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KEXP Suggests: The xx and Jacques Greene

By Jacob Webb | Published: July 23, 2012

It’s been nearly three years since the xx released their now modern-classic debut, and since then, they’ve lost a member, played essentially every festival on Earth, won the Mercury Music Prize, and producer Jamie xx has made his name as one of the most forward-thinking producers in electronic music. To say that the anticipation forRead more...

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KEXP Suggests: Dirty Projectors and Wye Oak at Showbox at the Market on 7/23

By Jacob Webb | Published: July 20, 2012

Some bands are well known for their improvisation-heavy live performances, but it’s unlikely that Dirty Projectors will ever be one of those bands. Bandleader Dave Longstreth has made a name for himself as a notoriously rigid band leader, but while his records are expertly and meticulously crafted, his focus truly pays off during the band’sRead more...

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KEXP Suggests: Liars and Cadence Weapon at Neumos this Sunday

By Ian Robinson | Published: July 6, 2012

The promotional video for Liar‘s most recent album WIXIW features a number of people attempting to pronounce the title of the album, all of them unsuccessfully. The palindrome, which according to a recent Pitchfork interview with frontman Angus Andrew is pronounced “wish you,” represents the band’s recent excursion into electronic and what he hopes willRead more...

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Pickathon 2012 Schedule Released!

By Jacob Webb | Published: June 29, 2012

Pickathon 2012 is only a little over a month away, but you can start planning your weekend right now! The schedule for the Portland, Oregon event was released this morning, and alongside the set times for all of its great acts, they’ve announced a slew of previously unannounced non-musical activities to make this year’s PickathonRead more...

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KEXP Suggests: El-P and Killer Mike at Neumos this Sunday

By Ian Robinson | Published: June 29, 2012

It’s been a big year for rapper and producer El-P. Producing not one, but two critically acclaimed rap albums, the Brooklyn hip-hop veteran is back, and his signature in-your-face beats are as abrasive as ever. His most recent album Cancer 4 Cure, released on May 28 through Fat Possum Records, is his first since theRead more...

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KEXP Suggests: Mountain Goats and Dustin Wong at Columbia City Theater 6/23

By JB Bonifacio | Published: June 22, 2012

Stephen Colbert loved them so that he personally invited the band to make their national television debut on the Colbert Report.  GQ remarked, “[Singer/Songrwriter] John Darnielle’s not just one of the greatest songwriters working today -- he’s probably one of the greatest working writers.”  Fusing his love of trash metal with indie folk rock, DanielleRead more...

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KEXP Suggests: 2:54 with Widowspeak at The Crocodile

By Jacob Webb | Published: June 20, 2012

It would be easy to pigeonhole 2:54 as being the xx’s moody, overdramatic cousins. Both bands are from London, rely heavily on yearning vocal melodies, and have a keen sense of atmosphere that elevates their songwriting. However, where the xx cut their teeth on early ’90s R&B jams where the protagonist eventually finds love afterRead more...

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KEXP Suggests: Resonate... Not Your Classic Classical Concert

By Jacob Webb | Published: June 19, 2012

When people hear the term “classical music” they think of - and for good reason - Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, and numerous other legendary composers who have more than left their mark on music. However, unbeknownst to many, classical music did not die out in the 19th century. In fact, it’s alive and well and toRead more...

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Show Preview: Wussy at Barboza on 6/15

By Jacob Webb | Published: June 14, 2012

In an article written by Robert Christgau earlier this year, the self-proclaimed Dean of American Rock Critics, proclaimed, “Wussy have been the best band in America since they released the first of their five superb albums in 2005.” It’s a bold statement to make about a band that have spent their entire career under theRead more...

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Doe Bay Fest 5 Announcement Party tomorrow night

By JB Bonifacio | Published: June 12, 2012

Earlier, KEXP spotlighted the music documentary Welcome to Doe Bay as part of our SIFF “Face The Music” series previews and now, we’re happy to report that this Wednesday, June 13th, KEXP DJ Hannah Levin is hosting the Doe Bay Fest 2012 Lineup Announcement Party at the Tractor Tavern in Ballard from 8pm to 1am.

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