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KEXP presents By Storm performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded June 22, 2026.

Dead Weight
In My Town
Double Trio 2
GGG

RiTchie (Nathaniel Ritchie) - Vocalist
Parker Corey - Producer

Host: Geo Quibuyen
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Mikaela Davis performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded June 10, 2026.

1. (Looking Through) Rose Colored Glasses
2. Junk Love
3. Wild Flower
4. Starlite Tonite
5. (That’s Not) Who I Want To Be

Mikaela Davis - Vocal, Harp, Piano
John Lee Shannon - Guitar, Vocals
Alex Cote - Drums, Vocals
Shane McCarthy - Bass
Kurt G. Johnson Pedal Steel, Guitar
Julianna Riolino - Guest Vocals

Host: Greg Vandy
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: Blade Baker
Audio Mix: Dan Horne
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents The Neighborhood Kids performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded June 6, 2026.

1. BIDDI BOMB
2. THIS IS FOR YOU
3. SURVIVE
4. THEY AIM AT US
5. KIDS IN THE CAGES

Verde - Vocal
Amon - Vocal
DJ JG - DJ
Calmplx - Vocal
Ina - Vocal

Host: Tory
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew & Jon Roberts
Audio Mixer: Julian Martlew
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Isobel Campbell performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded June 5, 2026.

1. Is It Wicked Not To Care?
2. Saturday's Gone
3. Counting Fireflies
4. Come Undone
5. I Can't Let Go
6. Landslide

Isobel Campbell - Vocals, Cello
John Anderson - Guitar, Acoustic Guitar
Charlie Farahger - Drums
Evie Sands - Guitar, Vocals
Teresa Cowles - Bass, Double Bass, Vocals
Jason Berk - Keys, Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents DECEITS performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded June 5, 2026.

1. All We Are (Are Memories)
2. Mi Amor, Mi Vampira
3. Drowning In An Empty Sea
4. En Soledad
5. One Day You’ll Hurt As Much As Me

Kevin Moreno - Vocals, Bass
Francisco Saenz - Drums, Percussion
Jameson Meays - Guitar

Host: Sharlese Metcalf
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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Editor: Leah Franks

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KEXP presents Primitive Ring performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 27, 2026.

1. The Last Goldmine
2. Lies From The Other Side
3. Heads Will Roll
4. Luck
5. In The Ground

Charles Moothart - Guitar, Vocals
Bert Hoover - Bass, Vocals
Jon Modaff - Drums

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Los Mirlos performing live in the KEXP from Hidden Hall. Recorded June 2, 2026.

1. Chinito Rulo
2. El Sonido De Los Mirlos
3. Muchachita Del Oriente
4. Somos Los Mirlos
5. La Danza De Los Mirlos
6. Lobos al Escape
7. Cumbia Y Guitarra
8. Las Noches
9. La Fuga Del Jaguar
10. Sabor A Selva
11. Fiesta Brava
12. La Cumbia De Los Mirlos
13. Amor Tierno Amor

Jorge Rodriguez - Vocalist, Founder
Jorge Luis Rodriguez - Keyboard and Guitar
Danny Jhonston - Guitar
Urbano Ramirez - Bass
Carlos Rengifo - Percussion
Genderson Pinedo - Percussion
Luiggi Enciso - Technical Producer
Marco Asencios - Stage Manager

Host: Albina Cabrera
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Guest Audio Engineer: Luiggi J. Enciso Gomero, Benjamin Devore
Audio Mixer & Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Chapterhouse performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 25, 2026.

1. Breather

2. Treasure

3. Pearl

4. Then We'll Rise

5. Love Forever

Stephen Patman - Vocals, Guitar
Andrew Sherriff - Vocals, Guitar
Ashley Bates - Drums
Robin Light - Guitar
Greg Moore - Bass
Rachel Staggs - Guest Vocal

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Guest Audio Engineer: Owen McAllister
Audio Mixer: Stephen Patman
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents STRANGE LOT performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 26, 2026.

1. All I Know
2. Always Alone
3. The Many Faces
4. Eyes For Ya

Dominic Mena - Guitar, Vocals
Jason Desiderio - Guitar, Synth
Levi Murray - Bass
Cameron Martin - Drums

Host: Jewel Loree Audio
Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Audio Mixer: Dominic Mena
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Ora Cogan performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 19, 2026.

1. The Smoke
2. Honey
3. Bury Me
4. Division

Ora Cogan - Guitar, Vocals, Fiddle

Nancy Pittet - Bass

Ida Maidstone - Keys, Vocals

Finn Smith - Drums Jesse Condradson - Guitar

Host: Jewel Loree

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Cardinals performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 15, 2026.

1. She Makes Me Real
2. I Like You
3. St. Agnes
4. As I Breathe

Aaron Hurley - Bass

Sam Collings - Drums

Euan Manning - Lead Vox & Guitar

Finn Manning - Accordion & Tambourine

Oskar Gudinovic - Guitar

Host: Cheryl Waters

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs & Jon Roberts

Audio Mixer: Kevin Suggs

Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Faetooth performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 13, 2026.

1. Iron Gate
2. Hole
3. Death Of Day
4. White Noise

Ari May - Vocal, Guitar

Jenna Garcia - Vocal, Bass

Rah Kanan - Drums

Host: Tanner Ellison

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Joyce Manor performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 12, 2026.

1. Grey Guitar
2. Heart Tattoo
3. Constant Headache
4. Well, Don't It Seem Like You've Been Here Before?
5. I Used To Go To This Bar
6. Well, Whatever It Was
7. NBTSA
8. I Know Where Mark Chen Lives

Barry Johnson - Guitar, Vocals

Matt Ebert - Bass

Chase Knobbe - Guitar

Neil Berthier - Guitar, Keys

Jared Shavelston - Drums

Host: West Keller

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Guest Audio Engineer: Iain Thomson

Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Teen Mortgage performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 12, 2026.

1. Ride
2. Tuning In
3. Devil Ultrasonic Dream
4. Burn
5. S.W.A.S.
6. I Don’t Wanna Know

James Guile - Guitar, Vocals
Ed Barakauskas - Drums

Host: West Keller
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: Lowell Hobbs
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Oranssi Pazuzu performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 7, 2026.

1. Voitelu
2. Muuntautuja
3. Kuulen ääniä maan alta
4. Bioalkemisti

Jun-His (Juho Vanhanen) - Vocals, Guitar

Ontto (Toni Hietamaki) - Bass, Synth

Ikon (Niko Lehdontie) - Guitar, Sampler, Synth

Evill (Ville Leppilahti) - Keyboard, Effects, Vocals

Korjak (Jarkko Salo) - Drums

Host: Tanner Ellison

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Guest Audio Engineer: Tom Brooke

Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

Photo by: Carlos Cruz

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KEXP presents Getdown Services performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 21, 2026.

1. Eat Quiche, Sleep, Repeat
2. I Can’t Die Like That
3. The Radiator
4. Caesar
5. Dog Dribble

Joshua Law - Vocals, Guitar
Benjamin Sadler - Vocals

Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Weird Nightmare performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 29, 2026.

Forever Elsewhere
Pay No Mind
Might See You There
Headful of Rain

Alex Edkins - Guitar/Vocals
Peter Landi - Drums/Vocals
Jesse Laderoute - Guitar
Matthew Kuester - Bass

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Audio Mixer: Alex Edkins
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Cabaret Voltaire performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded May 3, 2026.

1. 24-24
2. Landslide
3. Spies In the Wires
4. Nag Nag Nag
5. Sensoria

Stephen(Mal) Mallinder - Vocals, Synths

Benge Edwards - Drums

Tara Busch - Synths

Eric Random - Guitar, Synths

Host: Kevin Cole

Audio Engineer: Jon Roberts

Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Litronix performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 18, 2026.

1. Electric Panoramic
2. Get Out
3. Stepping Up
4. Choke The Smoke

Kevin Litrow - Guitar, Beats

Host: Morgan Chosnyk

Audio & Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

Audio Mixer: Steve Krolikowski

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KEXP presents Yeah NO performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 16, 2026.

1. Suggestible
2. Camper Giorno
3. She Has Four Thorns
4. He Has A Pair Of Dice

Skúli Sverrisson - Bass

Jim Black - Drums

Cuong Vu - Trumpet

Chris Speed - Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet

Host: John Gilbreath

Audio Engineer & Mixer: Kevin Suggs

Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Metropolis Ensemble, Erik Hall & Sandbox Percussion performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 10, 2026.

Simeon ten Holt: Canto Ostinato (Sections 1-84)

Erik Hall - Piano
Ian Rosenbaum - Marimba
Terry Sweeney - Marimba
Jonny Allen - Vibraphone
Victor Caccese - Vibraphone
Kristin Lee - Violin
David Leon - Woodwinds

Host: Alex Ruder
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs & Jon Roberts
Audio Mixer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Slomosa performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 15, 2026.

1. Afghansk Rev
2. Cabin Fever
3. In My Mind’s Desert
4. Battling Guns
5. Horses

Ben Berdous - Guitar, Vocals

Tor Erik Bye - Guitar

Marie Moe - Bass, Vocals

Jard Hole - Drums

Host: Troy Nelson

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Guest Audio Engineer: Jon Anders Orlein

Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Telehealth performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 13, 2026.

1. Things I've Killed
2. Donor Country (A gOoD cAuSe)
3. Yassify Me
4. Cool Job

Alexander Attitude - Synths/Vox/Guitar

Kendra Cox - Synths/Vox

Ian McCutcheon - Drums

John O’Connor - Bass

Dillon Sturtevant - Guitar

Host: Larry Mizell, Jr.
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Guest Audio Engineer: Marcus Lawyer
Audio Mixer: Trevor Spencer
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Caitlin & Brent performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 10, 2026

1. Pleasure In The Pain
2. Silver Screen
3. Come Out And Play
4. Nightcall

Caitlin Sherman - vocals

Brent Amaker - vocals

Emilio Munez - Percussion

Shaun Crawford - Electric Guitar

Mike Ni - Bass Guitar

Ken Jarvery - Keys

Andrew Josyln Passenger String Quartet:

Andrew Joslyn - Violin 1

Lea Fetterman - Violin 2

Christopher Foerstel - Violin 2

Josh Neumann - Cello

Host: Kennady Quille

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs & Jon Roberts

Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Gelli Haha performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 3, 2026.

1. Funny Music
2. Spit
3. Normalize
4. Bounce House
5. Klouds Will Carry Me To Sleep

Gelli Haha - Artist
Sisi Haha - Band
Juju Haha - Band
Judi Haha - Band
Jojo Haha - Band

Host: Evie Stokes

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Guest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Sean Guerin

Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Yuuf performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 1, 2026.

1. Alma’s Cove
2. Silky Spring
3. Iman
4. Ørken Bloom

Hugo Cottu - Guitar

Anthony Boatright - Bass

Oliver Overgaard - Drums

Andrin Haag - Percussion

Host: Jewel Loree

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Audio Mixer: Hugo Cottu

Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents corto.alto performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 30, 2026.

1. THIEF
2. BULLETPROOF
3. Vaquita (51)
4. Chubbby (48)

Liam Shortall - Bass, Electronics, Keys, Trombone

Mateusz Sobieski - Saxophone

Graham Costello - Drums

Host: Larry Mizell, Jr.

Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew

Audio Mixer: Liam Shortall

Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Ratboys performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 7, 2026.

1. Open Up
2. Penny In The Lake
3. Light Night Mountains All That
4. Burn It Down

Julia Steiner - Vocals, Guitar

Dave Sagan - Guitar

Marcus Nuccio - Drums

Sean Neumann - Bass, Vocals

Andy PK - Pedal Steel, Guitar

Host: Cheryl Waters

Audio Engineer: Jon Roberts

Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew
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KEXP presents Go Kurosawa performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded April 6, 2026.

1. autowalk
2. moon, please
3. sada no umi

Go Kurosawa - Vocal, Cornet, Percussion
Ben Hackette - Vocal, Wind Instruments, Keys
Taro Yamazaki - Bass
Ross McReynolds - Drums, Percussion
Rich Ruth - Guitar

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio & Mixing Engineer: Julian Martlew
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents The Barr Brothers performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 26, 2026.

1. Burn Card
2. Run Right Into It
3. Another Tangerine
4. Let It Hiss
5. Take It From Me

Brad Barr - Guitar, Vocals
Andrew Barr - Drums, Vocals
Todd Dahloff - Bass, Vocals
Georgia Harmer - Guitar, Vocals
Matt Kelly - Pedal Steel

Host: Morgan Chosnyk
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs & Jon Roberts
Guest Audio Engineer: Dave Lewis
Audio Mixer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents The Belair Lip Bombs performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 27, 2026.

Songs:
Hey You
Back Of My Hand
Look The Part
If You’ve Got The Time
Don’t Let Them Tell You (It’s Fair)

Maisie Everett - Vocals, Guitar
Mike Bradvica - Guitar, Vocals
Jimmy Droughton - Bass, Vocals
Daniel Devlin - Drums, Vocals

Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer & Mixer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Dirty Three performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 22, 2026.

Love Changes Everything I-III
Love Changes Everything V-VI

Warren Ellis - Keys, Violin, Vocal
Mick Turner - Guitar
Jim White - Drums

Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Jon Roberts
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents NOTHING performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 23, 2026.

cannibal world
a short history of decay
purple strings
Famine Asylum
toothless coal

Domenic Palermo - Vocal, Guitar
Doyle Martin - Vocal, Guitar
Bobb Bruno - Bass
Zachary Jones - Drums
Cam Smith - Vocal, Guitar

Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Guest Audio Engineer: Mitch Midkiff
Audio Mixer: Nick Bassett
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Grrrl Gang performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 27, 2026.

1. A Fight Breaks Out At A Karaoke Bar
2. You & Me
3. Lapdog
4. Blue-Stained Lips
5. Honey, Baby

Angeeta Sentana - Guitar, Vocal

Edo Alventa - Guitar

Akbar Rumandung - Bass

Ricky Wijanarko - Drum

Host: Diana Ratsamee

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Band of Horses performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 20, 2026.

1. The First Song
2. Our Swords
3. The Great Salt Lake
4. The Funeral

Ben Bridwell - Guitar, Vocals

Matt Gentling - Bass

Creighton Barrett - Drums

Brett Nash - Guitar

Joel Graves - Guitar, Keys

Host: Troy Nelson

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Guest Audio Engineer: Mark Arnold & Patrick Moore

Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Gwenifer Raymond performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 19, 2026.

1. Bliws Afon Tâf
2. Champion Ivy
3. Jack Parsons Blues
4. Bleak Night In Rabbit’s Wood

Gwenifer Raymond - Guitar

Host: Hans Fluegel
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht
Editor: Jim Beckmann

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KEXP presents Valgur performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 30, 2026.

1. Hijos Del Caos
2. Vanidad
3. Máscara de Niña
4. Vampiro

Elizabeth Valdivieso Gurrión - Vocals

Hugo Valdivieso Gurrión - Vocals, Drum Machine & Sequences

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Audio Mixer: Guillermo Mandrafina

Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents mclusky performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 26, 2026.

1. Lightsabre Cocksucking Blues

2. i know computer

3. people person

4. Chases

5. She Will Only Bring You Happiness

6. as a dad

7. To Hell With Good Intentions

Andrew Falkous - Lead Vocals, Guitar

Damien Sayell - Bass, Vocals

Jack Egglestone - Drums, Vocals

Host: John Richards

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents plash performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 17, 2026.

1. sona
2. telebee
3. Iowah
4. pretend
5. aea
6. market research

Jeseul Oh - Guitar, Vox

James Lee - Guitar

FD Riverhill - Bass, Vox

Luca Cartner - Drums

Host: Diana Ratsamee

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents The Bures Band performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 19, 2026.

1. Avon Valley
2. Ozonia
3. Birds Nest
4. The Pilot

Stephen Bailey - Guitar, Vocals

Danny Miles - Guitar, Vocals

Callum Anderson - Guitar, Vocals

Tom Beech - Bass

Noah Symmans - Drums

Host: Greg Vandy

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Home Front performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 25, 2026.

1. Light Sleeper
2. Watch It Die
3. Between The Waves
4. Eulogy
5. The Vanishing

Clint Frazier - Synths, Keys, Drums, Percussion, Drum Machines & Programming

Graeme MacKinnon - Guitar, Bass, Vocals

Brandi Strauss - BassIan Rowley - Guitar, Vocals

Warren Oostlander - Drums, Percussion

Host: West Keller

Audio Mastering & Engineer: Kevin Suggs

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KEXP presents Lala Lala performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 18, 2026.

1. Anywave
2. Does This Go Faster?
3. This City
4. Wyoming Dirt

Lillie West - Vocals, Guitar
Pascal Steveson - Bass
Abby Black - Drums, SPD
Clarity - Sax, Keys

Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Audio Mixer: Melina Duterte
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Spiritual Cramp performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 18, 2026.

1. Automatic
2. You've Got My Number
3. Dog In A Cage
4. Young Offenders
5. Slick Rick
6. Jerk It Out

Michael Bingham - Vocals
Michael Fenton - Bass
Jose Gonzalez Luna - Keys
Orville Neeley - Guitar
Nathaniel Punty - Guitar
Julian Smith - Drums

Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: Jacob Lostica
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Cochemea performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 11, 2026.

1. Otros Mundos
2. Ancestros Futuros
3. Omeyocan
4. Pyramid Of The Sun
5. The Land Swallowed Them Whole

Cochemea Gastelum - Sax, Shakers
Elizabeth Pupo Walker - Congas, Bongos, African Tom, Percussion
Elenna Canlas - Keys, Percussion, Vocals
Geoffrey Mann - Drums, Percussion, Shekene
Justin Kimmel - Bass, Percussion, Vox

Host: Kevin Sur
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Gogol Bordello performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 4, 2026.

1. Ignition
2. Life Is Possible Again
3. We Mean It, Man!
4. Mystics
5. No Time For Idiots

Eugene Hütz - Lead Vocal, Guitar
Sergey Ryabtsev - Vocals, Violin
Pedrito Erazo - Vocals, Percussion
Leo Mintek - Vocals, Guitar
Erica Mancini - Vocals, Accordion, Synth
Gill Alexandre - Vocals, Bass
Korey Kingston - Drums

Host: Darek Mazzone
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Makara performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 6, 2026.

1. Yong Song
2. COCO
3. Samare
4. Strawberry Mind

Makara Dolsuklert (Q) - Guitar, Vocal
Yanaphon Wiboonwitayanan (Of) - Bass, Vocal
Thakorn Aunyaphanon (Max) - Drum, Vocal

Host: Diana Ratsamee
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Whitney performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 6, 2026.

1. Dandelions

2. The Thread

3. Won’t You Speak Your Mind

4. Back To The Wind

Julien Ehrlich - Vocal, Drums

Max Kakacek - Guitar

Malcolm Brown - Keys, Vocal

Ziyad Asrar - Guitars, Vocal

Josiah Marshall - Bass, Vocal

JJ Kirkpratrick - Trumpet, Keys
Host: Hans Fluegel

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Stygian Bough performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 5, 2026.

1. From Dominion

2. King Of The Wood

Jesse Shreibman - Drums, Vocals

Dylan Desmond - Bass, Vocals

Erik Moggridge - Guitar, Vocals

Host: Tanner Ellison

Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs

Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Blackwater Holylight performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 1, 2026.

1. Fade
2. Heavy, Why?
3. Void To Be
4. Spades

Sunny Faris - Bass, Vocal
Mikayla Mayhew - Guitar
Eliese Dorsay - Drums
Katt Garrigan - Keyboard

Host: Jewel Loree
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Suggs

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KEXP presents Venna performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded February 11, 2026.

1. Numero Uno
2. June's Cry
3. Sicily' Box
4. Eternal Reflections

Malik Venner - Sax
Jacob McGibbon - Guitar
Paul Reinhold - Bass
Dominique Gervais - Drums
Idris Frederick - Keys

Host: Noel Brass Jr.
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: RORY WAKEFIELD-PAGAN
Audio Mixer: Rory Cashmere
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents La Doña performing live at 25th Street Recording in Oakland, California, during Noise Pop 2026. Recorded February 27, 2026.

1. Carla Anita
2. La Mentira y La Verdad
3. Conciénteme
4. Tus Besos

Ayla Davila - Vocals, Bass, Bass Drum
Camilo Landau - Guitar, Tres, Vocals
Miguel Govea - Guitar, Accordion, Trumpet, Baritone, Vocals
Cecilia Peña-Govea - Vocals
Naomi Garcia Pasmanick - Maracas, Sax, Vocals
Amanda Magaña - Bongo, Congos, Guira, Vocals
Omar Ledezma - Conga, Caja
Andre Louviere - Tuba
Dayron Calderon - Trombone, Vocals

Host: Larry Mizell, Jr.
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: 25th Street Crew
Audio Mixer: Tano Brock, Cecilia Peña-Govea
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

25th Street Crew:
Gabriel Shepard
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Collin Purdue

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KEXP presents Rogue Wave performing live at 25th Street Recording in Oakland, California, during Noise Pop 2026. Recorded February 26, 2026.

1. Bird On A Wire
2. Falcon Settles Me
3. Endless Shovel
4. Aesop Rock
5. She Bangs The Drums

Zach Rogue - Guitar/Vocals
Pat Spurgeon - Drums/Vocals
Graham LeBron - Guitar/Synth/Vocals
Masanori Christianson - Bass/Synth
Jon Monahan - Guitar/Synth

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: 25th Street Crew
Audio Mixer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

25th Street Crew:
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KEXP presents B. DeVeaux performing live at 25th Street Recording in Oakland, California, during Noise Pop 2026. Recorded February 27, 2026.

1. Silver Lining
2. Because You
3. Safe Place (Dear, B)
4. I'm In Love With Another Man

B. DeVeaux - Vocals, Guitar
Rudo Kinard - Bass
Jonathan Franeszek - Piano, Keyboard
Bruce Cooke - Drums
Chanelle Ignant - Guitar
Dominè Brishawn - Vocals, Alto
Zoë Boston - Vocals, Tenor
Genesis Chambers - Vocals, Soprano

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: 25th Street Crew
Audio Mixer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

25th Street Crew:
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KEXP presents Josiah Flores performing live at 25th Street Recording in Oakland, California, during Noise Pop 2026. Recorded February 26, 2026.

Young, Dumb, & Full Of Beer
The Names We Changed
La Lucha
Prize Of Fame
Southside

Josiah Flores - Guitar, Vocals
Samuél Gonzalez - Drums, Vocals
Sydney Peterson - Bass
Chili Corder - Fiddle

Host: Gabriel Lopez
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: 25th Street Crew
Audio Mixer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

25th Street Crew:
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KEXP presents Pink Breath of Heaven performing live at 25th Street Recording in Oakland, California, during Noise Pop 2026. Recorded February 25, 2026.

1. I Feel God
2. Colors Make A Sound
3. Blue Is The Morning
4. The Wind Is Calling

Liv Field - Vocals, Guitar
Rex Shelverton - Guitar
Marco Cataruzolo - Bass
Francesca Pevere - Tambo
Cary LaScala - Drums

Host: Larry Mizell, Jr.
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: 25th Street Crew
Audio Mixer: Rex John Shelverton
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

25th Street Crew:
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KEXP and BIME present Live on KEXP in Bilbao with Los Punsetes performing at Iglesia de la Encarnación. Recorded October 31, 2025.

¡Viva!
Mabuse
Arsenal de excusas
Tu Puto Grupo

Ariadna Paniagua - Vocals
Anntona - Guitar
Filetillo - Guitar
Luis Fernandez - Bass
Chema Gonzalez - Drums

Live on KEXP in Bilbao is a partnership with BIME. Recorded at Iglesia de la Encarnación in Bilbao, Spain.

Host: Albina Cabrera
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: BIME crew and Marco Morgione
Adio Mixer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

BIME
Julen Martín
Leire Goienetxea
Anne Salazar
Guillermo Royo (NOIZ Lab Production)

BIME Audio Team
Israel Monzoncillo (Izarblue)
Iñigo Escauriaza
Juanjo Mediavilla
Brayan Chacón
Patxi Gabilondo (Call & Play backline assistant)

Live on KEXP in Bilbao has the support of Sounds from Spain, ICEX, AIE and BASQUE.MUSIC.

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KEXP presents Lyrics Born performing live at 25th Street Recording in Oakland, California, during Noise Pop 2026. Recorded February 24, 2026.

1. I Love Myself
2. Can We Still Be Friends?
3. Callin' Out
4. I Like It, I Love It
5. Shades Of Jade

Lyrics Born - Vocals
Joyo Velarde - Vocals
Trackademicks - DJ
James Small - Drums

Host: Larry Mizell, Jr.
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: 25th Street Crew
Audio Mixer: Jon Roberts
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

25th Street Crew:
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KEXP presents Ryli performing live at 25th Street Recording in Oakland, California, during Noise Pop 2026. Recorded February 24, 2026.

1. Medicine Speed
2. Come And Get Me
3. Break
4. Silent Colors
5. I Think I Need You Around

Yea-Ming Chen - Guitar, Vocals
Rob Good - Guitar, Vocals
Luke Robbins - Bass, Vocals
Gabe Katz - Drums

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: 25th Street Crew
Audio Mixer: Rob Good and Yea-Ming Chen
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

25th Street Crew:
Gabriel Shepard
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KEXP presents Spacemoth performing live at 25th Street Recording in Oakland, California, during Noise Pop 2026. Recorded February 25, 2026.

1. Do We Exist?
2. Internet Fantasy
3. Round In Loops
4. UFObird

Maryam Qudus - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer, Sampler
Marika Stuurman - Background Vocals, Bass Guitar, Synth Bass
Derek Barber - Guitar
Cody Rhodes - Drums, Sampler

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: 25th Street Crew
Audio Mixer: Beau Sorenson
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

25th Street Crew:
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KEXP presents Courtney Barnett performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded September 12, 2025.

1. Stay In Your Lane
2. Mantis
3. Mostly Patient
4. Sugar Plum

Courtney Barnett - Guitar, Vocal
Stella Mozgawa - Drums
Bones Sloane - Bass

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Photo by: Jake Hanson

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KEXP presents SPRINTS performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded February 14, 2026.

1. Something's Gonna Happen
2. Descartes
3. Beg
4. Pieces
5. Desire

Karla Chubb - Guitar, Vocals
Sam McCann - Bass
Zac Stephenson - Guitar
Jack Callan - Drums

Host: Morgan Chosnyk
Audio Engineer: Jon Roberts
Audio Mixer: Jeremy RG Snyder
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Embrium performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded February 20, 2026.

Hyperion
2. The Witchening
3. Eclipse

Mosahefu - Vox, Guitar
Joey Menicucci - Vox, Guitar
Jade Forsythe - Vox
Matt Baird - Drums
Ayani Hayashi - Bass

Host: Tanner Ellison
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents DRAMA performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded March 4, 2026.

