My most-anticipated live session on KEXP from our CMJ broadcast at Union Square Ballroom in NYC was Daughter. Then thankfully a week later, the London-based trio played their Seattle debut at Barboza with Choir of Young Believers from Copenhagen as their support.
It is summer time in Denmark right now, and that means beautiful, never ending summer days, which of course should be accompanied by a suitable soundtrack. The “Made in Denmark” Music That Matters podcast is dedicated to an exploration of Danish music and presents what’s playing on the Danish stereos right now and what dancyRead more...
Did you know that Record Store Day (April 21) is less than two weeks away? Are you ready? What have you done to prepare yourself for it? Today is a perfect day to make a test run to your local shop, where you can scout for the best positions and flex the required muscles byRead more...
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...
Following up their stripped down duo performance live on KEXP during CMJ 2009, Choir of Young Believers, led by Denmark’s Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, upped the ante to play as a four-piece during KEXP’s broadcast from Gibson Showroom in Austin during SXSW. In this configuration, songs they’ve performed before, like “Why Must It Always Be ThisRead more...
First CMJ and now SXSW, Choir of Young Believers must have a mountain of frequent-flyer miles considering Copenhagen, Denmark is called home. Without a doubt a choir of sound, many are surprised to discover the wonder pop group is in fact the work of Jannis Noya Makrigiannis, who records and performs either solo or withRead more...
KEXP listeners were so excited by the Choir of Young Believers performance from KEXP’s broadcast from the Cutting Room Studios NYC during CMJ that we just had to show you more. If you haven’t already watched the video for “Why Must It Always Be This Way,” you should do so right now! Then, check outRead more...
While all of the 15 bands performing during KEXP’s broadcast from Cutting Room Studios NYC during CMJ were great in their individual ways, the one that seemed to catch our listeners off guard with its stunning beauty and intensity was Choir of Young Believers. Morning Show host John Richards wrote all about it for NPRRead more...
