Each week at KEXP it’s my job to produce a short radio documentary. We do ten episodes in each series, and this current bunch is called The New World. Designed to bring you the latest and most extraordinary artists in the international music scene.
This past week we profiled A. R. Rahman. He’s an Indian [...]
On Saturday, June 27, in celebration of the 2009 Pridefest, the Capitol Hill club Wildrose put on a hell of a show all afternoon and night with special performances by Leslie & the Lys, The Dutchess & The Duke, Thee Satisfaction, Thee Emergency, Telepathic Liberation Army, Weekend, The Redwood Plan, TacocaT, Hunx and his Punx, [...]
Posted in KEXP, KEXP Suggests, Local Music, Photo Galleries | Tagged GoonSquad, Hunx and his Punx, Leslie & The Lys, TacocaT, The Dutchess and the Duke, The Redwood Plan, Thee Emergency, Thee Satisfaction, Weekend |
A pretty slow week, but then again, how do you compete with a new Wilco album? That alone should send you to your local music store, but while you’re there, be sure to pick up Moby’s latest, the Bjork DVD, which we reviewed here, and Levon Helm’s second release in two years — it’s [...]
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 “What About Us?” by Mr. [...]
interview by Ken Frye
The special 25th Anniversary of The Best Ambiance at the Triple Door in Seattle, tonight, June 29th: featuring King Sunny Ade and the African Beats, in their first Seattle appearance in eight years, and the first performance in Seattle by the Occidental Brothers Dance Band International. Two shows at 7PM and 10PM, [...]
In the sorrow caused by the deaths of Michael Jackson and Farah Fawcett, many missed the passing of Sky Saxon, a member of the The Seeds as well as Source Family — the group associated with spiritual leader and folk mystery Father YaHoWha. L.A. Record has a wonderful eulogy from current Wilco fixture and friend [...]
Posted in KEXP, Music News, New York | Tagged Amy Milan, Blur, Jay Bennett, Sigur Ros, Stars, Sunn O)), Sunny Day Real Estate, The Seeds, The Twilight Sad |
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 “Jetstream” by Doves from their [...]
review by Jason Kinnard
photos by Alex Crick
Last Monday night was my first time inside the newly remodeled Crocodile Cafe. The place is definitely a lot different than I remember, but it looked much more polished than last time I had been in. Nice big stage at a proper height, new lighting, good sound; all the [...]
by Brian Connolly
The Georgetown Music Festival is back for another summer afternoon of indoor/outdoor entertainment. With over twenty local acts from which to choose and three stages between which to divide your attention, you shouldn’t have any problem finding something to occupy your attention.
Featuring many past-GMF alums, this year’s lineup is a poignant sampler of [...]
Another spring has passed, and we move into that time of year where we find ourselves feeling a little warmer and fuzzier, wanting to wear things that sparkle, and spend time overindulging with loved ones. No, not Christmas! It’s Pride Weekend! I don’t know about you all, but I’ve got my giant chandelier earrings out, [...]
