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KEXP at CMJ 2012, Day 1: Paul Banks

Paul Banks has played music under a variety of names for some years, but it’s only about fifteen years into his career that he started performing prominently under his own name. He’s well known as the lead singer for Interpol, but when he released solo material in between his duties with the New York City-basedRead more...

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KEXP at CMJ 2012, Day 1: Cody ChesnuTT

Ten years ago, Cody ChesnuTT released The Headphone Masterpiece, a double album that placed R&B bangers right next to confessional laments, both recorded with the unusual twist of a lo-fi aesthetic. The next year, legendary R&B crew The Roots decided to cover one of ChesnuTT’s songs, resulting in “The Seed 2.0,” an acclaimed R&B/rock fusionRead more...

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KEXP at CMJ 2012, Day 1: High Highs

In an interview with Spinner, Jack Milas of Sydney-via-Brooklyn duo High Highs noted that their PR agent once requested that the group deem their music “church wave.” “It’s not music that’s religious in any way... it would just sound good in a church,” Milas joked. “Maybe we’re onto something.” Silly genre tags aside, Milas isRead more...

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KEXP at CMJ 2012, Day 1: Daughter

British trio Daughter grew out of the solo project of Elena Tonra, whose initial comparatively minimal demos now take fuller shape with a whole band. Trading acoustic guitar for electric and adding guitarist Igor Haefeli and drummer Remi Aguilella, Tonra has built Daughter up into a more richly produced, atmospheric project, yet it is stillRead more...

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KEXP at CMJ 2012: The Broadcast Begins!

We are now broadcasting live from CMJ Union @ Union Square Ballroom during the 2012 CMJ Music Marathon! We will be broadcasting live on October 17th, 18th and 19th from 9am-5pm EDT with exclusive performances from Paul Banks, Daughter, The Antlers, Cody ChesnuTT and many others. Check out the performance schedule here: Wednesday, October 17thRead more...

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Live Video: Thieving Irons

Following the breakup of Brooklyn-based KEXP favorites Pela, half of the group went on to carry the torch of anthemic rock in We Are Augustines, but guitarist Nate Martinez sought a different path through Thieving Irons. Whereas Pela’s power punch belied raw soul-baring lyrics, Martinez’s introspection lies instead in his instrumentation and layered compositions. ThievingRead more...

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Live Video: KEXP at CMJ, Day 3

On Friday, we wrapped up our 2011 CMJ broadcast from Ace Hotel New York, sponsored by Toyota Free Yr Radio, with four bands that couldn’t be more different but are all quite excellent. First up was a new band called WATERS, fronted by Van Pierszalowski, who KEXP listeners already know from his previous band, PortRead more...

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Live Video: KEXP at CMJ, Day 2

The second day of our live broadcast from Ace Hotel New York, sponsored by Toyota Free Yr Radio, was filled with some of the very best bands performing the 2011 CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival. Brooklyn trio Widowspeak started the morning in the lobby of the Ace with a moody yet charming set ofRead more...

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Live Video: KEXP at CMJ, Day 1

Last month, KEXP returned to New York City for three days of live broadcasting during the 2011 CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival. Hosted by Ace Hotel and sponsored by Toyota Free Yr Radio, KEXP held intimate live performances from the lobby of the Ace Hotel New York. The first day of these performances sawRead more...

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KEXP @ CMJ 2011, Day 3: Atlas Sound

Atlas Sound is the solo project of Deerhunter front man Bradford Cox, a moniker he’s used since childhood to represent his recorded output. Back then, Cox used a cassette player with two tape decks to layer guitar, drums, and vocals to prolific effect: he once said that he believes that he has over five hundredRead more...

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