The Capitol Hill Block Party just added to the already stellar lineup Built to Spill, The Lonely Forest, Fences, KEXP favorites Pela! Also added: Wild Orchid Children, Awesome Color, and a reunion of dance party masters Sing Sing. How many more reasons do you need to get your tickets now?
While it may be [...]
King Khan & the Shrines
The first day of the 2009 Sasquatch Music Festival was an amazing success, beautiful weather and great bands like Kings of Leon, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bon Iver, DeVotchKa, M. Ward, Doves, King Khan & The Shrines, Passion Pit, Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band, Vince Mira, James Pants, Mos Def, Champagne Champagne [...]
In the grand tradition of indie label anniversaries, North Carolina’s Merge will be celebrating 20 years of existence with their own 5-day festival. XXMerge (we can’t wait for the 30th Anniversary edition) already promises 25 performers, including label bedrock Superchunk, along with indie favorites Spoon, Arcade Fire, Destroyer, Conor Oberst, and M. Ward. It’s a [...]
photos by Jim Bennett
SXSW is one of the music industry’s biggest events. It’s a week of performances and networking for everyone, from bands struggling to get their big break, to big-name veteran acts like M. Ward.
M. Ward (Matt Ward) is well known for his dreamy, old-fashioned folk music, but he is much more [...]
review and photos by Brian Cullen
Sometimes music gives me insomnia.
Friday night at Showbox at the Market, California natives Port O’Brien opened for the Northwest’s own M. Ward (ok, technically he’s from CA too, but you had your chance; he’s ours now). Almost immediately Van, Cambria and the rest of Port O’Brien sent [...]
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 Never Had Nobody Like You [...]
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 “People Got a Lotta Nerve” by Neko [...]
photo by Christopher Nelson
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 Why Do [...]
