Monthly Archives: June 2007

The 5th Annual KEXP Summer BBQ w/ Cloud Cult, Pela, The Blakes and more!

Ghostland Observatory at the 4th Annual KEXP Summer BBQphoto by Gregory A. Perez
Coming up on August 18, 2007, is The 5th Annual KEXP Summer BBQ at the South Lake Union Discovery Center Lawn, with Cloud Cult, Pela, The Blakes and some very special guests. Tickets are on sale now!
Last year’s Summer BBQ was a huge [...]

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Three Imaginary Girls Recommend: The Divorce final shows

The Divorce, Crocodile Cafe 9/16/06photo by RazingCulture
Parting is always such sweet sorrow, but saying goodbye is always easier when it involves two incredible going-away rock shows. So it’s with great anticipation and heavy imaginary hearts that we say goodbye to a long-time favorite Seattle band, The Divorce:
Sat, 6/30
The Divorce {final show}/Sirens Sister/Crosstide, Crocodile {late}
The Divorce/With [...]

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Song of the Day: The Veils - Not Yet

The Veils at Mercury Lounge, NYC 6/7/07photo by Maryanne Ventrice
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 Morning Show [...]

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Today in Music: A Video Extravaganza!

There is a voice that sometimes goes outMorrissey at the Rabobank Theatre 7/10/07 photo by Renee Barrera
If you had told me even five years ago that I’d be watching as many videos on my computer as I do now, I would have scoffed, but, hoo-boy, are there a lot a new videos out this [...]

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Song of the Day: Thee More Shallows - Night at the Knight School

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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 Morning Show host John Richards, is Night at the [...]

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Today in Music: Back in the U.K.

When Richard Ascroft told Jam Showbiz, “You’re more likely to get all four Beatles on stage” than see a reunion of The Verve, he may have been a bit hasty. The blogosphere’s currently abuzz with news that the band has reunited with all of its original members, Richard Ashcroft, Nick McCabe, Simon Jones, and Pete [...]

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KEXP Volunteer Party @ KEXP parking lot, June 22

KEXP volunteers know who’s the most!
KEXP has over 1000 volunteers at any given time. Combined, they donate over 12,000 volunteer hours per year. Volunteers do everything from admin work to dj assisting to answering phones at membership drives and we wouldn’t exist without their help. Once a year we throw a party in their honor, [...]

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Song of the Day: The Fucking Eagles - When Will I Be Loved

photo by LaRae + Cory Lobdell / Lifework Images
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 Morning Show host [...]

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Today in Music: KEXP’s response to the CRB decision

Some of you have already responded via email to KEXP’s decision regarding the Day of Silence observed by many webcasters today. I encourage you to read it, consider it, and to respond to it here.

UPDATE: June 26, 2007
Facing the Music Royalty Hikes

Webcasters are participating in the June 26, 2007 “Day of Silence” to protest the [...]

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Today in Music: New Releases 6/26

photo by David Raccuglia
Easy Tiger, indeed. There’s no need to get worked up this week since you probably already have some of the albums released this week. No, I’m not talking about the early leak of the latest from Ryan Adams — because of course you wouldn’t have that. A quick glance at the new [...]

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