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Live Music recorded locally and distributed around the world. Brought to you by KEXP. Under the Needle is a weekly series featuring the best of KEXP’s live in-studio performances. With financial support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, KEXP is making this weekly series available at no cost to college and community stations from across the country. Each show is also archived and available on this site. KEXP hosts over 400 in-studio sessions each year, including a range of genres and a mix of well-established and up-and-coming artists. Kevin Cole and his staff choose among these sessions to bring an eclectic mix of incredible live performances to Under the Needle.
On the show this time, it’s the cinematic indie-pop of songwriter Caroline Rose. Their latest album is called “The Art of Forgetting” and is available on New West Records.
On the show this time, it’s a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from the legendary Rodriguez. His albums “Cold Fact” and “Coming From Reality” are available on Light In The Attic Records.
On the show this time, it’s a stripped down performance from post-garage rockers The Kills. Their latest album is “God Games” and it is available on Domino.
On the show this time, it’s the experimental electronic pop of producer and singer-songwriter Glasser. Her latest album is called “crux” and is available on One Little Independent.
On the show this time it’s the Atlanta Americana of Faye Webster. Her latest release “I Know I’m Funny haha” will be available on Secretly Canadian and Bandcamp.
On the show this week it’s the “don’t I know ya from somewhere” Americana of Phosphorescent. Their latest
album “C’est La Vie” is a broken-in leather jacket of future classics, available on Dead Oceans.
Originally recorded 07 – 08-2019
On the show this time, it’s the West Coast Americana of Margo Cilker. Her latest album is called “Valley of Heart’s Delight” and is available on Fluff & Gravy Records.
On the show this time, it’s a double shot of post punk from two different bands. We’ve got the punks at the disco pop of Huush. Then after the break We’ve got the Berghain-rock blended with techno-punk of Chalk.
On the show this time, it’s a solo performance from J Mascis. His latest album is called “What Do We Do Now” and it is available on Sub Pop records.
On the show this time,it’s the kickass concept-rock of Hooveriii. Their latest record is called “Pointe” and it is available through the Reverberation Appreciation Society / Levitation.
On the show this time, it’s the brilliant intensity of the veteran New York City band — Blonde Redhead. Their latest is called “Sit Down For Dinner” and it’s available on Section1 Records.
On the show this time, it’s the Rock n Roll Revival of the Hives. Their latest is called “The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons” and it is available on their own imprint “Disques Hives.”
On the show this time, it’s inspiration from the music of Yemen, played with the home-made instruments of El Khat. Their latest record is called “Albat Alawi Op. 99” and it is available on Glitterbeat.
On the show this time, it’s the compelling “collage-rock” of Montréal’s TEKE TEKE. Their latest record is called “Hagata” and it is available on Kill Rock Stars.
On the show this time, it’s the avant-garde sitar of Anoushka Shankar. Her latest record, the first of a trilogy, is called “Chapter 1: FOREVER, FOR NOW.” Featuring production and collaboration from Arooj Aftab and Nils Frahm, it is available through Leiter, and on streaming services.
On the show this time, dance your butt right off with London producers Jungle. Their latest record “Volcano” is available on Caiola Records
On the show this time, dance, chant, and fight back with Scottish band Young Fathers. Their latest record — the Scottish Album of the Year for 2023 — is called “Heavy Heavy” and is available on Ninja Tune Records.
On the show this time, it’s the meticulous indie-folk songwriting of Gregory Alan Isakov. His latest album is called “Appaloosa Bones” and is available on Dualtone Records/Suitcase Town Music.
On the show this time, it’s doom, data and reverberation appreciation with Frankie & the Witch Fingers. Their latest album is called “Data Doom” and is available on Greenway Records.
On the show this time, it’s the detail driven divinations of The Mountain Goats. Their latest is “Jenny From Thebes” — their 22nd full length album, and it’s available on Merge Records.
On the show this time, it’s the powerful 60’s and 70’s influenced instrumentals of the mighty Budos Band. Their latest EP “Frontier’s Edge” is available on Diamond West Records.
On the show this time, it’s the experimentamericana of Boise Idaho’s Trevor Powers and his band Youth Lagoon. Their latest album “Heaven Is A Junkyard” is available on Fat Possum Records.
On the show this time, it’s a celebration of connection — to lineage and to land with Black Belt Eagle Scout. Their latest album “The Land, The Water, The Sky” is available on Saddle Creek Records.
On the show this time, it’s the new motorik psych-pop of Seattle’s own Spirit Award. Their latest album “The Fear” is available on Share It Music.
On the show this time, it’s the next generation of Tuareg music — the desert rock of Tamikrest. Their latest album “Tamotäit” is available on Glitterbeat Records.
On the show this time, it’s the danceable dreamtronica of producer / DJ — Nabihah Iqbal. Her latest record is called “Dreamer” and it’s available on Ninja Tune Records.
On the show this time, it’s the OG desert blues of Mali’s Tinariwen. Their latest album features playing from Daniel Lanois, banjo player Wes Corbett and fiddler Fats Kaplin, highlighting the band’s Americana influences. It’s called “Amatssou” and is available through Wedge.
On the show this time, it’s the electronic meets organic, dark-wave, post-rock of Italy’s JoyCut. Their latest album is called “The Blu Wave [TimesWhenSilenceIsAPoem_TheIceHasMelted_AndBleedingGlaciersFormOurTears_].” It’s available on the JoyCut Official website.
On the show this time, it’s the orchestral indigenous music of Jeremy Dutcher. Their latest album is called “MOTEWOLONUWOK” and it’s available on Secret City Records.
On the show this time, it’s the cinematic electronic compositions of The Album Leaf. His latest album is called “Future Falling,” with guests including Kimbra and Bat For Lashes. It’s available on Nettwerk Records.