1. Platonic Romance
2. Make It Look Easy
3. Dollar $hort
4. Nobody
5. Dancing On My Own
6. Oblivion

Na’el Shehade - Artist
Via Vela - Artist (Vocals)
Alisha Roney - Background Vocals
Princess Fortier - Background Vocals

Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: Mateo Lopez Morales & Dario Davis
Audio Mixer: Mateo López Morales
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Softcult performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded February 19, 2026.

1. Haunt You Still
2. Love Song
3. Not Sorry
4. 16/25
5. Naive
6. Tired

Mercedes Arn-Horn - Guitar, Vocal
Phoenix Arn-Horn - Drums, Vocal
Brent McSwiggan - Guitar, Vocal
Phil Hirst - Bass, Vocal

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Castle Rat performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 16, 2026.

1. WIZARD
2. SIREN
3. Nightblood

Riley Pinkerton ("The Rat Queen") - Vocals, Guitar
Franco Vittore ("The Count") - Guitar
Charley Ruddell ("The Plague Doctor") - Bass
Joshua Strmic ("The Druid") - Drums
Rebecca Corrigan ("The Rat Reaperess") - Death

Host: Tanner Ellison
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs & Julian Martlew
Audio Mixer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents DOOM GONG performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded February 18, 2026.

1. The Perilous Rise
2. Annihilator
3. Spiral Dance of Imminent Doom
4. MEGAGONG
5. DOOM GONG III

John Anderson - Guitar, Vocals
William Joiner - Keyboard, Trumpet, Vocals
Jay “Dino” Hall - Aux Percussion, Vocals
Misaki Hall - Keyboard, Omnichord
Kenny Tayce - Drums
Matthew Griffin - Drums
Samuel Kernohan - Bass

Host: Jewel Loree
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Audio Mixer: The DOOM GONG extended family
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded February 17, 2026.

1. Perpetual Adoration
2. The Four Sleeping Princesses
3. Melted Moon

Mary Lattimore - Harp
Julianna Barwick - Vocals, Keys

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP and BIME present Live on KEXP in Bilbao with TANXUGUEIRAS performing at Iglesia de la Encarnación. Recorded October 30, 2025.

1. Todo amaina
2. O Querer
3. As que tiñan que estar
4. Quen é a que canta?
5. Pedindo Perdón

Aida Tarrío - Vocal, Percussion
Olaia Maneiro - Vocal, Percussion
Sabela Maneiro - Vocal, Percussion
Iago Pico - Percussions, Synths

Live on KEXP in Bilbao is a partnership with BIME. Recorded at Iglesia de la Encarnación in Bilbao, Spain.

Host: Albina Cabrera
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: BIME crew and Andrés Luca de Tena López-Escobar
Adio Mixer: Iago Pico
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

BIME
Julen Martín
Leire Goienetxea
Anne Salazar
Guillermo Royo (NOIZ Lab Production)

BIME Audio Team
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KEXP presents Hannah Jadagu performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded February 12, 2026.

1. Warning Sign
2. Gimme Time
3. Normal Today
4. My Love

Hannah Jadagu - Vocals, Guitar
Garrett Chabot - Bass, Guitar, Playback
Jacob Stockman - Drums

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Vopli Vidopliassova performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 26, 2026.

1. Кармен (Carmen)
2. Танці (Dances)
3. Катерина (Catherine)
4. День народження (Birthday)
5. Весна (Spring)

Oleg Skrypka - Vocals, Trumpet, Bayan, Guitar
Oleksandr Lozovsky - Guitar, Vocals
Mykola Usatyi - Bass, Vocals
Benjamin Baert - Drums
Oleksandr Gordeev - Harmonica

Host: Darek Mazzone
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Cate Le Bon performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 27, 2025.

1. About Time
2. Is It Worth It (Happy Birthday)?
3. Ride
4. Heaven Is No Feeling

Cate Le Bon - Guitar, Vocal
Euan Hinshelwood - Guitar, Saxophone
Paul Jones - Keyboards
Toko Yasuda - Bass Guitar
Dylan Hadley - Drums
Stephen Black - Guitar,Synth

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Sadness performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 9, 2026.

1. Early Autumn
2. In The Distant Travels
3. Fade From Me
4. Blue

Damian Anton Ojeda - Guitar, Vocals
William Jarboe III - Guitar
Kevin Nolan - Guitar
Mike Neuberger - Bass
Adam Smith - Drums
Alexandria Szydelski - Vocals

Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Iron Lung performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 28, 2026.

1. Failure / Purgatory Dust / Virus / Purgatory Dust (Finale) / Final Say / Acres Of Skin
2. Lifeless Life / Perfect Ending
3. Cauterization / Pain Directive / Cog II / Internal Monologue / A Veiled Eye
4. Survived By / Shift Work
5. Future Corpses / Sexless No Sex / Monolith
6. No Contact Visit / Everything Is A Void

Jensen Ward - Drums, Vocals, Noise
Jon Kortland - Guitar, Vocals

Host: Jennifer Govola
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Audio Mixer: Greg Wilkinson
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Tyler Ramsey & Carl Broemel performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 29, 2026.

1. Celestun
2. Nevermind
3. Flying Things
4. Elizabeth Brown
5. Sail Away

Tyler Ramsey - Guitar, Vocals
Carl Broemel - Guitar, Vocals

Host: Alex Ruder
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
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KEXP presents The Brudi Brothers performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 13, 2026.

1. Chasing Paper
2. Silver Wave
3. Me More Cowboy Than You
4. Serpent Lullaby

Conrad Brudi - Guitar, Vocals
George Brudi - Upright Bass, Vocals
Johannes Brudi - Guitar, Vocals

Host: John Richards
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents YAGODY performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 20, 2026.

1. Skopaiu Ya Hryadochku
2. Divonko
3. Kalyna-Malyna
4. Tsunamia
5. BramaYA
6. Chornomorets

Zoriana Dybovska - Vocals, percussions
Vasylyna Voloshyn - Vocals
Tetiana Voitiv - Vocals, Tibetan Bowl, Percussion, Drymba
Nadiia Parashchuk - Accordion
Teimuraz Gogitidze - Drums, Percussions, Vocals

Host: Darek Mazzone
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents SHe Said performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 9, 2026.

1. Like Lions
2. Over The Marionette
3. The Reins
4. The Real Thing

Jen Ayers - Lead Vocals, Electric Piano
Kathy Moore - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
R L Heyer - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Richard Davidson - Bass
Geoff Reading - Drums
Melissa Montalto - Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer & Mix: Julian Martlew
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents ZONBI performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 7, 2025.

Lanmou Ak Lanmo
Bwodè
Bizango
Ogou Feray
Divine Horsemen

Dimitri Milbrun - Chant & Saxophone Alto
Tom Dalib - Batterie
Achille Bof - Basse
Simon Harel - Guitare
Shion Iwata - Saxophone Ténor

Host: Morgan
Audio & Mastering Engineering: Matt Ogaz
Audio Mixing: Jon Roberts

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KEXP presents Night Heron performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded January 15, 2026.

1. SUN IN MY EYEZ
2. LEMON TREE
3. JUICE BOX
4. STRANGERZ

Cameron Spies - Guitar, Vocal
Grace Bugbee - Bass, Vocal
Tyler Verigin - Drums
Arikk Mendoza - Synth, Vocal, Sax
Ian Hartley - Percussion
Jordan Vale - Trumpet
Andy Rayborn - Sax, Flute

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP and BIME present Live on KEXP in Bilbao with Derby Motoreta’s Burrito Kachimba performing at Iglesia de la Encarnación. Recorded October 29, 2025.

1. La Fuente
2. Prodigio
3. Gitana

Dandy Piranha - Vocals
Gringo - Guitar
Bacca - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Soni - Bass
Papi Pachuli - Drums
Machete Carrasco - Keyboards, Synths

Live on KEXP in Bilbao is a partnership with BIME. Recorded at Iglesia de la Encarnación in Bilbao, Spain.

Host: Albina Cabrera
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: BIME crew and Edu Ruiz
Audio Mixer: Jordi Gil
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

BIME
Julen Martín
Leire Goienetxea
Anne Salazar
Guillermo Royo (NOIZ Lab Production)

BIME Audio Team
Israel Monzoncillo (Izarblue)
Iñigo Escauriaza
Juanjo Mediavilla
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KEXP presents Photons performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 06, 2025.

1. PREMIÈRES LUEURS
2. PLIER
3. RENNESXP
4. LA VIE PART.III
5. HA-TCH

Gauthier Toux - Lead, Keyboards
Julien Loutelier - Drums
Samuel F’hima - Bass
Giani Caserotto - Guitar

Host: Morgan
Audio Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Guest Audio Engineer & Audio Mixer: Hugo Heredia
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Suggs

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KEXP presents eat-girls sextet performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 07, 2025.

1. earthcore
2. 3 Omens
3. Off The
4. On A Crooked Swing
5. Unison

Elisa Artero Flores - Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Amélie Guillon - Synths, Vocals
Maxence Mesnier - Violin, Guitar, Bass, Vocals
Lino Lacombe Picos - Drums, Percussions
Reine Murigneux Mitout - Guitar, Bass
Sébastien Perrin - Saxophone, Flute, Guitar

Host: Morgan
Audio & Mastering Engineering: Matt Ogaz
Guest Audio Engineer & Audio Mixing: Maël Birot

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KEXP presents Soweto Gospel Choir performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded December 18, 2025.

1. Modimo
2. Dichaba
3. Sechaba
4. Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior

Shimmy Jiyane - Choir Master
Bongani Ncube - Vocals
Jabulile Mola
Jeanette Mazibuko
Kenosi Moshe
Malehlohonolo Taolana
Mary Mulovhedzi
Phello Jiyane
Semangele Mongatane
Sibongile Makgathe
Sibongiseni Mbele
Thabiso Molefe
Victoria Sithole
Xolile Mphata
Zanele Ngwenya
Vusimuzi Shabalala
Velile Msimango
Sipho Ngcamu - Percussion
Sabelo Mtshali - Music Director, Piano

Host: Lace Cadence
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

Soweto Gospel Choir
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KEXP and BIME present Live on KEXP in Bilbao with Triángulo de Amor Bizarro performing at Iglesia de la Encarnación. Recorded October 31, 2025.

1. Robo tu tiempo
2. Barca quemada
3. Mi catedral
4. Canción de la fama
5. De la monarquía a la criptocracia
6. Vigilantes del espejo

Isabel Cea Álvarez - Bass, Vocals
Rodrigo Camaño Díaz - Guitar, Vocals
Rafael Mallo García - Drums

Live on KEXP in Bilbao is a partnership with BIME. Recorded at Iglesia de la Encarnación in Bilbao, Spain.

Host: Albina Cabrera
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: BIME crew and Carlos Hernández Nombela
Audio Mixer: Carlos Hernández Nombela
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

BIME
Julen Martín
Leire Goienetxea
Anne Salazar
Guillermo Royo (NOIZ Lab Production)

BIME Audio Team
Israel Monzoncillo (Izarblue)
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KEXP presents LA NIŇA performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 05, 2025.

1. 'O BALLO D' 'E 'MPENNATE
2. OINÈ
3. MAMMAMÀ
4. SALOMÈ
5. TREMM'
6. GUAPPARÌA

La Niña - Vocals, Guitar
Alfredo Maddaluno - Vocals, Mandolin, Keyboards
Lydia Palumbo - Vocals, Frame Drums
Denise di Maria - Vocals, Guitar, Frame Drums
Francesca del Duca - Vocals, Edrums, Frame Drums

Host: Morgan
Audio Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Guest Audio Engineer: Daniele Chessa
Audio Mixer: Alfredo Maddaluno
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Karma Sheen performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 06, 2025.

1. Without You (Raag Jog)
2. Alaap (Jog)
3. Bageshree
4. Mian Ki Jive
5. Ishq Kalma
6. Electric Poppadom

Sameer Khan - Vocals, Harmonium, Guitar, Bansuri
Rodrigo Bourganos - Sitar, Theremin, Synth
Arun Dhanjal - Drums
Amad Chima - Guitar
Grisha Grebennikov - Bass

Host: Morgan
Audio & Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Photo: Carlos Cruz

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KEXP presents Ragana performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded December 12, 2025.

1. Desolation’s Flower
2. Woe
3. Burning Structures

Noel Gilson - Guitar, Vocals, Drums
Maria Stocke - Guitar, Vocals, Drums

Host: Tanner Ellison
Audio & Mastering Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Photo by: Brady Harvey

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KEXP and BIME present Live on KEXP in Bilbao with Depresión Sonora performing at Iglesia de la Encarnación. Recorded October 28, 2025.

1. La Ley del Pobre
2. Domingo Químico
3. No te Hables Mal
4. Cómo Será Vivir en el Campo
5. Vacaciones para Siempre

Marcos Crespo García - Guitar, Vocals
Gonzalo López Abad - Guitar
René Del Hoyo Gil - Bass
David Chamizo Cózar - Drums
Juan Gonzalez Cabello - Keys
Mimetiz Eskolako Abesbatza - Children’s Choir

Live on KEXP in Bilbao is a partnership with BIME. Recorded at Iglesia de la Encarnación in Bilbao, Spain.

Host: Albina Cabrera
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: BIME crew and Miguel Grimaldo
Audio Mixer: Harto
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

BIME
Julen Martín
Leire Goienetxea
Anne Salazar
Guillermo Royo (NOIZ Lab Production)

BIME Audio Team
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KEXP presents Antibalas performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded December 15, 2025.

1. Solace
2. La Ceiba
3. Hourglass
4. Oasis

Martin Perna - Baritone Saxophone
Chico Mann - Guitar
Kevin Raczka - Drums
Justin Kimmel - Bass
Jake Pinto - Keyboards
Timothy James - Guitar
Marcus Farrar - Vocals, Shekere
Alberto Lopez - Percussion
Drew Vandewinckel - Tenor Saxophone
Michael Pallas - Trombone
Andrew McGovern - Trumpet

Host: Troy Nelson
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew & Jon Roberts
Audio Mix: Julian Martlew
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents MAQUINA. performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 05, 2025.

1. dança
2. kontakte
3. denial
4. :.

Halison Peres - Drum
José Rego - Bass
João Cavalheiro - Guitar

Host: Morgan
Audio & Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Etuk Ubong performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 05, 2025.

1. I See
2. Freedom
3. Chosen One
4. Survival

Ubong Friday Etuk - Trumpet, Vocal, Keyboards
Felix Cantau - Trumpet
Lucas Belon - Tenor Sax
Mathieu Cochard - Keyboards
Louis Rose - Barritone Sax
Esther Etuk - Vocals
Oyebamiji Isaac - Drums
Marley Cook - Bass
Raffaello Visconti - Guitar
Maxime Chevalier - Trombone

Host: Morgan
Audio Engineer: & Mixer: Matt Ogaz
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Packaging performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded December 15, 2025.

1. In Your Pocket
2. On Holiday
3. Didn't Wanna Stay
4. Running Through The Airport

Daniel Lyon - Guitar, Vocals
Connor Birch - Keys/Synth, Percussion, Vocals
Nick Berlin - Drums, Percussion, Sampler
Bridget Hartman - Bass, Flute
Jessica Dobson (Guest) - Guitar, Vocals

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Audio Mixer: Connor Birch
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KEXP and BIME present Live on KEXP in Bilbao with Alcalá Norte performing at Iglesia de la Encarnación. Recorded October 28, 2025.

1. La Sangre del Pobre
2. 420N
3. La Calle Elfo
4. Westminster
5. La Vida Cañón

Álvaro Rivas - Vocals
Jaime Barbosa - Drums
Carlos Elías - Guitar
Pablo Prieto - Bass
Laura de Diego - Keys
René del Hoyo - Guitar

Live on KEXP in Bilbao is a partnership with BIME. Recorded at Iglesia de la Encarnación in Bilbao, Spain.

Host: Albina Cabrera
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: BIME crew and John Badi
Audio Mixer: Pablo Fergus
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

BIME
Julen Martín
Leire Goienetxea
Anne Salazar
Guillermo Royo (NOIZ Lab Production)

BIME Audio Team
Israel Monzoncillo (Izarblue)
Iñigo Escauriaza
Juanjo Mediavilla
Brayan Chacón
Patxi Gabilondo (Call & Play backline assistant)

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KEXP presents Ami Taf Ra performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 24, 2025.

1. Law Kaana Qalbi
2. Speak To Us
3. How I Became A Madman
4. Love
5. The Prophet

Ami Taf Ra - Vocals
Micah Heard - Drums
Isaac Green - Bass
Veritus Miller - Keys

Host: Jewel Loree
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Mastering Engineer: Kevin Suggs

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KEXP presents Angine de Poitrine performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 04, 2025.

Sarniezz
Mata Zyklek
Fabienk
Sherpa

Khn de Poitrine - Microtonal Guitars
Klek de Poitrine - Drums

Host: Morgan
Audio & Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Guest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Dany Lemay

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KEXP presents Mandrake Handshake performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 4, 2025.

King Cnut
Lorenzo's Desk
The Change And The Changing
Hypersonic Super-Asterid

Row Janjuah - Guitar, Vocals
Max Goodall - Guitar
Trinity De Simone - Vocals
Rudy Symonds - Vocals
Elvis Thirlwell - Percussion, KORG, Vocals
Joe Bourdier - Drums
Jake Kavanagh - Bass
Shan Sriharan - Synth

Host: Morgan
Audio & Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents sunking performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 24, 2025.

1. BAM BAM
2. CIRCUIT CITY
3. TAP WATER
4. Glitch/Spy
5. KAZA DUM
   Bobby Granfelt - Drums
   Antoine Martel - Keyboard, Synthesizer
   Victory Nguyen - Synthesizer, Flute, Saxophone

Host: Noel Brass Jr.
Audio & Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew
Audio Mix: Sunking

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KEXP and BIME present Live on KEXP in Bilbao with Roy Borland performing at Iglesia de la Encarnación. Recorded October 28, 2025.

1. Considérame
2. Mundo Azul
3. Ramblin' Rose
4. Aleluya
5. Soldados Subacuáticos
6. Canto a la Luna

Roy Borland - Guitar, Vocals
Carlos Clerencia - Cello
David Sanz - Saxophone
Nuria Martinez - Keys
Patricia Colado - Cello

Live on KEXP in Bilbao is a partnership with BIME. Recorded at Iglesia de la Encarnación in Bilbao, Spain.

Host: Albina Cabrera
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: BIME Audio Team & Mario Caballero
Audio Mixer: Roy Borland
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Cut Copy performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 11, 2025.

1. Solid
2. Still See Love
3. Belong to You
4. Future

Dan Whitford - Keys, Vocals
Tim Hoey - Guitar, Vocals
Ben Browning - Bass, Keys, Vocals
Mitchell Scott - Drums, Vocals

Host: John Richards
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer: Michael Quinn
Audio Mixer: Jonathan Gardner
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Obongjayar performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 04, 2025.

1.Sweet Danger
2. Lipdance
3. Holy Mountain
4. Jellyfish

OB - Vocals
Ciaran Corr - Guitar
Mutale Chashi - Bass
Elias Atkinson - Trumpet
Oscar Ogden - Drums

Host: Morgan

Audio Engineer: Matt Ogaz

Audio Mixer & Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew

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KEXP presents Margaret Tchatcheuse performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 3, 2025.

1. Ne reviens pas
2. Montparnasse
3. Développement personnel
4. Britney
5. Guerre froide

Elodie Martin - Drums, Vocals
Adrien Morice - Guitar, Vocals
Mogan Picq - Bass, vocals

Audio & Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Chalk performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 10, 2025.

1. Pain
2. Can’t Feel It
3. One-Nine-Eight-Zero
4. Skem
5. I.D.C.

Ross Cullen - Vocals
Benedict Hardie Goddard - Guitar, Sampler
Fiontan MacAleavey - Drums

Host: Kevin Cole
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Audio Mixer: Chris W Ryan
Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew
Photo by: Charina Pitzel

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KEXP presents Lucius performing live on KEXP from The Triple Door. Recorded November 17, 2025.

1. Final Days
2. Gold Rush
3. Hallways
4. Stranger Danger
5. Thick as Thieves
6. Old Tape
7. Mad Love
8. Everybody Hurts

Jess Wolfe - Vocals, Synth, Moog Bass
Holly Laessig - Vocals, Synths
Peter Lalish - Guitars
Dan Molad - Backing Vocals, Drums
Jacob Peters - Backing Vocals, Guitars, Percussion

Host: Ashley McDonald
Audio Engineer: Julian Martlew
Guest Audio Engineer: Sam Scheiber
Audio Mixer: Austin Asvanonda
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Photo by: Melissa X. DeAun

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KEXP presents Blind Yeo performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 03, 2025.

1. Today/Tomorrow
2. Love Not Fire
3. Color Pillow
4. Frick And Frack

Sam Pert - Drums, Sample Pads
Charlie Ward - Bass
Stewart Hughs - Percussion
Anoushka Helm - Synth, Vocals
Will Greenham - Guitar, Vocals
Phil Self - Guitar

Host: Morgan
Audio & Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Guest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Sam Jones
Photo by: Carlos Cruz

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KEXP presents Martin Dupont performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 02, 2025.

1. No Hands
2. I Met The Beast
3. Like A Lion
4. Reality
5. Inside Out

Alain Seghir - Vocals, Bass
Olli (Ollivier Leroy) - Vocals, Synthesizer, Programming
Thierry Sintoni - Guitars
Beverley Jane Crew - Carinet, Saxophone
Sendrine Casado - Vocals

Host: Morgan
Audio & Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Guest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Samuel Collet
Photo by: Carlos Cruz

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KEXP presents Agriculture performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 20, 2025.

1. Bodhidharma
2. Hallelujah
3. The Weight
4. The Reply

Leah Levinson - Bass, Vocals
Kern Haug - Drums
Dan Meyer - Guitar, Vocals
Richard Chowenhill - Guitar

Host: Tanner Ellison
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Audio Mixer: Richard Chowenhill
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Kerala Dust performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 18, 2025.

1. The Orb, TX
2. How The Light Gets In
3. Love In The Underground
4. White Noise

Ed Kenny - Vocals, Bass, Electronics
Tim Gardner - Keys
Pascal Karier - Drums
Lawrence Howarth - Guitar

Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Guest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Nick Carter
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz

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KEXP presents Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 3, 2025.

1. Electric War
2. ’Said Soul
3. Old Role
4. Rest In Blue
5. My Now

Barrie Cadogan - Vocals, Guitar
Lewis Wharton - Bass, Vocals
Malcolm Catto - Drums

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KEXP presents Gaia Banfi performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 2, 2025.

1. Il Lungoriva di Genova
2. Amar
3. Piazza Centrale
4. Seia

Gaia Banfi - Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Electronics

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KEXP presents Sextile performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 7, 2025.Songs:

1. Kids
2. Freak Eyes
3. Women Respond To Bass
4. Soggy Newports

Brady Keehn - Vocals, Synths
Melissa Scaduto - Vocals, Synths, Guitar

Host: Abbie Gobeli
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Photo by: Carlos Cruz

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KEXP presents Rocket performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 18, 2025.

Songs:

1. Pretending
2. One Million
3. Wide Awake
4. Number One Fan
5. R Is For Rocket

Alithea Tuttle - Vocals, Bass
Desi Scaglione - Guitar
Baron Rinzler - Guitar, Keys
Cooper Ladomade - Drums

Host: Larry Mizell, Jr.
Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs
Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz
Photo by: Carlos Cruz

Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke Knecht
Editor: Carlos Cruz

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The Live on KEXP Podcast will now feature audio versions of nearly every KEXP session that we publish on your YouTube channel, on the very same day it comes out. This means you’ll usually be getting about 4 or 5 sessions in this feed, each and every week. More live music, and more music discovery, right here on the Live on KEXP Podcast. Thanks for listening!

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On the show this time, it’s the very first, and very last episode of Live on KEXP / Under The Needle, with our cornerstone artist and fan favorite - Courtney Barnett. It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover. From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.

Recorded October 31, 2014

1. An Illustration of Loneliness
2. Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go to the Party
3. Pedestrian at Best
4. Depreston
5. Lance Jr.
6. Don't Apply Compression Gently
7. Scotty Says

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On the show this time, it’s the transportive electro-pop of Brooklyn band Nation of Language.

Nation of Language is a trio from New York, Ian Devaney on synths and with “the voice”, Aidan Noell on synths and vocals, and Alex MacKay on bass. The music recalls the great pop bands of the 80’s, but their captivating songwriting and sonic originality clearly push them forward as one of the great pop bands of right now. Their latest release is Dance Called Memory available on Sub Pop Records.

Recorded August 4, 2025

1. Under The Water
2. I'm Not Ready For The Change
3. Inept Apollo
4. In Another Life

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On the show this time, it’s the transportive electro-pop of Brooklyn band Nation of Language.

Nation of Language is a trio from New York, Ian Devaney on synths and with “the voice”, Aidan Noell on synths and vocals, and Alex MacKay on bass. The music recalls the great pop bands of the 80’s, but their captivating songwriting and sonic originality clearly push them forward as one of the great pop bands of right now. Their latest release is Dance Called Memory available on Sub Pop Records.

Recorded August 4, 2025

1. Under The Water
2. I'm Not Ready For The Change
3. Inept Apollo
4. In Another Life

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On the show this time, it’s the very first, and very last episode of Live on KEXP / Under The Needle, with our cornerstone artist and fan favorite - Courtney Barnett. It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover. From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.

Recorded October 31, 2014

1. An Illustration of Loneliness
2. Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go to the Party
3. Pedestrian at Best
4. Depreston
5. Lance Jr.
6. Don't Apply Compression Gently
7. Scotty Says

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This week on Live on KEXP, we replay our 12 days of Gizz episode back from when the show was still called Under The Needle. It's the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The Melbourne, Australia based psych-rockers released five albums in 2017. They returned to the KEXP studio in support of the releases: “Polygondwanaland” and “Gumboot Soup.

Recorded June 6, 2018

1. Crumbling Castle
2. The Fourth Colour
3. Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet
4. The Castle in the Air
5. Muddy Water
6. The Wheel

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This week on Live on KEXP, we replay our 12 days of Gizz episode back from when the show was still called Under The Needle. It's the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The Melbourne, Australia based psych-rockers released five albums in 2017. They returned to the KEXP studio in support of the releases: “Polygondwanaland” and “Gumboot Soup.

Recorded June 6, 2018

1. Crumbling Castle
2. The Fourth Colour
3. Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet
4. The Castle in the Air
5. Muddy Water
6. The Wheel

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On the show this time, it’s the massive thrash-dub-rock of Venezuelan/Mexican duo, Cardiel.

