Tag Archives: YACHT

Out This Week 6/21

By Jim Beckmann | Published: June 21, 2011

Bon Iver‘s second and self-titled album as is sure to be the first thing many KEXP listeners will pick up when buying new records this week. Last night, to celebrate its release, Justin Vernon stopped by the Colbert Report with eight additional band members to perform a lush version of the single “Calgary.” Check outRead 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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Sonic Roundup 6/8

By Nick Heinlein | Published: June 8, 2011

Sigur Ros frontman Jónsi is still going strong off the release of his solo debut Go, including the Record Store Day exclusive remix EP Go Out. Now, you can hear the Fuck Buttons remix for “Tornado,” right from Jónsi’s soundcloud. Jónsi - “Tornado (Fuck Buttons Remix)” Jamie xx, the mastermind behind the beats for UKRead more...

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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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Sonic Roundup 3/23

By Nick Heinlein | Published: March 23, 2011

LCD Soundsystem‘s immortal “All My Friends” gets the cover treatment from Will Wiesenfeld’s Baths in this clip from The AV Club’s Undercover series. Watch Wiesenfeld croon while tourmate Dexter from Houses provides truly organic percussion.

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Sasquatch 2010: Sunday

By Philip LaRose, KEXP | Published: June 4, 2010

Sunday was supposed to be the sunniest, warmest day at Sasquatch, according to the advance weather reports, but instead it was cool, cloudy, and windy all day, with some rain showers rolling in by the evening. The weather didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits though, as there was so much to be excited about. Too much, really:Read more...

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Song of the Day: YACHT - Psychic City (Voodoo City)

By Justin Spicer | Published: October 8, 2009

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. Each and every Friday we offer songs by local artists. Today’s featured selection, chosen by AfternoonRead more...

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Live Review: YACHT at Vera Project 8/14

By Chona Kasinger | Published: August 21, 2009

photos and review by Chona Kasinger Jona Bechtolt and Claire Evans, the dynamic duo that is YACHT, took center stage promptly at 9:30 to a feverishly excited all ages crowd at the Vera Project on Friday night. Bechtolt and Evans frolic and caper the stage like the Y2K scare of 1999 all over again, allRead more...

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Out This Week 7/28

By Jim Beckmann | Published: July 28, 2009

The height of summer sees the lowest number of hot releases, proven by the lack of familiar names among the new albums out this week, but that shouldn’t stop you from checking out some new music that you might otherwise miss, like the debut from Timber Timbre, a one-man project from Toronto’s Taylor Kirk. Don’tRead more...

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