On the show this time, it’s indie punk for unfolding your gender — the music of Non-Binary Girlfriend. Their debut “Big And Kind” is available on Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the soulful humanity of Kurdish-Turkish vocalist Aynur. Her latest album “Hedûr — Solace of Time” is available through The Orchard distribution.
On the show this time, experimental-noise meets classic-rock-that-really-rocks of the legendary Deerhoof. Their latest album “Miracle-Level” is available on Joyful Noise Recordings.
On the show this time, it’s the Mexican-American indie-folk of Portland’s Y La Bamba. Their latest album “Lucha” is available on Tender Loving Empire.
On the show this time, it’s the spell-binding heavy-rock of All Them Witches. Their latest album is “Nothing As Ideal” released on New West Records.
On the show this time, it’s the melodic psych-punk-pop of Zeta. Their latest album is “Todo Bailarlo” released on Skeletal Lightning in 2022.
On the show this time, it’s the dark-noise rowdy-rock of Sydney duo — Party Dozen. Their latest record is “The Real Work” — available on Temporary Residence Ltd.
On the show this time, it’s the groovy, new-classic roots-rock of Portland’s Rose City Band. Their latest record is “Garden Party” — available on Thrill Jockey and Jean Sandwich Records.
On the show this time, it’s El Sonido Amazonico with Peruvian psych-cumbia legends — Los Mirlos.
On the show this time, it’s the unsung legends of post-rock — Mexico City’s Austin TV. Their latest album “Caballeros del Albedrío” is available on Terrícolas Imbéciles Records.
On the show this time, it’s the avant songwriting of cellist Mabe Fratti. Her latest album “Se Ve Desde Aqui” is available on Unheard of Hope Records.
On the show this time, it’s the irreverent satire of Sweden’s Viagra Boys. Their latest album “Cave World” is available on Year 0001.
On the show this time, it’s the classic reggae sounds of Seattle legend Clinton Fearon. His latest album “Breaking News” available on the French label Baco Records.
On the show this time, it’s the bossanova electro pop of Sofi Tukker. Their latest album “WET TENNIS” (which stands for “When Everyone Tries To Evolve, Nothing Negative Is Safe” is available on Ultra Music.
On the show this time it’s the Congolese-Canadian electro-pop of Pierre Kwenders. His latest album “José Louis And The Paradox Of Love” is available on Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the Anatolian folk-psych of Satellites. Their album “Şatellites” is available on Batov Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the hypnotic rhythms and interlaced guitars of veteran New York rockers Luna. Their latest “A Sentimental Education” is available on Double Feature Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the hook-laden sparkle-pop of Paris / Seattle songwriter — Hibou. His latest EP “Arc” is available on Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the Bond-theme worthy torch-songs of vocalist nonpareil — Danielle Ponder. Her full length “Some of Us Are Brave” is available on Bandcamp, and Future Classic records.
On the show this time, it’s the dual drummer groove-tronica of French band Meule. Their 6 song LP “Meule” is available on bandcamp, and a new release is imminent.
On the show this time, it’s the Estonian zither songs of Duo Ruut. Their latest record “Kulla kerguseks” is available through their website and on Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s a downright disco revival with Say She She. (Try saying that name ten times fast!) Their debut album “Prism” came out in 2022 on Karma Chief Records.
On the show this time, it’s the power and the drama of Hartford, Connecticut’s producer-composer, Xenia Rubinos. Her most recent album, Una Rosa, came out in 2021 on ANTI Records.
On the show this time, it’s the potent post-punk predilections of Preoccupations. Their latest record “Arrangements” is available on Flemish Eye / Jagjaguwar.
On the show this time, it’s the infectious & ferocious power punk of Japan’s Otoboke Beaver. Their latest record “Super Champon” is available on Damnably and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the punk charisma and energetic currency of Amyl and the Sniffers. Their second studio album, “Comfort to Me,” came out in 2021 on B2B Records
On the show this time, it’s the epic afrobeat-rap-rock disco-garage-prog of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Their latest albums “Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava”, “Laminated Denim”, “Changes”, and “Live at Red Rocks 22” are available on Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the wind-in-your-hair grooves of Argentinian stars — Bandalos Chinos. Their latest album “El Big Blue” and 2 live albums “Feliz Navibach1 & 2” are available on streaming services.
On the show this time, it’s the minimalist-no-rubbish storytelling of singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin. Her latest album “Pre-Pleasure” is available on the Polyvinyl Record Company.
On the show this time, it’s the inclusionary joy of London’s Ibibio Sound Machine. Their latest album “Electricity” is available on Merge Records.
On the show this time, it’s the cinematic piano and electronics of Hania Rani. Her latest album On Giacometti is on Gondwana Records.
On the show this time, it’s the end-of-empire Southern-gothic Americana-dread of Ethel Cain. Her latest “Preacher’s Daughter” is available on Daughters of Cain Records.
On the show this time it’s the surfy psych-rock and space-flute of Teke Teke. Their album “Shirushi” is available on Kill Rock Stars and Bandcamp.
This week on Under The Needle, the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The Melbourne, Australia based psych-rockers released five albums in 2017. They return to the KEXP studio in support of the releases: “Polygondwanaland” and “Gumboot Soup.”
On the show this time, we’ll talk 30 years of rock n roll, changing lineups, and classic guitar and vocal effects with the definitive indie rock band — Built To Spill. Their latest “When The Wind Forgets Your Name” is available on Sub Pop Records.
On the show this time, it’s the South Seattle & Central District, community driven music of Rell Be Free. His latest “Sow What? (Phase 3)” is available on Bandcamp.
On the show this time, ranging from dreamy to dynamite, it’s guitar-driven indie jams from Widowspeak. They released their sixth album “The Jacket” earlier this year on Captured Tracks Records.
On the show this time, Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul slap some bass and get downright funky. Earlier this year, the duo released their debut album, “Topical Dancer,” on DEEWEE Records.
On the show this time, Poliça performs tracks from their latest album, “Madness,” which came out over the summer on Memphis Industries Records.