Cardiel is Sam Ambrosio on drums and Miguel Fraino on guitar. They say “skateboarding is the motor” which drives the band – they are named after legendary skater John Cardiel and were even featured in Thrasher magazine. Their latest release is a live recording from their studio in Mexico City, Live from Vesubio Grabaciones, available on Bandcamp.

Recorded August 8, 2025

1. Antiglesia
2. Skaterock México
3. Destino Bowl Secreto
4. Perros

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On the show this time, it’s the massive thrash-dub-rock of Venezuelan/Mexican duo, Cardiel.

Cardiel is Sam Ambrosio on drums and Miguel Fraino on guitar. They say “skateboarding is the motor” which drives the band – they are named after legendary skater John Cardiel and were even featured in Thrasher magazine. Their latest release is a live recording from their studio in Mexico City, Live from Vesubio Grabaciones, available on Bandcamp.

Recorded August 8, 2025

1. Antiglesia
2. Skaterock México
3. Destino Bowl Secreto
4. Perros

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On the show this time, it’s the ambient norteño of Mexico’s Kevin Kaarl.

Kevin Kaarl combines a potent mix of singer-songwriter indie-rock with an eclectic penchant for traditional Latin music. Together with his twin brother Bryan, he’s been releasing music since 2018. His latest is 2025’s Ultra Sodade released independently.

Recorded July 25, 2025

1. que pasa si me voy?
2. no me culpes por sentir
3. San Lucas
4. dime

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On the show this time, it’s the ambient norteño of Mexico’s Kevin Kaarl.

Kevin Kaarl combines a potent mix of singer-songwriter indie-rock with an eclectic penchant for traditional Latin music. Together with his twin brother Bryan, he’s been releasing music since 2018. His latest is 2025’s Ultra Sodade released independently.

Recorded July 25, 2025

1. que pasa si me voy?
2. no me culpes por sentir
3. San Lucas
4. dime

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On the show this time, it’s the Northwest dream-pop of Sea Lemon.

Sea Lemon is the Seattle-based solo project of musician Natalie Lew. The songs inhabit the deep, lush, reverb-drenched spaces of shoegaze, but carry the bright hooks of true pop music into those depths. Her debut album Diving for a Prize was released in May of 2025.

Recorded July 14, 2025

1. Stay
2. Sunken Cost
3. Cynical
4. Crystals

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On the show this time, it’s the Northwest dream-pop of Sea Lemon.

Sea Lemon is the Seattle-based solo project of musician Natalie Lew. The songs inhabit the deep, lush, reverb-drenched spaces of shoegaze, but carry the bright hooks of true pop music into those depths. Her debut album Diving for a Prize was released in May of 2025.

Recorded July 14, 2025

1. Stay
2. Sunken Cost
3. Cynical
4. Crystals

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On the show this time, it’s the epic long-form rock of Texas band THIS WILL DESTROY YOU. The obnoxiously named Texas quartet, THIS WILL DESTROY YOU, started recording music in 2005 to have something to sell at shows. Their first record which they were burning to CD-R themselves, was called Young Mountain. They released 4 more records, recorded with the brilliant producer John Congleton.

Musical and personal differences led to members leaving, and eventually to the current situation, where there are two versions of the band, each with one of the original guitarists. This performance at KEXP features original member Jeremy Galindo, and songs from Young Mountain, S/T, and Another Language. There’s one song from Jeremy and original bass player Raymond Brown’s new project - You, Infinite, available on Pelagic Records.

Recorded July 16, 2025.

1. THIS WILL DESTROY YOU
2. A Three-Legged Workhorse
3. The World Is Our ____
4. Dustism

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On the show this time, it’s the epic long-form rock of Texas band THIS WILL DESTROY YOU.The obnoxiously named Texas quartet, THIS WILL DESTROY YOU, started recording music in 2005 to have something to sell at shows. Their first record which they were burning to CD-R themselves, was called Young Mountain. They released 4 more records, recorded with the brilliant producer John Congleton.

Musical and personal differences led to members leaving, and eventually to the current situation, where there are two versions of the band, each with one of the original guitarists. This performance at KEXP features original member Jeremy Galindo, and songs from Young Mountain, S/T, and Another Language. There’s one song from Jeremy and original bass player Raymond Brown’s new project - You, Infinite, available on Pelagic Records.

Recorded July 16, 2025.

1. THIS WILL DESTROY YOU
2. A Three-Legged Workhorse
3. The World Is Our ____
4. Dustism

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On the show this time, it’s the dreamy psych-rock of Brooklyn band Crumb. Brooklyn quartet Crumb started as a college band at Tufts University around 2016. Singer and guitarist Lila Ramani had a collection of songs that pals Jesse Brotter (on bass and vocals), Bri Aronow (on keys and saxophone), and Jonathan Gilad (on drums) just loved. They experimented with playing them together. They embraced a wide swath of influences, including indie rock, 60s psych, jazz, and Brazilian pop. Their latest is Amama, available on their own Crumb Records.

Recorded June 26, 2025.

1. AMAMA
2. Genie
3. Ice Melt
4. Crushxd
5. Ghostride

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On the show this time, it’s the dreamy psych-rock of Brooklyn band Crumb. Brooklyn quartet Crumb started as a college band at Tufts University around 2016. Singer and guitarist Lila Ramani had a collection of songs that pals Jesse Brotter (on bass and vocals), Bri Aronow (on keys and saxophone), and Jonathan Gilad (on drums) just loved. They experimented with playing them together. They embraced a wide swath of influences, including indie rock, 60s psych, jazz, and Brazilian pop. Their latest is Amama, available on their own Crumb Records.

Recorded June 26, 2025.

1. AMAMA
2. Genie
3. Ice Melt
4. Crushxd
5. Ghostride

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On the show this time, it’s the sunny 50’s and 60’s movie theme songs of Japanese singer Yuma Abe.
Yuma Abe released his second solo album Hotel New Yuma in December of 2024. It’s a concept album. The music is based on a fictitious variety show at a hotel “on a warm island, somewhere south of the country”, with Yuma himself as the host of the show. The songs on the record are the theme songs for the variety show. It is available on White Noise Records.

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On the show this time, it’s the sunny 50’s and 60’s movie theme songs of Japanese singer Yuma Abe.
Yuma Abe released his second solo album Hotel New Yuma in December of 2024. It’s a concept album. The music is based on a fictitious variety show at a hotel “on a warm island, somewhere south of the country”, with Yuma himself as the host of the show. The songs on the record are the theme songs for the variety show. It is available on White Noise Records.

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On the show this time, it’s the soul-filling songs of Choctaw Nation story-teller Samantha Crain.

Shawnee, Oklahoma native Samantha Crain is foremost a writer. She’s got characters to introduce, stories to tell, and an original take on country-folk singer-songwriter music. She has been making recordings since the mid 2000s, putting out her first EP The Confiscation herself, a collection based on five of her own short stories. Her way with words has united a community of musicians who collaborate and contribute to her sound. Now seven full albums in, her latest is 2025’s Gumshoe, available on Real Kind Records.

Recorded June 27, 2025

1. Dragonfly
2. Gumshoe
3. Dart
4. B-Attitudes

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On the show this time, it’s the soul-filling songs of Choctaw Nation story-teller Samantha Crain.

Shawnee, Oklahoma native Samantha Crain is foremost a writer. She’s got characters to introduce, stories to tell, and an original take on country-folk singer-songwriter music. She has been making recordings since the mid 2000s, putting out her first EP The Confiscation herself, a collection based on five of her own short stories. Her way with words has united a community of musicians who collaborate and contribute to her sound. Now seven full albums in, her latest is 2025’s Gumshoe, available on Real Kind Records.

Recorded June 27, 2025

1. Dragonfly
2. Gumshoe
3. Dart
4. B-Attitudes

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On the show this time, it’s the inimitable smart-pop of legendary band They Might Be Giants.

They Might Be Giants have been making records since the early ‘80s, building a legion of hardcore fans who are addicted to their charming, clever, catchy, and completely original sound. Since then, they’ve released a massive body of work. They are now on their 23rd full length album. Their latest is called Book and is available on the band’s own Idlewild Recordings.

Recorded June 16, 2025

1. Moonbeam Rays
2. Ana NgSong
3. Synopsis For Latecomers
4. Let Me Tell You About My Operation
5. Doctor Worm
6. The Darlings Of Lumberland
7. Particle Man

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On the show this time, it’s the inimitable smart-pop of legendary band They Might Be Giants.

They Might Be Giants have been making records since the early ‘80s, building a legion of hardcore fans who are addicted to their charming, clever, catchy, and completely original sound. Since then, they’ve released a massive body of work. They are now on their 23rd full length album. Their latest is called Book and is available on the band’s own Idlewild Recordings.

Recorded June 16, 2025

1. Moonbeam Rays
2. Ana NgSong
3. Synopsis For Latecomers
4. Let Me Tell You About My Operation
5. Doctor Worm
6. The Darlings Of Lumberland
7. Particle Man

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On the show this time, it’s the fresh original rock of English band Black Country, New Road.

The London based group make delightful music, catchy but unpredictable, poppy - but with elements of classical music, cinematic scores, jazz, choral music, show tunes, and heavy rock. And that’s kind of selling them short. They play music. Anything is on the table. Their latest is called Forever Howlong and it is available on Ninja Tune Records.

Recorded May 26, 2025

1. Besties
2. For The Cold Country
3. Happy Birthday
4. Forever Howlong

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On the show this time, it’s the fresh original rock of English band Black Country, New Road.

The London based group make delightful music, catchy but unpredictable, poppy - but with elements of classical music, cinematic scores, jazz, choral music, show tunes, and heavy rock. And that’s kind of selling them short. They play music. Anything is on the table. Their latest is called Forever Howlong and it is available on Ninja Tune Records.

Recorded May 26, 2025

1. Besties
2. For The Cold Country
3. Happy Birthday
4. Forever Howlong

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On the show this time, it’s a celebration of connection - to lineage and to land with Black Belt Eagle Scout.

Black Belt Eagle Scout is the recording project of Katherine "KP" Paul. She’s been steadily creating indigenous-Swinomish-woman meets Pacific-Northwest indie-rock-and-punk since her self-titled debut EP in 2014. Her 3rd full length and latest album “The Land, The Water, The Sky” is available on Saddle Creek Records.

Recorded 05/08/2023.

1. Fancy Dance
2. Nobody
3. Don't Give Up
4. On the River
5. Soft Stuf

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On the show this time, it’s a celebration of connection - to lineage and to land with Black Belt Eagle Scout.

Black Belt Eagle Scout is the recording project of Katherine "KP" Paul. She’s been steadily creating indigenous-Swinomish-woman meets Pacific-Northwest indie-rock-and-punk since her self-titled debut EP in 2014. Her 3rd full length and latest album “The Land, The Water, The Sky” is available on Saddle Creek Records.

Recorded 05/08/2023.

1. Fancy Dance
2. Nobody
3. Don't Give Up
4. On the River
5. Soft Stud

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Bandalos Chinos is an Argentinian treasure of a band playing smooth, groovy pop, with strong leanings in the direction of 70s gold, disco, and 80’s Quincy Jones productions. This session was recorded during KEXP’s live from Argentina programming and features 3 songs from Bandalos Chinos’ 2022 record, ‘El Big Blue,’ 2 from 2018's ‘BACH,’ and their single with Adanowsky, “Departamento.” They’ve also released the live albums, ‘Feliz Navibach’ 1 and 2, available on streaming services.

Recorded 09/20/2022 from Kirchner Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

1. Mi Fiesta
2. Sin Vos No Puedo
3. Demasiado
4. La Final
5. Vamonos de Viaje
6. Departamento

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Bandalos Chinos is an Argentinian treasure of a band playing smooth, groovy pop, with strong leanings in the direction of 70s gold, disco, and 80’s Quincy Jones productions. This session was recorded during KEXP’s live from Argentina programming and features 3 songs from Bandalos Chinos’ 2022 record, ‘El Big Blue,’ 2 from 2018's ‘BACH,’ and their single with Adanowsky, “Departamento.” They’ve also released the live albums, ‘Feliz Navibach’ 1 and 2, available on streaming services.

Recorded 09/20/2022 from Kirchner Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

1. Mi Fiesta
2. Sin Vos No Puedo
3. Demasiado
4. La Final
5. Vamonos de Viaje
6. Departamento

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On the show this time, it’s the brilliant songs and transcendent singing of Seattle’s own Deep Sea Diver.

Deep Sea Diver is at its core, the dynamic duo of guitarist and singer Jessica Dobson, and drummer Peter Mansen. They released their first EP in 2009, followed up by the albums History Speaks, Secrets, and Impossible Weight. They played a live session in the Gathering Space at KEXP - with bandmates Elliot Jackson, Kristyn Chapman, and Michael Dondero - to celebrate their latest Billboard Heart. It is available on Sub Pop Records.

Recorded May 19th, 2025.

1. Billboard Heart
2. Emergency
3. What Do I Know
4. Tiny Threads
5. Shovel

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On the show this time, it’s the brilliant songs and transcendent singing of Seattle’s own Deep Sea Diver.

Deep Sea Diver is at its core, the dynamic duo of guitarist and singer Jessica Dobson, and drummer Peter Mansen. They released their first EP in 2009, followed up by the albums History Speaks, Secrets, and Impossible Weight. They played a live session in the Gathering Space at KEXP - with bandmates Elliot Jackson, Kristyn Chapman, and Michael Dondero - to celebrate their latest Billboard Heart. It is available on Sub Pop Records.

Recorded May 19th, 2025.

1. Billboard Heart
2. Emergency
3. What Do I Know
4. Tiny Threads
5. Shovel

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On the show this time, it’s the rich storytelling of Matt Berninger.

Matt Berninger is, of course, the front-person for The National, a band that has been writing perfect songs to live your life to since they formed back in 1999. His first “solo” record, Serpentine Prison, was produced by Memphis legend Booker T Jones, and they started a label together to put it out. His latest offering is called Get Sunk and it is available on Book Records.

Recorded May 18, 2025

1. Bonnet Of Pins
2. No Love
3. Breaking Into Acting
4. Inland Ocean

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On the show this time, it’s the rich storytelling of Matt Berninger.

Matt Berninger is, of course, the front-person for The National, a band that has been writing perfect songs to live your life to since they formed back in 1999. His first “solo” record, Serpentine Prison, was produced by Memphis legend Booker T Jones, and they started a label together to put it out. His latest offering is called Get Sunk and it is available on Book Records.

Recorded May 18, 2025

1. Bonnet Of Pins
2. No Love
3. Breaking Into Acting
4. Inland Ocean

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On the show this time, we’re celebrating our 500th episode!

Thank you to all of you who have listened and supported the show over the last 10 years. We’re releasing this into the world just one day later in the year than the very first episode featuring Courtney Barnett dropped on September 14th back in 2015. Featuring six songs picked by the Live on KEXP podcast team.

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On the show this time, it’s the indie R&B of South Asian-American singer Raveena.

She self-released her first EP Shanti in 2017, and the single “If Only” blew up, especially after an appearance on Berlin-based minimalist YouTube channel COLORSXSTUDIOS. Her latest is her third studio album Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain, available on the Empire imprint Moonstone Recordings.

Recorded May 1, 2025

1. Rise
2. Smile For Me
3. Baby Mama
4. If Only

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On the show this time, it’s the indie R&B of South Asian-American singer Raveena.

She self-released her first EP Shanti in 2017, and the single “If Only” blew up, especially after an appearance on Berlin-based minimalist YouTube channel COLORSXSTUDIOS. Her latest is her third studio album Where the Butterflies Go in the Rain, available on the Empire imprint Moonstone Recordings.

Recorded May 1, 2025

1. Rise
2. Smile For Me
3. Baby Mama
4. If Only

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On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80.

Seun Kuti is Afrobeat royalty – the son of Fela Kuti, and the leader of Fela’s former band Egypt 80 since 1997. He’s released seven studio albums since then, playing saxophone and singing in addition to running the band. Their latest is Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) available on Record Kicks out of Milan, Italy.

Recorded May 7, 2025

1. Stand Well Well
2. T.O.P.
3. Emi Aluta
4. Bad Man Lighter

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On the show this time, it’s the Nigerian Afrobeat of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80.

Seun Kuti is Afrobeat royalty – the son of Fela Kuti, and the leader of Fela’s former band Egypt 80 since 1997. He’s released seven studio albums since then, playing saxophone and singing in addition to running the band. Their latest is Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) available on Record Kicks out of Milan, Italy.

Recorded May 7, 2025

1. Stand Well Well
2. T.O.P.
3. Emi Aluta
4. Bad Man Lighter

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On the show this time, it's the Peruvian-influenced, rock n roll-cumbia, of Chicha Libre.

Chicha Libre is the Brooklyn-based psychedelic-cumbia band, formed by Olivier Conan in the early 2000’s. They are non-traditional, avoiding claims to specific authenticity. Instead they borrow what sparks interest, absorbing not only Peruvian chicha, but also Afrobeat, Cuban danzón, and parts of North American country music. They’ve released an EP - Cuatro tigres, and two studio albums - Sonido Amazonico! and Canibalismo - all available on Bandcamp and their own Barbés Records imprint.

Recorded May 6, 2025

1. Tres Pasajeros
2. Danza De Los Simpsons
3. Danza Del Millonario
4. El Borrachito
5. Popcorn Andino

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On the show this time, it's the Peruvian-influenced, rock n roll-cumbia, of Chicha Libre.

Chicha Libre is the Brooklyn-based psychedelic-cumbia band, formed by Olivier Conan in the early 2000’s. They are non-traditional, avoiding claims to specific authenticity. Instead they borrow what sparks interest, absorbing not only Peruvian chicha, but also Afrobeat, Cuban danzón, and parts of North American country music. They’ve released an EP - Cuatro tigres, and two studio albums - Sonido Amazonico! and Canibalismo - all available on Bandcamp and their own Barbés Records imprint.

Recorded May 6, 2025

1. Tres Pasajeros
2. Danza De Los Simpsons
3. Danza Del Millonario
4. El Borrachito
5. Popcorn Andino

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On the show this time, it’s the R&B-electronica solo record of Little Dragon front-human Yukimi.

Yukimi is a Swedish singer and songwriter, known for starting the band Little Dragon with her high schoolmates and for her collaboration with Gorillaz on their Plastic Beach album. Her stunning vocals have been featured on tracks by DJ Shadow, De La Soul and Odesza. She’s performed with Jose Gonzalez, with whom she shares a hometown - they are both from the city of Gothenburg. She’s recorded a solo record titled For You and released it on Ninja Tune in 2025.

Recorded April 30, 2025

1. Elinam
2. Stream of Consciousness
3. Sad Makeup
4. Rules of School
5. Runaway

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On the show this time, it’s the R&B-electronica solo record of Little Dragon front-human Yukimi.

Yukimi is a Swedish singer and songwriter, known for starting the band Little Dragon with her high schoolmates and for her collaboration with Gorillaz on their Plastic Beach album. Her stunning vocals have been featured on tracks by DJ Shadow, De La Soul and Odesza. She’s performed with Jose Gonzalez, with whom she shares a hometown - they are both from the city of Gothenburg. She’s recorded a solo record titled For You and released it on Ninja Tune in 2025.

Recorded April 30, 2025

1. Elinam
2. Stream of Consciousness
3. Sad Makeup
4. Rules of School
5. Runaway

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On the show this time, it’s the Guembri driven Moroccan rock of Bab L’ Bluz.

Bab L’ Bluz is at its core a duo: singer/guitarist Yousra Mansour and producer/guitarist Brice Bottin. A shared love for Moroccan Gnawa music led them to learn how to play the Guembri – a kind of 3 stringed bass instrument – and its smaller relative the Awisha. They started a rock band, using those instruments to take the roles respectively of bass and guitar. They released their first album Nayda! in 2020. Their latest is called Swaken and it is available on Real World Records.

Recorded May 5, 2025

1. Ila Mata
2. Imazighen
3. IWAIWA FUNK
4. AmmA
5. Hezalli

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On the show this time, it’s the Guembri driven Moroccan rock of Bab L’ Bluz.

Bab L’ Bluz is at its core a duo: singer/guitarist Yousra Mansour and producer/guitarist Brice Bottin. A shared love for Moroccan Gnawa music led them to learn how to play the Guembri – a kind of 3 stringed bass instrument – and its smaller relative the Awisha. They started a rock band, using those instruments to take the roles respectively of bass and guitar. They released their first album Nayda! in 2020. Their latest is called Swaken and it is available on Real World Records.

Recorded May 5, 2025

1. Ila Mata
2. Imazighen
3. IWAIWA FUNK
4. AmmA
5. Hezalli

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On the show this time, it’s the hook-laden, R&B chill-groove of English electronica producers Maribou State.

Chris Davids and Liam Ivory have been releasing music as Maribou State since 2011. They grew up just north of London, and started making music together when they met in school. In addition to creating their own music, they have had success as remixers for artists like Lana Del Ray and Fatboy Slim. They’ve built a community of musicians and collaboration is a large part of their process. Their latest offering is their third full-length album, Hallucinating Love, out now via Ninja Tune.

Recorded April 4, 2025

1. Otherside
2. Bloom
3. All I Need
4. Blackoak

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On the show this time, it’s the hook-laden, R&B chill-groove of English electronica producers Maribou State.

Chris Davids and Liam Ivory have been releasing music as Maribou State since 2011. They grew up just north of London, and started making music together when they met in school. In addition to creating their own music, they have had success as remixers for artists like Lana Del Ray and Fatboy Slim. They’ve built a community of musicians and collaboration is a large part of their process. Their latest offering is their third full-length album, Hallucinating Love, out now via Ninja Tune.

Recorded April 4, 2025

1. Otherside
2. Bloom
3. All I Need
4. Blackoak

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On the show this time, it’s motorik psych-rock from a Japanese beach, with maya ongaku.

They hail from the island of Enoshima, famed for a shrine to Buddhist deity Benzaiten. They play long-form psych rock, sometimes meditative, sometimes folky, sometimes jazzy. Their debut Approach to Anima features quiet singing, fingerstyle guitars, ambient recordings of bird calls, acoustic percussion, flute and saxophone, and spoken word. Their latest EP Electronic Phantoms leans more towards drum machines for the rhythm samples, and rich synth-tronica to balance the guitars. Both are available on Guruguru Brain.

Recorded April 8, 2025

1. Anoyo Drive
2. Melting
3. Iyo no Hito

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On the show this time, it’s motorik psych-rock from a Japanese beach, with maya ongaku.

They hail from the island of Enoshima, famed for a shrine to Buddhist deity Benzaiten. They play long-form psych rock, sometimes meditative, sometimes folky, sometimes jazzy. Their debut Approach to Anima features quiet singing, fingerstyle guitars, ambient recordings of bird calls, acoustic percussion, flute and saxophone, and spoken word. Their latest EP Electronic Phantoms leans more towards drum machines for the rhythm samples, and rich synth-tronica to balance the guitars. Both are available on Guruguru Brain.

Recorded April 8, 2025

1. Anoyo Drive
2. Melting
3. Iyo no Hito

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On the show this time, it’s the northern African desert-blues of Etran de l’Aïr.

The group is a family band from the city of Agadez in Niger, who got their start playing weddings. They play guitar-driven desert blues - made for dancing. They sing in chorus, in Tamasheq, filling the air with glorious celebratory Saharan music. Their latest album is 100% Sahara Guitar available on Sahel Sounds out of Portland Oregon.

Recorded April 7, 2025

1. Ighre Massina
2. Imouwizla
3. Amidinine
4. Agrim Agadez

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On the show this time, it’s the northern African desert-blues of Etran de l’Aïr.

The group is a family band from the city of Agadez in Niger, who got their start playing weddings. They play guitar-driven desert blues - made for dancing. They sing in chorus, in Tamasheq, filling the air with glorious celebratory Saharan music. Their latest album is 100% Sahara Guitar available on Sahel Sounds out of Portland Oregon.

Recorded April 7, 2025

1. Ighre Massina
2. Imouwizla
3. Amidinine
4. Agrim Agadez

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On the show this time, it’s the danceable singalong punk-rock of Scottish band Franz Ferdinand.

They released their debut single in 2003. They followed it up with “Take Me Out” in early 2004. After a slow start, the song caught on, partly thanks to heavy rotation on MTV. They were awarded the Mercury Prize, and their debut album sold millions of copies. They’ve been on a steady roll since, recently releasing their 6th studio album The Human Fear available through the Domino Recording Company.

Recorded March 23rd, 2025

1. Jacqueline Song
2. No You Girls
3. Black Eyelashes
4. Hooked

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On the show this time, it’s the danceable singalong punk-rock of Scottish band Franz Ferdinand.

They released their debut single in 2003. They followed it up with “Take Me Out” in early 2004. After a slow start, the song caught on, partly thanks to heavy rotation on MTV. They were awarded the Mercury Prize, and their debut album sold millions of copies. They’ve been on a steady roll since, recently releasing their 6th studio album The Human Fear available through the Domino Recording Company.

Recorded March 23rd, 2025

1. Jacqueline Song
2. No You Girls
3. Black Eyelashes
4. Hooked

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On the show this time, it's the heavy-rock of alt-metal pioneers, Helmet.

Helmet was formed in 1989, in New York City. Guitarist Page Hamilton was there to study Jazz at the Manhattan School of Music. He auditioned for and then joined Band of Susans. He brought a few of his own songs to the band, but even though they liked the songs, they were not a fit for the Susans. There was nothing to do but form his own band. We don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that rock music was changed forever. Helmet’s tunings, rhythms, and chord voicings are startlingly original, and easily as heavy as anything that came before or after them. Their most recent album is 2023’s LEFT, released through earMUSIC, and their 2024 covers and live tracks compilation Move On.

Recorded March 5, 2025

1. Wilma's Rainbow
2. Repetition
3. Dislocated
4. Milquetoast

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On the show this time, it's the heavy-rock of alt-metal pioneers, Helmet.

Helmet was formed in 1989, in New York City. Guitarist Page Hamilton was there to study Jazz at the Manhattan School of Music. He auditioned for and then joined Band of Susans. He brought a few of his own songs to the band, but even though they liked the songs, they were not a fit for the Susans. There was nothing to do but form his own band. We don’t think it’s hyperbole to say that rock music was changed forever. Helmet’s tunings, rhythms, and chord voicings are startlingly original, and easily as heavy as anything that came before or after them. Their most recent album is 2023’s LEFT, released through earMUSIC, and their 2024 covers and live tracks compilation Move On.

Recorded March 5, 2025

1. Wilma's Rainbow
2. Repetition
3. Dislocated
4. Milquetoast

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This week we're re-airing a session from Ya Tseen from 2021.

