Tag Archives: Kishi Bashi

Live Video: Kishi Bashi

By Jim Beckmann | Published: March 7, 2013

As Kaoru Ishibashi himself admits, a year ago no one knew who he was. Now, with his musical project Kishi Bashi, he’s selling out shows with his intricate and ecstatic performances. Inspired by as much by free jazz as bluegrass, hip-hop, and classical music, Kishi Bashi’s baroque indie pop easily draws comparisons to other loopRead more...

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Live Around Town This Week

By Jason Kinnard | Published: February 18, 2013

The great shows continue this week. On Tuesday night, we enjoy the first of two nights with Aaron Neville at Benaroya Hall. At Showbox at the Market, the Eels are playing with Nicole Atkins, and there’s also Habib Koite and Eric Bibb at Triple Door. Don’t forget Linda’s 19th Anniversary Party with Grave Babies Listening Party and HardlyRead more...

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2012 Top Ten List Spotlight: Hans

By KEXP | Published: December 19, 2012

For the rest of the year, we’ll be spotlighting our KEXP DJs Top Albums of 2012, leading up to our 2012 Top Album Countdown, as voted on by our listeners! Voting ends on Friday, December 21st, so let us know your favorites now, and tune in on Friday, December 28th to hear if your picksRead more...

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2012 Top Ten List Spotlight: Kevin Cole

By KEXP | Published: December 11, 2012

For the rest of the year, we’ll be spotlighting our KEXP DJs Top Albums of 2012, leading up to our 2012 Top Album Countdown, as voted on by our listeners! Voting ends on Friday, December 21st, so let us know your favorites now, and tune in on Friday, December 28th to hear if your picksRead more...

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Live Video: Kishi Bashi at CMJ

By Jim Beckmann | Published: November 7, 2012

Although Seattle-born violin virtuoso K(aoru) Ishibashi isn’t new to indie rock -- he’s recorded and toured with the likes of Regina Spektor, Sondre Lerche, and of Montreal -- he only just released is solo debut, 151a, this year. Using loop pedals to create multi-layered chorus of each song, Kishi Bashi will easily remind you ofRead more...

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KEXP at CMJ 2012, Day 3: Kishi Bashi

By KEXP | Published: October 19, 2012

written by Chris Payne After watching Wild Nothing’s one-man set-up morph into a five-piece, the audience at KEXP’s live broadcast at CMJ Union in New York City during the 2012 CMJ Music Marathon was treated to the virtual polar polar opposite: a string quartet (and more) via one K Ishibashi, aka Kishi Bashi. Although thisRead more...

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Song of the Day: Kishi Bashi - Bright Whites

By Jason Kinnard | Published: May 8, 2012

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 selection, featured on the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is “Bright Whites” by Kishi Bashi from theRead more...

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