On the show this time, it’s the dreamy indie pop vibes of KAINA. All four of today’s tracks come from her sophomore album, “It Was a Home,” which came out earlier this year on City Slang Records.
On the show this time, Calexico brings a style that’s truly unique to the Southwest. They most recently released “El Mirador” in 2022 on Anti- Records.
Ólafur Arnalds brings us blissful instrumentals from Iceland. His latest album, “Some Kind of Peace,” came out in 2020 on Decca Records.
On the show this time, Rochelle Jordan serenades us with downtempo R&B. Her latest album, “Play with the Changes,” came out in 2021 on Young Art Records.
[Previously aired as Episode 309] Joining us this week, Live from Home, it’s the evocative and propulsive ambiences of Yu Su. Her latest album “Yellow River Blue” is available on BIE Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s The Halluci Nation (formerly known as A Tribe Called Red). Their most recent album, “One More Saturday Night,” came out in 2021 on Radicalized Records.
On the show this time, Lucius lights up the Live Room with glittering instruments and dazzling harmonies. Their latest album, Second Nature, came out in April 2022 on the label Mom + Pop Music.
On the show this time, it’s the sweeping epic rock and empowering activism of Argentinian star Barbi Recanati. Her most recent release, “Ubicación en Tiempo Real,” came out in 2020.
On the show this time, lean back and chill while Nilüfer Yanya leans into rock. Her second album “Painless” came out in March 2022 on ATO Records.
!!! boogies down with their danceable beats and guitar-driven rock. Their ninth album, “Let It Be Blue,” came out on Warp Records earlier this year.
On the show this time, Dehd brings us to life with their lo-fi indie jams. Their fourth album, “Blue Skies,” came out earlier this year on Fat Possum Records.
On the show this time, Pom Pom Squad uses guitar strings and violin strings to tug at your heart strings. Their debut album, “Death of a Cheerleader,” came out on City Slang Records in 2021.
On the show this time, Aeon Station energizes the Live Room with nonstop drums and distortion. Aeon Station’s debut album “Observatory” came out last year on Sub Pop Records.
On the show this time, it’s guitar-driven indie rock from Wednesday. They performed at KEXP shortly after releasing “Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling ‘em Up” on Ordinal Records in March 2022.
On the show this time, bow down before the sassy, hip-hop majesty of Da Qween. Their most recent album, “Renaissance Bitch,” came out in 2019.
On the show this time, LIVt shares soulful anthems that empower us with self-love. Her debut album, “Black Girl Unbothered,” came out in 2019, followed by “Flowers in the Void” in 2020.
On the show this time, Altin Gün cooks up a perfect recipe for European synth pop. The band most recently released two records in 2021: “Yol” and “Âlem.”
On the show this time, the Ukrainian quartet DakhaBrakha returns to bring us a particularly powerful performance. Their most recent album, “Alambari,” came out in 2020.
On the show this time, it’s the rhymes of rapper Denzel Curry, formerly of Raider Klan. “Melt My Eyez See Your Future” came out earlier this year through Loma Vista Recordings.
On the show this time, singer-songwriter Indigo De Souza graces us with her powerful vocals and brooding distortion. Her most recent album, “Any Shape You Take,” came out in 2021 on Saddle Creek Records.
On the show this time, it’s the energetic guitar riffs of Superchunk. Their latest album, “Wild Loneliness,” came out earlier this year on Merge Records.
On the show this time — three cheers for indie Americana — it’s Hurray for the Riff Raff. Their latest release “Life onEarth” pushes the boundaries of folk music in this self-described “nature punk” album.
This week on Live on KEXP, Lady Wray joins us to belt out soulful vocals in her old-school, feel-good R&B style. All the songs from today’s Live on KEXP session come from her most recent album, “Piece of Me,” produced by El Michels Affair and inspired by her family.
This week on Live on KEXP, Arlo Parks performs her soft, poetic indie R&B songs exploring themes of mental health and heartbreak. The session includes live versions of music from her debut album, “Collapsed in Sunbeams,” as well as her latest single, “Softly.”
On the show this time, it’s the true-tales real-life guitar-driven pop-ROCK of Illuminati Hotties. Their latest album Let Me Do One More is available from Snack Shack Tracks through Hopeless Records.
On the show this time, it’s the husky, haunting and heartbreaking music of Bnny. Their full-length album is available on Fire Talk Records.
On the show this time, it’s the straightforward Southern rock sound reinvented by songwriter Jason Isbell. His latest with the 400 Unit is available on Southeastern Records.
On the show this time, embrace the uncomfortable, and attempt to accept ambiguity, with Meg Duffy’s Hand Habits. Their latest “Fun House” is available on Saddle Creek Records.
On the show this time, it’s the classic sound of jazz and R&B vocalist Jazzmeia Horn. Her latest with Her Noble Force is “dear love” available on Empress Legacy Records.
On the show this time, it’s the chakra-harmonizing garage-psych of Ty Segall and Freedom Band. Their latest “Harmonizer” is available on Drag City Records.
On the show this time, be bad on Friday and forgive yourself on Sunday with the bright Scottish synth-pop-tronica of Chvrches. Their latest “Screen Violence” is available on Glassnote Records.
On the show this time, it’s the genre-transforming, Colorado-folk sound of the Lumineers. Their latest “Brightside” is available on Dualtone and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, drown in the cold debris of the calving glacier that is the music of Crumb. Or just salt your sidewalk. Their latest “Ice Melt” is available on Crumb Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the high flying, genre defying excitement — of Bartees Strange. His latest “Heavy Heart” is available on 4AD and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the synapse-snapping funkalicious virtuoso exuberance of the legendary Garage A Trois. Their latest “Calm Down Cologne” is available on Royal Potato Family and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the self-aware personal-universals of the brilliant Courtney Barnett. Her latest “Things Take Time, Take Time” is available on Milk!, Mom & Pop Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the warm Ibiza ready touch-step escapism of Roosevelt Their latest “Polydans” is available on Greco-Roman records and Bandcamp
On the show this time, it’s the bits ‘n pieces, ‘n slop ‘n soul of Curtis Harding. His latest “If Words Were Flowers” is available on ANTI records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the profound pop of Deep Sea Diver. Their latest album “Impossible Weight” is available on ATO Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the rebellious first-person angle and velvet jangle of RVG. Their latest album “Feral” is available on Fire Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the intense industrial rock conundrums of Sleigh Bells. Their album Texis is available on Mom + Pop Records.
