Tag Archives: The Decemberists

Friday Music News

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: January 13, 2012

The Flaming Lips are as busy as ever. After embarking on an epic quest to release new music every single month of 2011, it doesn’t look like the Lips are about to stop now that 2012 has rolled around. In fact, this month may be their busiest yet. According to the Twitter of Wayne Coyne,Read more...

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2011 Top Ten List Spotlight: Quilty 3000

By Janice Headley | Published: December 18, 2011

The KEXP DJs hear thousands of albums every year, but in 2011, which ten really stood out for them? Find out as KEXP looks at each DJ’s list through the month of December, leading up to our 2011 Top 90.3 Countdown, as voted on by YOU, the KEXP listener! Voting ends on Monday, December 19th,Read more...

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Out This Week 11/1

By Jim Beckmann | Published: November 1, 2011

The Day of the Dead it may be, but this week’s list of new releases hasn’t given up the ghost. In fact, you’ll find plenty of interesting new albums to draw you out to a record store near you. Among this week’s must-buys is the anticipated sophomore effort by British vocal powerhouse Florence + TheRead more...

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Thursday News Roundup

By Ryan Bort | Published: October 27, 2011

The buzz has been building for the release of El Camino, the new Black Keys album that is set to hit shelves December 6 via Nonesuch Records. The album’s first single, “Lonely Boy,” was release digitally yesterday, and will be released as a 12″ vinyl on November 25, supported by “Run Right Back” on theRead more...

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Monday News Roundup

By Nick Heinlein | Published: October 24, 2011

The week starts with welcome news of Decemberists keyboardist Jenny Conlee, whose breast cancer has gone into remission. Conlee was diagnosed back in May, causing her to miss several performances on the band’s tour in the subsequent months. Thankfully, it appears she’s back for good. Meloy announced the news via his Twitter, exclaiming “For thoseRead more...

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Monday News Roundup

By Nick Heinlein | Published: October 3, 2011

Today marks the start of Fall Pledge Week here at KEXP, and we need your support! KEXP is entirely listener-supported, so it’s people like you who give us the ability to do what we do best - bring you exclusive live sessions, photos, videos, concert tickets, and much much more! Join us on the airRead more...

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Monday News Roundup

By Nick Heinlein | Published: August 22, 2011

Jerry Leiber of songwriting team Leiber and Stoller, who together wrote many rock ‘n’ roll hits of the 50′s and 60′s, died today at 78. Leiber and Stoller penned hits by Elvis Presley, Peggy Lee, The Coasters, The Clovers, and many others, including “Hound Dog,” “Love Potion No. 9,” “Yakety Yak,” and “Is That AllRead more...

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Live Around Town This Week

By Jason Kinnard | Published: August 22, 2011

Another great week of music lies ahead. Monday starts off beautifully with The Decemberists and Okkervil River at Marymoor Park, and then we’ve got a complete mixed bag. There’s Tapes & Tapes at the Crocodile, Daniel Johnston at Neumo’s, and Cloud Cult at Neptune Theatre.  Friday is also our last (and arguably most anticipated) KEXPRead more...

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Sonic Roundup 8/10

By Nick Heinlein | Published: August 10, 2011

MGMT‘s James Richardson can officially cross off “being pelted by a barrage of shoes” from his bucket list. This past weekend, during a show at California’s US Open of Surfing. During a break in the set, Richardson announced “Everybody give me your left shoe right now!” Amusingly, the crowd obliged, providing a volley of sneakersRead more...

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The Decemberists Live @ Sasquatch! 2011

By Nick Heinlein | Published: June 6, 2011

Colin Meloy’s Decemberists played a sunset performance on the closing night of Sasquatch!, and a rowdy crowd greeted them with open arms. The band rocketed through tunes new and old, opening with “The Infanta” and “Down By the Water,” eventually gracing the Gorge with their hit “The Crane Wife 3.” Multi-instrumentalist Chris Funk dressed forRead more...

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