Tag Archives: Broken Social Scene

Monday News Mash-Up

By Justin Spicer | Published: September 13, 2010

Those of you who desire your lullabies sang by a former professor with a magnificent beard will be happy to know that Kiss Each Other Clean, the newest album from Sam Beam a.k.a. Iron & Wine, is set for release in early 2011. Until then, your cat’s mane and purring will have to suffice.

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Sasquatch 2010: Saturday

By Philip LaRose, KEXP | Published: June 3, 2010

Last year, I was invited at the last minute to attend the 2009 Sasquatch! Music Festival to help provide online coverage for KEXP. I’d never considered attending before, but ended up having such a great time that I knew even before this year’s lineup was announced that I’d want to go again. Fortunately, the opportunityRead more...

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Monday News Mash-Up

By Justin Spicer | Published: May 24, 2010

The Jay Bennett Foundation launches on today along with the digital release of Kicking at the Perfumed Air, the album he completed at the time of his death. The download is free, but donations are accepted with proceeds benefiting the Jay Bennett Foundation and the Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, both of which support music andRead more...

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Out This Week 5/4

By Jim Beckmann | Published: May 4, 2010

A lot of super music out today! On Heaven Is Whenever, the Minneapolis power group The Hold Steady turn a more sonically diverse and dynamic though no less hard-hitting fifth album. Gone is mustachioed keyboardist Franz Nicolay, but here to stay are the clever lyrics of songwriter Craig Finn and the band’s epic sound. BrokenRead more...

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Thursday News Threads

By Zach, KEXP | Published: April 22, 2010

We are sorry to report that after quite a lengthy battle with cancer, Gang Starr rapper Guru has passed away. He was only in his 40s [the exact date of his birth is in question.] Guru suffered a heart attack that left him in a coma from which he finally passed. RIP.

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Song of the Day: Broken Social Scene - World Sick

By Carrie Rubens | Published: April 1, 2010

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. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s selection, featured on the MiddayRead more...

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Monday News Mash-Up

By Justin Spicer | Published: March 22, 2010

Good advertising for Pepsi, but a significant reward for one worthwhile community organization: Two great Canadian bands, Metric and Broken Social Scene, have been asked to choose and promote an organization that helps “refresh communities.” After giving a pitch for each cause -- Metric is supporting the Women’s Funding Network, whose efforts are directed towardRead more...

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Monday News Mash-Up

By Justin Spicer | Published: February 22, 2010

I’m sure the greasy haired indie masses are squealing with delight at the prospect of the new Broken Social Scene album, Forgiveness Rock Record, due May 4th via the collective’s old Arts & Crafts stomping grounds. It reckons those squeals are about to become deafening when you make your way over to Pitchfork to listenRead more...

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Monday News Mash-Up

By Justin Spicer | Published: May 18, 2009

Sometimes the best gifts come in large, multi-men packages. Broken Social Scene and their hairy harem are working on a new album with famed producer and Tortoise/ The Sea and Cake member, John McEntire. If you want to catch a glimpse of the guys, you can find ‘em at Soma Electronic Music Studio in ChicagoRead more...

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Interview with Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene

By RJ, KEXP | Published: February 10, 2009

  interview by RJ Cubarrubia Toronto’s iconic art-rock collective Broken Social Scene had an action packed 2008 with tons shows and the release of co-founder Brendan Canning‘s solo album, Broken Social Scene Presents: Brendan Canning- Something for All of Us... Still, with all this activity and no full length since 2005′s Broken Social Scene, youRead more...

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