On the show this time, it’s the kinesthetic retro, cinematic disco of Jungle. Their album “Loving In Stereo” is available from Caiola Records and on Bandcamp.
Floating Points make their first trip to KEXP in this genre-bending in-studio performance. Led by British composer and neuroscientist, Sam Shepherd, Floating Points combine EDM with jazz, prog rock and more. Floating Points are touring in support of their debut full-length “Elaenia.”
On the show this time, it’s the new New-Wave of Brooklyn band Nation of Language. Their album “A Way Forward” is available from Rough Trade and on Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the liminal minimalism of singer-composer Arooj Aftab. Her album “Vulture Prince” is available from New Amsterdam Records and on Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the hard-rockin’, joy-conjuring music of Torres. Their album Thirstier is available on Merge Records.
On the show this time, it’s the indescribable Americana of Waxahatchee. Their album St Cloud is available on Merge Records.
On the show this time, it’s the infectious relatability of buds being buds — Bachelor. Their album Doomin’ Sun is available on Polyvinyl Records, Lucky Number, and Milk!
On the show this time, it’s the impeccable flow of London emcee Little Simz. Her album “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert” is available on AGE 101/AWAL Records.
On the show this time, it’s the impeccable flow of London emcee Little Simz. Her album “Sometimes I Might Be Introvert” is available on AGE 101/AWAL Records.
On the show this time it’s the electrified folk of Kylie V. Their album “Big Blue” is available on Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the electrified folk of Kylie V. Their album “Big Blue” is available on Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the electrified folk of Kylie V. Their album “Big Blue” is available on Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the Gothenburg hush of our favorite quiet-beard — José González. His album “Local Valley” is available on Mute Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the the luxurious luscious lilt of SPELLLING. Her album “The Turning Wheel” is available on Sacred Bones Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the groovy rare pleasures of Mndsgn. His album “Rare Pleasure” is available on Stones Throw Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the legacy of afrobeat activism — lived and expressed by Femi and Made Kuti. Their album “Legacy +” is available on Partisan Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the evocative and propulsive ambiences of Yu Su. Her latest album “Yellow River Blue” is available on BIE Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the Tlingit liberation songs of Ya Tseen. His album “Indian Yard” is available on Sub Pop Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the joy and jubilee of Japanese Breakfast. Her album “Jubilee” is available on Dead Oceans and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the crafty synthy punk-house of Working Men’s Club. Their album “Working Men’s Club” is available on Heavenly Recordings and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the surfy psych-rock and space-flute of Teke Teke. Their album “Shirushi” is available on Kill Rock Stars and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the light and laughter of Laraaji. His trilogy of albums “Sun Piano,” “Moon Piano,” and
“Through Luminous Eyes” is available on All Saints Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the intersection of teaching, research, music, and Asian-American history with Julian Saporiti’s No-No Boy. Their album “1975” is available on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the joy in hard times of Jenn Wasner’s Flock of Dimes. The album “Head of Roses” is available on Sub Pop Records.
On the show this time it’s the band that does things you’ve never seen a dog do — TV Priest. Their album “Uppers” is available on Sub Pop Records
On the show this time it’s the epic psych-rock of Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. Their latest album “Shyga! The Sunlight Mound” is available on What Reality? records.
On the show this time it’s the expansive folk-jazz of Canadian band The Weather Station. Their latest album “Ignorance” is available on Fat Possum.
On the show this time — Get hypnotized and dance — with London musicians PVA. Their EP “Toner” is available on Big Dada and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the quiet jubilation of Langhorne Slim. His latest album “Strawberry Mansion” is available on Dualtone Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the Saddest Factory Records debut and a debut full-length album from Claud. Their debut “Super Monster” is available on Saddest Factory Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the era-spanning classic-falsetto of singer Aaron Frazer. His debut release “introducing..” is available on Dead Oceans / Easy Eye Sound and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the flexible multi-genre pop of London’s Nilufer Yanya. Her latest release “Feeling Lucky?” is available on ATO Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the Atlanta Americana of Faye Webster. Her latest release “I Know I’m Funny haha” will be available on Secretly Canadian and Bandcamp.
On the show this time — it’s the No 1 in the UK inter-dimensional rock of Mogwai. Their latest release “As The Love Continues” is available on Rock Action Records and Bandcamp.
On the show this time — it’s the exciting tones and textures of producer, engineer, singer, effects pedal builder, and composer — Miss Grit. Her latest release “Imposter” is available on Bandcamp.
On the show this time — it’s family, community, and the ongoing search for truth with Portland’s Y La Bamba. Her latest releases “Mujeres” and “Entre Los Dos” are available on Tender Loving Empire records.
On the show this time — it’s American storytelling in the unmistakable voice of Valerie June. Her latest album “The Moon And Stars : Prescriptions For Dreamers” is available on Fantasy Records.
On the show this time — it’s the vibes and vulnerability of Arlo Parks. Her latest album “Collapsed In Sunbeams” is available on Transgressive Records.
On the show this time — from Boston and Malawi — it’s the hope and spirituality of Anjimile. Their latest album “Giver Taker” is available on Father/Daughter Records.
On the show this time, it’s the intimate and evocative experiments of Quebec’s Yves Jarvis. His latest album “Sundry Rock Song Stock” is available on ANTI- records.