Activist, thinker, contemporary artist, and musician Nicholas Galanin entwines his experience as an Alaskan indigenous person and passion for social and environmental justice with falling in love and the birth of a child for his debut album as Ya Tseen. Titled Indian Yard, the record is a collaboration between himself and the many artists that see Galanin as a friend including Otis Calvin III (who you might know as OC Notes), Benjamin Verdoes, Shabazz Palaces, Nick Hakim, fellow Indigenous Alaskan singer and songwriter Qacung, and Alaska’s biggest rock stars Portugal. The Man.

Recorded 07/05/2021.

1. Knives
2. Close the Distance
3. A Feeling Undefined
4. Light the Torch
5. At Tugáni

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This week we're re-airing a session from Ya Tseen from 2021.

Activist, thinker, contemporary artist, and musician Nicholas Galanin entwines his experience as an Alaskan indigenous person and passion for social and environmental justice with falling in love and the birth of a child for his debut album as Ya Tseen. Titled Indian Yard, the record is a collaboration between himself and the many artists that see Galanin as a friend including Otis Calvin III (who you might know as OC Notes), Benjamin Verdoes, Shabazz Palaces, Nick Hakim, fellow Indigenous Alaskan singer and songwriter Qacung, and Alaska’s biggest rock stars Portugal. The Man.

Recorded 07/05/2021.

1. Knives
2. Close the Distance
3. A Feeling Undefined
4. Light the Torch
5. At Tugáni

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On the show this time, it’s the Indonesian funk of Ali.

Ali formed in 2021, playing 70s soul, disco, and afrobeat with elements of Arabic and middle eastern music. They released their first single “Dance, Habibi” that same year. They followed up with their debut album Malaka in 2023 on Anukara records. Embracing the connection between Indonesian and Arabic culture, they explored the overlapping music, fashion, and textiles, which led to the name of their latest self-released EP, Patterns.

Recorded March 19, 2025

1. Pulse
2. Al Janoub
3. Orient
4. Blue Lotus
5. Downtown Strut

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On the show this time, it’s the Indonesian funk of Ali.

Ali formed in 2021, playing 70s soul, disco, and afrobeat with elements of Arabic and middle eastern music. They released their first single “Dance, Habibi” that same year. They followed up with their debut album Malaka in 2023 on Anukara records. Embracing the connection between Indonesian and Arabic culture, they explored the overlapping music, fashion, and textiles, which led to the name of their latest self-released EP, Patterns.

Recorded March 19, 2025

1. Pulse
2. Al Janoub
3. Orient
4. Blue Lotus
5. Downtown Strut

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On the show this time, it’s the Belarusian synth-pop of Molchat Doma.

Molchat Doma is a post-punk, synth-pop, new-wave electronic band from Minsk, Belarus. They formed in 2017, self-releasing their debut album S krysh nashikh domov, which translates to “From the Roofs of Our Houses." It was later picked up and re-released by the German label Detriti Records, along with their second album in 2018, Etazhi (or "Floors”).

The two records gained popularity mainly through an unauthorized upload on YouTube and the band started selling out shows all across Europe. In 2020 they signed with Sacred Bones, and prepared to tour the US. Their song “Sudno” went viral on TikTok, alongside the “closet tour challenge” in which content creators edited together photos of themselves in all the outfits in their closets while the song played. They released their third album, Monument, but their tour was canceled due to the pandemic. Their latest is Belaya Polosa, or "White Stripe," available now on Sacred Bones records.

Recorded March 3, 2025

1. Ty Zhe Ne Znaesh Kto Ya
2. Belaya Polosa
3. Tancevat
4. Sudno

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On the show this time, it’s the Belarusian synth-pop of Molchat Doma.

Molchat Doma is a post-punk, synth-pop, new-wave electronic band from Minsk, Belarus. They formed in 2017, self-releasing their debut album S krysh nashikh domov, which translates to “From the Roofs of Our Houses." It was later picked up and re-released by the German label Detriti Records, along with their second album in 2018, Etazhi (or "Floors”).

The two records gained popularity mainly through an unauthorized upload on YouTube and the band started selling out shows all across Europe. In 2020 they signed with Sacred Bones, and prepared to tour the US. Their song “Sudno” went viral on TikTok, alongside the “closet tour challenge” in which content creators edited together photos of themselves in all the outfits in their closets while the song played. They released their third album, Monument, but their tour was canceled due to the pandemic. Their latest is Belaya Polosa, or "White Stripe," available now on Sacred Bones records.

Recorded March 3, 2025

1. Ty Zhe Ne Znaesh Kto Ya
2. Belaya Polosa
3. Tancevat
4. Sudno

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On the show this time, it’s the danceable darkwave of Danish musician - Trentemøller.

Anders Trentemøller is a Danish musician based in Copenhagen. His debut album, The Last Resort, was released in 2006, and he has continued putting out new music roughly every three years since. His sound is eclectic, spanning genres like trip-hop, goth, shoegaze, indie rock, and pop. He has remixed hundreds of tracks for artists including The Knife, Röyksopp, Robyn, M83, The Raveonettes, Depeche Mode, and Franz Ferdinand. A musician’s musician and a seasoned producer, he remains, at heart, a music-loving kid.

His latest album, Dreamweaver—featuring Icelandic singer Disa—is out now on In My Room Records.

Recorded February 11, 2025

1. I Give My Tears
2. Dreamweavers
3. Nightfall
4. Still On Fire

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On the show this time, it’s the danceable darkwave of Danish musician - Trentemøller.

Anders Trentemøller is a Danish musician based in Copenhagen. His debut album, The Last Resort, was released in 2006, and he has continued putting out new music roughly every three years since. His sound is eclectic, spanning genres like trip-hop, goth, shoegaze, indie rock, and pop. He has remixed hundreds of tracks for artists including The Knife, Röyksopp, Robyn, M83, The Raveonettes, Depeche Mode, and Franz Ferdinand. A musician’s musician and a seasoned producer, he remains, at heart, a music-loving kid.

His latest album, Dreamweaver—featuring Icelandic singer Disa—is out now on In My Room Records.

Recorded February 11, 2025

1. I Give My Tears
2. Dreamweavers
3. Nightfall
4. Still On Fire

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On the show this time, it’s the angular psych-punk of Frankie and the Witch Fingers.

Frankie & The Witch Fingers are a relentlessly touring, high-bar musicianship, DIY punk band. They originally formed in Bloomington, Indiana, but are now fully ensconced in the burgeoning psych-rock scene in Los Angeles. Their latest album, Trash Classic, is available on Greenway Records. Their own description for it is pretty great, saying the record “plunges into a sewer-slick fusion of proto-punk venom, fractured new wave, and industrial grime. Brimming with wiry synths, angular melodies, and grooves that squirm and bite, it’s all delivered with a sly, playful wink.

Recorded July 23, 2024

1. Brain Telephone
2. Futurephobic
3. Syster System
4. Cops & Robbers
5. Sidewalk
6. Weird Dog

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On the show this time, it’s the angular psych-punk of Frankie and the Witch Fingers.

Frankie & The Witch Fingers are a relentlessly touring, high-bar musicianship, DIY punk band. They originally formed in Bloomington, Indiana, but are now fully ensconced in the burgeoning psych-rock scene in Los Angeles. Their latest album, Trash Classic, is available on Greenway Records. Their own description for it is pretty great, saying the record “plunges into a sewer-slick fusion of proto-punk venom, fractured new wave, and industrial grime. Brimming with wiry synths, angular melodies, and grooves that squirm and bite, it’s all delivered with a sly, playful wink.

Recorded July 23, 2024

1. Brain Telephone
2. Futurephobic
3. Syster System
4. Cops & Robbers
5. Sidewalk
6. Weird Dog

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On the show this time, Thailand meets West Africa through the electrifying drumming of Salin.

Salin was born and raised in Thailand. She started out learning music on the piano, but switched to drums partly because the drum teacher was fun, and partly because she was listening to metal. She got good! Good enough to get work as a session drummer for Sony Thailand. She moved to the United States for college. While there she joined a band in Montreal – driving 10 hours along the Great Lakes to go to practice. She learned about new music from her bandmate and fell in love with soul and funk. Her latest album, Rammana, merges those influences with jazz, indigenous Thai, and African sounds for a sound she calls “Afro Thai Funk”. Rammana is available now on Bandcamp.

Recorded February 10, 2025

1. Puaj
2. Current
3. Painted Lady
4. Si Chomphu

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On the show this time, Thailand meets West Africa through the electrifying drumming of Salin.

Salin was born and raised in Thailand. She started out learning music on the piano, but switched to drums partly because the drum teacher was fun, and partly because she was listening to metal. She got good! Good enough to get work as a session drummer for Sony Thailand. She moved to the United States for college. While there she joined a band in Montreal – driving 10 hours along the Great Lakes to go to practice. She learned about new music from her bandmate and fell in love with soul and funk. Her latest album, Rammana, merges those influences with jazz, indigenous Thai, and African sounds for a sound she calls “Afro Thai Funk”. Rammana is available now on Bandcamp.

Recorded February 10, 2025

1. Puaj
2. Current
3. Painted Lady
4. Si Chomphu

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On the show this time, it's the dynamic experimental music of Japanese band MONO.

MONO has been making music together since 1999. Their sound is guitar-driven, and anchored by a propulsive, hypnotic rhythm section. The music has the harmonic richness of film scores, and they have played with orchestras over the years. Other influences include minimalism, Sonic Youth style noise, My Bloody Valentine’s shoegaze, and the true-to-the-sound-in-the-room aesthetic of engineer Steve Albini. They consistently remind us that music can convey meaning, without words, so all these labels and comparisons are reductive. When they play, and you listen, you will understand. Any true MONO fan will tell you - you have to see them live. Their latest is OATH, out now through Temporary Residence Records.

Recorded December 16, 2024

1. Run On
2. Hear The Wind Sing
3. We All Shine On

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On the show this time, it's the dynamic experimental music of Japanese band MONO.

MONO has been making music together since 1999. Their sound is guitar-driven, and anchored by a propulsive, hypnotic rhythm section. The music has the harmonic richness of film scores, and they have played with orchestras over the years. Other influences include minimalism, Sonic Youth style noise, My Bloody Valentine’s shoegaze, and the true-to-the-sound-in-the-room aesthetic of engineer Steve Albini. They consistently remind us that music can convey meaning, without words, so all these labels and comparisons are reductive. When they play, and you listen, you will understand. Any true MONO fan will tell you - you have to see them live. Their latest is OATH, out now through Temporary Residence Records.

Recorded December 16, 2025

1. Run On
2. Hear The Wind Sing
3. We All Shine On

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On the show this time, it's the Canadian hardcore dance-punk of Death From Above 1979.

Death From Above 1979 make a magnificent amount of noise for two people. They released their first full-length album You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine in 2004. They then broke up in 2006, citing creative differences. It wasn’t until 2011 that the band officially reunited and played shows together again. Since then they’ve put out three albums, and settled into a new era of working together, knowing what they both need to make the band work. Their latest is Is 4 Lovers available through Universal Music Canada.

Recorded January 20, 2025

1. Modern Guy
2. One + One
3. Free Animal
4. Going Steady

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On the show this time, it's the Canadian hardcore dance-punk of Death From Above 1979.

Death From Above 1979 make a magnificent amount of noise for two people. They released their first full-length album You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine in 2004. They then broke up in 2006, citing creative differences. It wasn’t until 2011 that the band officially reunited and played shows together again. Since then they’ve put out three albums, and settled into a new era of working together, knowing what they both need to make the band work. Their latest is Is 4 Lovers available through Universal Music Canada.

Recorded January 20, 2025

1. Modern Guy
2. One + One
3. Free Animal
4. Going Steady

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On the show this time, it's the fairy goth-psych of Swedish band Den Der Hale.

Den Der Hale is a Swedish post-psych band, based in Malmö, which is right across the water from Copenhagen in Denmark. There’s an amazing bridge and a tunnel between the cities known as the Øresund Link. Depending if you are translating from Danish or Swedish, the band name means “That Tail” or “The Slippery One.” They play unhurried heavy rock with nods to black metal, folk, krautrock, and whatever Frank Zappa is. For this performance the band played songs from 2024’s Pastoral Light, available now on Fat Cat records.

Recorded December 5, 2024

1. The Horse From Turin
2. By Pastoral Light
3. To Begin
4. The Frail

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On the show this time, it's the fairy goth-psych of Swedish band Den Der Hale.

Den Der Hale is a Swedish post-psych band, based in Malmö, which is right across the water from Copenhagen in Denmark. There’s an amazing bridge and a tunnel between the cities known as the Øresund Link. Depending if you are translating from Danish or Swedish, the band name means “That Tail” or “The Slippery One.” They play unhurried heavy rock with nods to black metal, folk, krautrock, and whatever Frank Zappa is. For this performance the band played songs from 2024’s Pastoral Light, available now on Fat Cat records.

Recorded December 5, 2024

1. The Horse From Turin
2. By Pastoral Light
3. To Begin
4. The Frail

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On the show this time is the Jordanian Habibi-Disco of crooner Ziyad Al-Samman.

Ziyad Al-Samman is a Jordanian singer, based in London. He makes danceable pop music that combines myriad influences including disco, psych-rock, 50s rock n roll, and the sounds of the Middle East. He’s not afraid to get romantic with it, inviting us all to dance and flirt, maybe even get a little naughty. For this performance he and his band played songs from his latest EP, Pleasure Complex, available from French label Yotanka.

Recorded December 3, 2024

1. Bang
2. Ya Habibi
3. What You Gonna Do?
4. I Can't Behave
5. My Sweet
6. This Love
7. Space

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On the show this time is the Jordanian Habibi-Disco of crooner Ziyad Al-Samman.

Ziyad Al-Samman is a Jordanian singer, based in London. He makes danceable pop music that combines myriad influences including disco, psych-rock, 50s rock n roll, and the sounds of the Middle East. He’s not afraid to get romantic with it, inviting us all to dance and flirt, maybe even get a little naughty. For this performance he and his band played songs from his latest EP, Pleasure Complex, available from French label Yotanka.

Recorded December 3, 2024

1. Bang
2. Ya Habibi
3. What You Gonna Do?
4. I Can't Behave
5. My Sweet
6. This Love
7. Space

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On the show this time, it's the futuristic rock drama of Guadalajara band Descartes a Kant.

When Guadalajara-based group Descartes A Kant created their most recent album, 2023’s After Destruction, they actually made something much bigger. They built an entire concept and universe in which humans struggle to remain human in the face of relentless simulated reality. Their music is post-punk meets indie rock with incredibly intricate electronics. And you’ll want to make sure you check out the video for this one at some point, too.

Recorded October 18, 2024

1. Hello User / Graceless
2. Press Any Key / Woman Sobbing
3. Self-F / The Mess We've Made
4. A Catastrophe
5. 47 Dogs / After Destruction
6. Enlightenment Bubbles / Restart and Heal

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On the show this time, it's the futuristic rock drama of Guadalajara band Descartes a Kant.

When Guadalajara-based group Descartes A Kant created their most recent album, 2023’s After Destruction, they actually made something much bigger. They built an entire concept and universe in which humans struggle to remain human in the face of relentless simulated reality. Their music is post-punk meets indie rock with incredibly intricate electronics. And you’ll want to make sure you check out the video for this one at some point, too.

Recorded October 18, 2024

1. Hello User / Graceless
2. Press Any Key / Woman Sobbing
3. Self-F / The Mess We've Made
4. A Catastrophe
5. 47 Dogs / After Destruction
6. Enlightenment Bubbles / Restart and Heal

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On the show this time, cha cha cha with the 60’s and 70’s Latin rock of Mexican band Enjambre. Enjambre started in California, but now hail from Mexico City. The core of the band is family - the Navejas brothers handle bass, guitar, keys, and vocals. They released their eighth studio album Noches de Salon in 2023 through De Gira, which leans heavily into a romantic, 70s, vibey groove.

Recorded October 18, 2024

1. Divergencia
2. Manía Cardiaca
3. Enemigo
4. El Vacío
5. Somos Ajenos

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On the show this time, cha cha cha with the 60’s and 70’s Latin rock of Mexican band Enjambre. Enjambre started in California, but now hail from Mexico City. The core of the band is family - the Navejas brothers handle bass, guitar, keys, and vocals. They released their eighth studio album Noches de Salon in 2023 through De Gira, which leans heavily into a romantic, 70s, vibey groove.

Recorded October 18, 2024

1. Divergencia
2. Manía Cardiaca
3. Enemigo
4. El Vacío
5. Somos Ajenos

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On the show this time, it's Ólafur Arnalds, and Janus Rasmussen making music together as Kiasmos.

Kiasmos make experimental electronica, born in the cold geography of Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Ólafur Arnalds is a composer and producer, known for his work combining electronic beats and loops with organic string and piano sounds. He’s made 5 solo albums and created music for soundtracks, and he’s collaborated with bands as varied as Heaven Shall Burn, and Bonobo. Janus Rasmussen is in the band Bloodgroup, and creates his own melodic experimental music in Reykjavik. They started together in 2009, releasing their self-titled full-length in 2014. Their latest album together is simply titled “II” and is available on Erased Tapes.

Recorded November 18, 2024

1. Sailed
2. Told
3. Flown
4. Burst
5. Spun

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On the show this time, it's the punk rock marimba of Son Rompe Pera.

Son Rompe Pera was formed in 2017, by brothers - Kacho and Mongo Gama. They built up their skill on their father’s marimba, playing the streets, the markets, and weddings. The “Pera” in the band name is from their mother’s name “Esperanza.” They hail from the suburbs of Mexico City and proudly combine traditional music, cumbia, and rock to create their own powerful style of music. They have performed all over the world, from Vive Latino to Coachella. Their latest album is “Chimborazo” available on AYA Records.

Recorded October 15, 2024

1. La Muerte del Amor
2. Cumbia Is The New Punk
3. El Ojo Blindado
4. Chico Migraña
5. El Limpi
6. Chucha

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On the show this time, it's the belligerent bombast of Brooklyn dance-punk rockers, Gustaf.

Gustaf is an exciting, dance-your-cares-away, punk rock band, with the additional benefit of being stylish, sophisticated, and occasionally downright funny. The 5-piece group is based in Brooklyn, and signed to Royal Mountain Records. Their latest is called “Package Pt. 2".

Recorded November 6, 2024

1. Starting and Staring
2. What Does it Mean
3. Design
4. Book
5. Close

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On the show this time, it's the punk rock marimba of Son Rompe Pera.

Son Rompe Pera was formed in 2017, by brothers - Kacho and Mongo Gama. They built up their skill on their father’s marimba, playing the streets, the markets, and weddings. The “Pera” in the band name is from their mother’s name “Esperanza.” They hail from the suburbs of Mexico City and proudly combine traditional music, cumbia, and rock to create their own powerful style of music. They have performed all over the world, from Vive Latino to Coachella. Their latest album is “Chimborazo” available on AYA Records.

Recorded October 15, 2024

1. La Muerte del Amor
2. Cumbia Is The New Punk
3. El Ojo Blindado
4. Chico Migraña
5. El Limpi
6. Chucha

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On the show this time, it's the punk rock marimba of Son Rompe Pera.

Son Rompe Pera was formed in 2017, by brothers - Kacho and Mongo Gama. They built up their skill on their father’s marimba, playing the streets, the markets, and weddings. The “Pera” in the band name is from their mother’s name “Esperanza.” They hail from the suburbs of Mexico City and proudly combine traditional music, cumbia, and rock to create their own powerful style of music. They have performed all over the world, from Vive Latino to Coachella. Their latest album is “Chimborazo” available on AYA Records.

Recorded October 15, 2024

1. La Muerte del Amor
2. Cumbia Is The New Punk
3. El Ojo Blindado
4. Chico Migraña
5. El Limpi
6. Chucha

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On the show this time, it's the belligerent bombast of Brooklyn dance-punk rockers, Gustaf.

Gustaf is an exciting, dance-your-cares-away, punk rock band, with the additional benefit of being stylish, sophisticated, and occasionally downright funny. The 5-piece group is based in Brooklyn, and signed to Royal Mountain Records. Their latest is called “Package Pt. 2".

Recorded November 6, 2024

1. Starting and Staring
2. What Does it Mean
3. Design
4. Book
5. Close

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On the show this time, it’s the sexy 60’s and psych of the Mystery Lights.

The Mystery Lights are inspired by 60s and 70s psychedelic music, but not defined by those old styles. They also pull from their original Salinas, California punk rock scene, and from DapTone style R&B, country, and Hip Hop. Now based in New York, the band has embraced working with Daptone alumnus and super-producer Wayne Gordon. Always groovy, always high energy - their latest is called “Purgatory” and is available on Daptone Records.

Recorded November 7, 2024

1. Memories
2. Purgatory
3. Trouble
4. Sorry I Forgot Your Name
5. Can’t Sleep Through The Silence
6. Cerebral Crack

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On the show this time, it’s the sexy 60’s and psych of the Mystery Lights.

The Mystery Lights are inspired by 60s and 70s psychedelic music, but not defined by those old styles. They also pull from their original Salinas, California punk rock scene, and from DapTone style R&B, country, and Hip Hop. Now based in New York, the band has embraced working with Daptone alumnus and super-producer Wayne Gordon. Always groovy, always high energy - their latest is called “Purgatory” and is available on Daptone Records.

Recorded November 7, 2024

1. Memories
2. Purgatory
3. Trouble
4. Sorry I Forgot Your Name
5. Can’t Sleep Through The Silence
6. Cerebral Crack

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On the show this time, it’s the Mercury Prize winning indie-rock of English band, English Teacher.

English Teacher is an English Band from Leeds and Lancashire - both in the north of England and about 2 hours apart. They sort of re-formed from an earlier version of the band in 2020, and released the single “R&B” featuring a shout out to a certain radio station in Seattle. The buzz from that got them some radio play, and they eventually released their first EP Polyawkward in 2022. Their sound has gelled into an original blend of mathy punk, spoken word, and sweeping noise-pop orchestration, in support of the mesmerizing voice of singer Lily Fontaine.

Recorded September 27th, 2024

1. This Could Be Texas
2. Nearly Daffodils
3. Broken Biscuits
4. You Blister My Paint
5. R&B
6. Albert Road

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On the show this time, it’s the Mercury Prize winning indie-rock of English band, English Teacher.

English Teacher is an English Band from Leeds and Lancashire - both in the north of England and about 2 hours apart. They sort of re-formed from an earlier version of the band in 2020, and released the single “R&B” featuring a shout out to a certain radio station in Seattle. The buzz from that got them some radio play, and they eventually released their first EP Polyawkward in 2022. Their sound has gelled into an original blend of mathy punk, spoken word, and sweeping noise-pop orchestration, in support of the mesmerizing voice of singer Lily Fontaine.

Recorded September 27th, 2024

1. This Could Be Texas
2. Nearly Daffodils
3. Broken Biscuits
4. You Blister My Paint
5. R&B
6. Albert Road

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On the show this time, it’s the propulsive poise and complexity of Nilüfer Yanya.

Nilüfer Yanya is a British singer-songwriter, from an artistic family with Turkish and Barbadian heritage. She writes pensive songs, centered around her breathy contralto and her original guitar style. You could sit and think about the equivocal lyrics, or you could get off your ass and dance.

Her latest is “My Method Actor” - as in she is her own, method actor - sort of learning to be herself by inhabiting herself fully. For this performance she played 5 songs from the album, which is available on Ninja Tune. Here’s Nilüfer Yanya - Live on KEXP.

Recorded October 26th, 2024

1. Method Actor
2. Mutations
3. Call It Love
4. Binding
5. Like I Say (I Runaway)

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On the show this time, it’s the propulsive poise and complexity of Nilüfer Yanya.

Nilüfer Yanya is a British singer-songwriter, from an artistic family with Turkish and Barbadian heritage. She writes pensive songs, centered around her breathy contralto and her original guitar style. You could sit and think about the equivocal lyrics, or you could get off your ass and dance.

Her latest is “My Method Actor” - as in she is her own, method actor - sort of learning to be herself by inhabiting herself fully. For this performance she played 5 songs from the album, which is available on Ninja Tune. Here’s Nilüfer Yanya - Live on KEXP.

Recorded October 26th, 2024

1. Method Actor
2. Mutations
3. Call It Love
4. Binding
5. Like I Say (I Runaway)

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On the show this time, it’s the emo-math, jangle-pop of Wuhan band Chinese Football. Chinese Football is a 4 piece indie-rock band formed in 2011. The name was indeed inspired by Midwest legends American Football, and the 2 bands have even played together. Their music has elements of emo, math-rock, indie-rock and punk. Their latest release is “Win or Lose”, the 3rd in a trilogy of albums based on a fictitious video game. The first was “Here Comes a New Challenger?” followed by “Continue?”. The albums all have killer anime style covers, by the illustrator Space Layout, inspired by Streetfighter 2. The lyrics sort of follow the trials and tribulations of singer Xu Bo’s dream of becoming a rock star, and the band touring the world. There’s a humility to the lyrics that borders on self deprecation, what they call “the hesitation which follows failure.” Once the band fires up though, there is no hesitation, they deliver tight jangly, intricate riffs, poppy harmony, and a danceable groove.

Recorded October 24, 2024

1. Rafting in the world
2. Awaking Daydream
3. The Last Emo Boy on Earth
4. Blind Men and an Elephant

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On the show this time, it’s the emo-math, jangle-pop of Wuhan band Chinese Football. Chinese Football is a 4 piece indie-rock band formed in 2011. The name was indeed inspired by Midwest legends American Football, and the 2 bands have even played together. Their music has elements of emo, math-rock, indie-rock and punk. Their latest release is “Win or Lose”, the 3rd in a trilogy of albums based on a fictitious video game. The first was “Here Comes a New Challenger?” followed by “Continue?”. The albums all have killer anime style covers, by the illustrator Space Layout, inspired by Streetfighter 2. The lyrics sort of follow the trials and tribulations of singer Xu Bo’s dream of becoming a rock star, and the band touring the world. There’s a humility to the lyrics that borders on self deprecation, what they call “the hesitation which follows failure.” Once the band fires up though, there is no hesitation, they deliver tight jangly, intricate riffs, poppy harmony, and a danceable groove.

Recorded October 24, 2024

1. Rafting in the world
2. Awaking Daydream
3. The Last Emo Boy on Earth
4. Blind Men and an Elephant

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On the show this time, it’s jazz, it's Afrobeat, it’s KOKOROKO. KOKOROKO is a big band - 7 musicians - brought together by trumpeter and vocalist Sheila Maurice-Grey and percussionist and co-musical director Onome Edgeworth. They started the band partly because they both believe in the importance of Afrobeat. It encompasses a cultural legacy of politics, activism, community, and also serves as collective memory. It’s extra important to the children of dual heritage, to the Africans living in London, and to all the people who yearn for connection to their roots. Their track “Abusey Junction” blew up on the internet after its release on a compilation of new London jazz. Their latest release is the EP Get the Message, available on Brownswood Recordings.

