It's been a year since the release of David Bowie's Blackstar, the #1 Album of 2016, as voted on by KEXP listeners. And to mark what would have been his 70th birthday, an EP has been released featuring some of the last songs this musical icon recorded, including “No Plan”, “Killing a Little Time”,…
It's a short list of new releases this week, as all eyes and ears are on the SXSW festival, but there are a few key releases you'll want to pick up in stores today. First and foremost, the latest from David Bowie, whose first album in ten years is not only a surprise to all David Bowie listeners an…
It was a year ago today that KEXP celebrated our annual Intergalactic Bowie Day celebration on what was David Bowie's 69th birthday, sadly followed by an on-air mourning of his passing mere days later. While the passing of time has done nothing to dull the pain, the power and influence of his music…
It may be the shortest month, but February has had no shortage of great new releases. Highlights this week include the latest from Dirty Projectors. KEXP Music Director Don Yates notes, "the eighth album from the now LA-based solo project of band leader David Longstreth is a powerful set of avant e…
Classixx, the duo of L.A. producers Tyler Blake and Michael David, have shared their new collaboration with Passion Pit, called, "Safe Inside." Their upcoming album Faraway Reach on June 3, and it'll have contributions from T-Pain, How to Dress Well, and many more. [Pitchfork]
The Seattle soul trio Delvon Lamar Organ Trio (a.k.a. DLO3) speaks volumes without a singer. The warm chemistry of Lamarr's organ, Jimmy James' slick guitar, and David McGraw's tight, reflexive drumming is a joy to behold on this session from the Upstream Music Fest + Summit featur…
Cheryl Waters presents a mix of new songs that she's loving right now and hopes you will too! 1. Carter Tanton feat. Sharon Van Etten - twentynine Palms 2. Twin Peaks - Walk To The One You Love 3. The Ghost Ease - Gemini Rise 4. Speedy Ortiz - Death Note 5. Thee Oh Sees - Plastic Plant 6. Aesop…
Reflecting on American pathologies during the creation of the band's eighth album, Shearwater leader Jonathan Meiburg sought to make what David Bowie once called an oblique protest record. The result, this year's Jet Plane and Oxbow, is some of the Austin, Texas group's most expansive and impactfu…
Lana Del Rey unexpectedly cancelled last night's appearance on The Late Show at the last minute, but luckily for David Letterman, Elvis Costello was able to swoop in and save the show. Being the brilliant musician that he is, Costello only needed himself, his guitar, and a brand new song he wrote …
It's the moment we've all been waiting for: this Saturday, April 16th, KEXP will throw open the doors to the KEXP New Home with a free, all-ages celebration from Noon until 9:00 PM. Come see the station you helped build! There will be tours, food, beer, and, of course, what matters most: music.
The John Richards Music that Matters Goldfrapp-attack-percolator-banquet podcast of luxury podcast of redundancy features new tracks from Charly Bliss, Mark Eitzel, and Aye Nako. 1. Brenda Xu - Officer 2. Mark Eizel – The Last Ten Years 3. Tender – Oracle 4. Gold Connections – Faith In Anyone 5…
We celebrate gay pride all the time here at KEXP, but every year, at the end of June, the nation honors those who marched in 1970 in remembrance of the police raid on the Stonewall Inn in New York City. This Sunday, June 29th, Seattle itself celebrates the 40th Anniversary of our own Pride Parades,…
No surprise, but the latest video from Washed Out can only be described as "dreamy." Take a break for seven-and-a-half minutes to watch the clip for "Weightless," off last year's Sub Pop release Paracosm. Director David Altobelli tells a lovely story of unrequited love that the compliments the eth…
KEXP's broadcast from Pioneer Square as part of Upstream Music Fest + Summit continues with Seattle-based group MASZER, who brought a expansive, droning set to our stage at Little London Plane. Built on the propulsive dual percussion of Joseph Braley and Emilio Muniz, resonant guitar from Tomer-Dav…
Monday, March 28th:The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Frightened RabbitLate Night with Seth Meyers: Stanton MooreThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Bonnie RaittJimmy Kimmel Live: David GilmourLast Call with Carson Daly: Flatbush Zombies, Pusha TEllen: Leon Bridges (R)
2016 is off to a slow start for music, so we've combined the past two weeks of new releases. One undeniable highlight is the final album from the late, legendary David Bowie, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it his first No. 1 album ever. KEXP Music Director Don Yates notes…
Teen Flirt is the alias of Monterrey, Mexico-based electronic producer David Oranday. He's emerged as a standout artist in the Latin electronic music community with his seductive nostalgia-tinged future bass/R&B sound as well as serving as the driving force behind the label Finesse Records. His…
In a surprising bit of serendipity, two members of musical royalty share a birthday today: Elvis Presley (1935) and David Bowie (1947). The shared date of birth is not lost on the musicians: Bowie wrote his 1975 hit "Golden Years" for Elvis, who turned it down. UK comedian/impersonator Stevie Riks …
You won't be surprised to that members of Song Sparrow Research have roots in jazz and choir. As friends and classmates, Hamilton Boyce and David Balatero were both in school bands at Seattle's Garfield High, and now make lush folk-tinged chamber pop as together in this five member band. Equally a…