On the show this week it’s the uncompromising candor of Stella Donnelly. Her latest album “Beware of the Dogs” is available on Secretly Canadian records.
On the show this time, it’s the desert guitar of Mali’s Songhoy Blues. Their latest album “Optimisme” is available on Fat Possum Records.
On the show this time, it’s the always-and-forever true-to-himself music of Tricky. His latest album “Fall To Pieces” is available on Rough Trade.
On the show this time, it’s the beautifully crafted personal songs of Chicago’s Slow Pulp. Their latest album “Moveys” is available on Winspear and Bandcamp.
On the show this time, it’s the high-energy genre-crossing brilliance of Bartees Strange. His latest album “Live Forever” is available on Memory Music.
On the show this time, it’s the unstoppable energy and hope of Jupiter & Okwess. Their latest album with features from Ana Tijoux and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band is called “Na Kozonga” and is available on Everloving Records.
On the show this time, it’s a throwback for Black History Month. On the occasion of our grand opening we were graced by a performance from the regal, powerful performer — Miss Sharon Jones. Daptone Records has released “Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Rendition Was In)” an album of previously recorded covers.
On the show this time, we’re doing local hip-hop with the self-described COOL AUNTIES — Blimes and Gab. Their latest album “Talk About It” is available on streaming services.
On the show this time, from Vancouver BC — it’s a veteran band, it’s a collective, it’s pop magic — it’s The New Pornographers. Their latest album “In The Morse Code of Brake Lights” is available on Concord Records.
On the show this time, it’s a Tale of Two Cities — both named Hollywood! — with songwriter Caroline Rose. Her latest album “Superstar” is available on New West Records.
On the show this time, can you play punk rock on the marimba? Well the answer is clearly YES and the band leading the charge is Mexico’s Son Rompe Pera! Their latest album “Batuco” is available on AYA, an imprint of ZZK Records.
On the show this time, in high fidelity ultra-mono — it’s the sound of strength in numbers — British band IDLES. Their latest album “Ultra Mono” is available on Partisan Records.
On the show this time, it’s the classic-meets-contemporary guitar-songer-singwriting of Courtney Marie Andrews. Her latest album “Old Flowers” is available on Fat Possum Records.
On the show this time, it’s the energizing anti-injustice and anti-apathy of Chilean artist Ana Tijoux. Her latest album “Antifa Dance” is available on Firebrand Records.
On the show this time, it’s the genius-jangle brain-punk of Frances Quinlan. Her latest album “Likewise” is available on Saddle Creek Records.
On the show this time, it’s the dreamy Welshtronica of Kelly Lee Owens. Her latest album “Inner Song” is available on Smalltown Supersound.
On the show this time, it’s the minimalist Sao Paulo sensuality of Sessa. Their album “Grandeza” is available on Boiled Records.
On the show this time — raw Iranian-American garage-rock meets anti-oppression activism through the power olove — in the sound of Habibi. Their latest album “Anywhere But Here” is available on Muddguts records.
On the show this time it’s the 8‑headed sea-monster — Seattle’s own Polyrhythmics. Their latest album “Man From the Future” and EP “Fondue Party” are available on Color Red records
On the show this time Jazz and Headphones-Hip-Hop collide in the music of drummer Kassa Overall. His latest album “I Think I’m Good” is on Brownswood Recordings and his quarantine mixtape “Shades of Flu” is available on Bandcamp.
On the show this time it’s the sounds and stories of Andy Shauf of Saskatchewan. His latest album “The Neon Skyline” is available on ANTI- Records.
On the show this time it’s the self-affirming history-preserving Black feminist poetry of Chicago’s Jamila Woods. Her latest album “LEGACY! LEGACY!” is available on Jagjaguwar Records.
On the show this time it’s Love Letters from the English Riviera with Joseph Mount’s Metronomy. Their latest album “Metronomy Forever” which is available on Because Music Records.
On the show this time it’s the reel to reel reinvention of Philadelphia’s Dr Dog. Their latest “Critical Equation” is available on We Buy Gold Records.
On the show this week, it’s the Dutch homage to Thai psych-rock — Yīn Yīn. Their latest 7 inch “Haw Phin” is available on Bongo Joe Records.
On the show this week, we spotlight the poet turned rapper from Burien Washington — Travis Thompson. His latest album “Reckless Endangerment” is available on Epic Records.
On the show this time — Its brothers without guitars — the French heavy psych masters — Moundrag. Their EP “Moundrag” is available on CD and Vinyl through Bandcamp.
On the show this time — it’s the trademarked Swiss Groove and Polymood of L’Éclair. Their latest album “Sauropoda” is available on Bandcamp through Beyond Beyond is Beyond Records.
On the show this time — it’s the telescopic dreams and childish hearts of The Joy Formidable. Their latest album “Aaarth” is available on Seradom Records.
On the show this time — it’s the avant-electronica and seductive debauchery of Matthew Dear. His latest album “Bunny” is available on Ghostly International.
On the show this time — it’s the hollow-body harmony and sharp-suited soul of Joey Quiñones and Thee Sinceers. Their single “Seems Like” is available on 45 from Penrose Records — an imprint of Daptone, and “I Don’t Mind” is available on Colemine Records.
On the show this time — It’s the Funk, Jazz, Soul, and Post-Trip Hop Hip-Hop of High Pulp. Their release “Bad Juice” will be available on KingUnderground soon.
On the show this time — it’s the classic soul, modern r&b, and timeless vocals of Emily King. Her latest album “Sides” is available on ATO Records.
On the show this time — it’s the hard-rocking, post-garage, Belgian band — SONS. Their latest album “Family Dinner” is available on Caroline Benelux.
On the show this time it’s the Dons of Dabke, Palestinian-Jordanian band 47Soul. Their latest album “Semitics” is available on Cooking Vinyl.
On the show this time — Caroline Polacheck makes beautiful music. Her latest album “Pang” is available on Perpetual Novice.
