Category Archives: Wo’ Pop

2010 Top Ten List Spotlight: DJ Rhythma

By Janice Headley | Published: December 7, 2010

When it comes to albums released in 2010, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who’s pored over them more intensely than a KEXP DJ. So, what were their favorites? Which CDs did they reach for the most, or, uh, “click on” the most in their iTunes players? Find out as KEXP looks at each DJ’sRead more...

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Song of the Day: Grupo Fantasma - El Consejo

By Jason Kinnard | Published: June 8, 2010

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of 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 deliver songs by local artists. Today’s selection is “El Consejo”Read more...

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Live Review: Yelle, Neumo’s, Seattle 10/27

By KEXP | Published: October 29, 2008

review and photos by Liza Zinina Yelle‘s second visit to the Seattle has proven to be even more electrifying and inspiring then the first. The spring show at the War Room was simply a warm-up for what was yet to come and the finished product captivated the ready-to-jump crowd with the beats and the energyRead more...

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Live Review: Keren Ann, The Triple Door, Seattle 6/12

By Darek Mazzone | Published: July 1, 2007

Review and phoot by Rebecca Campeau French/Israeli folksy/pop singer Keren Ann played, most appropriately, the Triple Door on Tuesday, June 12, bringing at least this attendee to tears and not because she was terrible. No, quite the opposite: this singer, compared to a lighter Norah Jones, but live reminded me more of Mazzy Star orRead more...

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Live Review: Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, The Triple Door, Seattle 6/19

By Darek Mazzone | Published: June 26, 2007

Photos & review by Catherine Roth: “We were formed,” announced lead vocalist Reuben M. Koroma of Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars with a contemplative pause, “in a refugee camp.” The nine-piece band then launched into their famous title track song, “Living Like a Refugee,” which lyrically is cold and dark. Yet the All Stars keepRead more...

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Thievery Corp at the Moore, remixes

By Darek Mazzone | Published: September 26, 2006

Thievery Corporation at the Moore - 8/1/06, courtesy of Rebecca My intern Rebecca and I have been meaning to post some thoughts about a few recent shows. Here is the first of a handful of posts... Thievery Corporation at the Moore Theater was non-stop dance party and while maintaining their sound from their CD’s, bringRead more...

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