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R.I.P. John Erhardt of Wussy and Ass Ponys

Erhardt passed away on Monday, May 4. The news was confirmed on Wussy’s Facebook page. A cause of death has not been disclosed at this time.

Wussy Live on KEXP - recorded June 18, 2016

KEXP presents Wussy performing live at KEXP. Recorded June 18, 2016.

Wussy Are 'Getting Better' on Their Record Store Day Covers EP (KEXP Premiere)

KEXP presents an exclusive stream of Wussy's Getting Better covers EP, out this Saturday for Record Store Day.

Wussy

Wussy, "The best band in America", as coined by Robert Christgau, performs songs from their sixth full-length, "Forever Sounds," live on the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters. Recorded 02/29/2016 - 5 songs: Pretty As You Please; Hello, I'm A Ghost; In The Tall Weeds; My Parade; Mu…

Wussy

Cincinnati indie outfit Wussy return to the KEXP studio to deliver an impressive set of pop-rock. Fuzzy, droning guitars are balanced by folk inspired song craft and topped with back and forth vocal melodies from Chuck Cleaver (former Ass Ponys frontman) and Lisa Walker. Recorded 06/20/2014 - 5 so…

Live Video: Wussy

Collectors of kitsch and arcane Americana in their private lives, Cincinnati's Chuck Cleaver and Lisa Walker are also accumulators of high praise with their band, Wussy. Over the past 15 years, from when they first formed as a duo, the now five-piece has built a loyal fanbase and gathered a wealth …

Song of the Day: Wussy - Teenage Wasteland

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 songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on The Morn…

Wussy Live on KEXP - recorded February 19, 2016

The best band in America perform songs from their sixth full-length, "Forever Sounds," live on the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters.

Live Video: Wussy

"It's what turns the kids on," guitarist and vocalist Chuck Cleaver said, defending a bit of questionable narrative during a recent in-studio. We've been fans of Wussy since their first LP, but this year's Attica! is easily one of the year's best. Even if the kid's aren't listening to it, we're gla…

New Music Reviews (5/11)

Each week KEXP's Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Beach HouseWussy, Bombino, and more.

In Stores Now 3/7

You'll want to "march" yourself into the record store for this month's first batch of new releases. Highlights include the latest from Wussy. KEXP Music Director Don Yates notes, "the seventh album from this Cincinnati band led by former Ass Ponys frontman Chuck Cleaver and Lisa Walker is another f…

Music That Matters, Vol. 437 - Music Mix from Melly

Music That Matters, Vol. 437 - Music Mix from Melly   Join Variety Mix host Mel for a new installment of KEXP's weekly Music That Matters podcast. This mix draws inspiration from the brooding and dark Seattle weather, and also gathers some of the songs that Mel couldn't get enough of during 2014. …

Music That Matters, Vol. 415 - Simple & Sure

There is a simple & sure premise at KEXP. To discover and experience great music that brings fulfilment and enjoyment to your life. Join Midday Show host Cheryl Waters for our latest Music That Matters podcast. We hope these tunes hit the spot. 1. Jessica Lea Mayfield - I Wanna Love You 2. Th…

Music That Matters, Vol. 421 - Bring the Noise

KEXP's Morning Show host John Richards presents a new mix featuring tracks from Odonis Odonis, Tom Vek, Young Fathers, Brian Jonesetown Massacre, The GOASTT, King Dude and more. From fuzzed out post-punk to funked up Black Sabbath, there's a noise here for everyone. 1. Cymbals Eat Guitars - Jacks…

Music That Matters, Vol. 412 - The Light Of The Day

KEXP's Don Slack plays some of his favorite new Swingin' Doors jams for summer. Heavy doses of Northwest and Nashville. Recommended pairings: lawn chairs and margaritas. 1. Nikki Lane - Seein' Double 2. Country Lips - Black Water 3. Rodney Crowell - Frankie Please 4. Rod Melancon - Duck Fest…

Music That Matters, Vol. 439 - It Is So Wonderful

Afternoon Show host Kevin Cole shares some of his favorites of 2014. Relish in the best of the year and hopefully discover something new and awesome!   1. Júníus Meyvant - Color Decay 2. Mac DeMarco - Blue Boy 3. Temples - Shelter Song 4. Ty Segall - Feel 5. Parquet Courts - Black and White 6. BRO…