Last year Barbara Mitchell, me and KEXP kicked off a little thing called PDXplore. The idea was to have Portland bands perform in Seattle and vise versa. A simple idea really; when it comes to live music the view from down here in Portland and the view from up there in Seattle is not dissimilar…..both [...]
We’ve filled this weekend’s dance card with a couple of hot and fresh new things and a visit to the KEXP studios. The result is a spastic good time.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 26: A Clockwork Bar: MILK+ HAPPY HOUR celebrating the stage production of A Clockwork Orange: Remixed {The Hideout ~ 1005 Boren Ave}
Tonight is a great [...]
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January 25, 2007
Neko Case at the Oran Mor in Glasgow Scotland - 8/11/06
Photo courtesy of thisgig
Ever wonder about the connection between punk rock and veganism? I hadn’t until I saw this article. It focuses on a Brooklyn punk rocker, as well as vegan chef and baker. Look for the quote from Ted Leo.
Very sad [...]
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By Andrew | Published:
January 25, 2007
Eric Johnson of Fruit Bats at Tickshaw Stop, SF - 10/6/05
Photo courtesy of Joy
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 you should hear, along with songs from more well-known [...]
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January 24, 2007
Bright Eyes at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, Asheville
Photo courtesy of nathanriverschesky
Lots of interesting announcements, stories, and info floating around the past few days. Here are some of interest:
Bright Eyes will release a new EP called Four Winds on March 6, which will be followed up by the release of a new full length [...]
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By Andrew | Published:
January 24, 2007
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The Prids
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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 you should hear, along with songs from more well-known artists.
Today’s featured selection is from Until the World is Beautiful…
the Prids [...]
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January 23, 2007
Menomena - Releigh, NC 2006
Photo courtesy of Brian Vetter
One of Portland’s most impressive bands released a new record today and our friend Dave Allen, founder of Pampelmoose, recently interviewed them… Check out Dave’s pdx ripped #15, an interview with Menomena. They talk about everything from their new record Friend and Foe to playing with [...]
By Andrew | Published:
January 23, 2007
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Annuals - Carry Around - Live - National TV Debut
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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 you should hear, along with songs from more well-known artists.
Today’s featured selection [...]
By Andrew | Published:
January 23, 2007
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Spit when you say my name
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Last Saturday, Audioasis featured live performances from local bands The Heavy Hearts and Channel. Watch the video for ‘Spit When You Say My Name’ by The Heavy Hearts (courtesy of Jonny Member), check out photos and listen to both performances:
The Heavy Hearts - listen now
Channel - listen now
Brian from [...]
By Andrew | Published:
January 22, 2007
Illustration by the New York Times, published on 1/22/07
There’s a really interesting article in today’s New York Times by Jeff Leeds called “Cracking Down on Mixtape CDs.” The article documents an unbelievably unprecedented mixtape raid that took place in Atlanta, and describes the complex relationship between the record industry and hip hop mixtapes. As [...]