On the show this time — it’s the instrument of the ancestors, poet, and bringer of the FONK — Georgia Anne Muldrow. Her album VWETO II is available from Mello Music Group, and her latest album with husband Dudley Perkins — Black Love & War is on SomeOthaShip Connect.
On the show this time — it’s Montréal’s angular jangle-jammers Corridor. Their latest release “Junior”is available on Sub Pop Records.
On the show this time, it’s the transcontinental post-psych of multi-instrumentalist composer Michelle Blades. Her recent releases “Nombrar las cosas” and “Visitor ” are available on Midnight Special Records.
On the show this time, it’s the psychedelic surfy shake-n-shimmy of The Shivas. Their latest album “Dark Thoughts” is available from Tender Loving Empire.
On the show this time, it’s the California Beach-Goth of The Growlers. Their latest album “Natural Affair” is available on Beach Goth Records & Tapes.
On the show this time, it’s the sister brother band from the Isle of Man — Penelope Isles. Their album “Until the Tide Creeps In” is available on Bella Union.
In this episode of Live on KEXP, something magical happens when old friends get together, in this case the folks from Calexico and Iron & Wine. Their latest album “Years to Burn” is available on Sub Pop Records.
On the show this week music meets real life, and makes a difference — in the songs of Hiss Golden Messenger. Their latest album “Terms of Surrender” is available on Merge Records. Also available — “Forward. Children : A Fundraiser for Durham Public School Students” via Bandcamp
On the show this week it’s a direct kick to your already melting face from California rockers — Oh Sees. Their latest album “Face Stabber” is available on Castle Face Records.
On the show this week it’s the New Jersey neurodiversity of Titus Andronicus. Their latest album “An Obelisk” is available on Merge Records.
On the show this week it’s the up-cycled electronica of Kinshasa collective KOKOKO!. Their latest album, “Fongola” is available on Transgressive records.
On the show this week it’s the whistling wunderkind, the fiendish fiddler, the baddest bird — Andrew Bird. His latest album, “My Finest Work Yet” is available on Loma Vista records.
On the show this week, it’s songs from a beautifully personal solo record from Alabama Shakes singer Brittany Howard. Her album “Jaime” is available on ATO records.
On the show this week it’s the Grammy nominated artists from Austin Texas, Black Pumas. Their debut album “Black Pumas” is available on ATO records.
On the show this week, dance your depression away with London’s Hot Chip. Their latest album “A Bath Full of Ecstasy” is available on Domino. Photo by morgen schuler.
On the show this week, it’s the bruises, bravery, and brutal honesty of Aussie songwriter Julia Jacklin. Her latest album “Crushing” is available on Polyvinyl records.
On the show this week it’s the thrash metal of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. Their latest studio album, Infest The Rat’s Nest is available on ATO Records. Or buy the live records from Adelaide, Paris, and Brussels in 2019. 100% of proceeds go to wildlife rescue in Australia following the bushfires.
On the show this week it’s the down home baritone of Bill Callahan. His latest album “Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest” is available on Drag City.
On the show this week it’s the 70s again with the fabulous fevered Philly funk of Sheer Mag. Their latest album “A Distant Call” is available on Wilsuns Recording Company.
On the show this week it’s the sharply crafted cathartic pop-rock of Charly Bliss. Their latest album “Young Enough” is available on Barsuk Records.
On the show this week it’s the dark cabaret of Amanda Palmer. Her latest album “There Will Be No Intermission” is available on Cooking Vinyl.
This week on Under The Needle, we welcome Los Angelenos, The Wild Reeds. Singer/songwriters Kinsey Lee, Mackenzie Howe and Sharon Silva trade lead vocal duties and blend their voices together into a harmonious mix throughout this beautiful session from KEXP’s live room. The latest album from The Wild Reeds is called “Cheers,” out on Dualtone Records.
On the show this week it’s the sexy gothic synthesizers of Tr/ST. Their latest albums The Destroyer pt1 and pt2 are available on Royal Mountain records.
On the show this week it’s the rich characters and risky cocktails of Jenny Lewis. Her latest album “On The Line” is available on Warner Brothers Records.
On the show this week it’s the lacerated-larynx garage-rock of Ezra Furman. Her latest albums “12 Nudes” and “Transangelic Exodus” are both available on Bella Union.
On the show this week it’s the galactic nostalgic futurism of Weyes Blood. Her latest album “Titanic Rising” is available on Sub Pop.
On the show this week it’s the no-halo hallelujahs of Kevin Morby. His latest album “Oh My God” is available on Dead Oceans.
On the show this week it’s the uncompromising candor of Stella Donnelly. Her latest album “Beware of the Dogs” is available on Secretly Canadian records.
On the show this week it’s the revelatory relationship-rock of Meg Duffy’s Hand Habits. Their latest album “placeholder” is available on Saddle Creek Records.
On the show this week, it’s the hard luck folk-rock of Tim Showalter’s Strand of Oaks. His latest album “Eraserland” is available on Dead Oceans.
On the show this week it’s the confessional emo-calculations of American Football. Their latest album “American Football” is available on Polyvinyl Records.
On the show this week it’s the old school groove of the Budos Band. Their latest album “V” is available on Daptone Records.
On the show this week it’s the Nova Scotian Power-Poppers — Sloan. Their latest album “12” released in 2018 is available on Yep Roc records.
On the show this week it’s the tuff talkin hard rockin power trio Ex Hex. Their album “It’s Real” is available on Merge records.
On the show this week it’s the queer Canadian Country of the concealed cowboy Orville Peck. Their album “Pony” is available on Sub Pop Records.
On the show this week, it’s tender-punk pioneers, or the post-burrito-nap-core rockers — Illuminati Hotties. Their album “Kiss Yr Frenemies is available on Tiny Engines.
On the show this week, heavenly stars soothingly collide, when Phoebe Bridgers integrates with Conor Oberst in Better Oblivion Community Center. Their album is available on Dead Oceans.
