Tag Archives: Wild Flag

Live Review: Wild Flag @ Neumos 11/11/11

By Nick Heinlein | Published: November 22, 2011

There’s no better venue to spend 11/11/11 than Neumos, whose sound system at full volume can rattle the walls and shake the floor. Of course, there was no shortage of rock-fueled ferocity for Wild Flag‘s set earlier this month, as the all-girl quartet has proved they can shred like masters before even taking the stage.Read more...

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Monday News Roundup

By Nick Heinlein | Published: November 21, 2011

While peaceful sit-in protesters continue to be brutalized by police officers during the Occupy Wall Street protests, there’s been no shortage of support from the music industry. Live protest performances have been delivered by Jeff Mangum, Talib Kweli, Tom Morello, and Crosby Stills and Nash, and appearances have been made by everyone from Kanye WestRead more...

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Live Around Town This Week

By Jason Kinnard | Published: November 7, 2011

Autumn is finally here in the Northwest and that means it’s a little “seasonal” outside when the sun goes down (an hour earlier now too). Not to worry, there’s a host of great things going on inside to keep you warm every night this week. New Jersey natives Real Estate kick things off on MondayRead 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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Out This Week 9/13

By Jim Beckmann | Published: September 13, 2011

Remember how last week there was only a very small handful of new releases waiting for you on record store shelves? Well, this week’s it’s the opposite. You’re going to need a handtruck to help you move the stack of CD’s you’ll be buying this week! Among the most anticipated new albums is the self-titledRead more...

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Thursday News Roundup

By Ryan Bort | Published: September 8, 2011

For the second time this year, Fleet Foxes treated local fans to a two-night residency at the Paramount. While their first stint doubled as an album release party for Helplessness Blues, the ebullient hype had had time to simmer for their shows on Tuesday and Wednesday. So much so that Robin Pecknold debuted a newRead more...

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Out This Week 8/30

By Jim Beckmann | Published: August 30, 2011

Live at KEXP Volume Seven, the latest in our annual series collecting live performances recorded exclusively for KEXP, hits stores today. On this disc, you will find one-of-a-kind, exclusive live tracks from some of this year’s greatest artists, some well known, others just discovered. All the bands on this compilation have donated their performances toRead more...

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Song of the Day: Wild Flag - Romance

By Carrie Rubens | Published: August 4, 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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Sonic Roundup 6/22

By Nick Heinlein | Published: June 22, 2011

If Radiohead‘s King of Limbs left you unsatisfied, the band has released a clip of themselves playing a new song. This one’s called “Staircase,” and was recorded with Portishead drummer Clive Deamer for producer Nigel Godrich‘s performance series “From the Basement.” Watch it below. KEXP listeners should be familiar with Wild Flag by now -Read more...

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KEXP at SXSW: Videos from Mellow Johnny’s, Day 1

By Jim Beckmann | Published: March 21, 2011

Though we’ve only just made it home from an intense week in Austin during SXSW, we already have a sampling of the live performances from the first day of our broadcast from Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop. The first band to perform, Seattle’s own rising stars The Head on the Heart made us feel right atRead more...

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