Monthly Archives: October 2007

More Halloween Photos!

photos by Ron Henry
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Happy Halloween from KEXP

Come on down to 113 Dexter Ave. N. and visit the station from now until 6 pm. We have plenty of candy, costumes and photographers on hand.
photos by Ron Henry

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Life With Kevin - Move With Your Lover!

Kevin and Lisa are Ghostland Observatoryphoto by Ron Henry
I thought it would be cool for Kevin and I to dress up for Halloween in one of those couples’ costumes - my idea was Sonny and Cher, Kevin being Cher, of course. Last week I said to him, “dude, we have to figure out Halloween [...]

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Video Roundup: A Ghostly Edition

Boo! Welcome to the Halloween edition of Video Roundup. The the newest video from Band of Horses‘ epic Cease to Begin, the timely titled “Is There a Ghost,” calls to mind a whole cemetery’s worth of ghost stories told in video form. Sit back, light a candle, and let the seance begin:
Band of Horses - [...]

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KEXP Fall Membership Drive: Tuesday

I had a crazy experience in the pledge room today, one of those minutes where you feel REALLY connected to the people you’re with, even if you don’t necessarily know them well. I kept it under wraps though, because it’s hard to have a transcendent experience with strangers if you haven’t all decided to [...]

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Song of the Day: Caribou - Melody Day

photo by Jason Evans
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 Cheryl Waters, is Melody Day [...]

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Halloween at KEXP

Just another day at work. I walk around the corner and see my co-worker Cyrus spread on the floor. He SAID it was part of the Halloween decorations for tomorrow’s party here at the station. He also said a few choice phrases that I don’t understand….”Ask and you shall receive,” “I’m on salary” [...]

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Live Reviews: Shout Out Louds, Wilco & Andrew Bird

This week, we have two reviews, one from Boston and the other from Milwaukee.

Shout Out Louds, Paradise Music Club, Boston 10/24 by Miriam Lamey
Wilco and Andrew Bird, Eagle’s Ballroom, Milwaukee 10/9 by Jeremy Farmer

Shout Out Louds, Paradise Music Club, Boston 10/24
review and interview by Miriam Lamey
photos by Thana Taliep
The sassy, Swedish Shout Out Louds [...]

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Fall Membership Drive Update: Monday (cont.)

Monday morning started out really emotionally for me.
So it’s barely 7am on Monday morning. I was soaking in a hot tub, trying to quell the butterflies in my stomach before coming into the station, and I hear that our friends Angela and Ray have made a $3,000 challenge pledge. Tears sprung to my eyes [...]

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Out This Week: New Releases 10/30

You finally get a break from the budget busting weeks previous of new releases — but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook entirely. There are a handful of worthwhile albums that require your attention.
The soundtrack to the Joy Division biopic Control comes out today and includes songs from the seminal band and others [...]

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