Tag Archives: Akron/Family

Out This Week 4/30

By Jim Beckmann | Published: April 30, 2013

Whether you’re feeling moody or in a mood to dance, you’ll find what you need among this week’s new releases. Topping the list of must-buys in record stores today comes from U.K. trio Daughter, who were a standout during our CMJ broadcast last year with their highly emotive and engaging performance. Our Music Director, DonRead more...

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Thursday Music News

By Hallie Santo | Published: November 8, 2012
photo by Dave Lichterman

First things first: South by Southwest has announced its initial line-up for 2013! The list, available at SXSW’s website, includes Thurston Moore, Alt-J, Akron/Family, Klaxons, and more. The festival will take place from March 8-17, and we’ll keep you updated as more acts are added to the roster. As we reported yesterday, Cat Power hasRead more...

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Song of the Day: Dana Buoy - So Lucky

By Jason Kinnard | Published: June 19, 2012

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. Today’s selection, featured on the Morning Show with John Richards, is “So Lucky” by Dana Buoy from the 2012Read more...

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Earth Day 2011 Playlist

By Nick Heinlein | Published: April 22, 2011

Earth Day has been celebrated for over 40 years, a day of civic observance that promotes love and care for the planet we call home. People declare their “acts of green” and attend festivals and community events around the globe, sharing and cherishing the lush atmosphere with which we’re blessed (a rarity in the cosmos).Read more...

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Thursday News Roundup

By Ryan Bort | Published: March 24, 2011

R.I.P. Pinetop Perkins - One of the last remaining legendary Delta bluesmen died Monday of a heart attack in his home in Austin. Perkins was originally a guitarist but was forced to switch to the piano after a knife fight injury to his arm. Since then he has played alongside countless other legends and wasRead more...

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Live Around Town This Week

By Ryan Bort | Published: March 21, 2011

Wednesday, March 23 GOLD PANDA with Dam Mantle, IG88 @ The Nectar Lounge British producer Gold Panda was known primarily for his re-mixing skills until he released a number of his own EPs in 2009, all of which were widely acclaimed. Late last year he released his debut full-length album Lucky Shiner on Ghostly International.Read more...

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Song of the Day: Akron/Family - So It Goes

By Ryan Bort | Published: February 9, 2011

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 offer songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on theRead more...

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Out This Week 2/8

By Jim Beckmann | Published: February 8, 2011

Like the devastating speed of his tennis-playing namesake’s forehand, the British dubstep producer James Blake has rocketed to the top of KEXP DJs’ playlists and fans’ requests in just over a year. After releasing three EPs in 2010, the 21-year old Blake is offering today the U.S. version of his full-length, multi-genre self-titled debut, whichRead more...

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Thursday News Extravaganza

By Dusty Henry | Published: May 20, 2010

Austin City Limits announced their 2010 lineup. Among the acts include classic acts such as The Eagles and Phish along with M.I.A., The XX, Yeasayer, Monsters of Folk, David Bazan, and Balmorhea. Check out the full lineup. Austin City Limits happens October 8 - 10 in the Lone Star State.

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Monday News Mash-Up

By Justin Spicer | Published: May 17, 2010

Metal legend Ronnie James Dio died yesterday at 67. While touring last year with Heaven And Hell, an incarnation of Black Sabbath he continued to lead, Dio announced that he was battling stomach cancer. Through the end, he never gave up hope in touring again and being with his fans. Read more here.

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