Performing the first four songs off their latest record, Dark Thoughts, Portland band The Shivas prove why they continue to shine after all this time.
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by John Richards, host of The Morning Show on KEXP, is "Gloria" by The Shivas, from the 2019 album Dark Thoughts on Tender Loving Empire.
Portland punks The Shivas channel vintage 1960's Northwest rock 'n' roll in this bouncy set for Audioasis. Check out this set of tunes from their 2014 K Records LP, "You Know What to Do." Recorded 11/13/2014 - 4 songs: You Know What to Do, Ride On, You Make Me Wanna Die, Stalking Legs.
Ever since Portland band The Shivas blew us all away at the 2013 MusicFestNW broadcast, we've been eagerly awaiting a follow-up to their outstanding release, White Out, on K Records. Today, KEXP proudly presents an online stream of their latest album, You Know What To Do — and the title says it all…
Afternoon Show host Kevin Cole brings a mix of poppy punk, hypnotic trance, and narcotic drifter ballads, with new songs from Meatbodies, The Young Evils, the Shivas and more. 1. The Young Evils - It Happens All the Time 2. Meatbodies - Mountain 3. Dream Police - Hypnotized 4. Hookworms - Radio…
Freakout Festival adds Shabazz Palaces, Porter Ray, The Shivas, Kung Foo Grip, Sassyblack and more to their lineup.
Photos by Jake Hanson
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part 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 Afterno…
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 Morn…
The veteran Portland psych band are back with a new album and an evocative video for its lead single.
How does K Records label impresario Calvin Johnson feel about Pink Floyd? DJ Sharlese may not get the local legend to reveal how he feels, but one thing we know for sure is that he loves Portland surf-rockers The Shivas. Not only has he released the young band's fourth album You Know What To Do on …
If surf rock is making a comeback with the rise of bands like Seattle’s La Luz, then Portland-based band The Shivas may well be ahead of the curve. Their head-bobbing rhythms and cute, airy background vocals envelope the ears like a warm tropical day. The band can rock, too, like on their song “Sta…
Each week, KEXP’s Music Director Don Yates shares brief insights on new and upcoming releases. See what's coming up this week below, including reviews for new releases from Great Grandpa, The Shivas, Dogbreth, and more.
The 2015 Concerts at the Mural series kicked off with record-breaking attendance last Friday, August 1st at Seattle Center's Mural Amphitheater. It helped that, not only was the weather beautiful, but the line-up was just as hot. Families, friends, and fans gathered on the lawn, enjoying ice cream …
August is here, and you know what that means - KEXP & Seattle Center are teaming up again for the 8th annual Concerts at the Mural series! Join us on the Mural Amphitheatre lawn for four Friday evenings this August and enjoy this year's eclectic blend of concerts, which are sure to start your w…
Today's Song of the Day, as chosen by Cheryl Waters, host of The Midday Show on KEXP, is "Undone" by The Shivas, a 2021 single on Tender Loving Empire.