Recorded October 23, 2024

1. Higher
2. My Prayer
3. Tojo
4. Ti-de

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On the show this time, it’s jazz, it's Afrobeat, it’s KOKOROKO. KOKOROKO is a big band - 7 musicians - brought together by trumpeter and vocalist Sheila Maurice-Grey and percussionist and co-musical director Onome Edgeworth. They started the band partly because they both believe in the importance of Afrobeat. It encompasses a cultural legacy of politics, activism, community, and also serves as collective memory. It’s extra important to the children of dual heritage, to the Africans living in London, and to all the people who yearn for connection to their roots. Their track “Abusey Junction” blew up on the internet after its release on a compilation of new London jazz. Their latest release is the EP Get the Message, available on Brownswood Recordings.

Recorded October 23, 2024

1. Higher
2. My Prayer
3. Tojo
4. Ti-de

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On the show this time, it’s a throwback to the 1990s, with the absolute smash hits of Minnesota rockers Soul Asylum.

Soul Asylum formed in the 80s, and put out five albums on two different record labels, before they captured a moment perfectly on the album Grave Dancers Union, released in 1992 on Columbia Records. Now with the only original member Dave Pirner still at the helm on vocals and songwriting duties, they have released a brand new full-length, Slowly But Shirley, available on the indie label Blue Élan.

Recorded October 7, 2024

1. Somebody To Shove
2. Freak Accident
3. High Road
4. Black Gold
5. Runaway Train

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On the show this time, it’s a throwback to the 1990s, with the absolute smash hits of Minnesota rockers Soul Asylum.

Soul Asylum formed in the 80s, and put out five albums on two different record labels, before they captured a moment perfectly on the album Grave Dancers Union, released in 1992 on Columbia Records. Now with the only original member Dave Pirner still at the helm on vocals and songwriting duties, they have released a brand new full-length, Slowly But Shirley, available on the indie label Blue Élan.

Recorded October 7, 2024

1. Somebody To Shove
2. Freak Accident
3. High Road
4. Black Gold
5. Runaway Train

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On the show this time, it's the sample-friendly indie-pop of Spirit of the Beehive.

Spirit of the Beehive has been making music together since 2014. They got their name from the legendary 1973 Spanish film directed by Victor Erice. Their sound is highly original, using samples, noisy punk guitars, grooves from a wide variety of influences and thought provoking lyrics. They describe their recent music thus - “our last release, 2023’s 'i’m so lucky,' explored the breakup between guitarist Zach Schwartz and bassist Rivka Ravede, setting the stage and emotional territory for the band’s fifth record, 'YOU’LL HAVE TO LOSE SOMETHING.' It is a continued meditation on the end of relationships and the unsteadiness that follows. It is available on Saddle Creek Records.

Recorded October 3, 2024.

1. LET THE VIRGIN DRIVE
2. SORRY PORE INJECTOR
3. THE CUT DEPICTS THE CUT
4. nail i couldn’t bite

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On the show this time, it's the sample-friendly indie-pop of Spirit of the Beehive.

Spirit of the Beehive has been making music together since 2014. They got their name from the legendary 1973 Spanish film directed by Victor Erice. Their sound is highly original, using samples, noisy punk guitars, grooves from a wide variety of influences and thought provoking lyrics. They describe their recent music thus - “our last release, 2023’s 'i’m so lucky,' explored the breakup between guitarist Zach Schwartz and bassist Rivka Ravede, setting the stage and emotional territory for the band’s fifth record, 'YOU’LL HAVE TO LOSE SOMETHING.' It is a continued meditation on the end of relationships and the unsteadiness that follows. It is available on Saddle Creek Records.

Recorded October 3, 2024.

1. LET THE VIRGIN DRIVE
2. SORRY PORE INJECTOR
3. THE CUT DEPICTS THE CUT
4. nail i couldn’t bite

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On the show this time, it's the Rock n' Roll Cumbia of Chuck Prophet.

Chuck Prophet is the quintessential independent artist. The San Francisco native has been working since the 80’s with rock band Green on Red. He went solo in the late 90’s, and had a bit of a hit with the song “Summertime Thing” in 2002. He’s consistent too, putting out a record every 2 or 3 years. His latest is a collaboration with the cumbia band Quiensave, and it's called 'Wake the Dead.' It is available on Yep Roc Records.

Recorded October 22, 2024.

1. Same Old Crime
2. Wake the Dead
3. Betty’s Song
4. Sugar Into Water
5. In The Shadows (For Elon)
6. First Came The Thunder

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On the show this time, it's the Rock n' Roll Cumbia of Chuck Prophet.

Chuck Prophet is the quintessential independent artist. The San Francisco native has been working since the 80’s with rock band Green on Red. He went solo in the late 90’s, and had a bit of a hit with the song “Summertime Thing” in 2002. He’s consistent too, putting out a record every 2 or 3 years. His latest is a collaboration with the cumbia band Quiensave, and it's called 'Wake the Dead.' It is available on Yep Roc Records.

Recorded October 22, 2024.

1. Same Old Crime
2. Wake the Dead
3. Betty’s Song
4. Sugar Into Water
5. In The Shadows (For Elon)
6. First Came The Thunder

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On the show this time, it’s the multi-genre dance music of London’s Ibibio Sound Machine.

Ibibio Sound Machine is one of our favorite bands. We met them when they first played on our live broadcast for International Clash Day from London. They are high energy, multi-cultural, groove focused and danceable. They bring the fashion; they bring the fun. Their latest records are the 'Black Notes' EP and their full-length 'Pull the Rope,' both available on Merge Records.

Recorded October 10, 2024.

1. Electricity
2. The Talking Fish (Asem Usem Iyak)
3. The Chant (Iquo Isang)
4. Fire
5. Protection From Evil

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On the show this time, it’s the multi-genre dance music of London’s Ibibio Sound Machine.

Ibibio Sound Machine is one of our favorite bands. We met them when they first played on our live broadcast for International Clash Day from London. They are high energy, multi-cultural, groove focused and danceable. They bring the fashion; they bring the fun. Their latest records are the 'Black Notes' EP and their full-length 'Pull the Rope,' both available on Merge Records.

Recorded October 10, 2024.

1. Electricity
2. The Talking Fish (Asem Usem Iyak)
3. The Chant (Iquo Isang)
4. Fire
5. Protection From Evil

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On the show this time, it’s New York indie rockers Been Stellar.

Been Stellar formed when Michigan high school buddies Sam Slocum and Skyler Knapp decided to be in a band together. In the tradition of bands like the Dandy Warhols, Trashcan Sinatras, and Gnarls Barkley they named themselves after a celebrity, here it's (duh) actor Ben Stiller. As Skyler put it in an interview with NYU's student paper the Washington Square News - “How’ve you been? Well, I’ve been stellar thank you.” Since they made the move to New York they’ve managed to build a solid audience in the Brooklyn scene. They’ve also filled out the band with some superb players, recording and touring as a 5 piece. Their 2nd, and latest album is called 'Scream From New York, NY' and is available on Dirty Hit Records.

Recorded September 19, 2024.

1. Scream From New York, NY
2. Passing Judgment
3. Pumpkin
4. I Have The Answer

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On the show this time, it’s New York indie rockers Been Stellar.

Been Stellar formed when Michigan high school buddies Sam Slocum and Skyler Knapp decided to be in a band together. In the tradition of bands like the Dandy Warhols, Trashcan Sinatras, and Gnarls Barkley they named themselves after a celebrity, here it's (duh) actor Ben Stiller. As Skyler put it in an interview with NYU's student paper the Washington Square News - “How’ve you been? Well, I’ve been stellar thank you.” Since they made the move to New York they’ve managed to build a solid audience in the Brooklyn scene. They’ve also filled out the band with some superb players, recording and touring as a 5 piece. Their 2nd, and latest album is called 'Scream From New York, NY' and is available on Dirty Hit Records.

Recorded September 19, 2024.

1. Scream From New York, NY
2. Passing Judgment
3. Pumpkin
4. I Have The Answer

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On the show this time, it's the Japanese art-punk rock trio TsuShiMaMiRe.

TsuShiMaMiRe is a triple-punch-kick of a rock band, celebrating their 25th anniversary together. Their latest album is called “Mizumono” translated as “the band is like water”. The trio made up the phrase to describe themselves - they say “It roughly means that being a band is a gamble; a matter of chance, unpredictable and out of anyone's control. No one knows what the future holds!" The album is available on Bandcamp and their imprint Mojor Records.

Recorded September 26, 2024.

1. SHOW YOU MY SOY SAUCE
2. 24030
3. Sex On The Beach
4. MEIKYOKU
5. Double Punch Kick

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On the show this time, it's the Japanese art-punk rock trio TsuShiMaMiRe.

TsuShiMaMiRe is a triple-punch-kick of a rock band, celebrating their 25th anniversary together. Their latest album is called “Mizumono” translated as “the band is like water”. The trio made up the phrase to describe themselves - they say “It roughly means that being a band is a gamble; a matter of chance, unpredictable and out of anyone's control. No one knows what the future holds!" The album is available on Bandcamp and their imprint Mojor Records.

Recorded September 26, 2024.

1. SHOW YOU MY SOY SAUCE
2. 24030
3. Sex On The Beach
4. MEIKYOKU
5. Double Punch Kick

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On the show this time, Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul slap some bass and get downright funky.

Cultural appropriation and racism. Social media vanity. Post-colonialism and political correctness. These are not talking points that you’d ordinarily hear on the dancefloor but Charlotte and Bolis have ripped up the rulebook with their debut record. All four songs from this set come from the album, which came out earlier this year on Deewee Records. It’s called “Topical Dancer”—and that’s not a typo. The album is as danceable as it is topical. KEXP DJ Larry Mizell Jr. put it this way: Adigery and Pupul “deal with colonialism and race with unsparing wit.

1. Blenda
2. Making Sense Stop
3. Haha
4. Ceci n’est pas un cliché

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On the show this time, Charlotte Adigéry and Bolis Pupul slap some bass and get downright funky.

Cultural appropriation and racism. Social media vanity. Post-colonialism and political correctness. These are not talking points that you’d ordinarily hear on the dancefloor but Charlotte and Bolis have ripped up the rulebook with their debut record. All four songs from this set come from the album, which came out earlier this year on Deewee Records. It’s called “Topical Dancer”—and that’s not a typo. The album is as danceable as it is topical. KEXP DJ Larry Mizell Jr. put it this way: Adigery and Pupul “deal with colonialism and race with unsparing wit.

1. Blenda
2. Making Sense Stop
3. Haha
4. Ceci n’est pas un cliché

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On the show this time, we replay our vaguely holiday-themed traditional episode - the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The Melbourne, Australia based psych-rockers released five albums in 2017, and played at the KEXP studios in support of the releases: “Polygondwanaland” and “Gumboot Soup."

1. Crumbling Castle
2. The Fourth Colour
3. Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet
4. The Castle In the Air
5. Muddy Water
6. The Wheel

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On the show this time, we replay our vaguely holiday-themed traditional episode - the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The Melbourne, Australia based psych-rockers released five albums in 2017, and played at the KEXP studios in support of the releases: “Polygondwanaland” and “Gumboot Soup."

1. Crumbling Castle
2. The Fourth Colour
3. Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet
4. The Castle In the Air
5. Muddy Water
6. The Wheel

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On the show this time, from Bogota, Columbia - the birthplace of Cumbia - it's the energetic joy of Frente Cumbiero.

Frente Cumbiero has been making cumbia music since 2006, bringing their nuanced take on the music of the Latin-American people all over the world. They’ve worked with dub magician and producer Mad Professor. They’ve worked with avant-classical string players the Kronos Quartet. More recently they made a record with Japanese folk revivalists the Minyo Crusaders. All this to say, these are musicians musicians, who can play with anyone, and who always bring the party with them. Their music is available on Bandcamp.

Recorded September 13, 2024.

1. Por Sacar un Sonido a la Calle Me Quieren Meter Preso
2. Jaley Jaley
3. Cumbia Trosky
4. Bestiales 77

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On the show this time, from Bogota, Columbia - the birthplace of Cumbia - it's the energetic joy of Frente Cumbiero.

Frente Cumbiero has been making cumbia music since 2006, bringing their nuanced take on the music of the Latin-American people all over the world. They’ve worked with dub magician and producer Mad Professor. They’ve worked with avant-classical string players the Kronos Quartet. More recently they made a record with Japanese folk revivalists the Minyo Crusaders. All this to say, these are musicians musicians, who can play with anyone, and who always bring the party with them. Their music is available on Bandcamp.

Recorded September 13, 2024.

1. Por Sacar un Sonido a la Calle Me Quieren Meter Preso
2. Jaley Jaley
3. Cumbia Trosky
4. Bestiales 77

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On the show this time, it's the warm dreamy grooves of New York band Cults.

New York indie-pop band Cults return with their 6th full length, 'To The Ghosts.' It’s been 14 years since Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivian formed the band. A playlist of music from filmmaker John Waters that they popped in the deck on a road-trip revealed a shared love of 60s girl groups. Organically, that led to them making music together. They recorded with young producer Shane Stoneback, a relationship that continues to this day, and to this new album. 'To The Ghosts' is available on Imperial Records.

Recorded August 13, 2024.

1. Crybaby
2. Left My Keys
3. Onions
4. Hung The Moon

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On the show this time, it's the warm dreamy grooves of New York band Cults.

New York indie-pop band Cults return with their 6th full length, 'To The Ghosts.' It’s been 14 years since Madeline Follin and Brian Oblivian formed the band. A playlist of music from filmmaker John Waters that they popped in the deck on a road-trip revealed a shared love of 60s girl groups. Organically, that led to them making music together. They recorded with young producer Shane Stoneback, a relationship that continues to this day, and to this new album. 'To The Ghosts' is available on Imperial Records.

Recorded August 13, 2024.

1. Crybaby
2. Left My Keys
3. Onions
4. Hung The Moon

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Indie rockers and former Tacoma locals Widowspeak released their sixth studio album The Jacket in Spring 2022 as a semi-concept album loosely telling the story a chain stitcher turned New York rocker. Vocalist Molly Hamilton relayed to Cheryl Waters in this episode of Live on KEXP the story behind the album before launching into four dreamy tracks off the record as well as professing their love for radio (which we don’t mind one bit).

Recorded 07/28/2022.

1. While You Wait
2. The Drive
3. True Blue
4. Everything Is Simple

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Indie rockers and former Tacoma locals Widowspeak released their sixth studio album The Jacket in Spring 2022 as a semi-concept album loosely telling the story a chain stitcher turned New York rocker. Vocalist Molly Hamilton relayed to Cheryl Waters in this episode of Live on KEXP the story behind the album before launching into four dreamy tracks off the record as well as professing their love for radio (which we don’t mind one bit).

Recorded 07/28/2022.

1. While You Wait
2. The Drive
3. True Blue
4. Everything Is Simple

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On the show this time, a talented producer meets the right singer and magic happens - the psychedelic soul of the Black Pumas.

It seems unbelievable that the Black Pumas are just now releasing their second studio album. Their first self-titled album came out in 2019, and became an instant classic. It just feels like that record has existed since the 1970’s. The new offering is titled 'Chronicles of a Diamond.' It was co-produced by Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton and producer John Congleton, and was mixed by Shawn Everett. 'Chronicles of a Diamond' is available on ATO Records.

Recorded August 12, 2024.

1. Mrs. Postman
2. Ice Cream
3. More Than A Love Song
4. Angel

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On the show this time, a talented producer meets the right singer and magic happens - the psychedelic soul of the Black Pumas.

It seems unbelievable that the Black Pumas are just now releasing their second studio album. Their first self-titled album came out in 2019, and became an instant classic. It just feels like that record has existed since the 1970’s. The new offering is titled 'Chronicles of a Diamond.' It was co-produced by Adrian Quesada and Eric Burton and producer John Congleton, and was mixed by Shawn Everett. 'Chronicles of a Diamond' is available on ATO Records.

Recorded August 12, 2024.

1. Mrs. Postman
2. Ice Cream
3. More Than A Love Song
4. Angel

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On the show this time, it’s the joy and heartbreak R&B of Shannon & the Clams.

Shannon & The Clams formed when bassist Shannon Shaw met guitarist Cody Blanchard at the California College of the Arts. The band is rounded out by Nate Mahan on drums and Will Sprott on Keys, and for this performance Victor Franco on percussion. They play unapologetically weird pop - a sometimes surfy blend of psych-rock, doo wop, and R&B. They released their 7th album in 2024, a vivid, intense tribute-to, and celebration-of Joe Haener, Shannon’s fiance, who died in a tragic car accident in 2022. The record is called The Moon is in the Wrong Place and is available on Easy Eye Sound.

Recorded July 24, 2024.

1. The Hourglass
2. So Lucky
3. Big Wheel
4. Life Is Unfair

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On the show this time, it’s the joy and heartbreak R&B of Shannon & the Clams.

Shannon & The Clams formed when bassist Shannon Shaw met guitarist Cody Blanchard at the California College of the Arts. The band is rounded out by Nate Mahan on drums and Will Sprott on Keys, and for this performance Victor Franco on percussion. They play unapologetically weird pop - a sometimes surfy blend of psych-rock, doo wop, and R&B. They released their 7th album in 2024, a vivid, intense tribute-to, and celebration-of Joe Haener, Shannon’s fiance, who died in a tragic car accident in 2022. The record is called The Moon is in the Wrong Place and is available on Easy Eye Sound.

Recorded July 24, 2024.

1. The Hourglass
2. So Lucky
3. Big Wheel
4. Life Is Unfair

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On the show this time, it’s the whip-smart emotional storytelling of Indonesian singer-songwriter - NIKI.

NIKI is Nicole Zefanya, born in Jakarta Indonesia, now based in the USA. She started making music pretty young, teaching herself to play guitar at the age of 9. She had a pretty happening Youtube channel going, playing her own songs from home, and then she won a contest at the age of 15 - unbelievably - to open for Taylor Swift for the RED tour in Jakarta. She moved to the states to go to college at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. She connected with the management company and record label 88rising, who would release her first singles. Her latest album is called 'Buzz' and it is available on 88rising.

Recorded June 27, 2024.

1. Tsunami
2. Strong Girl
3. Take Care
4. Buzz

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On the show this time, it’s the whip-smart emotional storytelling of Indonesian singer-songwriter - NIKI.

NIKI is Nicole Zefanya, born in Jakarta Indonesia, now based in the USA. She started making music pretty young, teaching herself to play guitar at the age of 9. She had a pretty happening Youtube channel going, playing her own songs from home, and then she won a contest at the age of 15 - unbelievably - to open for Taylor Swift for the RED tour in Jakarta. She moved to the states to go to college at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. She connected with the management company and record label 88rising, who would release her first singles. Her latest album is called 'Buzz' and it is available on 88rising.

Recorded June 27, 2024.

1. Tsunami
2. Strong Girl
3. Take Care
4. Buzz

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On the show this time, it’s the loud bark and deep bite of Philadelphia rock band Mannequin Pussy.

Mannequin Pussy is a punk rock band from Philadelphia, originally formed by school-friends Thanasi Paul and singer “Missy” Dabice as a drums and guitar duo back in 2010. Reforged and remade, the current lineup makes intense meaningful music, powered by a full band commitment to the sound and the show, ignited by Missy’s voice, and augmented by the ears of producer John Congleton. Their latest album is called 'I Got Heaven' and it is available on Epitaph Records.

Recorded July 11, 2024.

1. Loud Bark
2. Sometimes
3. OK? OK! OK? OK!
4. I Got Heaven

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On the show this time, it’s the loud bark and deep bite of Philadelphia rock band Mannequin Pussy.

Mannequin Pussy is a punk rock band from Philadelphia, originally formed by school-friends Thanasi Paul and singer “Missy” Dabice as a drums and guitar duo back in 2010. Reforged and remade, the current lineup makes intense meaningful music, powered by a full band commitment to the sound and the show, ignited by Missy’s voice, and augmented by the ears of producer John Congleton. Their latest album is called 'I Got Heaven' and it is available on Epitaph Records.

Recorded July 11, 2024.

1. Loud Bark
2. Sometimes
3. OK? OK! OK? OK!
4. I Got Heaven

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On the show this time, it’s the Cambodian psych rock of Los Angeles band Dengue Fever.

Dengue Fever was formed in 2001 in Los Angeles by brothers Ethan and Zac Holtzman. They had both fallen in love with Cambodian psych-rock music, one while traveling there, the other through the record store he was working at in San Francisco. They recruited musicians from the Los Angeles scene who shared that passion. The final lucky stroke was meeting a star - Cambodian singer Chhom Nimol in a nightclub in Long Beach. Their latest album is called 'Ting Mong' and it is available on Tuk Tuk Records.

Recorded 07/17/2024.

1. Touch Me Not
2. Great On Paper
3. Wake Me Up Slowly
4. Tiger Phone Card
5. Silverfish

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On the show this time, it’s the Cambodian psych rock of Los Angeles band Dengue Fever.

Dengue Fever was formed in 2001 in Los Angeles by brothers Ethan and Zac Holtzman. They had both fallen in love with Cambodian psych-rock music, one while traveling there, the other through the record store he was working at in San Francisco. They recruited musicians from the Los Angeles scene who shared that passion. The final lucky stroke was meeting a star - Cambodian singer Chhom Nimol in a nightclub in Long Beach. Their latest album is called 'Ting Mong' and it is available on Tuk Tuk Records.

Recorded 07/17/2024.

1. Touch Me Not
2. Great On Paper
3. Wake Me Up Slowly
4. Tiger Phone Card
5. Silverfish

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On the show this time, it’s the Guembri driven Moroccan rock of Bab L’ Bluz.

Bab L’ Bluz is at its core a duo - Singer / guitarist Yousra Mansour and producer/ guitarist Brice Bottin. They met through music, and a shared love for Moroccan Gnawa music led them to learn how to play the Guembri - a kind of 3 stringed bass instrument - and its smaller relative the Awisha. They started composing music together, the idea being, they would make a rock band, playing rock music, but with these instruments taking the place of bass and guitar. They recorded their first album 'Nayda!' and released it in 2020. Their latest is called 'Swaken', and it is available on Real World Records.

Recorded 07/30/2024.

1. Ila Mata
2. Imazighen
3. Iwaiwa Funk
4. Amma

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On the show this time, it’s the Guembri driven Moroccan rock of Bab L’ Bluz.

Bab L’ Bluz is at its core a duo - Singer / guitarist Yousra Mansour and producer/ guitarist Brice Bottin. They met through music, and a shared love for Moroccan Gnawa music led them to learn how to play the Guembri - a kind of 3 stringed bass instrument - and its smaller relative the Awisha. They started composing music together, the idea being, they would make a rock band, playing rock music, but with these instruments taking the place of bass and guitar. They recorded their first album 'Nayda!' and released it in 2020. Their latest is called 'Swaken', and it is available on Real World Records.

Recorded 07/30/2024.

1. Ila Mata
2. Imazighen
3. Iwaiwa Funk
4. Amma

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On the show this time, it’s the good-times shake-your-booty belongingness of Sinkane.
Sinkane is the large band solo project of Sudanese-American musician Sinkane, née Ahmed Gallab. The music incorporates flavors from multiple genres, but always lands squarely in the danceable zone. A meaningful message rides shotgun in the party machine, with positive vibes, inclusivity, supportiveness and hope flowing out into the world. His latest album is We Belong, available on City Slang Records.

Recorded June 5, 2024.

1. Come Together
2. How Sweet Is Your Love
3. The Anthem
4. We Belong

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On the show this time, it’s the good-times shake-your-booty belongingness of Sinkane.
Sinkane is the large band solo project of Sudanese-American musician Sinkane, née Ahmed Gallab. The music incorporates flavors from multiple genres, but always lands squarely in the danceable zone. A meaningful message rides shotgun in the party machine, with positive vibes, inclusivity, supportiveness and hope flowing out into the world. His latest album is We Belong, available on City Slang Records.

Recorded June 5, 2024.

1. Come Together
2. How Sweet Is Your Love
3. The Anthem
4. We Belong

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On the show this time, it’s the mesmerizing post-punk shoe-gaze of Brooklyn band DIIV.

DIIV is a heavy, thinking-person’s rock band formed by Zachary Cole Smith in Brooklyn NY back in 2011. They released 3 albums on Captured Tracks and survived member changes, stints in rehab, almost calling it quits, and a reorganization to a more democratic structure to get to this point. They have released a new full-length album, 'Frog In Boiling Water,' which is available on Fantasy Records.

Record 06/11/2024.

1. In Amber
2. Somber The Drums
3. Raining On Your Pillow
4. Blankenship

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On the show this time, it’s the mesmerizing post-punk shoe-gaze of Brooklyn band DIIV.

DIIV is a heavy, thinking-person’s rock band formed by Zachary Cole Smith in Brooklyn NY back in 2011. They released 3 albums on Captured Tracks and survived member changes, stints in rehab, almost calling it quits, and a reorganization to a more democratic structure to get to this point. They have released a new full-length album, 'Frog In Boiling Water,' which is available on Fantasy Records.

Record 06/11/2024.

1. In Amber
2. Somber The Drums
3. Raining On Your Pillow
4. Blankenship

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On the show this time, - flip that indie pop on its head with the music of Camera Obscura.
Camera Obscura is an indie Scottish band from Glasgow. They’ve been making music together since 1996, though they took some time away from the band following keyboardist Carey Lander’s illness and eventual death from cancer. They reunited in 2018, to play a festival -cruise show - the Boaty Weekender - with fellow Glaswegians Belle & Sebastian. A few years later, they announced some new music and a tour, and their latest album Look to the East, Look to the West is available on Merge Records.

Recorded June 7, 2024

1. Liberty Print
2. Denon
3. The Light Nights
4. Look To The East, Look To The West

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On the show this time, flip that indie pop on its head, with the music of Camera Obscura.

Camera Obscura is an indie Scottish band from Glasgow. They’ve been making music together since 1996, though they took some time away from the band following keyboardist Carey Lander’s illness and eventual death from cancer. They reunited in 2018, to play a festival -cruise show - the Boaty Weekender - with fellow Glaswegians Belle & Sebastian. A few years later, they announced some new music and a tour, and their latest album Look to the East, Look to the West is available on Merge Records.

Recorded June 7, 2024

1. Liberty Print
2. Denon
3. The Light Nights
4. Look To The East, Look To The West

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On the show this time, the Miki Berenyi Trio plays some classic Lush songs and some brand new music too.

Miki Berenyi is a founding member and the eventual lead singer of the legendary shoegaze band Lush. She wrote a book about her childhood, and her life leading up to forming Lush, as well as the unvarnished reality of playing in a band in the 90s. Thanks to the book, and being continually asked to play music at book events, she formed a trio. They have a single, “Vertigo,” out on Bella Union.

Recorded 06/04/2024.

1. Kiss Chase
2. Ubique
3. Everlastingly Yours
4. Vertigo
5. For Love

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On the show this time, the Miki Berenyi Trio plays some classic Lush songs and some brand new music too.

