Category Archives: Video Roundup

Video Roundup: You’d Be a Fool

By KEXP | Published: April 1, 2012

It saddens us to report that as of this post we are abandoning our indie music format for a more commercially viable Top 40 radio format. Just kidding! Happy April Fool’s Day, everybody. John Richards just shared a few of his favorite Fool’s Day songs in Friday on My Mind, but seeing as how todayRead more...

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R.I.P. Davy Jones of The Monkees

By Jim Beckmann | Published: February 29, 2012

You’ve probably heard the sad news by now that 60′s teen heartthrob Davy Jones, leader of The Monkees, died today at age 66. Although the band was formed as what we’d consider today as a marketing ploy, a sort of Americanized Beatles, their appeal grew astronomically, and young girls and boys all around the countryRead more...

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Happy birthday, Kurt Cobain!

By Jim Beckmann | Published: February 20, 2012

It’s pretty much a rite of passage for any new band these days to cut their teeth on Nirvana covers, and it’s a testament to the band’s universal influence when musicians from all genres (and even the bands who influenced Nirvana to begin with) are more likely to play Nirvana songs than those of anyRead more...

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Happy Valentines Day from KEXP!

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: February 14, 2012

KEXP loves Valentines Day. John plays Songs of Love and Hate all morning and for some reason, everyone gets just a bit nostalgic. Hearing all of those 80s tunes when love was a simpler concept without social networks or cell phones makes us just want to hear more. John’s fantastic Valentine-themed blog post is aRead more...

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R.I.P. Whitney Houston

By KEXP | Published: February 12, 2012

By now, you’ve most likely heard about the sad passing of Whitney Houston on every news outlet and social media network. Although you’re unlikely to hear Whitney Houston directly on KEXP, her influence was undeniable and widespread. Even the most jaded hipsters may count her songs and albums as a core part of their earlyRead more...

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Video Roundup: Songs of Freedom - Commemorating the Birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King

By Jim Beckmann | Published: January 16, 2012

As we watch events abroad unfold while our brothers and sisters in the East fight for self-governance and as politicians at home debate the destiny of our own nation, it’s important we’re reminded that we in America still have a long way to go when it comes to personal freedom and equality. Today, we celebrateRead more...

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Video Roundup: Lucky Thirteen!

By Jim Beckmann | Published: January 13, 2012

Today’s your lucky day! Although Friday the 13th is known to be a day of unfortunate accidents, faux pas, and all around unhappy occurrences that we chalk up to “bad luck,” as any gambler knows, luck can turn on a dime. Gathered here in this video roundup are songs that we hope will change yourRead more...

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Coachella Video Roundup

By KEXP | Published: January 11, 2012

The lineup release for Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival yesterday left most music fans in complete shock and awe. The festival is a three-day event that will be held on two separate weekends – once April 13-15 and again April 20-22. The headliner formula follows in suit of last year with two rock bandsRead more...

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Sonic Roundup: A Sleighfull of Holiday Songs

By Jim Beckmann | Published: December 19, 2011

This week, to get into the festive spirit, we are featuring a collection of new holiday-themed songs as our Song of the Day podcasts. You can download original songs from The Barr Brothers and Breathe Owl Breathe, covers from Jessica Lea Mayfied and Brite Futures, and a new song from Diamond Rugs, a “supergroup” ofRead more...

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Occupy Music

By Jim Beckmann | Published: December 1, 2011

Recent news of Miley Cyrus dedicating her song “Liberty Walk” to “to the thousands of people who are standing up for what they believe in,” those who are taking part in the Occupy Wall Street and the Occupy Movement in general, has drawn mixed response from music fans, protestors and pretty much everyone else. ThatRead more...

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