Author Archives: DJ Shannon

Live Review: Hanging onto Every Heartbeat with Cut Copy & Holy Ghost! @ Showbox SODO 4/12

By DJ Shannon | Published: April 27, 2011

photos by Dave Lichterman April is my birthday month. The week of my birthday kicked off two of my fave bands Foals (my #1 album of 2010) and Cut Copy (my current #1 of 2011). One of my Top 3 shows of my short life (enter laughter here) was Foals. I saw them in-studio thenRead more…

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Interview with Tame Impala

By DJ Shannon | Published: December 27, 2010

photos by Jennifer Sowell My favorite new band of the year is hands-down Tame Impala from Perth, Australia. I was lucky enough to sit down with Kevin Parker, the brain child behind my latest obsession, before their Portland show at the Doug Fir. I played the EP released in 2008 early that year because oneRead more…

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The Great Escape with DJ Shannon

By DJ Shannon | Published: May 12, 2009

I’m hosting my first international showcase in London that will kick off the Great Escape Festival in Brighton. The show is at Half Moon Pub in Herne Hill on Wednesday, May 13th. I already expect many listeners to my overnight show to attend. FatCat artist The Balky Mule and one of my news faves, Brighton-bandRead more…

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A month of shows with DJ Shannon

By DJ Shannon | Published: May 20, 2008

DJ Shannon & Guy Garvey photos and review by DJ Shannon May is an awesome month for shows in Seattle. My first 2 weeks have been jam-packed with some all-time faves and new up-and-comers. Kicking off May, Elbow played the Showbox. They played earlier in the day on KEXP. Lead singer, Guy Garvey, knows howRead more…

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KEXP Music That Matters podcast, Vol. 71 – Animals and Festivals

By DJ Shannon | Published: November 19, 2007

DJ Shannon emceeing at the Triple Doorphoto by Gregory A. Perez I’m all about festivals. All my vacations revolve around festivals. This year I went to 4: SXSW (Austin), The Great Escape (Brighton, UK), Monolith (Red Rocks in Colorado) and CMJ (NY). And I especially love KEXP Live Remote Broadcasts. This podcast highlights bands fromRead more…

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Rock It at Red Rocks for Monolith Festival

By DJ Shannon | Published: August 29, 2007

The huge music event takes place on September 14 and 15 at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado, just outside of Denver. Monolith Festival presented by Esurance will feature 5 stages and over 50 bands — all set in the open-air Amphitheatre, where you can be one with nature and music. I couldn’t think of aRead more…

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KEXP Music That Matters Podcast, Vol. 57: Over-Listening Therapy

By DJ Shannon | Published: August 1, 2007

Mason Proper live at Beat Kitchen, Chicago 7/26/07 photo by Sid Sowder Music is my boyfriend, my crack, my religion. But where does one draw the line on music addictions? Has anyone sought help for a stereophonic overload? I’ve almost reached the point of no return with a few up-and-coming bands on my latest MusicRead more…

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Music That Matters Vol. 42: My SXSW Flashback Hour…The Early Years, The Twilight Sad, Foals, Hot Club De Paris, iLiKETRAiNS and many more

By DJ Shannon | Published: March 26, 2007

Nothing compares to Austin. 6th Street, Stubb’s BBQ, South Congress, Austin Hotel, Spider House Coffee, endless music. Even the airport reminds you it’s the “Music Capital of the World.” I visit once a year and it’s for all of the above. SXSW coincides with Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day. A belated Mardi Gras ofRead more…

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Music That Matters Vol 35 is available now… Mew, Delays, Clearlake, Art Brut, Jim Noir and many more

By DJ Shannon | Published: January 29, 2007

This latest edition of Music That Matters brings you music from Denmark, Manchester, London, Oxford, Southampton, Brighton, (as in England not Massachusetts), Alabama (yeah that Alabama), Missouri and all the way back to KEXP’s hometown, Seattle. Listen to exclusive tracks, a few remixes and brand-spanking new singles you’ve been craving. I also have a coupleRead more…

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KEXP’s Year in Review – For Your Consideration: Announcing DJ Shannon’s awards for favorite live performances of 2006

By DJ Shannon | Published: December 19, 2006

It’s no coincidence my favorite cds of the year are from my favorite live acts of 2006. I’ve decided to nominate bands in a variety of outstanding categories you won’t find anywhere else. The envelope please… The Official Gatekeepers of Heaven: Mew This Danish band will welcome you with open arms as “Frengers” do. TheirRead more…

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