Miki Berenyi is a founding member and the eventual lead singer of the legendary shoegaze band Lush. She wrote a book about her childhood, and her life leading up to forming Lush, as well as the unvarnished reality of playing in a band in the 90s. Thanks to the book, and being continually asked to play music at book events, she formed a trio. They have a single, “Vertigo,” out on Bella Union.

Recorded 06/04/2024.

1. Kiss Chase
2. Ubique
3. Everlastingly Yours
4. Vertigo
5. For Love

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On the show this time, when drummers collide, the music of Lol Tolhurst and Budgie.

Lol Tolhurst is a founding member of the band The Cure, playing drums and later keyboards. Budgie is a founding member of The Creatures, along with Siouxsie Sioux, after playing with Siouxsie Sioux and the Banshees for 9 albums and 17 years. Together with Irish producer Jacknife Lee they have a new project, and an album titled 'Los Angeles' available on PIAS Recordings.

Recorded 06/04/2024.

1. Los Angeles
2. Travel Channel
3. Uh Oh
4. We Got To Move
5. A Forest

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On the show this time, when drummers collide, the music of Lol Tolhurst and Budgie.

Lol Tolhurst is a founding member of the band The Cure, playing drums and later keyboards. Budgie is a founding member of The Creatures, along with Siouxsie Sioux, after playing with Siouxsie Sioux and the Banshees for 9 albums and 17 years. Together with Irish producer Jacknife Lee they have a new project, and an album titled 'Los Angeles' available on PIAS Recordings.

Recorded 06/04/2024.

1. Los Angeles
2. Travel Channel
3. Uh Oh
4. We Got To Move
5. A Forest

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On the show this time, it’s the timeless freedom and fearlessness of Feist. Feist is the moniker of Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Leslie Feist. She’s been making music since she was a teenager, her first punk rock band winning a battle of the bands back in 1993. She toured with that band, until she was forced to take a 6 month break from singing due to losing her voice. She became the bassist for a friend's band. She became the guitarist in another band. She wrote songs and when she was ready, released her debut solo record in 1999. Her latest album released in 2023 is called “Multitudes” and is available on Polydor Records.

Recorded 05/24/2024.

1. The Circle Married The Line
2. Forever Before
3. Century
4. Hiding Out in the Open

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On the show this time, it’s the timeless freedom and fearlessness of Feist. Feist is the moniker of Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Leslie Feist. She’s been making music since she was a teenager, her first punk rock band winning a battle of the bands back in 1993. She toured with that band, until she was forced to take a 6 month break from singing due to losing her voice. She became the bassist for a friend's band. She became the guitarist in another band. She wrote songs and when she was ready, released her debut solo record in 1999. Her latest album released in 2023 is called “Multitudes” and is available on Polydor Records.

Recorded 05/24/2024.

1. The Circle Married The Line
2. Forever Before
3. Century
4. Hiding Out in the Open

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On the show this time, it’s the shoegaze originators reunited - Ride rides again.

Ride is an English rock band from Oxford, one of the original shoegaze bands. Their first album, 'Nowhere,' came out of nowhere in 1990, and now 34 years later they have a new album, 'Interplay,' available on Wichita Records.

Recorded 05/25/2024.

1. Portland Rocks
2. Monaco
3. I Came To See The Wreck
4. Peace Sign
5. Taste
6. Chelsea Girl

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On the show this time, it’s the shoegaze originators reunited - Ride rides again.

Ride is an English rock band from Oxford, one of the original shoegaze bands. Their first album, 'Nowhere,' came out of nowhere in 1990, and now 34 years later they have a new album, 'Interplay,' available on Wichita Records.

Recorded 05/25/2024.

1. Portland Rocks
2. Monaco
3. I Came To See The Wreck
4. Peace Sign
5. Taste
6. Chelsea Girl

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On the show this time, it’s the genre-free Portland or Brooklyn or Jacksonville supergroup - Kairos Creature Club.

Kairos Creature Club is a project created by Lena Simon (who previously played bass in La Luz) and Glenn Van Dyke (who co-founded the surfy pop-punk band BOYTOY). They invite collaborators to join in the fun - folks like drummer Kevin Jackson, Matt Shaw from Mother Gooses, Caroline Rose from … Caroline Rose, and Lucas Harwood from King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Their latest album is 'Kairos Creature Club' available on Greenway Records.

Recorded 05/20/2024.

1. Exile
2. Strangers
3. Deleuzean
4. Good Company

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On the show this time, it’s the genre-free Portland or Brooklyn or Jacksonville supergroup - Kairos Creature Club.

Kairos Creature Club is a project created by Lena Simon (who previously played bass in La Luz) and Glenn Van Dyke (who co-founded the surfy pop-punk band BOYTOY). They invite collaborators to join in the fun - folks like drummer Kevin Jackson, Matt Shaw from Mother Gooses, Caroline Rose from … Caroline Rose, and Lucas Harwood from King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Their latest album is 'Kairos Creature Club' available on Greenway Records.

Recorded 05/20/2024.

1. Exile
2. Strangers
3. Deleuzean
4. Good Company

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On the show this time, it’s the sometimes surprising, always satisfying, dreamy pop of… somesurprises.

somesurprises is a dreamy shoegaze pop band from Seattle, featuring the songwriting and mesmerizing vocals of Natasha El-Sergany. Together with Josh Medina she makes a wash of glorious noise using synths and guitars, held together and driven forward by the relentless rhythm section - for this live session it was Laura Seniow on bass, and Benjamin Thomas Kennedy on drums. Her latest album is 'Perseids' available on Doom Trip Records.

Recorded 04/22/2024.

1. Cherry Sunshine
2. Bodymind
3. Why I Stay
4. Perseids

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On the show this time, it’s the sometimes surprising, always satisfying, dreamy pop of… somesurprises.

somesurprises is a dreamy shoegaze pop band from Seattle, featuring the songwriting and mesmerizing vocals of Natasha El-Sergany. Together with Josh Medina she makes a wash of glorious noise using synths and guitars, held together and driven forward by the relentless rhythm section - for this live session it was Laura Seniow on bass, and Benjamin Thomas Kennedy on drums. Her latest album is 'Perseids' available on Doom Trip Records.

Recorded 04/22/2024.

1. Cherry Sunshine
2. Bodymind
3. Why I Stay
4. Perseids

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On the show this time, with a new release under his own name - it’s Wolf Parade’s Dan Boeckner.

Dan Boeckner is of course, one of the frontmen of the band Wolf Parade. He has been in a few other bands too - including Atlas Strategic, Operators, Divine Fits, and the Handsome Furs. He’s a solid hard-rockin' guitarist, with a penchant for finding a killer turn of phrase, and then delivering it in his own quirky style, with his unmistakable voice. His new album is “Boeckner!” available on Sub Pop Records.

Recorded 04/29/24.

1. Lose
2. Don't Worry Baby
3. Holy Is The Night
4. I'm Confused
5. Blue Moon

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On the show this time, with a new release under his own name - it’s Wolf Parade’s Dan Boeckner.

Dan Boeckner is of course, one of the frontmen of the band Wolf Parade. He has been in a few other bands too - including Atlas Strategic, Operators, Divine Fits, and the Handsome Furs. He’s a solid hard-rockin' guitarist, with a penchant for finding a killer turn of phrase, and then delivering it in his own quirky style, with his unmistakable voice. His new album is “Boeckner!” available on Sub Pop Records.

Recorded 04/29/24.

1. Lose
2. Don't Worry Baby
3. Holy Is The Night
4. I'm Confused
5. Blue Moon

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On the show this time, it’s the DIAY - that’s do it all yourself - groovy latin-dub of Pachyman.

Pachyman is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and producer Pachy Garcia. He is from Puerto Rico, now living in Los Angeles. Pachyman wrote, produced, played, sang, recorded and mixed this latest record at his studio, “333 House.” The album is called 'Switched On' and is available on ATO records.

Recorded 04/23/2024.

1. Sale el Sol
2. Switched-On
3. Toyota Nuevo
4. Trago Coqueto

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On the show this time, it’s the DIAY - that’s do it all yourself - groovy latin-dub of Pachyman.

Pachyman is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and producer Pachy Garcia. He is from Puerto Rico, now living in Los Angeles. Pachyman wrote, produced, played, sang, recorded and mixed this latest record at his studio, “333 House.” The album is called 'Switched On' and is available on ATO records.

Recorded 04/23/2024.

1. Sale el Sol
2. Switched-On
3. Toyota Nuevo
4. Trago Coqueto

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On the show this time, it's the yarn-spinning indie-rock of Portland, Oregon’s The Decemberists.

It’s been 6 years since The Decemberists released new music. The Portland-based mini orchestra has been making their infectious folk pop since their formation in 2000. Any myth, epic poem, or historical account is fair game as fodder for their songs. Over the years they’ve built a deeply invested group of fans, written some of the longest of catchy tunes, and have made some of the best sounding records of the past nearly quarter century.

Their latest album, their 9th is called 'As It Ever Was, So Will it Be Again' and is available through their own imprint Youth And Beauty Brigade or .. Yabb Records.

Recorded 04/24/2024.

1. Burial Ground
2. Oh No!
3. All I Want Is You
4. The Reapers
5. Angel Won't You Call Me

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On the show this time, it's the yarn-spinning indie-rock of Portland, Oregon’s The Decemberists.

It’s been 6 years since The Decemberists released new music. The Portland-based mini orchestra has been making their infectious folk pop since their formation in 2000. Any myth, epic poem, or historical account is fair game as fodder for their songs. Over the years they’ve built a deeply invested group of fans, written some of the longest of catchy tunes, and have made some of the best sounding records of the past nearly quarter century.

Their latest album, their 9th is called 'As It Ever Was, So Will it Be Again' and is available through their own imprint Youth And Beauty Brigade or .. Yabb Records.

Recorded 04/24/2024.

1. Burial Ground
2. Oh No!
3. All I Want Is You
4. The Reapers
5. Angel Won't You Call Me

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On the show this time, it’s the contemporary jazz and black classical music of Yussef Dayes.

Drummer and composer Yussef Dayes makes music that embraces tradition, but then puts on a brand new shirt and walks out into the city, ready for anything. He’s a band leader - having put together a group of monster players to bring this music into existence. The Lewisham native has been in the midst of the current London community ever since he and his brothers were in a band together. “United Vibrations” was jamming at the house on weekends, busking in the streets, and later putting on shows - including the infamous nights called “12 Tone.” His debut solo album “Black Classical Music” is available through Brownswood Recordings and Nonesuch Records.

Recorded 11/27/23.

1. Raisins Under The Sun
2. Turquoise Galaxy
3. Chasing The Drum

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On the show this time, it’s the contemporary jazz and black classical music of Yussef Dayes.

Drummer and composer Yussef Dayes makes music that embraces tradition, but then puts on a brand new shirt and walks out into the city, ready for anything. He’s a band leader - having put together a group of monster players to bring this music into existence. The Lewisham native has been in the midst of the current London community ever since he and his brothers were in a band together. “United Vibrations” was jamming at the house on weekends, busking in the streets, and later putting on shows - including the infamous nights called “12 Tone.” His debut solo album “Black Classical Music” is available through Brownswood Recordings and Nonesuch Records.

Recorded 11/27/23.

1. Raisins Under The Sun
2. Turquoise Galaxy
3. Chasing The Drum

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On the show this time, it’s the immaculately tailored imagery of Heartworms.

Heartworms is the band project of London singer-songwriter Jojo Orme. She named it after one of her favorite bands - the Shins - 2017 album of the same name. The sound is threatening, dark, gothic even. Her lyrics walk a tightrope, beautifully balanced betwixt concrete imagery and abstract entendre. And she’s got a voice worthy of the poetry, dynamically moving from breathy whisper, to truly alarming shout. Her EP 'A Comforting Notion' is available on Speedy Wunderground Records.

Recorded 03/18/2024.

1. A Comforting Notion
2. 24 Hours
3. Consistent Dedication
4. Retributions Of An Awful Life

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On the show this time, it’s the immaculately tailored imagery of Heartworms.

Heartworms is the band project of London singer-songwriter Jojo Orme. She named it after one of her favorite bands - the Shins - 2017 album of the same name. The sound is threatening, dark, gothic even. Her lyrics walk a tightrope, beautifully balanced betwixt concrete imagery and abstract entendre. And she’s got a voice worthy of the poetry, dynamically moving from breathy whisper, to truly alarming shout. Her EP 'A Comforting Notion' is available on Speedy Wunderground Records.

Recorded 03/18/2024.

1. A Comforting Notion
2. 24 Hours
3. Consistent Dedication
4. Retributions Of An Awful Life

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On the show this time, it’s the Colombian psychedelic funk of BALTHVS.

BALTHVS is a psych-funk power-trio from Colombia. They can play surfy classics and straight ahead Cumbia, but they excel at trippy groovy psych-rock that references the sounds of the Middle East, especially Turkish music. Oh - and you can definitely dance to it.

Their 4th album and latest release is called 'Harvest' and it is available on Mixto Records.

Recorded 04/01/2024.

1. Anouk
2. Ojos Verdes
3. Johanna's Dream
4. Turkish Coffee

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On the show this time, it’s the Colombian psychedelic funk of BALTHVS.

BALTHVS is a psych-funk power-trio from Colombia. They can play surfy classics and straight ahead Cumbia, but they excel at trippy groovy psych-rock that references the sounds of the middle east, especially Turkish music. Oh - and you can definitely dance to it.

Their 4th album and latest release is called 'Harvest' and it is available on Mixto Records.

Recorded 04/01/2024.

1. Anouk
2. Ojos Verdes
3. Johanna's Dream
4. Turkish Coffee

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On the show this time, it’s the hope and light of Australian singer and writer Angie McMahon.

Angie McMahon’s new record is an ode to the simplest mantra - “One day at a time.” After the success of her first album she found herself struggling with anxiety and depression. She was diagnosed with ADHD. She moved out of her family home. She embraced being queer. She got really ill. She experienced panic attacks. She had to find a way through. Music and songwriting was one of the things that helped. The new album is filled with cautious hope, self forgiveness, and even joy - celebrating the small and great victories that are simply, somehow, doing what it takes to get on with living. It’s called 'Light, Dark, Light Again.' and is available on her own imprint through AWAL.

Recorded 03/11/2024.

1. Fireball Whiskey
2. Fish
3. Black Eye
4. Letting Go

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On the show this time, it’s the hope and light of Australian singer and writer Angie McMahon.

Angie McMahon’s new record is an ode to the simplest mantra - “One day at a time.” After the success of her first album she found herself struggling with anxiety and depression. She was diagnosed with ADHD. She moved out of her family home. She embraced being queer. She got really ill. She experienced panic attacks. She had to find a way through. Music and songwriting was one of the things that helped. The new album is filled with cautious hope, self forgiveness, and even joy - celebrating the small and great victories that are simply, somehow, doing what it takes to get on with living. It’s called 'Light, Dark, Light Again.' and is available on her own imprint through AWAL.

Recorded 03/11/2024.

1. Fireball Whiskey
2. Fish
3. Black Eye
4. Letting Go

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On the show this time, it’s the anti-apathy activism of Chile’s Ana Tijoux.
Ana Tijoux is a hip-hop artist, rapper, singer and songwriter. She is from France, with Chilean roots, but she represents a world-spanning perspective, a belief in the value of human life, in the equality we deserve, and in the necessity of fighting for those rights. She has just released her 5th solo album “Vida." It encompasses the political - borders, colonialism, and genocide - and the personal - being a woman, being brown, being exiled, and the grief of personal loss. “Vida” is available on Altafonte through Victoria Productions.

Recorded on 03/20/2024.

1. Ni​ñ​x
2. Millonaria
3. Bailando sola aquí
4. Fin del mundo

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On the show this time, it’s the anti-apathy activism of Chile’s Ana Tijoux.
Ana Tijoux is a hip-hop artist, rapper, singer and songwriter. She is from France, with Chilean roots, but she represents a world-spanning perspective, a belief in the value of human life, in the equality we deserve, and in the necessity of fighting for those rights. She has just released her 5th solo album “Vida." It encompasses the political - borders, colonialism, and genocide - and the personal - being a woman, being brown, being exiled, and the grief of personal loss. “Vida” is available on Altafonte through Victoria Productions.

Recorded on 03/20/2024.

1. Ni​ñ​x
2. Millonaria
3. Bailando sola aquí
4. Fin del mundo

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On the show this time, electronics fight guitars in the post-prog noise-rock of SISTEMAS INESTABLES.

SISTEMAS INESTABLES is an instrumental trio from Santiago de Chile. They are finishing a trilogy of EP’s which will comprise their full-length-release at the end of 2024. The first EP, 'oppidum,' which means “town” is about cities - powerful and aggressive. The second, 'homines,' meaning “people” is about humans - perhaps it is more emotional. The as yet unreleased third EP is about nature and will be more organic. Their music is available on Bandcamp, and through the label LeRock Psicophonique. For this performance the band played two songs from their 2018 release, 'O,' and one from the EP 'homines.'

Recorded 03/12/2024.

1. Descenso
2. Retorno de Saturno
3. Motus

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On the show this time, electronics fight guitars in the post-prog noise-rock of SISTEMAS INESTABLES.

SISTEMAS INESTABLES is an instrumental trio from Santiago de Chile. They are finishing a trilogy of EP’s which will comprise their full-length-release at the end of 2024. The first EP, 'oppidum,' which means “town” is about cities - powerful and aggressive. The second, 'homines,' meaning “people” is about humans - perhaps it is more emotional. The as yet unreleased third EP is about nature and will be more organic. Their music is available on Bandcamp, and through the label LeRock Psicophonique. For this performance the band played two songs from their 2018 release, 'O,' and one from the EP 'homines.'

Recorded 03/12/2024.

1. Descenso
2. Retorno de Saturno
3. Motus

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On the show this time, it's the low-end chaotic pattern-math of Taiwan’s Elephant Gym.

Elephant Gym is siblings KT and Tell Chang on bass and guitar, and drummer Chia-Chin Tu. They met in high school, forming the band in 2012. They say the “elephant” refers to their emphasized agile bass guitar, and the “gym” refers to the physical and mental workout that is Math-Rock. Their music is a delicate balance of jazz, funk, and classical elements, unafraid to venture into catchy pop, or the shreddingest of shredding math-rock riffs. Sometimes the members of the band are counting in different time signatures. Simultaneously… YES. It’s surprisingly accessible given its complexity, due to an openness to the arrangements and their gorgeous tonal palette. Their latest albums are 'Dreams' and 'World,' both available through Topshelf Records.

Recorded 03/14/2024.

1. Witches
2. Anima
3. Wings
4. Games

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On the show this time, it's the low-end chaotic pattern-math of Taiwan’s Elephant Gym.

Elephant Gym is siblings KT and Tell Chang on bass and guitar, and drummer Chia-Chin Tu. They met in high school, forming the band in 2012. They say the “elephant” refers to their emphasized agile bass guitar, and the “gym” refers to the physical and mental workout that is Math-Rock. Their music is a delicate balance of jazz, funk, and classical elements, unafraid to venture into catchy pop, or the shreddingest of shredding math-rock riffs. Sometimes the members of the band are counting in different time signatures. Simultaneously… YES. It’s surprisingly accessible given its complexity, due to an openness to the arrangements and their gorgeous tonal palette. Their latest albums are 'Dreams' and 'World,' both available through Topshelf Records.

Recorded 03/14/2024.

1. Witches
2. Anima
3. Wings
4. Games

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On the show this time, it's a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from Oakland’s own, R&B singer - Raphael Saadiq.

Raphael Saadiq is a multi-instrumentalist, particularly deadly on bass - his first big gig was playing bass for Sheila E, who was opening for … Prince. He formed the multi-platinum group Tony Toni Toné with his brother and cousin. None of them are named Tony. He’s produced massive records for people like D’Angelo, TLC, and the Roots. And, he’s put out 5 solo records. Most of this show is from his 2008 release 'The Way I See It.'

For this performance, the KEXP video team captured Raphael and his stellar live band at the Bumbershoot music festival in Seattle.

Recorded 09/06/2009.

1. Let’s Take a Walk
2. Sure Hope You Mean It
3. Love That Girl

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On the show this time, it's a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from Oakland’s own, R&B singer - Raphael Saadiq.

Raphael Saadiq is a multi-instrumentalist, particularly deadly on bass - his first big gig was playing bass for Sheila E, who was opening for … Prince. He formed the multi-platinum group Tony Toni Toné with his brother and cousin. None of them are named Tony. He’s produced massive records for people like D’Angelo, TLC, and the Roots. And, he’s put out 5 solo records. Most of this show is from his 2008 release 'The Way I See It.'

For this performance, the KEXP video team captured Raphael and his stellar live band at the Bumbershoot music festival in Seattle.

Recorded 09/06/2009.

1. Let’s Take a Walk
2. Sure Hope You Mean It
3. Love That Girl

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On the show this time, it’s a set of music from Bay area producer DJ Shadow.

DJ Shadow grew up in Northern California in the 70’s and 80s, in the original Star Wars era, spending all his lunch money on comics and sci-fi movies and music. He fell in love with hip-hop, and began to make it however he could. He didn’t know any MCs - so he gravitated to the musical side - sampling and scratching. He released his debut 'Endtroducing' in 1996 and has been changing the game one cool sound at a time ever since. His latest is called 'Action Adventure' and is available through Mass Appeal.

Recorded 01/24/2024.

1. DJ Shadow - Ubu
2. DJ Shadow - You Played Me
3. DJ Shadow feat Q-Tip & Lateef The Truth Speaker - Enuff
4. DJ Shadow feat Divine Styler - Divine Intervention
5. DJ Shadow feat Ernie Fresh - The Sideshow
6. DJ Shadow feat Barny Fletcher - Two Notes
7. DJ Shadow - The Number Song
8. Zack De La Rocha & DJ Shadow - March Of Death
9. DJ Shadow - If I Died Today
10. DJ Shadow - Long Stem
11. DJ Shadow - A Narrow Escape
12. DJ Shadow - What Does Your Soul Look Like (Peshay Remix)
13. DJ Shadow - I Gotta Rokk
14. DJ Shadow- Six Days (Remix)
15. DJ Shadow - I Gotta Rokk (Irn Mnky Swagger Mix)
16. DJ Shadow feat Danny Brown - Horror Show
17. DJ Shadow feat Run The Jewels - Nobody Speak

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On the show this time, it’s a set of music from Bay area producer DJ Shadow.

DJ Shadow grew up in Northern California in the 70’s and 80s, in the original Star Wars era, spending all his lunch money on comics and sci-fi movies and music. He fell in love with hip-hop, and began to make it however he could. He didn’t know any MCs - so he gravitated to the musical side - sampling and scratching. He released his debut 'Endtroducing' in 1996 and has been changing the game one cool sound at a time ever since. His latest is called 'Action Adventure' and is available through Mass Appeal.

Recorded 01/24/2024.

1. DJ Shadow - Ubu
2. DJ Shadow - You Played Me
3. DJ Shadow feat Q-Tip & Lateef The Truth Speaker - Enuff
4. DJ Shadow feat Divine Styler - Divine Intervention
5. DJ Shadow feat Ernie Fresh - The Sideshow
6. DJ Shadow feat Barny Fletcher - Two Notes
7. DJ Shadow - The Number Song
8. Zack De La Rocha & DJ Shadow - March Of Death
9. DJ Shadow - If I Died Today
10. DJ Shadow - Long Stem
11. DJ Shadow - A Narrow Escape
12. DJ Shadow - What Does Your Soul Look Like (Peshay Remix)
13. DJ Shadow - I Gotta Rokk
14. DJ Shadow- Six Days (Remix)
15. DJ Shadow - I Gotta Rokk (Irn Mnky Swagger Mix)
16. DJ Shadow feat Danny Brown - Horror Show
17. DJ Shadow feat Run The Jewels - Nobody Speak

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On the show this time, it’s the mesmerizing instrumental magic of Circles Around The Sun.

Circles Around The Sun is made up of guitarist John Lee Shannon, bassist Dan Horne, keyboardist Adam MacDougall, and drummer Mark Levy. The band originally formed around guitarist Neil Casal, for the purposes of performing original music written for the intermission of the Grateful Dead’s Fare Thee Well reunion shows. After Neil died in 2019, the band has persevered, and continued to make incredible music - getting back in the studio and embracing experimentation, creativity and trust. Their latest is called 'Language' and is available through Royal Potato Family.

Recorded 10/13/2023.

1. Away Team
2. Outer Boroughs
3. Landline Memories

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On the show this time, it’s the mesmerizing instrumental magic of Circles Around The Sun.

Circles Around The Sun is made up of guitarist John Lee Shannon, bassist Dan Horne, keyboardist Adam MacDougall, and drummer Mark Levy. The band originally formed around guitarist Neil Casal, for the purposes of performing original music written for the intermission of the Grateful Dead’s Fare Thee Well reunion shows. After Neil died in 2019, the band has persevered, and continued to make incredible music - getting back in the studio and embracing experimentation, creativity and trust. Their latest is called 'Language' and is available through Royal Potato Family.

Recorded 10/13/2023.

1. Away Team
2. Outer Boroughs
3. Landline Memories

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On the show this time, it's the cinematic indie-pop of songwriter Caroline Rose.

Caroline Rose is an uncompromising, ever morphing, creative force. They’ve been putting out music since 2012. Originally it was a folky Americana sound, with acoustic guitar, pedal steel and mandolins - though Caroline’s lyrics were already potent with insight, entanglements, despair or dgaf ennui. Artistic evolution has been de rigeur since, and their latest is polished pop-music, as likely to feature the jitter of electronica as it is to sweep in with Hollywood strings.

Consistently though, the album covers have been…Rose colored. The blood-red kind of roses. The new album cover features a rose-red blindfold. It’s called 'The Art of Forgetting' and is available on New West Records.

Recorded 04/28/2023.

1. Tell Me What You Want
2. Love Song For Myself
3. Everywhere I Go I Bring the Rain
4. Miami

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On the show this time, it's the cinematic indie-pop of songwriter Caroline Rose.

Caroline Rose is an uncompromising, ever morphing, creative force. They’ve been putting out music since 2012. Originally it was a folky Americana sound, with acoustic guitar, pedal steel and mandolins - though Caroline’s lyrics were already potent with insight, entanglements, despair or dgaf ennui. Artistic evolution has been de rigeur since, and their latest is polished pop-music, as likely to feature the jitter of electronica as it is to sweep in with Hollywood strings.

Consistently though, the album covers have been…Rose colored. The blood-red kind of roses. The new album cover features a rose-red blindfold. It’s called 'The Art of Forgetting' and is available on New West Records.

Recorded 04/28/2023.

1. Tell Me What You Want
2. Love Song For Myself
3. Everywhere I Go I Bring the Rain
4. Miami

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On the show this time, it's a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from the Detroit legend - Rodriguez.

