Author Archives: DJ Shannon

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 KEXPâ€™s hometown, Seattle. Listen to exclusive tracks, a few remixes and brand-spanking new singles youâ€™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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Music That Matters 29 with DJ Shannon

By DJ Shannon | Published: November 1, 2006

Xavier Boyer of Tahiti 80, courtesy of mahceenaleen This Music that Matters #29 podcast features 12 of my favorite up-and-coming (mostly unsigned) bands. Youâ€™ll hear many exclusive and unreleased tracks. My all-time favorite French band, Tahiti 80, release their third album on November 14th and are on tour in the US this month. Some highlights:Read more...

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Still a buzzin’

By DJ Shannon | Published: July 27, 2006

The Rakes at KEXP - 7/14/06, courtesy of DJ Shannon Iâ€™m still a buzzinâ€™ from July 14th. The Rakes made their first (and long-anticipated) appearance in Seattle playing at El Corazon. Flashback to my first exposure of The Rakes: Brighton , England . Concorde 2 in May 2005. Playing the NME Tour. They were oneRead more...

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I’m still recovering...

By DJ Shannon | Published: June 2, 2006

Iâ€™m still recovering. Sasquatch kicked ass and kicked my ass. The lineup was impressive. The backdrop at the Gorge Amp is breathtaking. Friday was my big day: I was most excited about Nine Inch Nails (NIN to the real fans) and Bauhaus. Forgetting to bring my black eyeliner, I settled for my I

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