Candy canes, tinsel, and plastic Santas go up on store shelves earlier and earlier every year. It’s no longer shocking to see twinkling lights and velvet bows nestled next to the Halloween candy and fall decor. Now, if RiteAid or QFC aren’t decorated with faux snow and artificial trees in August, we begin to panic. [...]
By KEXP | Published:
December 16, 2008
This past weekend, KEXP hosted the 6th Annual Yule Benefit, with The Dutchess & The Duke, Shearwater, and Grand Archives on Friday, and Cancer Rising, Shearwater, and Thao with the Get Down Stay Down on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who came out to support KEXP and to the bands who performed. There was no bad [...]
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By KEXP | Published:
December 10, 2008
Hello!
My name is Mr. Fitz. I’m 8.
Craziest thing just happened to me… I was just accidentally left behind when my family took of for a vacation in France for the holiday season.
At first, I was a little bummed. Who would feed me twice a day? Who would scratch me behind the head? Who would [...]
By KEXP | Published:
December 9, 2008
Nothing says KEXP Yule Benefit better than a man donning velour hot pants and red tights in public. And I would be lying if I said I don’t look forward to doing just that every Yule season. KEXP’s Indie Rock Elf here to get you ready for the KEXP Yule Benefit, happening this [...]
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By KEXP | Published:
December 10, 2007
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By KEXP | Published:
December 8, 2007
Hey there… it’s Indie Rock Elf again. I just wanted to remind you to get your tickets for the 5th Annual Yule Benefit. Come to the Showbox tonight, where you’ll be sure to find me and all of my friends. Here are a few more of my pals who will be attending:
Punchy the Powerpop Elf, [...]
By KEXP | Published:
December 7, 2007
Dearest Elves back home, DJ Jazzy Jingles here!
You will not believe the sights we have seen in the far away land of Seattle. We have traveled a long road but the pilgrimage has been well worth it. THE YULE BENEFIT IS TOMORROW! Yes, it is a right of passage for every elf to see [...]
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December 6, 2007
What’s cooler than wearing red tights at work? Having Tim from Les Savy Fav tug at your red tights while you sprawl yourself across the band… while at work. And there might be one thing cooler than that — which is wearing red tights and creating a general ruckus while Feral Children rock [...]
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December 4, 2007
Hi There! I’m Yule-onda, one of the KEXP elves, I spend all of my time at KEXP. All of it. Most of the time I’m slaving away, but it’s ok sometimes. There are DJs to play tricks on, lots of coffee, and oh yeah, great music. Here I am with Indie [...]
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December 3, 2007
Hey now! It’s me, the Musical Tourist Elf! My good friend the Indie Rock Elf reminded me that the KEXP Yule Benefit is coming up soon, which sounded like another great excuse to hit the road to do what I love the most: touring the world’s finest music spots! So I hit the southern road [...]