Detroit, Motor City. It churned out all those classic cars, but it is also one of the great American music cities. Motown obviously, which is enough all on its own. Punk from Suzi Quattro, The Suicide Machines, The Romantics, and the MC5. Pop and R&B and Hip Hop from Was Not Was, J Dilla, and Anita Baker. Sufjan Stevens, Bob Seger, or Eminem. And - from the quiet streets of Woodbridge came the psych-rocking songwriter Sixto Rodriguez. He released 2 studio albums with little success in the US, but he did well in Australia and New Zealand, and South Africa. In fact, he was a huge hit in South Africa. He didn’t know it at the time. He lived a simple life, working hard for very little money. It wasn’t until his daughter discovered a website about him in the late 90s that he realized how many fans he had in other parts of the world. His records were re-issued by Light in the Attic in 2009 and he toured - including to Seattle. He played many packed concerts to adoring fans - finally getting a taste of the success he deserved. He died in 2023 at the age of 81.

Recorded 06/23/2009.

1. I Wonder
2. Forget It
3. Crucify Your Mind
4. Can’t Get Away
5. Inner City Blues
6. To Whom It May Concern
7. Sugar Man

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On the show this time, it's a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from the Detroit legend - Rodriguez.

Detroit, Motor City. It churned out all those classic cars, but it is also one of the great American music cities. Motown obviously, which is enough all on its own. Punk from Suzi Quattro, The Suicide Machines, The Romantics, and the MC5. Pop and R&B and Hip Hop from Was Not Was, J Dilla, and Anita Baker. Sufjan Stevens, Bob Seger, or Eminem. And - from the quiet streets of Woodbridge came the psych-rocking songwriter Sixto Rodriguez. He released 2 studio albums with little success in the US, but he did well in Australia and New Zealand, and South Africa. In fact, he was a huge hit in South Africa. He didn’t know it at the time. He lived a simple life, working hard for very little money. It wasn’t until his daughter discovered a website about him in the late 90s that he realized how many fans he had in other parts of the world. His records were re-issued by Light in the Attic in 2009 and he toured - including to Seattle. He played many packed concerts to adoring fans - finally getting a taste of the success he deserved. He died in 2023 at the age of 81.

Recorded 06/23/2009.

1. I Wonder
2. Forget It
3. Crucify Your Mind
4. Can’t Get Away
5. Inner City Blues
6. To Whom It May Concern
7. Sugar Man

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On the show this time, it’s a stripped down performance from post-garage rockers The Kills.

The Kills met back in the late 90’s when singer Alison Mosshart was staying in London during a tour with a previous band, and met her upstairs neighbor Jamie Hince. She loved his guitar playing and insisted that they be in a band together. That didn’t happen right away, but they kept in touch, and began writing together, and sharing 4 track demos of stuff, from when they were apart. Once her band broke up, Alison moved to London, and the band that would become The Kills formed in 2001, recording as VV and Hotel until they picked the band name. They play hard hitting heavy music, with one foot in bluesy garage rock, the other in epic cinematic noir-pop. It’s glitzy and dirty and always so dang cool. Their latest album is 'God Games' and it is available on Domino.

Recorded 02/07/2024.

1. New York
2. Better Days
3. 103
4. Baby Says
5. Fried My Little Brains

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On the show this time, it’s a stripped down performance from post-garage rockers The Kills.

The Kills met back in the late 90’s when singer Alison Mosshart was staying in London during a tour with a previous band, and met her upstairs neighbor Jamie Hince. She loved his guitar playing and insisted that they be in a band together. That didn’t happen right away, but they kept in touch, and began writing together, and sharing 4 track demos of stuff, from when they were apart. Once her band broke up, Alison moved to London, and the band that would become The Kills formed in 2001, recording as VV and Hotel until they picked the band name. They play hard hitting heavy music, with one foot in bluesy garage rock, the other in epic cinematic noir-pop. It’s glitzy and dirty and always so dang cool. Their latest album is 'God Games' and it is available on Domino.

Recorded 02/07/2024.

1. New York
2. Better Days
3. 103
4. Baby Says
5. Fried My Little Brains

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On the show this time, it’s the experimental electronic pop of producer and singer-songwriter Glasser.

Glasser is the project name for California based singer, composer and producer Cameron Mesirow. She released 'Apply' - her first EP under that name back in 2009. She’s been working at her own pace ever since, and developing her sound, an original blend of electronic and dance music, with influence from folk traditions, dream pop, trance, jazz and even spoken word. It’s all tied together by her nimble, melodic singing voice. Her latest is called “crux” and is available on One Little Independent.

Recorded 12/20/2023.

1. Mass Love
2. Defeat
3. Vine
4. Ophrys
5. Drift
6. Design

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On the show this time, it’s the experimental electronic pop of producer and singer-songwriter Glasser.

Glasser is the project name for California based singer, composer and producer Cameron Mesirow. She released 'Apply' - her first EP under that name back in 2009. She’s been working at her own pace ever since, and developing her sound, an original blend of electronic and dance music, with influence from folk traditions, dream pop, trance, jazz and even spoken word. It’s all tied together by her nimble, melodic singing voice. Her latest is called “crux” and is available on One Little Independent.

Recorded 12/20/2023.

1. Mass Love
2. Defeat
3. Vine
4. Ophrys
5. Drift
6. Design

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Introducing KEXP’s newest music discovery podcast. In Our Headphones brings you five song recommendations every Monday, straight from KEXP’s DJs and Music Directors. We learn stories and insights about the artists, make connections between the music and the world around us, and get to know the diverse roster of DJs that make up the KEXP airwaves. Join hosts Janice Headley and Isabel Khalili on this never-ending journey of music discovery.

Search for "In Our Headphones" wherever you get your podcasts and listen to the first episode now, featuring song recommendations from Cheryl Waters.

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beabadoobee is the stage name for Filipino-British artist Beatrice Laus. Her latest album 'Beatopia' is available on the independent label Dirty Hit. The music is unabashedly pop, with most songs clocking in from 2 ½ to 3 ½ minutes. She grabs your attention, hits you with the hooks, and moves on. Her light, airy delivery compliments first person lyrics about love, breakups, and magical matters of the heart.

Recorded 11/21/2022.

1. 10:36
2. Talk
3. Don’t Get The Deal
4. The Perfect Pair

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beabadoobee is the stage name for Filipino-British artist Beatrice Laus. Her latest album 'Beatopia' is available on the independent label Dirty Hit. The music is unabashedly pop, with most songs clocking in from 2 ½ to 3 ½ minutes. She grabs your attention, hits you with the hooks, and moves on. Her light, airy delivery compliments first person lyrics about love, breakups, and magical matters of the heart.

Recorded 11/21/2022.

1. 10:36
2. Talk
3. Don’t Get The Deal
4. The Perfect Pair

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Canadian artist Rochelle Jordan has been making downtempo R&B for over a decade now, blending 90s pop, vintage UK house and garage, electronic and progressive hip-hop for a unique and sensual sound. During her in-studio session for KEXP earlier this summer, she spoke with Larry Mizell Jr. about the inspirations behind her new record, 'Play with the Changes,' and played a dazzling set of four songs off the album.

As a bonus, we share a snippet from our 2019 sessions with acclaimed R&B artist Georgia Anne Muldrow and Declaime.

Recorded 06/08/2022.

1. Already
2. Dancing Elephants
3. Lay
4. All Along

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Canadian artist Rochelle Jordan has been making downtempo R&B for over a decade now, blending 90s pop, vintage UK house and garage, electronic and progressive hip-hop for a unique and sensual sound. During her in-studio session for KEXP earlier this summer, she spoke with Larry Mizell Jr. about the inspirations behind her new record, 'Play with the Changes,' and played a dazzling set of four songs off the album.

As a bonus, we share a snippet from our 2019 sessions with acclaimed R&B artist Georgia Anne Muldrow and Declaime.

Recorded 06/08/2022.

1. Already
2. Dancing Elephants
3. Lay
4. All Along

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On the show this time, it’s the West Coast Americana of Margo Cilker.

Margo Cilker is a California native, of the Santa Clara Cilkers, a town in the Southern Bay, transformed by the relentless onslaught of technology companies. Farmland and apricot orchards have fallen prey to silicon and semiconductors. She moved north in her 20s, spending time in Oregon, and then barely into the state of Washington midway between Portland and Walla Walla.

She writes about life, embracing the poetically cryptic, as she wonders aloud concerning cattle drives, loneliness, drinking, and a friend's trout. Her latest record is called 'Valley of Heart's Delight,' sharing that title with the actual place, and a couple of books. It is available on Fluff & Gravy Records.

Recorded 12/19/2024.

1. Beggar For Your Love
2. Lowland Trail
3. Tehachapi
4. With the Middle

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On the show this time, it’s the West Coast Americana of Margo Cilker.

Margo Cilker is a California native, of the Santa Clara Cilkers, a town in the Southern Bay, transformed by the relentless onslaught of technology companies. Farmland and apricot orchards have fallen prey to silicon and semiconductors. She moved north in her 20s, spending time in Oregon, and then barely into the state of Washington midway between Portland and Walla Walla.

She writes about life, embracing the poetically cryptic, as she wonders aloud concerning cattle drives, loneliness, drinking, and a friend's trout. Her latest record is called 'Valley of Heart's Delight,' sharing that title with the actual place, and a couple of books. It is available on Fluff & Gravy Records.

Recorded 12/19/2024.

1. Beggar For Your Love
2. Lowland Trail
3. Tehachapi
4. With the Middle

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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. They are on Swap Music. Then after the break We’ve got the Berghain-rock blended with techno-punk of Chalk, whose latest EP 'Conditions II' is available on Nice Swan Records.

Recorded 12/07/2023 (Huush) and 12/09/2023 (Chalk).

1. Disorder (Huush)
2. Falling In Love (Huush)
3. Follow the Beat (Huush)
4. Static (Chalk)
5. The Gate (Chalk)
6. Claw (Chalk)
7. Them (Chalk)

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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. They are on Swap Music. Then after the break We’ve got the Berghain-rock blended with techno-punk of Chalk, whose latest EP 'Conditions II' is available on Nice Swan Records.

Recorded 12/07/2023 (Huush) and 12/09/2023 (Chalk).

1. Disorder (Huush)
2. Falling In Love (Huush)
3. Follow the Beat (Huush)
4. Static (Chalk)
5. The Gate (Chalk)
6. Claw (Chalk)
7. Them (Chalk)

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On the show this time, it’s the soothing acoustic jams of J Mascis.

Just kidding! J Mascis has fun playing some acoustic shows, though of course he is known for playing a Fender Jazzmaster, super loud through a couple of Marshall stacks and a fuzz pedal or 2. His familiar well-worn tenor has only gained strength over the years since we first heard him with Dinosaur Jr.

In this session he grabbed a 12-string acoustic and delivered an intimate soul-comforting set. His latest solo record, recorded at home, is called 'What Do We Do Now' and it is available on Sub Pop records.

Recorded 01/15/2024.

1. Can't Believe We're Here
2. What Do We Do Now
3. You Don't Understand Me
4. Motion Sickness - Phoebe Bridgers cover (Stranger in the Alps, 2017)

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On the show this time, it’s the soothing acoustic jams of J Mascis.

Just kidding! J Mascis has fun playing some acoustic shows, though of course he is known for playing a Fender Jazzmaster, super loud through a couple of Marshall stacks and a fuzz pedal or 2. His familiar well-worn tenor has only gained strength over the years since we first heard him with Dinosaur Jr.

In this session he grabbed a 12-string acoustic and delivered an intimate soul-comforting set. His latest solo record, recorded at home, is called 'What Do We Do Now' and it is available on Sub Pop records.

Recorded 01/15/2024.

1. Can't Believe We're Here
2. What Do We Do Now
3. You Don't Understand Me
4. Motion Sickness - Phoebe Bridgers cover (Stranger in the Alps, 2017)

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Hooveriii is the solo project, now writ large, of singer / guitarist Bert Hoover. Specifically, Robert Hoover the third. The project started out in a garage in El Segundo, CA with Bert playing all the parts - bass, guitar, Casio, and drum machine into his classic 4-track Tascam 414. You can listen to that original album on vinyl coming out for Record Store Day - that’s April 20th, 2024. Over time he has assembled a stellar group of like-minded musicians. They are all capable of hitting their mark, tight and neat. They are also capable of some superb veering off into space jams. It’s psych-rock, influenced by krautrock, and it aims to take you away from this harsh world for a while - to a better place. The latest record is called 'Pointe' and it is available through the Reverberation Appreciation Society / Levitation.

Recorded 11/20/2023.

1. The Tall Grass
2. Can't You Hear Me Calling?
3. The Ship That I Sail
4. This Rock

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Hooveriii is the solo project, now writ large, of singer / guitarist Bert Hoover. Specifically, Robert Hoover the third. The project started out in a garage in El Segundo, CA with Bert playing all the parts - bass, guitar, Casio, and drum machine into his classic 4-track Tascam 414. You can listen to that original album on vinyl coming out for Record Store Day - that’s April 20th, 2024. Over time he has assembled a stellar group of like-minded musicians. They are all capable of hitting their mark, tight and neat. They are also capable of some superb veering off into space jams. It’s psych-rock, influenced by krautrock, and it aims to take you away from this harsh world for a while - to a better place. The latest record is called 'Pointe' and it is available through the Reverberation Appreciation Society / Levitation.

Recorded 11/20/2023.

1. The Tall Grass
2. Can't You Hear Me Calling?
3. The Ship That I Sail
4. This Rock

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On the show this time, it’s the brilliant intensity of the veteran New York City band - Blonde Redhead.

Blonde Redhead is a legendary independent alternative-rock band. They’ve been making music, and records on their own terms since 1994. The consistent core of the band is Kazu Makino and twin brothers Simone and Amedeo Pace. Between them they cover vocals, keys, guitars and drums. They sometimes work with collaborators - most often occupying the position of bass player. Their band has truly gone through fire - surviving breakups, endless fights, a horrible trampling by horse, and even the goodbye album. This moment finds them returning - 30 years wiser since their debut - with a brilliant, complex record, as fresh and original as any fan could wish for. It's called 'Sit Down For Dinner' and it’s available on Section1 Records.

Recorded 10/19/2023.

1. Sit Down For Dinner (Part 1)
2. Sit Down For Dinner (Part 2)
3. Snowman
4. Melody Experiment
5. Kiss Her Kiss Her

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On the show this time, it’s the brilliant intensity of the veteran New York City band - Blonde Redhead.

Blonde Redhead is a legendary independent alternative-rock band. They’ve been making music, and records on their own terms since 1994. The consistent core of the band is Kazu Makino and twin brothers Simone and Amedeo Pace. Between them they cover vocals, keys, guitars and drums. They sometimes work with collaborators - most often occupying the position of bass player. Their band has truly gone through fire - surviving breakups, endless fights, a horrible trampling by horse, and even the goodbye album. This moment finds them returning - 30 years wiser since their debut - with a brilliant, complex record, as fresh and original as any fan could wish for. It's called 'Sit Down For Dinner' and it’s available on Section1 Records.

Recorded 10/19/2023.

1. Sit Down For Dinner (Part 1)
2. Sit Down For Dinner (Part 2)
3. Snowman
4. Melody Experiment
5. Kiss Her Kiss Her

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On the show this time, it’s the Rock n Roll Revival of the Hives.

The Hives have been rocking fans across the world since the 90’s, when they released their first demo, “Sounds Like Sushi.” Their over-the-top energy and memorable hooks were apparent from the start – as was their wacky sense of humor – need a punk ode to constipation? Yeah you got it. They dress up fancy in black and white suits. They play fast loud punk rock music. Their live shows are legendary. And ever since they put out the anthem “Hate To Say I Told You So” on their 2nd full length, 'Veni Vidi Vicious,' they did in fact take over the world. Their latest is called 'The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons' and it is available on their own imprint, Disques Hives.

Recorded 11/07/2023.

1. Bogus Operandi
2. Main Offender
3. Rigor Mortis Radio
4. Hate To Say I Told You So
5. Countdown To Shutdown
6. Come On
7. Tick Tick Boom

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On the show this time, it’s the Rock n Roll Revival of the Hives.

The Hives have been rocking fans across the world since the 90’s, when they released their first demo, “Sounds Like Sushi.” Their over-the-top energy and memorable hooks were apparent from the start – as was their wacky sense of humor – need a punk ode to constipation? Yeah you got it. They dress up fancy in black and white suits. They play fast loud punk rock music. Their live shows are legendary. And ever since they put out the anthem “Hate To Say I Told You So” on their 2nd full length, 'Veni Vidi Vicious,' they did in fact take over the world. Their latest is called 'The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons' and it is available on their own imprint, Disques Hives.

Recorded 11/07/2023.

1. Bogus Operandi
2. Main Offender
3. Rigor Mortis Radio
4. Hate To Say I Told You So
5. Countdown To Shutdown
6. Come On
7. Tick Tick Boom

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On the show this time is inspiration from the music of Yemen, played with the homemade instruments of El Khat.

El Khat is the musical brainchild of Eyal el Wahab, a Yemeni man who grew up in Tel Aviv. He makes his own instruments in the tradition of impoverished people all over the world. The band is named after the drug – Khat – a stimulant chewed like tobacco across the Middle East and in Africa, and you’d better check where you are before partaking. Its legality varies by location, as does the punishment for possession! El Khat’s music is based in the traditional sounds of Yemen, but it is not frozen in amber, this is not anthropology. This is living modern music for you to listen to now. Their latest is called Albat Alawi Op. 99 and it is available on Glitterbeat.

Recorded 11/02/2023.

• Balagh Al Achbaab
• Tislami Tislami
• Zafa
• Djaja

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On the show this time is inspiration from the music of Yemen, played with the homemade instruments of El Khat.

El Khat is the musical brainchild of Eyal el Wahab, a Yemeni man who grew up in Tel Aviv. He makes his own instruments in the tradition of impoverished people all over the world. The band is named after the drug – Khat – a stimulant chewed like tobacco across the Middle East and in Africa, and you’d better check where you are before partaking. Its legality varies by location, as does the punishment for possession! El Khat’s music is based in the traditional sounds of Yemen, but it is not frozen in amber, this is not anthropology. This is living modern music for you to listen to now. Their latest is called Albat Alawi Op. 99 and it is available on Glitterbeat.

Recorded 11/02/2023.

• Balagh Al Achbaab
• Tislami Tislami
• Zafa
• Djaja

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On the show this time, it’s the compelling “collage-rock” of Montreal’s TEKE::TEKE.

TEKE::TEKE is a rock band from Montreal, with the twist being that they play in the style of 1960’s and 70’s Japanese movie soundtracks. It is a big band - 7 musicians - and their diverse backgrounds help to drive their eclectic modern take on the psychedelic rock they use for inspiration. The name TEKE::TEKE refers to the classic sound of surf guitar, and originally, they formed to honor Japanese surf legend Takeshi Terauchi. Drums, bass, dueling guitars, trombone, and flute constitute an impressive sonic palette, but once you throw in traditional Japanese instruments, multilingual poetic lyrics, and a punk rock heart - you'd better hold on because it's gonna be a ride! The addition of one of the world’s most charismatic front-persons, in the form of singer and fashion icon Maya Kuroki pushes the band from brilliant to downright extraordinary. It’s loud, it's colorful and it’s super fun. Their latest is called 'Hagata' and it is available on Kill Rock Stars.

Recorded 10/20/2023.

1. Setagaya Koya
2. Gotoku Lemon
3. Onaji Heya
4. Hoppe

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On the show this time, it’s the compelling “collage-rock” of Montreal’s TEKE::TEKE.

TEKE::TEKE is a rock band from Montreal, with the twist being that they play in the style of 1960’s and 70’s Japanese movie soundtracks. It is a big band - 7 musicians - and their diverse backgrounds help to drive their eclectic modern take on the psychedelic rock they use for inspiration. The name TEKE::TEKE refers to the classic sound of surf guitar, and originally, they formed to honor Japanese surf legend Takeshi Terauchi. Drums, bass, dueling guitars, trombone, and flute constitute an impressive sonic palette, but once you throw in traditional Japanese instruments, multilingual poetic lyrics, and a punk rock heart - you'd better hold on because it's gonna be a ride! The addition of one of the world’s most charismatic front-persons, in the form of singer and fashion icon Maya Kuroki pushes the band from brilliant to downright extraordinary. It’s loud, it's colorful and it’s super fun. Their latest is called 'Hagata' and it is available on Kill Rock Stars.

Recorded 10/20/2023.

1. Setagaya Koya
2. Gotoku Lemon
3. Onaji Heya
4. Hoppe

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On the show this time, it’s the avant-garde sitar of Anoushka Shankar. Anoushka Shankar is a master musician, as well as being a composer and producer. She studied with her famous father - Ravi Shankar - who had a smaller instrument made for his 7 year old daughter. She made her professional debut at thirteen, and over the years she has reinvented sitar music, playing with musicians from various genres, cultures and geographies, looking for new situations and contexts to use its inimitable voice. As she puts it, she “de-exotified” the Sitar. Flamenco, hip hop, jazz, and cinematic scores are all fair game. 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.

Recorded 10/17/2023.

1. Boat To Nowhere
2. Secret Heart
3. Dancing In Madness
4. Stolen Moments

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On the show this time, it’s the avant-garde sitar of Anoushka Shankar. Anoushka Shankar is a master musician, as well as being a composer and producer. She studied with her famous father - Ravi Shankar - who had a smaller instrument made for his 7 year old daughter. She made her professional debut at thirteen, and over the years she has reinvented sitar music, playing with musicians from various genres, cultures and geographies, looking for new situations and contexts to use its inimitable voice. As she puts it, she “de-exotified” the Sitar. Flamenco, hip hop, jazz, and cinematic scores are all fair game. 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.

Recorded 10/17/2023.

1. Boat To Nowhere
2. Secret Heart
3. Dancing In Madness
4. Stolen Moments

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On the show this time, dance your butt right off with London producers Jungle.

British dance-music producer-musicians Jungle have figured out the recipe. They’ve been making hook-laden rump-shakers since before their oddly titled full length debut - 'Jungle.' Technically they’ve been doing it since forever - they’ve been friends since they were little kids. Massive grooves like “Busy Earnin',” “Casio,” and “Keep Moving” set the standard. They’ve got placements in TV, film, and video games, so you’ve probably heard Jungle even if you didn’t know it. Also, their videos have some of the best dancing you’ll ever see, thanks in part to the ongoing collaboration with the KZ Creatives collective. Their latest record 'Volcano' is available on Caiola Records.

Recorded 09/15/2023.

1. Dominoes
2. The Heat
3. Back on 74
4. Coming Back

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On the show this time, dance your butt right off with London producers Jungle.

British dance-music producer-musicians Jungle have figured out the recipe. They’ve been making hook-laden rump-shakers since before their oddly titled full length debut - 'Jungle.' Technically they’ve been doing it since forever - they’ve been friends since they were little kids. Massive grooves like “Busy Earnin',” “Casio,” and “Keep Moving” set the standard. They’ve got placements in TV, film, and video games, so you’ve probably heard Jungle even if you didn’t know it. Also, their videos have some of the best dancing you’ll ever see, thanks in part to the ongoing collaboration with the KZ Creatives collective. Their latest record 'Volcano' is available on Caiola Records.

Recorded 09/15/2023.

1. Dominoes
2. The Heat
3. Back on 74
4. Coming Back

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On the show this time, dance, chant, and fight back with Scottish band Young Fathers.

Young Fathers are pop, grimy electronica, organic percussion, and Afro-Scottish indie. They rap. They chant. They sing. They do what they want. They've been making music together since they were teens, back in 2008. Their latest record - the Scottish Album of the Year for 2023 - is called 'Heavy Heavy' and is available on Ninja Tune Records.

Recorded 09/27/2023.

1. I Saw
2. Drum
3. Geronimo
4. Rice

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On the show this time, dance, chant, and fight back with Scottish band Young Fathers.

Young Fathers are pop, grimy electronica, organic percussion, and Afro-Scottish indie. They rap. They chant. They sing. They do what they want. They've been making music together since they were teens, back in 2008. Their latest record - the Scottish Album of the Year for 2023 - is called 'Heavy Heavy' and is available on Ninja Tune Records.

Recorded 09/27/2023.

1. I Saw
2. Drum
3. Geronimo
4. Rice

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On the show this time, it’s the meticulous indie-folk songwriting of Gregory Alan Isakov.

Gregory Alan Isakov is a singer-songwriter sure. But he’s also a farmer. His market farm in Boulder, Colorado provides produce to around a hundred CSA members, a couple of chefs, and a food bank. The man is really into growing the perfect lettuce mix. That’s why it’s rare to find him on tour in the summer. But - when you have a new full length album, five years in the making, it’s time to dust off the old road boots and get out there. It’s called 'Appaloosa Bones' and is available on Dualtone Records and through his own label Suitcase Town Music.

Recorded 08/21/2023.

1. The Fall
2. Before The Sun
3. Miles To Go
4. Watchman

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On the show this time, it’s the meticulous indie-folk songwriting of Gregory Alan Isakov.

Gregory Alan Isakov is a singer-songwriter sure. But he’s also a farmer. His market farm in Boulder, Colorado provides produce to around a hundred CSA members, a couple of chefs, and a food bank. The man is really into growing the perfect lettuce mix. That’s why it’s rare to find him on tour in the summer. But - when you have a new full length album, five years in the making, it’s time to dust off the old road boots and get out there. It’s called 'Appaloosa Bones' and is available on Dualtone Records and through his own label Suitcase Town Music.

Recorded 08/21/2023.

1. The Fall
2. Before The Sun
3. Miles To Go
4. Watchman

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On the show this time, it’s doom, data, and reverberation appreciation with Frankie and The Witch Fingers.

Frankie and The Witch Fingers returned to KEXP’s studios in support of their 7th studio record. It’s been an 11-year run already for the Bloomington, Indiana band, now based solidly in the thriving Los Angeles psych-rock scene. What started as a one-man-band - Dylan Sizemore on guitar, vocals, and stomping away on a kick drum - has evolved and adapted into a 6-piece prog/post-punk juggernaut - now featuring Nikki “Pickle” Smith from Death Valley Girls and Nick Aguilar, previous touring drummer for Mike Watt of the legendary Minutemen. The new album is called 'Data Doom' and is available on Greenway Records.

Recorded 08/31/2023.

1. Empire
2. Burn Me Down
3. Mild Davis
4. Futurephobic

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On the show this time, it’s doom, data, and reverberation appreciation with Frankie and The Witch Fingers.

Frankie and The Witch Fingers returned to KEXP’s studios in support of their 7th studio record. It’s been an 11-year run already for the Bloomington, Indiana band, now based solidly in the thriving Los Angeles psych-rock scene. What started as a one-man-band - Dylan Sizemore on guitar, vocals, and stomping away on a kick drum - has evolved and adapted into a 6-piece prog/post-punk juggernaut - now featuring Nikki “Pickle” Smith from Death Valley Girls and Nick Aguilar, previous touring drummer for Mike Watt of the legendary Minutemen. The new album is called 'Data Doom' and is available on Greenway Records.

