Tag Archives: M Ward

Live at Bumbershoot, Day 2: M.Ward

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: September 2, 2012

M. Ward has gained hero status within the Northwest folk and indie scene over the past few years, and no single paragraph introduction can really do him justice. But for newcomers and old fans alike, M. Ward’s songs speak to the heart with a power that few possess. With new album A Wasteland Companion, heRead more...

Listen to KEXP from Bumbershoot Music Lounge

By KEXP | Published: August 31, 2012

This weekend, KEXP returns to the Bumbershoot Music Lounge returns for a glorious seventh year bringing intimate performances from some of Bumbershoot’s biggest names and broadcasting them live. This year’s lineup features an incredibly diverse and talented group of artists, from electro-pop sensations Passion Pit to the legendary indie rockers Low to the Ethiopian funkRead more...

Posted in Bumbershoot, KEXP, Live Performances | Also tagged Ana Tijoux, Debo Band, JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound, King Khan & The Shrines, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Low, Mudhoney, Niki and the Dove, Oberhofer, Passion Pit, Posse, Sera Cahoone, The Helio Sequence, THEESatisfaction | Leave a comment

Sasquatch! Music Festival: Day 3

By KEXP | Published: May 28, 2012

Hey Marseilles opened the day up on the main stage with a great set of Seattle’s favorites. Their vast instrumentation and soaring melodies drew a large crowd for a show so early in the day. As always, their songs sounded fantastic.

Posted in KEXP, Sasquatch, Show Reviews | Also tagged Beat Connection, Beirut, Blind Pilot, Bon Iver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr., Deer Tick, Fly Moon Royalty, Gardens & Villa, Graffiti6, Here We Go Magic, Hospitality, Howlin Rain, James Murphy, Little Dragon, Reignwolf, Sasquatch, Sasquatch 2012, Staves, The Head & The Heart, The Walkmen, Trampled by Turtles, War on Drugs, Wild Flag, Zola Jesus | Leave a comment

Bumbershoot 2012 lineup announced!

By Jim Beckmann | Published: May 8, 2012

The lineup was announced today for the 2012 Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival. Headliners Jane’s Addiction, Tony Bennett, SKRILLEX, and M83 are joined by a wide range of artists including many KEXP favorites: The Helio Sequence, Blitzen Trapper, Passion Pit, M. Ward, The Jayhawks, The Heavy, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, King Khan &Read more...

Posted in Bumbershoot, Event Spotlight, KEXP, Music News | Also tagged Blitzen Trapper, Bumbershoot, Damien Jurado, Deep Sea Diver, Don't Talk To The Cops, Fruit Bats, Fujiya & Miyagi, Gold Leaves, Jane's Addiction, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, King Khan & The Shrines, Low, M83, Oberhofer, Passion Pit, Posse, Rebirth Brass Band, Sera Cahoone, The Barr Brothers, The Heavy, The Helio Sequence, The Jayhawks, The Vaselines, THEESatisfaction | 2 Comments

Out This Week 4/10

By Jim Beckmann | Published: April 10, 2012

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...

Posted in KEXP, Out This Week! | Also tagged Alabama Shakes, Amadou & Mariam, Black Dice, Bonnie Prince Billy, Choir of Young Believers, Devin, Dinosaur Feathers, Trampled by Turtles, Zambri | Leave a comment

President’s Day Music News

By Michael Beswetherick | Published: February 20, 2012

Posted in KEXP, Music News | Also tagged Alison Krauss, Bon Iver | Leave a comment

Sasquatch! 2012 lineup! announced!

By Jim Beckmann | Published: February 2, 2012

Music fans could barely contain themselves waiting for tonight’s announcement during the Sasquatch! Launch Party at the Neptune Theatre for this year’s lineup of the Sasquatch! Music Festival. The 11th annual event will take place, as always, at The Gorge in George, WA, on Memorial Weekend (four days this time: May 25-28). And the lineupRead more...

Posted in KEXP, Music News, Sasquatch | Also tagged Alabama Shakes, Apparat, Beck, Beirut, Blind Pilot, Bon Iver, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Explosions in the Sky, Feist, Jack White, Mark Lanegan Band, Metric, Mogwai, Portlandia, Silversun Pickups, The Head & The Heart, The Joy Formidable, The Roots, The Shins, The Walkmen, tUnE-yArDs, Wild Flag | Leave a comment

Monday News Roundup

By Nick Heinlein | Published: January 23, 2012

The times, they are a-changin’: months ago, The New York Times quoted Bon Iver‘s Justin Vernon as saying “We should not be gathering in a big room and looking at each other and pretending this is important,” in reference to the Grammy Awards (and Bon Iver’s four nominations). Then, the above promotional poster surfaced. NoRead more...

Posted in KEXP, Music News | Also tagged Andrew Bird, Bon Iver, Fleet Foxes, Joanna Newsom, Joy Division | Leave a comment

Thursday News Roundup

By Nick Heinlein | Published: August 4, 2011

Canada’s premier music festival Pop Montreal is celebrating its 10th year in the circuit, and included in this year’s gift bag is Arcade Fire, performing an entirely free, outdoor show Thursday, September 22nd at the place des Festivals of Quartier des Spectacles in downtown Montreal. The show is a gleeful “thank you” by Arcade FireRead more...

Posted in KEXP, Music News, Thursday News Roundup | Also tagged Arcade Fire, Best Coast, Bon Iver, Carissa's Wierd, Karkwa, Neon Indian, She & Him | Leave a comment

Monday News Mash-Up

By Justin Spicer | Published: June 15, 2009

The Capitol Hill Block Party just added to the already stellar lineup Built to Spill, The Lonely Forest, Fences, KEXP favorites Pela! Also added: Wild Orchid Children, Awesome Color, and a reunion of dance party masters Sing Sing. How many more reasons do you need to get your tickets now? While it may be aRead more...

Posted in KEXP, Music News, New York | Also tagged BLK JKS, Blur, Built to Spill, Conor Oberst, Jim James, Pela | Leave a comment

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