On the last night of our broadcast from New York during CMJ, KEXP hosted a listener party at the Bowery Electric. Morning Show host John Richards was behind the turntables spinning tunes all night and two KEXP favorites, The Voom Blooms and Pablo, performed live. Until now, only attendees could appreciate these short but intimate [...]
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We had a debate in the record library at KEXP. It was mostly me and Ryan, the Programming Intern, but others weighed in. Best band of all time? The Beatles, in my opinion, no contest. Ryan was leaning hard on Led Zeppelin, but although they morphed themselves a transcendent rock [...]
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. Every Friday, the Song of the Day Podcast spotlights local musicians. Today’s featured selection, chosen by [...]
It’s a tough luck to have to tighten the financial belt at this time of year, what with the winter holidays right around the corner. Will little Timmie get his Transformers, or young Ashley her Wii this season? More importantly, will you buy the latest releases? A quick look at Largehearted Boy’s list will put [...]
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. Every Friday, the Song of the Day Podcast spotlights local musicians. Today’s featured selection, chosen by [...]
Legendary songwriter, guitarist and producer Robbie Robertson will be honored this Wednesday at EMP’s 2008 Founders Award Celebration.
The award will recognize Robertson’s artistic achievements that have shaped the landscape of popular music and influenced artists across musical genres. In 1958, Robertson joined rockabilly star Ronnie Hawkin’s band The Hawks. In [...]
by DJ El Toro
Silly me. I missed Six Organs of Admittance opening for the Dead C at Nectar Lounge a couple weeks ago, and also blew a chance to interview 6OOA mastermind Ben Chasny for the local media. So I was determined to be right up front when he played a special in-store at Wall [...]
Known as the Voice of the Civil Rights Movement, the 77-year-old singer Odetta is currently at a New York City hospital, due to kidney failure. Although she’s in critical condition, she still plans to perform Barack Obama’s Inauguration in January. Find out where to send your best wishes here.
Local mainstay Sub Pop has lost the [...]
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. Every Friday, the Song of the Day Podcast spotlights local musicians. Today’s featured selection, chosen by [...]
By Corbett Cummins and Heather Christainson
Photos by Heather Christianson
Solomon Georgio has been producing one off shows at the Capitol Club, in a sort of tenuous love affair since last year . In February of 2008, they decided to consummate their relationship with a regular show called Cracked Up.
Cracked Up is a bi-monthly comedy showcase [...]
