As major labels continue to exist behind the times, artists and labels with little capital and lesser reputations are producing some of the most innovative, interesting, and inspiring music. Whether it’s creating a new niche in digital technology or looking to once obsolete formats, Agitated Atmosphere hopes to shed a bit of light and share [...]
You couldn’t have gone to bed last night or woken up this morning without hearing the news of Michael Jackson’s surprising death yesterday. Jackson passed away from a heart attack at age 50. Stories flooded the internet and news channels of speculation of his death, its cause, its effects. If you haven’t read much about [...]
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. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s featured selection, chosen [...]
You know what’s weird? I grew up in Boston, and the years I was starting to get more into music from independent labels with electric guitars and such were the very years Blake Babies were most active around Boston. And yet… I never really listened to them. I heard their name all [...]
Love is a bitch. That’s the name of the movie Amores Perros. One of my favorites (it’s a bit violent and grueling at times. You have been warned.). The acting is so good it seems real. All shot in Mexico, it stars Gael Garcia Bernal (the sexiest man alive) and its stories have [...]
Carson Daly was doing his new show from Seattle last week, and while he was visiting Sub Pop, our own DJ Sharlese tweeted that he should come here… so he did! Check out the video of Carson at KEXP meeting Sharlese, Kevin Cole, Rachel Ratner and others. “It’s kinda cool” he was here! (The KEXP [...]
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 Kevin Cole, is “Roll On” by Son Volt [...]
by Ali Weiss
Chicago’s Equalizer indie music showcase continues this Friday at darkroom, headlined by local rock/soul band The Midnight Shows. Blane Fonda and Robbers open.
Equalizer Chicago happens every final Friday at darkroom bar, sponsored by KEXP, 312unes and The Onion. DJ Johnny Kesh spins between sets. Doors open at 9:00pm [...]
review by Jason Kinnard
photos by Alex Crick
Sunday night was a great night out for an All Ages show at the Vera Project. I had finished all my Father’s Day activities earlier in the day and noticed the nice line-up; it was a perfect night to check out the new location and listen to a few bands. Noticeably absent from [...]
This weekend, the Northwest Film Forum is previewing Bjork’s Voltaic: The Volta Tour Live in Paris as it circulates through theaters around the country before the CD/DVD combo is released for purchase next week. On either Friday or Saturday night at 11PM, you can watch the concert footage from her performance at l’Olympia, Paris, during [...]
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