The notoriously undefinable Icelandic DIY act tears up the stage as we wrap up day two at the KEX Hostel.
Our time at KEX Hostel for 2018 ends with a fierce performance from the rising London math-noise outfit.
This past weekend, Antibalas brought their 20 year anniversary tour to Seattle for a two-night stint at the Nectar Lounge.
The Seattle based artist will perform at the Street Sounds Live Show on Friday October 11th.
Watch her performance for Iceland Airwaves 2019 during KEXP's broadcast from Kex Hostel.
Watch her performance from Iceland Airwaves 2019 and read an interview.
Live electro-acoustic composition with materials from his Jack Straw New Media Gallery installation, followed by a piece developed from the creative reuse of the public airwaves.
Recorded live at The Mars Bar in December 2003, this second set is a defining example of pushing jazz music forward, with Joe Doria on Hammond B-3 and John Wicks on drums.
live electro-acoustic music based on studio sampling of mic inputs. Dorsey is the current Jack Straw New Media Gallery artist and is based in LA.
Portland band STRFKR perform a dance-y set live on KEXP. Recorded 02/18/2016 - 4 songs: YAYAYA, Pop Song, Open Your Eyes, Never Ever.
The Mancunian guitar legend walks into the KEXP Live Room for a wide-ranging chat with Cheryl Waters and a four-song set spanning his career.
Cumulus and her band join Kevin Cole in the KEXP Live Room for five songs and a conversation about the album.
Photos and review by Alan Lawrence
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