Seattle MC and producer Katie Kate and her band rock the KEXP studio on Audioasis. Recorded 1/11/2014 - 4 songs: Canyon, Sadie Hawkins, Rushmore, Persephone.
Razor-sharp and bristling with intent, Washington D.C.’s Flasher exude an energy that belies their relatively short lifespan as a band.
The band joins DJ John Richards in the KEXP Live Room to perform songs from their new record, The Dip Delivers.
The Seattle band returns to the KEXP Live Room in support of their first record in three years, Living Mirage.
DJ Morgan hosts the band in the KEXP Live Room for a performance of four songs and a discussion about recording in exotic locations and how movies have affected their songwriting.
Aramis Johnson of Enumclaw talks about the themes of loss on the band’s new album.
On the show this time, it's the Cambodian psych rock of Los Angeles band Dengue Fever.
On the show this time, it’s the loud bark and deep bite of Philadelphia rock band Mannequin Pussy.
On the show this time, it’s the emo-math, jangle-pop of Wuhan band Chinese Football.
On the show this time, it’s the Mercury Prize winning indie-rock of English band, English Teacher.
On the show this time, it's the futuristic rock drama of Guadalajara band Descartes a Kant.
On the show this time, it’s the danceable singalong punk-rock of Scottish band Franz Ferdinand.
On the show this time, it’s the inimitable smart-pop of legendary band They Might Be Giants.
KEXP begins Day 2 of Bumbershoot in-studios at the new home with Black Joe Lewis and his band the Honeybears. The Austin blues singer is three years deep into a cathartic rampage. With the release of Electric Slave in 2013, Lewis shed all extra weight from his warpath. The band name is slimmer, the…
Well, Seattle, it looks like we've corrupted Flight of the Conchords. Jemaine Clement, the gap-toothed glasses-wearing half of the New Zealand duo, confessed to the audience: he ate half a banana... and just left the other half sitting backstage! WHOA. "I'm the Iggy Pop of the band," he admitted ru…
Unknown Mortal Orchestra is a bit of a conundrum, at least when it comes to classifying them. Not really a "band," UMO is really the project of Ruban Nielson, who wrote and recorded songs in his bedroom and even posted the insanely catchy "Ffunny Ffrends" first online anonymously. Not really a loca…
After a discography of 11 full-length albums, Seattle's own Car Seat Headrest makes their label debut on Matador Records. KEXP Music Director Don Yates notes, "The album reworks 11 songs from his extensive Bandcamp catalog with help from a new backing band (this also marks the first time he’s recor…
Last time we caught up with Temples, they were blasting off from the propulsive buzz following the release of their debut, Sun Structures. Months of touring later, the young UK band are veterans of the road, fitting easily into the retro sounds that inspire them like a pair of well worn leather pan…
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 Afte…
Audioasis host DJ Sharlese presents KEXP's Sound Off! podcast. Featuring bands participating in the 2016 Sound Off! competition, the premiere Northwest battle of the bands hosted by the Experience Music Project (EMP) Museum. 1. Copalis - Deep End 2. COSMOS - House Warming 3. Jazzy Tee - Heartles…
