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 “She’s a Company Man” by [...]
photos by Chad Syme
Through both passionate live performances and incredibly powerful recordings, Mi Ami has made authenticity their mission. This San Francisco band features two key members of Dischord’s Black Eyes (Daniel Martin-McCormick on vocals and guitar, and Jacob Long on bass) as joined by Damon Palermo on drums. Mi Ami builds offers a similar [...]
photos by Chad Syme
Curse you, bronchitis! Yet another of your victims, Marc Bianchi of Her Space Holiday, was forced to cancel his performance today which would have been the second of KEXP’s broadcast from Opus Music Ventures in Berkeley, CA. Fortunately, Marc hooked us up with his friend Alex Chen, who records under the moniker [...]
photos by Chad Syme
Even if you’re not already a fan, chances are you’ve heard The Album Leaf before as you channel surf or watch The O.C. The music of Jimmy LaValle has graced not only four albums of songs and a handful of EP’s but it’s also been featured in ads for car commercials and [...]
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 “Big Man” by Threatmantics from [...]
Financially it might not seem so, but 2009 is shaping up to be the year of returns — at least when it comes to new releases. This week, Franz Ferdinand continue their streak of infectious pop with their third album, Tonight: Franz Ferdinand. Bruce Springsteen has done a quick turn around after his late 2007 [...]
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 “Daylight” by Matt & Kim from their [...]
by Corbett Cummins
Photos Courtesy Dartanion London and Week of Fun
January is a slow and funky month in Seattle. Its like the credit card bills, embarrassing pictures and extra pounds from the holiday season accumulate into a 31 day long storm front that rains down cold, soggy apathy until the nearest bar or club seems about [...]
By DJ El Toro
My mom is a dental hygienist. As a consequence, sugary breakfast cereals were not permitted in our home. Ever. Going without Frosted Flakes or Fruit Loops was no big deal because I didn’t know what I was missing. No, what cheesed me about this stance was I never got to collect the [...]
Long time tenor saxophonist and one-time fixture of Ray Charles‘ band David “Fathead” Newman, passed away earlier this week at the age of 75. Newman was a 1950 Grammy nominee and worked with a who’s who of musical giants, including Dr. John, Aaron Neville, and the talk of the Inauguration Aretha Franklin.
Dave Berman has [...]
