Intense, highly dynamic free improvisation from Diller (tenor sax and analog electronics) and Matt Crane (drums). Recorded in July 2005.
Full-on free improvisation with maximum engagement with Eric Barber (saxophones), Matt Crane (drums), and PK (upright bass).
Blue Cranes: Frame-shattering tonal and textural reconstructions from this Portland quintet. Reed Wallsmith - alto sax, Sly Pig - tenor sax, Rebecca Sanborn - piano/keys, Keith Brush - bass and Ji Tanzer - drums.
Martin Douglas speaks to the Seattle hip-hop historian about his label Crane City Music, his 2020 concert film NEWCOMER, growing up in Wayne Gretzky's hometown, and much more.
Today's song, featured on The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters, is "Planes & Cranes" by Emma Lee Toyoda, from the 2018 EP I Hear U & I'm Here 4 U on Youth Riot Records // ENBY PARTY 2018.
Frame-shattering tonal and textural reconstructions from this Portland quintet. Reed Wallsmith (alto sax), Sly Pig (tenor sax), Rebecca Sanborn (keyboards), Keith Brush (bass) and Ji Tanzer (drums).
The Crane Wife track finds inspiration in a real group of killers active in the late '70s/early '80s in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Today’s song of the day, featured on The Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole, is "Don't Go Missing" by Kung Foo Grip from the 2018 album 2.K.F.G. on Crane City Music/Kung Foo Grip, Inc.
Two of Seattle’s premiere DJs and producers chat about their process ahead of their S’women/Love Memo split vinyl release on Crane City Music.
Ahead of the release of his fourth Valley Maker record, Austin Crane shares a live version of new single "Branch I Bend" and chats with KEXP about the new record, moving from Seattle to South Carolina, and how he's balancing careers in both music and education.
More than any other day, Saturday at Bonnaroo was filled with things that could only really happen at the Farm, among them, Björk's jellyfish facemask thing, R. Kelly entering on a boom crane, a 5k at 9 in the morning (in 80 degree heat), and a moment where Jim James, R. Kelly, Billy Idol, and John…
Unlikely Friends is a band that really is described by anything but the band's name choice. Honestly, I'm a bit surprised the band hasn't existed up until this point. A collaboration between D. Crane of BOAT and Charles Bert of Math and Physics Club with the help of Chris Mac on drums seems like a …
The vocal interplay between Colin Meloy and Laura Viers is well documented on albums by The Decemberists. But, for fan-favorite "Yankee Bayonet," they almost went with another vocalist! Hearing is believing: stream a demo version recorded with Alela Diane below. The outtake will be included in the…
We should consider ourselves lucky to call Prism Tats "local", however briefly. Though Garett van der Spek hails from Durban, South Africa, he conceived this solo project after moving to Seattle. The Emerald City is in fact where he also formed the duo Koko and the Sweetmeats with his then sweethea…
Of the experiences that KEXP listeners tell us they value most, the intimate, personal interactions between artists and fans always ranks the highest. In our interviews and in-studio videos, we try to get as close to the heart as possible, but occasionally we are able to dive further into the creat…
Portland quartet Summer Cannibals are hungry for more, returning with their sophomore release Show Us Your Mind, self-released via their own New Moss Records on March 3rd. Recorded and mixed by the famed Larry Crane at Jackpot Recording Studios, the album features the sharp Northwest punk-pop sound…
Holy shit, Say Hi knows how to get the party started on a Friday night at 9PM! I honestly think I saw more empty drink cups and shot glasses lining the Barboza shelf of subwoofers tonight than I’ve ever seen at their weekly Saturday night dance gigs. In a city on a hill where we show the Rocky Horr…
