Whenever the melodies of Brian Wilson drift in our direction, the same question always comes to mind: I wonder what would happen if Wilson played George Gershwin? An answer to that question, as odd as it might be, is on the horizon as the endless one has been granted permission by the Gershwin Estate to [...]
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 Morning [...]
By KEXP | Published:
August 27, 2009
World’s Fair, the music label and service group that released many bands heard on KEXP including Pela, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, Curumin, Buraka Som Sistema, The Dandy Warhol’s and many others, has very quickly closed shop. The group’s website is still up and running and in fact is currently promoting the latest from Lyrics [...]
LA outfit No Age have an upcoming EP out on October 6 on Sub Pop, but you can stream all of it now on Sub Pop’s website now. You’ll need an email address to stream, but you most likely have one if you’re reading this.
The recent passing of British World War I veteran Harry [...]
Having survived the first 22 days of SIFF (there were some near-starvation incidents, but I talked myself into thinking that popcorn and a gigantor soda = food), I find myself nearing the end feeling both sad & relieved. Sad because I’ll miss it, and relieved because while I love it, I’m suffering from a bit [...]
Coachella Day One: Crystal Castles, Girl Talk, Morrissey, Paul McCartney, Genghis Tron
I had flown back home from a school language trip to Sevilla, Espana two days before I left for Coachella. I spent the night in Indio before the show was supposed to begin and planned my route for the inevitably sweaty and fun [...]
Posted in All Ages, KEXP | Also tagged Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Blitzen Trapper, Bob Mould Band, Coachella, Crystal Castles, Fleet Foxes, Fucked Up, Genghis Tron, Girl Talk, Morrissey, my bloody valentine, Paul McCartney, The Murder City Devils, Vivian Girls, X |