On the show this week, it’s the unequivocal post-blues of Adia Victoria. Her latest album “Silences” is available on Canvasback/ATL records.
On the show this week it’s the legendary Flying Nun band The Chills. Their latest album “Snow Bound” is available on Fire Records.
On the show this week it’s the post-cumbia fusion of Instituto Mexicano del Sonido. Their latest album “Disco Popular” is available on all digital platforms.
On the show this week it’s the thick and thorny thrash ‘n thump of LA’s Cherry Glazerr. Their latest album “Stuffed & Ready” is available on Secretly Canadian.
On the show this week, Durand Jones & The Indications play love songs, ask political questions, and groove. We call this soul music.
On the show this week it’s the funky-fun frolic-pop of Jungle. Their latest album “For Ever” is available on XL Records.
The War on Drugs visit KEXP in support of their third LP, “Lost in the Dream” out on Secretly Canadian. The Philadelphia-based band covers a lot of sonic territory, including Americana, psych and shoegaze. Principal songwriter Adam Granduciel formed the band in 2005 with Kurt Vile. Vile later departed to focus on his solo career. KEXP listeners voted “Lost in the Dream,” as their top album of 2014.
On the show this week it’s the blissful organic electronica of Maribou State. Their latest album “Kingdoms In Colour” is available on Ninja Tune imprint Counter Records.
On the show this week it’s the groovy indie-folk of Steve Gunn. His latest album “The Unseen In Between” is available on Matador Records.
On the show this week it’s the “don’t I know ya from somewhere” Americana of Phosphorescent. Their latest album “C’est La Vie” is a broken-in leather jacket of future classics, available on Dead Oceans.
On the show this week it’s the otherworldly folktronica of Norwegian singer Aurora. Her latest album “A Different Kind of Human (Step 2)” is available on Decca/Glasstone
On the show this week it’s the controlled chaos of Kinski. Their latest “Accustomed to Your Face” is available on Kill Rock Stars.
On the show this week it’s the Swedish hearth-folk of The Tallest Man On Earth. His latest album “I Love You. It’s a Fever Dream” is available on Dead Oceans.
On the show this week it’s the phantasmal pulse of British trip-hoppers — Haelos. Their latest album “Any Random Kindness” is available on Infectious Music.
On the show this week it’s the sing-into-your-hairbrush investigations and imperfections of Mitski. Her latest album “Be The Cowboy” is available on Dead Oceans.
For this week we are going back to episode 46 of Under The Needle with Charles Bradley and his Extraordinaires recorded May 23rd 2016. Rest in peace to the Screamin Eagle of Soul.
This week on UTN Canadian rockers Dilly Dally bring their blend of doom, grunge, and pop music to the live studio. Their latest album “Heaven” is available on Partisan / PTKF records.
On the show this week we peek into the fascinating life of veteran songwriter and northwest musical nexus — Jenn Champion. Her record “Single Rider” is available on Hardly Art.
This week on UTN it’s the experimental hip-hop, indie, r&b of Scotland’s Young Fathers. Their latest album “Cocoa Sugar” is available on Ninja Tune
This week on UTN we feature the supergroup boygenius. Singers Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus combine forces for a gorgeous record, available on Matador.
This week on Under The Needle, Icleandic band Vök play their infectious brand of trippy electronic pop music.
On the show this week, it’s the non-binary French theatre-pop of Christine and the Queens.
This week’s Under The Needle, features the music of Katherine Paul’s project Black Belt Eagle Scout. The album “Mother of My Children” is available on Saddle Creek records.
Join us this week for the infectious pop of London-based band Dream Wife. Originally formed at Brighton University in 2014, the trio bring DIY, punk and feminist ethos to their lyrics along with heavy riffs and groovy beats. In their first trip to KEXP, it’s easy to see why they were one of the most talked about “new” bands in 2018.
On the show this week, it’s the ragged riffage and laconic insight of Courtney Barnett. Her album “Tell Me How You Really Feel” is available on Milk! Records.
This week on UTN, Mexico City’s Café Tacvba plays their genre defying topical music live from the KEXP Gathering Space. Their latest album “Jei Beibi” is available on Melotrón Records.
This week features the brutal and charismatic rock and post-punk of Bristol UK band Idles.
On the show this week it’s the marvelous, mellifluous voice of Jeremy Enigk. The Sunny Day Real Estate and Fire Theft singer is celebrating the reissue of his 1996 release “Return of the Frog Queen” — remastered for Sub Pop Records.
On the show this week, it’s the rock & roll heart & soul of Seattle’s own Thunderpussy. Their self-titled album is available on Stardog / Republic records.
On the show this week, it’s the whispered intimacies and uncomfortable truths of Phoebe Bridgers. Her album “Stranger in the Alps” is available on Dead Oceans. She has also just released a record with Conor Oberst under the moniker Better Oblivion Community Center.
On the show this week, it’s a very special live performance from Ben Gibbard of Death Cab For Cutie and The Postal Service. Ben stopped by solo and played in front of a live audience. The set list was created by pulling their requested song titles from a hat.
This week on UTN its the summer‑y indie pop of Minneapolis based Now, Now. Their 3rd studio album “Saved” is available on Trans records.
This week on Under The Needle, it’s the expansive psych-folk of Amen Dunes. His latest record “Freedom” is available on Sacred Bones records.
This week on Under The Needle, a duo from Norwich, England named Let’s Eat Grandma play songs from their latest album “I’m All Ears”.
Kikagaku Moyo plays new psychedelic rock music. 5 young men from Japan are bringing a fresh take to the genre, with keyboards and sitar rounding out the usual fuzzy delayed guitars. Their latest album “Masana Temples” is available on their own label “Gurugurubrain”
On the show this week, it’s the slow burning gospel of Brandi Carlile. Her album “By The Way, I Forgive You” is available on Low Country Sound/Elektra.
