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Friday Music News

By Jacob Webb | Published: June 22, 2012

Between their spring South American tour and their upcoming dates with My Morning Jacket, Band of Horses have set themselves up for a busy year. It gets even busier with the September release of their fourth LP, produced by Glyn Johns (The Beatles, Ryan Adams). Watch a trailer for the album, featuring a snippet ofRead more...

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Tuesday Music News

By Gerrit Feenstra | Published: June 12, 2012

Passion Pit has uploaded another Gossamer track entitled “I’ll Be Alright”. If “Take A Walk” didn’t seem crazy or danceable enough for you, “I’ll Be Alright” will fulfill all of your Passion Pit desires. The song is a dizzying combination of all that we have come to know and love about Angelakos’s excellent and uniqueRead more...

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Capitol Hill Block Party 2011: Friday

By Philip LaRose, KEXP | Published: July 24, 2011

I took a fairly mellow approach to the first day of the 2011 Capitol Hill Block Party. With the rainy and cool gloom of the past couple weeks finally dispelled, it was a good day to wander about with a friend, enjoy the sunshine, and casually catch a few songs at the various stages. AndRead more...

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KEXP’s 2011 Capitol Hill Block Party Preview!

By Nick Heinlein | Published: July 20, 2011

Though the weather doesn’t want to admit it, it’s that time of year again -- for long, beer-soaked summer nights and sweaty, over-capacity music festivals. If you’re living in Seattle, there’s no question which of these you’re most excited for this year: the 2011 Capitol Hill Block Party boasts one of the fest’s best lineupsRead more...

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Live Around Town This Week

By Jason Kinnard | Published: July 18, 2011

The big story this week, of course, is the Capitol Hill Block Party, which runs Friday through Sunday and takes over a big chunk of the neighborhood. TV on the Radio, Explosions in the Sky, Ghostland Observatory, The Head And The Heart, Best Coast, Thurston Moore, Ra Ra Riot, and Les Savy Fav are someRead more...

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Monday News Roundup

By Nick Heinlein | Published: June 13, 2011

The week begins with Clarence Clemons, Bruce Springsteen‘s iconic E Street Band saxophonist, who was reported “seriously ill” after a stroke on Sunday. Clemons was hospitalized, but after a couple brain surgeries is reported to be in responsive and stable condition. Though the E Street Band was on hiatus, Clemons has kept himself busy byRead more...

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Out This Week 5/24

By Jim Beckmann | Published: May 24, 2011

Our recent guest live on the Morning Show during our Hood to Hood broadcast from the Sunset Tavern in Ballard last Friday, David Bazan is releasing his new album, Strange Negotiations, today. Following up his excellent 2009 “solo” debut, Curse Your Branches, Bazan enlists his touring band to back him up in studio for aRead more...

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Monday News Roundup

By Nick Heinlein | Published: May 16, 2011

Bon Iver‘s self-titled sophomore release has been the subject of much anticipation, and now we can finally get the first taste. The minimal, electronic-leaning lead single is “Calgary,” listenable and downloadable (in exchange for an email address) below.

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Sonic Roundup 5/11

By Nick Heinlein | Published: May 11, 2011

Neo-soul’s Mayer Hawthorne is set to release a 6-song covers EP called Impressions, and now you can snag a sneak peek at one of the tracks, a take on Electric Light Orchestra‘s “Mr. Blue Sky.” Word has it this take was recorded live in one sitting in a tent in Belgium with his band, TheRead more...

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Thursday News Roundup

By Ryan Bort | Published: April 28, 2011

No, Radiohead are still not done. Since unceremoniously releasing their 8th studio album, The King of Limbs, Thom Yorke and co. have been popping up everywhere in music news blotters, and it continues this week as the band will be releasing a “newspaper version” of their new album. You remember a few weeks ago whenRead more...

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