Tag Archives: Beirut

Beirut Plays New Songs In Virginia

By Nick Heinlein | Published: May 13, 2011

Beirut‘s Zach Condon has been stirring up headlines of late, surprising fans with a new tour and the imminent release of an as-yet untitled new album, due out “sometime in summer.” Fan video footage has already surfaced from the band’s first stop on the tour, a set in Norfolk, Virginia where Condon & Co. debutedRead more...

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Song of the Day: Jonquil - Fighting Smiles

By Jason Kinnard | Published: November 30, 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 offer songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on theRead more...

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Song of the Day: Beirut - The Akara

By Jason Kinnard | Published: April 7, 2009

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 featured selection, chosen by Midday Show host Cheryl Waters, is “The Akara” by Beirut from their 2009 album MarchRead more...

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Album Reviews: Beirut & Sleepy Eyes of Death

By Katy McCourt-Basham, KEXP | Published: February 11, 2009

Beirut/Realpeople - March of the Zapotec/Holland Beirut’s Zach Condon never ceases to outdo himself. His new EP (out February 17th on his own label, Pompeii Records) demonstrates his versatility and talent as a musician. The EP is split into two parts: March of the Zapotec, which is credited to Beirut, and Holland, which is creditedRead more...

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