Tag Archives: Grizzly Bear

Monday News Mash-Up

By Justin Spicer | Published: May 25, 2009

In very sad news, Jay Bennet has passed away. The former member of Wilco reportedly died in his sleep yesterday of unknown causes. Bennet, 45, was a founding member of Wilco, whose not-so-amicable split from the band was documented in Sam Jones’ I Am Trying to Break Your Heart. (He later sued Wilco for failureRead more...

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Thursday News Thread

By Eric, KEXP | Published: May 21, 2009

Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr. Fox is getting the film treatment from Wes Anderson. Along with George Clooney, Meryl Streep and others, the film will include a stop-motion Jarvis Cocker in the role of Petey. In addition to his role within the film, Cocker provided a few original songs to the movie. Much ballyhoo was madeRead more...

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Song of the Day: Grizzly Bear - Cheerleader

By Noah, KEXP | Published: April 13, 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 Afternoon Show host Kevin Cole, is “Cheerleader” by Grizzly Bear fromRead more...

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Weird at My School: Dear Diary...

By DJ El Toro | Published: March 30, 2009

The week before last, I polished off Bill Drummond‘s excellent and hilarious memoir 45. Drummond managed the Teardrop Explodes and Echo & The Bunnymen, was one-half of the KLF, and found subsequent infamy as a art provocateur, author, etc. His rabid discourse on music in myriad forms inspired me to make a pact: I willRead more...

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