Monthly Archives: May 2007

Today in (Northwest) Music: Seattle Benefits Again

A crowd makes Noise for the Needy
photo by Andy Smull
Ever feel guilty about going to more than a few shows in a week? Or how about two shows in one night? It seems there’s always work you could be doing, friends you could be meeting, or family you’ve been neglecting. If this sounds like [...]

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Song of the Day: The Avett Brothers - Shame

photo by Crackerfarm
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s featured selection, chosen by Afternoon Show host Kevin Cole, is “Shame” by [...]

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Today in Music: Moving On

Bjork on the Mainstage at Sasquatch
photo by Gregory A. Perez
All around the blogosphere, from New York (The Tripwire, Brooklyn Vegan, etc.) to the Northwest (The Finest Kiss, Three Imaginary Girls, Reverb, etc.), you can find post-Sasquatch run-downs and evaluations, full of interesting videos, stories, and pictures. Yesterday, the blog featured a few videos from [...]

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Song of the Day: Parts & Labor - The Gold We’re Digging

photo by Tod Seelie
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s featured selection, chosen by Afternoon Show host Kevin Cole, is “The [...]

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Today in Music: Since You’ve Been Gone

Minus the Bear on the Yeti Stage
photo by Chona Kasinger
Welcome back from your long weekend. Whether you trekked out to Sasquatch, gathered with family and friends around the barbecue, or solemnly remembered those who have served, we’re happy to have you back, and I’m here to help you get back on track. A few [...]

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Song of the Day: Cloud Cult - Your 8th Birthday

photo by Ben Edwards
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s featured selection, chosen by Afternoon Show host Kevin Cole, is “Your 8th [...]

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Song of the Day: Page France - The Ruby Ring Man

photo by dehub
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s featured selection, chosen by Afternoon Show host Kevin Cole, is “The Ruby Ring [...]

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Today in Music: Catching Up

Guess which iconic Seattle rocker is depicted
in this promotion mock-up

Yesterday’s post, like on all Thursdays, focused specifically on the Northwest (Sasquatch, duh!), and in that very short time a whole bunch of non-NW related stories fell through the cracks here at the KEXP Blog. So, today, while all of your officemates have fled to [...]

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Song of the Day: Sea Wolf - You’re A Wolf

Sea Wolf at Neumo’s 4/13/07
photo by Jenya Campbell
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s featured selection, chosen by Midday Show host [...]

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Three Imaginary Girls Recommend: Sasquatch, Sasquatch, and Sasquatch!

A crowd awaits at the 2006 Sasquatch Music Festival
photo by Gregory A. Perez
Sasquatch has grown to be more than a festival that folks in the Pacific Northwest countdown to, it is now on par with Coachella, and dare we way, T in the Park. With heavy hitters like Bjork and Beastie Boys trekking all the [...]

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