This week on Under The Needle, the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The Melbourne, Australia based psych-rockers released five albums in 2017. They return to the KEXP studio in support of the releases: “Polygondwanaland” and “Gumboot Soup.”
This week on Under The Needle it’s the glammy indie-disco of Sunflower Bean. Their album “Twentytwo in Blue” is available on Fat Possum Records. Episode 168 with Sunflower Bean is available the week of 11÷26− 12⁄2 on UTN partner stations worldwide.
This week on Under The Needle its the sinuous and supple garage rock of Hot Snakes. Their album “Jericho Sirens” is available on Sub Pop records. Episode 167 with Hot Snakes is available the week of 11÷19−25 on UTN partner stations worldwide.
The True Loves are a fresh take on old school r&b, rainy Seattle funk and soul. Their debut album “Famous Last Words” is self-released. Episode 166 with The True Loves is available the week of 11÷12−18 on UTN partner stations worldwide.
On the show this week, it’s the arena-ready, danceable post-punk of The Horrors. Their latest album “V” is out on Wolf Tone Records.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra, is the Portland-based project of New Zealander Ruban Nielson. Their fourth album “Sex & Food” is an infectious mix of disco, pop, lo-fi soul and psych-rock. Episode 163 with Unknown Mortal Orchestra is available the week of 10÷22−28 on UTN partner stations worldwide.
On this week’s show it’s the unflinchingly honest resilience of Snail Mail. Their first full length, “Lush” is available on Matador Records.
Our guests this week, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, are among an ever-growing list of fantastic indie-rock bands coming out of Australia. Their latest album for Sub Pop Records “Hope Downs” features jangly, driving tunes that blend in sardonic lyricism ala countrymate Courtney Barnett.
This week on Under The Needle, it’s Seattle’s own funky threesome, the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio.
Episode 159 of Under The Needle features the R&B and electro-pop of Gothenburg, Sweden’s Little Dragon
This week on Under The Needle, it’s the edgy danceable rock of Birmingham UK’s Editors.
This week’s Under The Needle features Danish dream-pop band Lowly, whose record “Heba” is available on Bella Union records.
On the show this week, it’s the dark magic gothic doom of Chelsea Wolfe. Her latest album with collaborator and co-producer Ben Chisholm is called “Hiss Spun” and is available on Sargent House records.
This week on Under The Needle, it’s the psychedelic world funk of Houston’s Khruangbin.
This week on Under The Needle, it’s the intimate confessions of singer-songwriter Julien Baker.
This week on Under The Needle Minneapolis rapper Dessa performs four songs from her latest release “Chime” available on Doomtree Records.
This week on Under The Needle, celebrating our 150th show, its the timeless folk of Northwest chanteuse Neko Case. She returns to Seattle in support of her album “Hell-On” with a hot touring band including local favorites Rachel Flotard and Johnny Sangster.
This week on Under The Needle, we welcome back Brooklyn-based afrobeat giants Antibalas. Hear this 12-piece band perform songs from their latest Daptone Records release “Where the Gods Are in Peace.” Antibalas combine Fela Kuti’s highlife-jazz with the funk of James Brown and Eddie Palmieri. The band is celebrating their 20th birthday this year.
Brixton’s Shame play intense commited post-punk. Their debut album Songs of Praise is out on Dead Oceans.
Big Thief combines expansive folk-pop with revelatory explorations of love and family. Their latest album “Capacity” is out on Saddle Creek Records.
This episode features the densely textured post-New-Wave of Wolf Parade. Their latest album “Cry Cry Cry” is on Sub Pop Records.
Meg Remy aka US Girls plays thoughtful power pop from the album “In A Poem Unlimited” available on 4AD
Michelle Zauner aka Japanese Breakfast plays astute personal pop music from the album “Soft Sounds From Another Planet” out on Dead Oceans.
This week on Under The Needle, its the Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach and the studio musicians of the Easy Eye Sound Revue, also featuring Robert Finlay on vocals.
This week on Under The Needle, Toronto collective Broken Social Scene play joyful indie protest rock.
This week on Under The Needle, St Vincent plays acoustic versions of 4 songs from her latest album Masseduction out on Loma Vista.
Ibeyi perform 4 songs blending electro-pop, soul, hip hop and traditional Cuban percussion.
Iceland’s GusGus perform infectious electronic tracks live from KEX Hostel in Reykjavik, from their 10th studio album Lies Are More Flexible
New Zealand’s Aldous Harding plays a 4 song set of mesmerizing avant-folk. Her latest album Party is available on 4AD.
The Seattle-via-Bellingham duo performs a potent set of emotive electronic grooves with shimmering synths, mostly downtempo beats, guest vocalists, treated vocal samples and dreamy melodies.
The indie-dream team of Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile play songs from the collaboration Lotta Sea Lice out on Matador records in this exclusive live in-studio performance.
Finnish singer-songwriter Mikko Joensuu plays an in intense set of songs from his Amen Trilogy live from KEX Hostel in Reykjavík for Iceland Airwaves 2017.
British DJ and producer Simon Green brings his warm, dreamy melding of acoustic and electronic instruments, samples and ambient found sounds to KEXP with his 5‑piece band in tow. The latest Bonobo album is called “Migration” and it’s out on Ninja Tune.
The “beautifully unconventional” London quartet Wolf Alice play four guitar-driven songs united by the intensity of Ellie Roswell’s vocals. Their latest album “Visions of a Life” is out on Dirty Hit Records.
Check out this inspired session with The Barr Brothers live from Breakglass Studios for Pop Montréal. The Montréal-based group debuts five songs from their new album “Queens of the Breakers” in front on of a hometown audience. “Queens of the Breakers” is out on Secret City Records.
This week on Under The Needle, ex-Vampire Weekend producer, singer and songwriter Rostam, plays songs live with a string quartet. His debut album “Half-Light,” is out on Nonesuch Records.