By KEXP | Published:
July 31, 2009
Seattle photographer extraordinaire Hilary Harris walked the grounds of the Capitol Hill Block Party, shooting behind the scenes, catching some of the most candid moments of the two-day festival:
I’ve been meaning to catch Joule’s Sunday BBQ event series, which kicked off with “Korean Street Food” on May 31st. This Sunday the delectably-themed “Food on a Stick” promises tasty goodies and perhaps some unlikely surprises. Joule, the quasi-fusion Korean restaurant, is a stellar date night option and would be an especially pleasant Sunday afternoon [...]
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 [...]
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 by [...]
photos and review by Brian Cullen
It’s amazing how we process and remember music based on experience. I can tell you — if you like, all about listening to Green Day’s Kerplunk! in the attic of my parents house having failed miserably in my first attempt at small town escape — or the [...]
by Ben Funkhouser
photos by James Bailey
Audacity:
I spent some time at the Vera stage before the weekend got warmed up, just to enjoy an otter pop and feel the sun on my back. I chatted with some of the Audacity dudes, who turned out to be pretty nice guys. Their bass player told me [...]
Seminal rock group the Pixies have announced their full schedule for their Doolittle tour. The band will be performing their classic album in its entirety with a few surprises along the way. The Seattle dates are November 11 and 12 at the Paramount Theater; be sure to check out our presale, which starts today [...]
Posted in KEXP, Music News, New York | Tagged David Byrne, Jay Reatard, Mos Def, Pearl Jam, Super Furry Animals, The Fiery Furnaces, The Mountain Goats, The Pixies, Weezer |
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 Waters, is “Man At Arms” by Nurses [...]
It’s almost the final Friday of July, and Chicago music fans know what that means: another installment of KEXP Equalizer Chicago, the monthly indie music showcase at darkroom bar.
If you’re in Chicago this weekend, be sure to check out this month’s bands. Chicago-based breakbeat / dub trio Elev8tor headlines, joined by Ode and The [...]
Posted in Equalizer, KEXP |
by Chris Estey
This installment of SSO is a bit like the Droste effect: It is a list of great books about great music lists. (I also would say it’s a great list, but that’s my own opinion.) Three old, new, and not yet published but on the way collections of collections collected below.
Keeping in step [...]
