesRead more…

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KEXP In-Studio: Mark Lanegan Band

By KEXP | Published: February 9, 2012

On the release day of his new album, Mark Lanegan made a special KEXP appearance at the Cutting Room Studios in NYC to perform live on the Morning Show with John Richards. You can now stream the full live performance and check out these amazing photos by Lauren Slusher:

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Live Video: Kopecky Family Band

By KEXP | Published: February 9, 2012

The Kopecky Family Band: six members, five guys one girl, only one actual Kopecky, but all around a tight-knit family of musical talent. Four years ago, Kelsey Kopecky and Gabe Simon teamed up mostly on a lark but soon developed their friendship into a harmonious orchestral folk outfit by adding more friends: Corey Oxendine, MarkusRead more…

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Event Spotlight: Sea-Tac Airport Music Initiative Launch

By KEXP | Published: January 26, 2012

This weekend, the City of Seattle and Sea-Tac Airport invite you to Experience the City of Music. Join us on Saturday, January 28, for the Sea-Tac Airport Music Initiative | Experience the City of Music Launch Party with free performances to celebrate this new initiative showcasing the Northwest region’s music culture throughout the airport. ThisRead more…

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Song of the Day: Brief Candles – The Sentiment

By KEXP | Published: January 26, 2012

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 tracks, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on theRead more…

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You Can Power Live at KEXP Volume Eight

By KEXP | Published: January 25, 2012

by Gwen Colwell, Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving Radio has always been a notable part of my life. I can’t remember a morning of my childhood when I didn’t wake up hearing my mom turning on the radio above the fridge. Years later, as a Peace Corps volunteer, I kept my shortwave radio asRead more…

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Live Video: The Lighthouse and the Whaler

By KEXP | Published: January 24, 2012

It’s fitting that Cleveland band The Lighthouse and the Whaler recorded their forthcoming album at Bear Creek Studios near Seattle, as their 2009 self-titled debut drew many favorable comparisons to successful folk pop bands from the Northwest, like Blind Pilot and Fleet Foxes. 2012′s This is an Adventure is sure to build upon their brightRead more…

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