Every Monday at 3 pm, I feature some of the week’s new releases that I’m excited about. There’s a few really good records coming out this week, but here’s a little taste from the newMission of Burma, The Obliterati…
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For more, go to Mission of Burma, and here’s the best of what’s out [...]
Asobi Seksi at Sneaky Dee’s, Toronto - 5/6/06
Photo Courtesy of rockpaperpixels
New York based Asobi Seksu takes a big leap forward on their 2nd album of shoegazer-influenced dream-pop. While the ghosts of Lush and My Bloody Valentine can still be easily heard in the dense, swirling guitars and ethereal vocals, Citrus fleshes out their sound with [...]
Tea, CD’s, snacks, more tea… Kevin’s office
You may have heard John and Cheryl making fun of Kevin Cole’s tea obsession. Kevin drinks tea all day long. He keeps it in clear plastic bags that you get in the bulk section of your favorite natural foods market, and they sit on his desk looking [...]
Thee Emergency at the KEXP Yule Benefit, Neumos - 12/16/06
Photo Courtesy of William Anthony
One of the more exciting live acts in Seattle right now, Thee Emergency went to Detroit to record their debut album with noted producer Jim Diamond, a smart move considering the group’s affinity with Detroit punk and garage-rock. Diamond did a fine [...]
With Arlie at Gigantic Studios, NYC - 5/19/06
Photo Courtesy of Doron Gild
GREAT to be home! The rain followed me here as well. Joy. Just plan on rain wherever I’m going. Must be why I live here. It was meant to be. NYC was so fun. I can’t believe [...]
By Andrew | Published:
May 22, 2006
Here are a couple pictures from Susana Baca’s in-studio performance on Saturday… Thanks again to Susana for stopping by before her show at the Croc that night! Anybody get a chance to check out the show? What’d you think?
Susana Baca at KEXP - 5/20/06
Susana Baca at KEXP - 5/20/06
Susana Baca at KEXP - [...]
You heard me, I called it. Total Bullshit. In fact I made up that phrase and tried to have it trademarked but I guess some loser at the DMV or wherever they sign off on that crap said I couldn’t. Loser. The thing is, that just makes me stronger and makes [...]
By Andrew | Published:
May 22, 2006
Gomez at Webster Hall - 6/8/2004, Photo Courtesy of isaidyourname
Sign up for our Song of the Day podcast and every day we’ll deliver a different song that we think you should hear… All this week we’re offering exclusive live versions of songs from artists that are performing this weekend at Sasquatch! Today’s song is [...]
Jason Lytle at Easy Street Records, Seattle - 5/19/06
Easy Street Records
Seattle
May 19, 2006
Free shows in Seattle are known to attract nearly as many gawkers and cheapskates as actual fans, but it was clear that the audience gathered at Easy Street Records on Friday night were clearly there to pay their respects to the Modesto, CA, [...]
By Andrew | Published:
May 21, 2006
Boom Bap on stage, Photo Courtesy of BoomBap.net
KEXP is proud to present The Hip-Hop Appreciation Week finale tonight at Neumos with Boom Bap Project, Cancer Rising, Abyssinian Creole, Silent Lambs Project, Ricky Pharoe, DJ Sabzi, hosted by Ra Scion of Common Market. We’re also excited that Boom Bap are stopping by this afternoon for [...]
