Monthly Archives: October 2006

Day 2… Halloween madness.

Head Like A Kite and I at Gigantic Studios - 10/31/06
Courtesy of Doron Gild
As I sit here listening to What Made Milwaukee Famous play live we’re getting close to the end of day 2… which was another GREAT day. Both Kevin and I rocked the Halloween Theme show. One of the best days [...]

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KEXP Suggests Tommy Guerrero

Tommy Guerrero in Portland - 2006, courtesy of Jono 01
“The latest album from this San Francisco multi-instrumentalist is an excellent, mostly instrumental set of raw, funky grooves blending elements of hip hop, rock, electronic, jazz, Latin and more.” - Don Yates
From the Soil to the Soul is out now. Check it out and download [...]

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Song of the Day - Phoenix

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Taratata - Phoenix - Long Distance Call live
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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 ‘Long [...]

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Day 1 was fantastic

Bound Stems with Kevin, Cheryl, and I at Gigantic Studios
Courtesy of Doron Gild
I knew it was going to be a good trip when my first interaction with anyone was on the plane trying to use the bathroom. PLEASE lock the door when you go in there. Unless you’re into people walking [...]

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KEXP Live in NYC at CMJ - Day 1!

Darc Mind with Kevin, Cheryl, and John at Gigantic Studios - 10/30/06
Courtesy of Doron Gild
KEXP is back in the big apple! All this week we’re broadcasting the Morning and Midday Shows from live from Gigantic Studios (59 Franklin Street, between Broadway & Lafayette in Manhattan) as part of the CMJ Annual Music Marathon in [...]

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KEXP Suggests Malajube!

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“The 2nd album from this Montreal band is one of the year’s more magical indie-pop albums, combining intricate arrangements and effervescent melodies for dazzling songs of pure pop pleasure that still retain plenty of rock kick. While the band sings in their native French, no translation is necessary when the music’s brilliance shines as [...]

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Song of the Day - Archie Bronson Outfit

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Archie Bronson Outfit - ‘Cherry Lips’
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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 Derdang Derdang [...]

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Tricks & Treats: An Imaginary Guide for the Holiday

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The week surrounding Halloween is usually chock full of reasons to dress up in your scary finest. After all this is the only time of the year where you can throw caution to the wind and live out your wildest dramatic fantasies in the comfort of a public setting. With [...]

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Song of the Day - Thee Emergency!

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Thee Emergency - Can You Dig It?
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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 an awesome [...]

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PDXplore Tonight at the Sunset!

Photo courtesy of Fernando
Every last Friday of the month, KEXP presents a showcase of Portland Bands at The Sunset called PDXplore. It’s curated by our own John Richards, Gang of Four’s Dave Allen and Portland Tribune music writer Barbara Mitchell. The event is designed to highlight emerging artists from the burgeoning Portland scene. [...]

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