Tag Archives: Guided by Voices

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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Song of the Day: Guided By Voices – King Arthur The Red

By Jacob Webb | Published: March 4, 2013

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 song, featured on the Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is “King Arthur The Red” byRead more…

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Out This Week 11/13

By Jim Beckmann | Published: November 13, 2012

Hardly a season goes by without some sort of release from Robert Pollard or his reunited band Guided by Voices, and among the highlights of this week’s list of new releases is the third GBV album of 2012. So what makes this so special? Our Music Director, Don Yates, thinks it might be “the strongestRead more…

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Monday Music News

By Katherine Humphreys | Published: October 22, 2012

“Life is a pre-existing condition,” says Mike McCready . In a video released today, the Pearl Jam guitarist voiced support of preserving the Affordable Care Act in the upcoming Presidential elections. While the band has been known for typically favoring liberal policies and politicians, this particular issue directly hits McCready, who has been living withRead more…

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Out This Week 6/12

By Jim Beckmann | Published: June 12, 2012

Following an 18-year hiatus, soul singer Bobby Womack returns to top this week’s list of new releases with The Bravest Man In The Universe, which easily ranks among the legendary singer’s best albums to date. Following the approach he took with the late Gil Scott-Heron’s excellent final record, producer and XL Recordings head Richard Russell,Read more…

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Out This Week 1/17

By Jim Beckmann | Published: January 17, 2012

Aaaaand… we’re back. After a slow start to the year, this week provides a relative bounty of new releases, including the latest from London-based group The Duke Spirit, who, according to our Music Director, Don Yates, “add a bit more studio polish and musical sophistication to their bluesy psych-rock sound on their third album, aRead more…

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Thursday News Roundup

By Ryan Bort | Published: January 5, 2012

Youssou N’Dour has always been a voice for his community, but the Grammy winning singer has decided to run for president of Senegal. Elections take place next month. Read the story here. Boise, Idaho’s Youth Lagoon released one of 2011’s most talked-about albums in The Year of Hibernation. One of the album’s most impactful songs,Read more…

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Song of the Day: Guided By Voices – The Unsinkable Fats Domino

By Ryan Bort | Published: December 28, 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 tracks, 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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Monday Music News

By Nick Heinlein | Published: December 19, 2011

Each year, Yo La Tengo takes to Hoboken, New Jersey to perform a string of shows in celebration of the eight days of Hannukah. This year, the shows may be a bit less rocking than usual, as band member Ira Kaplan has mentioned he suffered a “pretty serious health scare” earlier this month, and willRead more…

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Monday News Roundup

By Nick Heinlein | Published: October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween! While music may not have the same effect as candy, there’s still several treats being served up today. Starting things off is the release of The Flaming Lips‘ 24-hour song “7 Skies H3,” which you can now stream over at their site. If you really want to drive the point home, you canRead more…

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