On his new album, the Seattle producer takes a (not exactly) dastardly turn which strongly reflects the unpredictable, self-governing nature of his career.
From the Sonarchy archives and first heard in 1996. The organ jazz sound gets a spanking that only this band can deliver, featuring Craig Flory (sax and clarinet), Ron Weinstein (hammond B3, piano, trumpet), Mike Stone (drums) with guest Fred Chalenor (electric bass).
Our continuing review of the large Seattle groove music scene with Scott Macpherson (saxes), Ray Larsen (trumpet), Jon Hansen (tuba), Andy Short (guitar), Elliot Gray (keys), Marshall Petryni (drums) and guest vocalist Paget Knebel.
A folk-fusion groove band brings a set of night music to Sonarchy with CJ Lazenby (guitar, charango, vocals), Mike Antone (guitar, lapsteel, vocals), Gabe Herbert (bass), Masaru Swanson (guitar, percussion), Peter Hsu (sax), Caycee Furulie (djembe), and Saraina Hancock (singing bowls).
Andy Clausen Group: Roosevelt High students take jazz music out to the parking lot and into the new wave. Andy - trombone, Corey Dansereau - trumpet, Xavier Del Castillo - tenor sax, Gus Carns - piano, Nolan - Woodle - bass and Evan Woodle - drums.
The Jefferson Rose Band combine world music influences with solid chops to make their own sound happen, featuring Jefferson Rose (bass), Naomi Siegel (trombone), Tobi Stone (sax, clarinet, flute), Aaron Walker-Loud (drums), Ivan Galvez (percussion), and Dan Rapport (guitar).
The highly-anticipated tenth full-length from experimental-pop group Animal Collective hit stores last Friday. The album features contributions from John Cale and Colin Stetson. Brooklyn band Wild Nothing return with their third LP. KEXP Music Director Don Yates notes, "this Brooklyn-via-Virginia p…
The endlessly prolific Ty Segall has released a new track today called "The Main Pretender." The song is the latest in a stream of songs including "Alta," "Meaning," "My Lady's on Fire," and a cover of the Squidbillies theme. Mikal Cronin is featured on the song, playing sax. All the new singles s…
It's another jam-packed week of new releases! Highlights include the latest from London-based artist Adam Bainbridge (aka Kindness). KEXP Music Director Don Yates notes the relase "finds him toning down the disco influences of his promising debut album in favor of an often-gorgeous set of ‘80s R&am…
Seattle's own funk masters Polyrhythmics have become well known for their dynamic, hard-hitting live performances and today's Bumbershoot audience was experience it first hand. Polyrhythmics has made such a huge impact for such a young band, the eight piece orchestra was founded in 2010 by friends …
Staten Island's The Budos Band tore through a tight set of instrumental funk and soul tinged with a heavy, ominous dose of retro stoner metal. Their set on the Sasquatch main stage drew heavily on their latest album Burnt Offering. This fourth release is a marked departure for the eight-piece band,…
A trusted local favorite that's been rocking parties and precisely-crafting renowned mixtapes for over two decades, Seattle's DJ Topspin is well-known for his harmonic ear, deep knowledge, signature blends, and innovative remixes, all characteristics that ultimately yielded his alternative alias, B…
Tune in this Saturday, September 13th for another special all-electronic edition of Audioasis as KEXP and the city of Seattle gears up for this year's Decibel Festival happening September 24th through September 28th. Hosted by DJ Alex and co-produced with the help and guidance of Audioasis host DJ …
A review of Fauna Shade's single "Marzipan" described their sound as "Floydian... zapping electronic wiggles." This simultaneously whimsical yet vague description fits the band perfectly: their sound bounces through all the psychedelic subgenres, with droning stoner fuzz meeting some of Tame Impala…
You won’t believe the golden light you wake up to crawling out of your tent at Pickathon. The tree-lined hills of the Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, Oregon make you feel like you are in an other-worldly paradise. Taking a light walk around the Back 40 to enjoy the surroundings, among the sleepy co…
