review by Jim Beckmann
photos by Ron Henry
It seems like everyone has been watching Ryan Adams lately with a morbid anticipation, expecting that at some point during his rigorous tour schedule he’ll break down, melt down, or just go batshit insane — and if it were going to happen, many thought it would likely occur during [...]
Despite being the creators of one of the most infectious, earworm-worthy songs of the 90s (and probably being considered by most to be the epitome of the one-hit wonder), the British band Chumbawamba has a long history as a radical, anarchist musical collective, and have released close to 20 albums in their 20+ year career. [...]
Nada Surf live in-studio 1/30/08photo by Christopher Nelson
MGMT at Echoplex, LA 1/26/08photo by Mary Kim
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 Cheryl [...]
Hi, I’m Michele Myers. Every Friday night at 9pm I spin a show on KEXP called Nite Life. I hope you can swing by for some danceable sets while you’re getting ready to go out (or are hanging at home just wanting to FEEL like you’re going out). And every week at [...]
photo by Gregory A. Perez
Sera Cahoone’s much lauded, self-titled debut seemingly came out of nowhere. As she was known primarily as the drummer for Carissa’s Wierd and Band of Horses, it’s not likely that many folks knew Cahoone was a songwriter as well — until her songs started showing up on the radio. That first [...]
Posted in Interviews, KEXP |
review by Eric Mahollitz
photos by Ron Henry
Club Pop!, a regular installment and all-ages event at Chop Suey, is always a sight to see. The night often begins with a DJ set while the dance floor grows with a younger crowd who come dressed to express and impress. Eventually, the bar and dance floor fill to [...]
One reason to love KEXP is for our many in-studios. In 2007, KEXP featured over 400 in-studio guests. Already, it seems that 2008 is going to be huge! Yesterday, we hosted three bands — The Helio Sequence, the Campbell Brothers, and Orgone — and today we have Nada Surf at noon.
Be sure to check [...]
Posted in Coming Up, KEXP |
photo by Fabrizio Costantini
The Helio Sequence in-studio, celebrating their CD release todayphoto by Chona Kasinger
Got any of that holiday cash still lying around? If you haven’t cashed Aunt Edith’s check yet, now’s the time ’cause this week’s new releases are not to be missed. If you’ve been listening to KEXP at all, or downloading our podcasts, you’re sure [...]
