Stephen Bruner, a.k.a. Thundercat, teamed up with artists Jolly Mare and Rudi Zygadlo for his contribution to the upcoming Red Bull Academy compilation (available January 15). "Vulnerable People" is a jazz fusion track that really utilizes Bruner's funky bass playing prowess. [Pitchfork]
Since Kim Deal left, iconic band The Pixies have had a public struggle trying to replace her. And in a recent interview with Brooklyn Vegan, drummer David Lovering acknowledges that Deal is irreplaceable: "Basically, no-one can replace Kim Deal. It would be impossible to do." Kim Shattuck of the M…
That loud clicking sound you hear is the sound of thousands of music fans rushing to make their travel arrangements: the line-up for the 2014 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been announced, and it's a doozy.
Washed Out shined brightly on Late Show with David Letterman last night, stopping by the show to perform the track "All I Know," from their most recent release Paracosm. They'll be returning to Seattle on Friday, January 31st to play Little Big Show #8 with Kingdom Crumbs and Kisses. 100% of ticke…
Common has yet to announce the release date for his upcoming LP, Nobody Smiling, but today he has shared the LP track "War." The album delves into the heartbreaking violence in his hometown of Chicago. This first song focuses on the similarities of the children being killed in Chicago and in wars …
Influential artist Phil Everly, who formed The Everly Brothers with his sibling Don, passed away last Friday, at the age of 74. Everly's son Jason cites the cause of death as complications of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Since forming in the 1950s, The Everly Brothers racked up an unprec…
When someone invites you into a van, you should probably run, but if that someone is actor Rainn Wilson, and you happen to be the 6'4" Win Butler of Arcade Fire, you're probably okay. Join them in the backseat for this fun chat in the latest episode of Wilson's Metaphysical Milkshake web series. […
Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks may not drop their new album, Wig Out at Jagbags, until January 7, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it a little early. Today, you can stream the entire album on Amazon. Be sure to check it out, and to furthur persuade you (not that I need to) watch their fantas…
The Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne recently partook in a "record store tour" where he sold some special tidbits from the band's earlier days. One of the amazing offerings was a Lips recording from 1983 called 2nd Cassette Demo, and you can listen to both sides of the tape below. It's an awesome…
In 2018, KEXP celebrated the 30th anniversary of local record label Sub Pop with a four-month retrospective, "counting up" every catalog number in their vast discography of over 1,200 releases. Dig into the archives of our catalog coverage, featuring in-depth coverage on the history of their releases.
