Former Sunny Day Real Estate frontman Jeremy Enigk has announced a new solo album called Ghosts due out in October. His last solo album OK Bear was delivered eight years ago and Sunny Day Real Estate's last album was 2000's The Rising Tide. Enigk recently wrapped up a solo tour, which included a st…
KEXP chats with Matt Remle of Native American News site Last Real Indians to discuss the roots of Indigenous People's Day and what it means to celebrate on this day.
Australian quartet Cut Copy have shared the b-side from their forthcoming Record Store Day 10" single — stream the track "Like Any Other Day" below, and get ready for the RSD scramble on Saturday morning, as the 10" is limited to 2,000 copies. Cut Copy will be in town on Saturday, May 24th at the …
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 DJ’s think you should hear. Today’s song, featured on the Mid…
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "A Brave New World" by Shane Tutmarc, a 2020 self-released single.
Despite what Dramarama say, today is Earth Day! All day long, KEXP DJs John Richards, Cheryl Waters, and Kevin Cole will spotlight recycling and reuse with a day of music featuring sampled music, re-using beats and recycling old songs to create new ones.
All day long for Earth Day, KEXP DJs John Richards, Cheryl Waters, and Kevin Cole have been showcasing recycling and reuse with a day of music featuring sampled music, re-using beats and recycling old songs to create new ones. (Check out some examples on the KEXP Blog here.)
For Thurston Moore fans, it truly is the "best day" as the former Sonic Youth frontman shares the title track from his forthcoming solo album, The Best Day, out October 21st via Matador Records. As we mentioned earlier this month, Moore's supporting band consists of longtime collaborator Steve She…
On May 22, KEXP celebrates World Goth Day. To commemorate the occasion, Szymon Gołąb aka DJ Transmitter – founder of Wave Press Blog – shares recommendations for new cold wave, post-punk, minimal wave, synth wave, italo disco and dark pop.
J Mascis announces a new solo album titled Elastic Days, his first since 2014's Tied to a Star
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds also participated in Record Store day this weekend - they've released a previously unheard song, "Animal X," from the studio session for Push The Sky Away. Somethings screeching in the background, while Nick Cave's signature almost spoken vocals grate over the top. [Pitc…
It's the most wonderful time of the year... for a music lover. This Saturday, April 16th is the ninth annual Record Store Day, a celebration of independent music stores around the globe. It also happens to be the day of KEXP's New Home Grand Opening celebration! Our event doesn't start until noon, …
Each week, Music Director Chris Sanley and Associate Music Director Alex Ruder share brief insights on new and upcoming releases for KEXP's rotation. See what we added this week, including new releases from Ana Tijoux, Sleater-Kinney, Day Soul Exquisite, and more.
New Order have shared the first taste of their upcoming album, Music Complete, their first without former bassist Peter Hook. "Restless" follows the tried-and-true formula of an instant classic. It's a bright song with an addictive hook that will stay with you all day. [Pitchfork]
Northwest troubadour Colin Meloy shared a new song with our neighbors to the north late last week. Titled "Carolina Low," the song was apparently written the same day it was performed on the air. Stream the track via CBC's Q with Jian Ghomeshi at Pitchfork. [Pitchfork]
News of the The Postal Service's reissue and tour have been circulating for a few days now, as well as news that they would be releasing two unreleased tracks - and now we have the first of the two - "A Tattered Line of String." Featuring Jenny Lewis as backing vocals, the new track is undoubtedly …
At KEXP, Father's Day ain't just for fathers - it's for loving parents and children of all types to celebrate life and family in an open and caring environment. This Sunday, join us for KEXP's annual Father's Day Dance Party at our new home at Seattle Center, featuring fun, crafts, pizza dough toss…
Every day, KEXP is excited to break new music from emerging artists, but today we have the honor of presenting a new song from a long-time legend: David Bowie.
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 Midd…
