Monthly Archives: August 2006

My interview with Pluto.

In my continuing efforts to save Pluto from being taken off the “planets” list her on earth I was granted an exclusive interview with the rogue ice chunk.John: First off, thanks so much for taking the time to talk with me Pluto, appreciate the effort. I know it’s a been a really hard [...]

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Song of the Day - Cloud Cult

Cloud Cult, courtesy of mistylwhite
Every Monday-Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. The podcast features exclusive in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent musicians that KEXP DJs think listeners should hear, along with songs from more well-known artists. All this week, we’re offering songs from [...]

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KEXP Suggests - Hem!

Photo courtesy of Hem
“This New York band’s 4th album is another lush combination of orchestral dream-pop, country and folk. And they even rock it up a bit at times. Their most assured and accomplished album to date.” - Don Yates
Funnel Cloud is due out September 5. Stream a couple songs from the [...]

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Live at KEXP Vol. II, available now!

Live at KEXP Vol. II hits the street on Tuesday, August 22. It will be available in local records stores including Cellophane Square, Easy Street, Everyday Music, Sonic Boom, Silver Platters, and PCC Natural Markets. You can also purchase the CD online, at KEXP.ORG. This year’s album has 20 songs from Lyrics Born to [...]

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The Clientele, Conrad Ford, The Sun-Ups

The Clientele at The Abbey Pub - 11/20/05, courtesy of Nicolemc99
Three big live in-studios perofrmances tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow evening on Audioasis! Here’s the rundown…
3pm: The Clientele - stream a couple songs from their MySpace page, and download a couple MP3s from the It’s Art Dad compilation…
Elm Grove Window - (MP3)
St. Paul’s Beneath a Sinking [...]

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NW Music Spotlight - The Thermals!

Kathy Foster of The Thermals, courtesy of Aurora
“This Portland band adds a strong political edge while beefing up the production on their 3rd album of punkish high-octane pop, with many of the songs featuring lead singer Hutch Harris venting against the convergence of Christian fundamentalism and political totalitarianism.” - Don Yates
The Body, The Blood, The [...]

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Song of the Day - The Cops!

Photo courtesy of The Cops
Every Monday-Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. The podcast features exclusive in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent musicians that KEXP DJs think listeners should hear, along with songs from more well-known artists. Today’s featured selection is from The Cops, recorded [...]

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Three Imaginary Girls make their picks!

The whole retro-show concept is both intriguing and creepy. So when it comes to shows like this week’s Journey/Def Leppard extravaganza at the White River Amphitheater, it’s best to be aware of your intent before proceeding to the (scary corporate) rock arena.
Why go see two bands that are clearly past their prime? Are you going [...]

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Pluto not a planet! What’s next?!?!

Pluto not a planet? WTF? I’m sorry but I’ve said this before, God made 9 planets. I heard that somewhere so its true. They’re calling it a “dwarf planet”? Now that’s just insulting. So you’re saying dwarves aren’t human? Nice. We sent a rocket to Pluto that’s [...]

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Anathallo live, Friday at 3pm!

Anathallo, courtesy of cmcentral
We’re totally psyched for what should be an awesome in-studio… Tune in this Friday, Aug. 25 at 3pm for an exclusive live performance from Anathallo!
Check out a couple songs from the new record, Floating World…
A Great Wind, More Ash - (MP3)
Hoodwink - (MP3)
If you have any questions for Anathallo, e-mail Kevin at [...]

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