Monthly Archives: November 2006

Song of the Day - Tap Tap

Photo courtesy of Tap Tap
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 Lanzafame by Tap Tap…
Tap [...]

Posted in Song of the Day Podcast | Leave a comment

Northwest Spotlight on Man Plus

Photo courtesy of Man Plus
“Solid debut EP (and second release) from the blossoming local quartet led by singer/songwriter Jared Sprinkle. With lyrics that are emotionally-wrenching but palatable, and melodies that are undeniably infectious, Man Plus’ dark pop concoctions frequently look back to the 60s while utilizing a 21st century mentality. Their initial reliance [...]

Posted in NW Music Spotlight | 3 Comments

Song of the Day - Bound Stems

WPvideo 1.10

Bound Stems "Wake Up, Ma and Pa Are Gone" Music Video
Download!

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 [...]

Posted in Song of the Day Podcast | Leave a comment

KEXP Suggests Beat Beat Beat!

Photo courtesy of Beat Beat Beat
“This Atlanta band debuts with a promising album of old-school punk brightened with some memorable pop hooks for a sound reminiscent of bands like the Briefs or more vintage ones like the Saints.” - Don Yates
Living in the Future is out now. Download a song from the new record…
Nasty [...]

Posted in KEXP Suggests | Leave a comment

20 Years of Shake the Shack

Celebrating 20 years of Shake the Shack
Last Friday November 10th marked the 20th anniversary of Shake the Shack.
After wrapping up a week of deluge rains, floods, and traffic from hell, I was ready to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Shake the Shack. There were a couple of things holding me back from the long awaited [...]

Posted in Shake The Shack | 2 Comments

Song of the Day - Cold War Kids

Cold War Kids at the Bowery in NYC, 11/1/06
Photo courtesy of Tammylo
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 [...]

Posted in KEXP | Leave a comment

Frank Black photos, live at KEXP

Frank Black at KEXP - 11/13/06, courtesy of Greg Perez
Yesterday we had a real treat… Frank Black performed live and chatted with Kevin for nearly an hour. Most in-studio performances are about half that long, but he was really funny and affable. Most of the artists we have at the station spend a [...]

Posted in Live Performances | 2 Comments

NW Spotlight on the Exploding Hearts

“This young Portland band’s 2003 debut album was one of the best Northwest rock records of this decade. Guitar Romantic was an astonishingly accomplished set of memorable songs and guitar hooks that combined old-school punk and power pop with youthful exuberance. A few months after the album was released, the band was returning to Portland [...]

Posted in NW Music Spotlight | Leave a comment

Song of the Day - Tokyo Police Club!

WPvideo 1.10

tokyo police club - "citizens of tomorrow" live
Download!

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 [...]

Posted in Song of the Day Podcast | 1 Comment

Music we can’t play on the air.

The Gits at the Off Ramp - Seattle 1993, courtesy of The Gits
Music That Matters Vol. 30 is available now. John Richards hosts the first of a series of podcasts featuring music that he would like to share with listeners, but cannot play due to FCC regulation against profanity on the airwaves. You’ll hear [...]

Posted in Music That Matters Podcast | 4 Comments
where the music matters

The KEXP Blog

Sponsored By
Become a KEXP Sponsor!