Recorded 08/31/2023.

1. Empire
2. Burn Me Down
3. Mild Davis
4. Futurephobic

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When your family name is synonymous with afrobeat activism, what do you do? For Femi and Made Kuti, the only option is to continue the Legacy, of course. On this episode of Live on KEXP, the father/son duo carry on what Fela Kuti started in the ‘70s - the dissemination of not just sharp political criticism but also immense joy through music.

Recorded 05/11/2021.

1. Pà Pá Pà (Femi Kuti)
2. Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am (Made Kuti)
3. Stop The Hate (Femi Kuti)
4. Free Your Mind (Made Kuti)

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When your family name is synonymous with afrobeat activism, what do you do? For Femi and Made Kuti, the only option is to continue the Legacy, of course. On this episode of Live on KEXP, the father/son duo carry on what Fela Kuti started in the ‘70s - the dissemination of not just sharp political criticism but also immense joy through music.

Recorded 05/11/2021.

1. Pà Pá Pà (Femi Kuti)
2. Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am (Made Kuti)
3. Stop The Hate (Femi Kuti)
4. Free Your Mind (Made Kuti)

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On the show this time, it’s the cinematic piano and electronics of Hania Rani.

The Polish pianist’s latest album, 'On Giacometti,' is out February 2023 on Gondwana Records. She continues to expand on her film score ambient classical atmospherics, using electronics and her clear wistful voice. In this episode, we touch on Rani's origin story and influences and then get right to the music as these works are a bit longer. This performance features 3 previously unreleased pieces, and one - “Buka” - from her 2020 release, 'Home.'

Recorded 07/09/2022.

1. 24.03
2. Ghosts
3. Komeda Part 3
4. Buka

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On the show this time, it’s the cinematic piano and electronics of Hania Rani.

The Polish pianist’s latest album, 'On Giacometti,' is out February 2023 on Gondwana Records. She continues to expand on her film score ambient classical atmospherics, using electronics and her clear wistful voice. In this episode, we touch on Rani's origin story and influences and then get right to the music as these works are a bit longer. This performance features 3 previously unreleased pieces, and one - “Buka” - from her 2020 release, 'Home.'

Recorded 07/09/2022.

1. 24.03
2. Ghosts
3. Komeda Part 3
4. Buka

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On the show this time, it’s the detail driven divinations of The Mountain Goats.

The Mountain Goats are a definitive independent band. John Darnielle has been releasing music under that name since 1991. He started out taping straight onto cassette, with a boombox, and over the years has returned to that medium - lo-fi for sure, but oddly high in emotional fidelity. He’s also worked with engineers - in particular with Tiny Telephone’s John Vanderslice, and is now equally comfortable with full-studio productions. The band has changed over the years too, but at the moment is a wonderfully cohesive group - Peter Hughes on bass, Matt Douglas on sax/keys and 2nd guitar, and rockin’ Jon Wurster on drums. His latest is “Jenny From Thebes” - his 22nd full length album, and it’s available on Merge Records.

Recorded 08/08/2023.

1. Make You Suffer
2. The Slow Parts on Death Metal Albums
3. Clean Slate
4. Hostages

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On the show this time, it’s the detail driven divinations of The Mountain Goats.

The Mountain Goats are a definitive independent band. John Darnielle has been releasing music under that name since 1991. He started out taping straight onto cassette, with a boombox, and over the years has returned to that medium - lo-fi for sure, but oddly high in emotional fidelity. He’s also worked with engineers - in particular with Tiny Telephone’s John Vanderslice, and is now equally comfortable with full-studio productions. The band has changed over the years too, but at the moment is a wonderfully cohesive group - Peter Hughes on bass, Matt Douglas on sax/keys and 2nd guitar, and rockin’ Jon Wurster on drums. His latest is “Jenny From Thebes” - his 22nd full length album, and it’s available on Merge Records.

Recorded 08/08/2023.

1. Make You Suffer
2. The Slow Parts on Death Metal Albums
3. Clean Slate
4. Hostages

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On the show this time, it’s the powerful 60’s and 70’s influenced instrumentals of the mighty Budos Band.

The Budos Band is now on their 9th release - 6 albums and 3 EP’s - and they are also now on their own label - Diamond West. They were already recording on their own, in their own studio, and they were living a bi-coastal existence with some members in California. So, it really is an organic move, amicably splitting from their origin story label Daptone Records to do their own thing. Continuing their run of epic-sounding cinematic instrumental dramas, their first release on this imprint is the EP 'Frontier’s Edge.'

Recorded 08/25/2023.

1. Frontier’s Edge
2. Crescent Blade
3. Long in the Tooth
4. Gun Metal Grey

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On the show this time, it’s the powerful 60’s and 70’s influenced instrumentals of the mighty Budos Band.

The Budos Band is now on their 9th release - 6 albums and 3 EP’s - and they are also now on their own label - Diamond West. They were already recording on their own, in their own studio, and they were living a bi-coastal existence with some members in California. So, it really is an organic move, amicably splitting from their origin story label Daptone Records to do their own thing. Continuing their run of epic-sounding cinematic instrumental dramas, their first release on this imprint is the EP 'Frontier’s Edge.'

Recorded 08/25/2023.

1. Frontier’s Edge
2. Crescent Blade
3. Long in the Tooth
4. Gun Metal Grey

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On the show this time, it’s the experiment-Americana of Boise, Idaho’s Trevor Powers and his band Youth Lagoon.

Youth Lagoon returns, renewed and refreshed to the studio and to the road. After the project's debut in 2011, and the following 2 albums, songwriter Trevor Powers announced the end of the band after only 5 years, in 2016. He needed to move on, and released two albums under his own name. Never say never though - after surviving some severe unexpected health problems in 2021 Trevor found himself reconnecting with the parts of himself, he had left behind. Self-acceptance and love brought a new perspective, and he resurrected Youth Lagoon with the release of the latest album 'Heaven Is A Junkyard,' available on Fat Possum Records.

Recorded 07/13/2023.

1. Rabbit
2. Prizefighter
3. Deep Red Sea
4. Idaho Alien

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On the show this time, it’s the experiment-Americana of Boise, Idaho’s Trevor Powers and his band Youth Lagoon.

Youth Lagoon returns, renewed and refreshed to the studio and to the road. After the project's debut in 2011, and the following 2 albums, songwriter Trevor Powers announced the end of the band after only 5 years, in 2016. He needed to move on, and released two albums under his own name. Never say never though - after surviving some severe unexpected health problems in 2021 Trevor found himself reconnecting with the parts of himself, he had left behind. Self-acceptance and love brought a new perspective, and he resurrected Youth Lagoon with the release of the latest album 'Heaven Is A Junkyard,' available on Fat Possum Records.

Recorded 07/13/2023.

1. Rabbit
2. Prizefighter
3. Deep Red Sea
4. Idaho Alien

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On the show this time it’s Palestinian-Jordanian band 47SOUL.

47SOUL is named for the year 1947, which was the year before the Palestinian Nakba and the last year people could move freely from place to place in Bilad Al-Sham, or The Levant. The band fuses a traditional Arabic dance form - Dabke - with electronic hip hop, rock, reggae, and reggaeton to create what is known as Shamstep. This is refugee art, this is anti-border music. The band often says - “Every land is a holy land, seeking recognition.”

Recorded 09/23/2019.

1. Machina
2. Gamar
3. Marked Safe
4. Intro To Shamstep

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On the show this time, it’s a celebration of connection - to lineage and to land with Black Belt Eagle Scout.

Black Belt Eagle Scout is the recording project of Katherine "KP" Paul. She’s been steadily creating indigenous-Swinomish-woman meets Pacific-Northwest indie-rock-and-punk since her self-titled debut EP in 2014. Her 3rd full length and latest album “The Land, The Water, The Sky” is available on Saddle Creek Records.

Recorded 05/08/2023.

1. Fancy Dance
2. Nobody
3. Don't Give Up
4. On the River

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On the show this time, it’s a celebration of connection - to lineage and to land with Black Belt Eagle Scout.

Black Belt Eagle Scout is the recording project of Katherine "KP" Paul. She’s been steadily creating indigenous-Swinomish-woman meets Pacific-Northwest indie-rock-and-punk since her self-titled debut EP in 2014. Her 3rd full length and latest album “The Land, The Water, The Sky” is available on Saddle Creek Records.

Recorded 05/08/2023.

1. Fancy Dance
2. Nobody
3. Don't Give Up
4. On the River

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On the show this time, it’s the new motorik psych-pop of Seattle’s own Spirit Award.

Spirit Award is the creative project of singer / guitarist Daniel Lyon. He combines catchy energetic post-punk psych-pop with pensive analytical lyrics, arriving at a surprisingly loving and accessible sound, considering the weight of the content. His all star cast of collaborators includes co-producer Trevor Spencer, bassist Chris Jordan and drummer Andrew King. Their latest album 'The Fear' is available on Share It Music.

Recorded 05/18/2023.

1. Western Violence
2. Pushing Forward
3. Unlock the Door
4. Guilt and Shame

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On the show this time, it’s the new motorik psych-pop of Seattle’s own Spirit Award.

Spirit Award is the creative project of singer / guitarist Daniel Lyon. He combines catchy energetic post-punk psych-pop with pensive analytical lyrics, arriving at a surprisingly loving and accessible sound, considering the weight of the content. His all star cast of collaborators includes co-producer Trevor Spencer, bassist Chris Jordan and drummer Andrew King. Their latest album 'The Fear' is available on Share It Music.

Recorded 05/18/2023.

1. Western Violence
2. Pushing Forward
3. Unlock the Door
4. Guilt and Shame

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On the show this time, it’s the next generation of Tuareg music - the desert rock of Tamikrest.

According to their bio, in the Tamasheq language, Tamikrest means “connection.” The group members come from Mali, Niger, Algeria and France. Their music takes root in Ishumar “rebel music” Rock, or Tuareg Blues….and it flowers - expanding as they explore and include their ever widening set of influences. Their singer Ousman Ag Mosa lives, as he says, “everywhere in the desert” - because he is a nomad. Generally he walks somewhere south of Algeria and north of Mali. The Tamasheq people want to preserve their culture, their way of life, and their land. He sings in Tamasheq, to keep their poems, history and the music alive. Their latest album “Tamotäit” is available on Glitterbeat Records.

Recorded May 31, 2023

• Awnafin
• Azawad
• As Sastnan Hidjan
• Imanin bas zihoun

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On the show this time, it’s the next generation of Tuareg music - the desert rock of Tamikrest.

According to their bio, in the Tamasheq language, Tamikrest means “connection.” The group members come from Mali, Niger, Algeria and France. Their music takes root in Ishumar “rebel music” Rock, or Tuareg Blues….and it flowers - expanding as they explore and include their ever widening set of influences. Their singer Ousman Ag Mosa lives, as he says, “everywhere in the desert” - because he is a nomad. Generally he walks somewhere south of Algeria and north of Mali. The Tamasheq people want to preserve their culture, their way of life, and their land. He sings in Tamasheq, to keep their poems, history and the music alive. Their latest album “Tamotäit” is available on Glitterbeat Records.

Recorded May 31, 2023

• Awnafin
• Azawad
• As Sastnan Hidjan
• Imanin bas zihoun

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On the show this time, it's the danceable dreamtronica of producer/DJ Nabihah Iqbal.

British musician Nabihah Iqbal is a true music-lover. She plays multiple instruments, produces, DJs, and she has a degree in African history and ethnomusicology. (She’s a lawyer too, by the way.) She can rock you on guitar or push you out onto the dance floor with equal panache. She overcame a mountain of obstacles and setbacks to create her latest record. It is called 'Dreamer' and is available on Ninja Tune Records.

Recorded 06/05/2023.

1. Dreamer
2. This World Couldn't See Us
3. Gentle Heart
4. Closer Lover

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On the show this time, it's the danceable dreamtronica of producer/DJ Nabihah Iqbal.

British musician Nabihah Iqbal is a true music-lover. She plays multiple instruments, produces, DJs, and she has a degree in African history and ethnomusicology. (She’s a lawyer too, by the way.) She can rock you on guitar or push you out onto the dance floor with equal panache. She overcame a mountain of obstacles and setbacks to create her latest record. It is called 'Dreamer' and is available on Ninja Tune Records.

Recorded 06/05/2023.

1. Dreamer
2. This World Couldn't See Us
3. Gentle Heart
4. Closer Lover

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On the show this time, it’s the OG desert blues of Mali’s Tinariwen.

Tinariwen has been bringing the sound of the northern Sahara to the world for over 20 years. Their music has won the hearts of listeners worldwide, regardless of language spoken. There’s a vibe, a hypnotic groove, and a poetic humanness that pulls you in. There’s also the Blues - the universal music of self-expression in the face of persecution. These musicians have faced hardship and oppression, and it’s not over. A coup in 2020, another in 2021, the withdrawal of the French military and ongoing messy battles between various factions has made civilian life very dangerous. Their songs call for unity, and bravely run counter to the more fundamentalist groups, some of whom would ban music altogether. This record features playing from Daniel Lanois, banjo player Wes Corbett and fiddler Fats Kaplin, highlighting the band’s Americana influences. It’s called 'Amatssou' and was produced remotely by Lanois. It is available through Wedge.

Recorded 05/29/2023.

1. Alghalam Tiglistarha
2. Arajghiyine
3. Tidjit
4. Anemouhagh

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On the show this time, it’s the OG desert blues of Mali’s Tinariwen.

Tinariwen has been bringing the sound of the northern Sahara to the world for over 20 years. Their music has won the hearts of listeners worldwide, regardless of language spoken. There’s a vibe, a hypnotic groove, and a poetic humanness that pulls you in. There’s also the Blues - the universal music of self-expression in the face of persecution. These musicians have faced hardship and oppression, and it’s not over. A coup in 2020, another in 2021, the withdrawal of the French military and ongoing messy battles between various factions has made civilian life very dangerous. Their songs call for unity, and bravely run counter to the more fundamentalist groups, some of whom would ban music altogether. This record features playing from Daniel Lanois, banjo player Wes Corbett and fiddler Fats Kaplin, highlighting the band’s Americana influences. It’s called 'Amatssou' and was produced remotely by Lanois. It is available through Wedge.

Recorded 05/29/2023.

1. Alghalam Tiglistarha
2. Arajghiyine
3. Tidjit
4. Anemouhagh

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During KEXP’s fall fund drive, discover the variety of music podcasts we produce at KEXP and hear some of our favorite clips from each one. We’re thankful to the thousands of amplifiers who already donate to KEXP, building the foundation for our community of storytelling, and we want you to join them with a one-time donation or a recurring gift!

50 Years of Hip-Hop: https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/50-years-of-hip-hop/

El Sonido: https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/el-sonido/

Fresh off the Spaceship: https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/fresh-off-the-spaceship/

Live on KEXP: https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/live-on-kexp/

Sound and Vision: https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/sound-vision/

Song of the Day: https://www.kexp.org/podcasts/song-of-the-day/

KEXP Podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kexppodcasts

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On the show this time, it’s the electronic meets organic, dark-wave, post-rock of Italy’s JoyCut.

JoyCut is the musical brain-child of composer/artist Pasquale Pezillo. The music they make is a balance of organic acoustic instruments played by human beings, and the endless possible textures of electronic and synthesized sound. They are committed to a green sustainable future, using biodegradable and plant based materials for their packaging and merch, and even utilizing solar powered recording studios. They count tourmates such as the Chemical Brothers and Robert Smith amongst their fans. They recently created an epic evening of music with L’Orchestra Del Teatro Communale live in Bologna’s historic Teatro Manzoni.

Their latest album is called 'TheBluWave [TimesWhenSilenceIsAPoem - TheIceHasMelted - AndBleedingGlaciersFormOurTears]_.' It's available on the JoyCut Official website.

Recorded 05/30/2023.

1. TheFirstSong_
2. BLUTOKYO_
3. ThePlasticWhale_
4. KOMOREBI_
5. Antropocene_

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On the show this time, it’s the electronic meets organic, dark-wave, post-rock of Italy’s JoyCut.

JoyCut is the musical brain-child of composer/artist Pasquale Pezillo. The music they make is a balance of organic acoustic instruments played by human beings, and the endless possible textures of electronic and synthesized sound. They are committed to a green sustainable future, using biodegradable and plant based materials for their packaging and merch, and even utilizing solar powered recording studios. They count tourmates such as the Chemical Brothers and Robert Smith amongst their fans. They recently created an epic evening of music with L’Orchestra Del Teatro Communale live in Bologna’s historic Teatro Manzoni.

Their latest album is called 'TheBluWave [TimesWhenSilenceIsAPoem - TheIceHasMelted - AndBleedingGlaciersFormOurTears]_.' It's available on the JoyCut Official website.

Recorded 05/30/2023.

1. TheFirstSong_
2. BLUTOKYO_
3. ThePlasticWhale_
4. KOMOREBI_
5. Antropocene_

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On the show this time, it's a special episode, guest hosted by (former) KEXP DJ Gabriel Teodros in collaboration with Jessica Ramirez of the Seedcast Podcast, shedding light on the orchestral Indigenous music of Jeremy Dutcher. Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Jeremy Dutcher is a member of the Tobique First Nation in North-West New Brunswick, and a classically trained tenor. He’s a multi-instrumentalist, a Polaris Music Prize winner and a Juno Award winner, for indigenous music album of the year in 2019. His latest album is called “MOTEWOLONUWOK” and it's available on Secret City Records.

Recorded 05/19/2023.

1. Sakomawit
2. The Land That Held Them
3. Take My Hand
4. Skicinuwihkuk

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On the show this time, it's a special episode, guest hosted by (former) KEXP DJ Gabriel Teodros in collaboration with Jessica Ramirez of the Seedcast Podcast, shedding light on the orchestral Indigenous music of Jeremy Dutcher. Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Jeremy Dutcher is a member of the Tobique First Nation in North-West New Brunswick, and a classically trained tenor. He’s a multi-instrumentalist, a Polaris Music Prize winner and a Juno Award winner, for indigenous music album of the year in 2019. His latest album is called “MOTEWOLONUWOK” and it's available on Secret City Records.

Recorded 05/19/2023.

1. Sakomawit
2. The Land That Held Them
3. Take My Hand
4. Skicinuwihkuk

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On the show this time, it’s the cinematic electronic compositions of The Album Leaf. The Album Leaf is Jimmy LaValle’s recording project of nearly 25 years, spanning 7 studio albums, 8 EPs, multiple soundtracks and some killer collaborations. He’s done it solo, he’s done it with a band. The current touring band includes Walter Trapp on trumpet and Aaron Ray on drums and electronics. His latest album is called “Future Falling,” with guests including Kimbra and Bat For Lashes. It's available on Nettwerk Records.

Recorded May 17, 2023.

1. Prologue
2. Dust Collects
3. Breathe
4. Stride

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On the show this time, it’s the cinematic electronic compositions of The Album Leaf. The Album Leaf is Jimmy LaValle’s recording project of nearly 25 years, spanning 7 studio albums, 8 EPs, multiple soundtracks and some killer collaborations. He’s done it solo, he’s done it with a band. The current touring band includes Walter Trapp on trumpet and Aaron Ray on drums and electronics. His latest album is called “Future Falling,” with guests including Kimbra and Bat For Lashes. It's available on Nettwerk Records.

Recorded May 17, 2023.

1. Prologue
2. Dust Collects
3. Breathe
4. Stride

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On the show this time, it’s indie punk for unfolding your gender - the music of NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND.

NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND is the solo project of Portland singer Anaïs, a fresh start after the dissolution of their previous project Cry Babe. Cry Babe had been the inspiration for some characters in the film 'Somebody That I Used to Know' starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, and when the two writer/actors suggested they would come to see a show, that provided Anaïs the impetus to form this new band. The record is a beautiful combination of sing-along anthems and emotional catharsis.

Their debut as NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND is 'Big And Kind,' available on Bandcamp.

Recorded 05/12/2023.

1. Big and Kind
2. No Face
3. Tender Hand
4. Okay

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On the show this time, it’s indie punk for unfolding your gender - the music of NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND.

NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND is the solo project of Portland singer Anaïs, a fresh start after the dissolution of their previous project Cry Babe. Cry Babe had been the inspiration for some characters in the film 'Somebody That I Used to Know' starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, and when the two writer/actors suggested they would come to see a show, that provided Anaïs the impetus to form this new band. The record is a beautiful combination of sing-along anthems and emotional catharsis.

Their debut as NONBINARY GIRLFRIEND is 'Big And Kind,' available on Bandcamp.

Recorded 05/12/2023.

1. Big and Kind
2. No Face
3. Tender Hand
4. Okay

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On the show this time, it’s the soulful humanity of Kurdish-Turkish vocalist Aynur. Aynur is a musician from Turkiye, and a Kurdish musician. She applies her breathtaking vocal technique to a refreshing blend of 300 year old Kurdish folk-songs, and her own jazz and pop influences. She is not afraid to address the suffering of the Kurdish people, or the struggles facing women - so much so that her music has at times been banned, her life has been threatened, and she has migrated as a result.

Yo-Yo Ma said “To hear Aynur’s voice is to hear the transformation of all the layers of human joy and suffering into one sound. It reaches so deep into our soul, tears into our hearts, and then we are for one moment, joined as one. It is unforgettable!”

Her latest album, 'Hedûr - Solace of Time,' is available through The Orchard distribution.

Recorded 04/24/2023.

1. Berfek Barî - Lure Lure
2. Rewend (Göçebe)
3. Qumrikê
4. Malan Barkir-Bêrîvanê
5. Hedûr

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On the show this time, it’s the soulful humanity of Kurdish-Turkish vocalist Aynur. Aynur is a musician from Turkiye, and a Kurdish musician. She applies her breathtaking vocal technique to a refreshing blend of 300 year old Kurdish folk-songs, and her own jazz and pop influences. She is not afraid to address the suffering of the Kurdish people, or the struggles facing women - so much so that her music has at times been banned, her life has been threatened, and she has migrated as a result.

Yo-Yo Ma said “To hear Aynur’s voice is to hear the transformation of all the layers of human joy and suffering into one sound. It reaches so deep into our soul, tears into our hearts, and then we are for one moment, joined as one. It is unforgettable!”

Her latest album, 'Hedûr - Solace of Time,' is available through The Orchard distribution.

Recorded 04/24/2023.

1. Berfek Barî - Lure Lure
2. Rewend (Göçebe)
3. Qumrikê
4. Malan Barkir-Bêrîvanê
5. Hedûr

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On the show this time, it's the experimental-noise meets classic-rock-that-really-rocks, of the legendary Deerhoof.

Deerhoof has existed in its current incarnation since 2008, a four piece with Greg Saunier on drums, Satomi Matsuzaki on most vocals and bass, John Dieterich and Ed Rodriguez on guitars.  Every member can and does sing, and also write. The original version of the band started in 1994 in San Francisco! They are beloved by fans and fellow musicians alike. They are a prototypical DIY band. They are original, playful, thoughtful, and political. They should be in the dictionary under the word “band.” Their latest album “Miracle-Level” is available on Joyful Noise Recordings. As the label notes on their website - “It’s the band’s 19th album and the first to be produced, recorded and mixed entirely in a recording studio. All of the songs are in Japanese.

Recorded May 3, 2023.

1. My Lovely Cat!
2. Scarcity Is Manufactured
3. Plant Thief
4. Momentary Art of Soul!

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On the show this time, it's the experimental-noise meets classic-rock-that-really-rocks, of the legendary Deerhoof.

Deerhoof has existed in its current incarnation since 2008, a four piece with Greg Saunier on drums, Satomi Matsuzaki on most vocals and bass, John Dieterich and Ed Rodriguez on guitars.  Every member can and does sing, and also write.  The original version of the band started in 1994 in San Francisco! They are beloved by fans and fellow musicians alike. They are a prototypical DIY band. They are original, playful, thoughtful, and political. They should be in the dictionary under the word “band.” Their latest album “Miracle-Level” is available on Joyful Noise Recordings. As the label notes on their website - “It’s the band’s 19th album and the first to be produced, recorded and mixed entirely in a recording studio. All of the songs are in Japanese.

Recorded May 3, 2023.

1. My Lovely Cat!
2. Scarcity Is Manufactured
3. Plant Thief
4. Momentary Art of Soul!

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On the show this time, it’s the Mexican-American indie-folk of Portland’s Y La Bamba.

Y La Bamba is the band name of Luz Elena Mendoza-Ramirez. They’ve been making music since the mid 2000s, starting out like many a great band - playing the open mics around their part time hometown of Portland Oregon. Over the years the band has changed, but the community around it has only grown. They’ve worked with folks like Chris Funk from the Decemberists, Steve Berlin from Los Lobos, and Sergio Mendoza from Calexico. They’ve toured with Neko Case and the Lumineers. They’ve hit the Billboard Latin Pop charts, NPR’s top lists, and stolen the hearts of every independent radio station that took the time to listen. Their latest album, 'Lucha,' is available on Tender Loving Empire.

Recorded 04/27/2023.

1. Mas Manos
2. Crema de Melón
3. Dibujos De Mi Alma
4. Collapse

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On the show this time, it’s the Mexican-American indie-folk of Portland’s Y La Bamba.

Y La Bamba is the band name of Luz Elena Mendoza-Ramirez. They’ve been making music since the mid 2000s, starting out like many a great band - playing the open mics around their part time hometown of Portland Oregon. Over the years the band has changed, but the community around it has only grown. They’ve worked with folks like Chris Funk from the Decemberists, Steve Berlin from Los Lobos, and Sergio Mendoza from Calexico. They’ve toured with Neko Case and the Lumineers. They’ve hit the Billboard Latin Pop charts, NPR’s top lists, and stolen the hearts of every independent radio station that took the time to listen. Their latest album, 'Lucha,' is available on Tender Loving Empire.

Recorded 04/27/2023.

1. Mas Manos
2. Crema de Melón
3. Dibujos De Mi Alma
4. Collapse

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On the show this time, it’s the spell-binding heavy-rock of All Them Witches.

All Them Witches is a band whose fans will show up. It appears that once you fall in love with their long form explorations of time and space, you will follow them to the ends of the earth. They play blues, transmuted. They can shift effortlessly from spooky R&B to heavy metal to epic psych-rock. Rhythm holds it all together, but any of the individual musicians can wander off into improvisation - safely cradled in the communal groove. They recently put out 'The Baker’s Dozen' - one song for each month of the year, plus one for safety - released on YouTube. They’ve been playing multi-night-in-one-city sold out shows supporting their latest album - 'Nothing As Ideal.' It was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios, and is available on New West Records.

Recorded 04/14/2023.

1. See You Next Fall
2. L'Hotel Serein
3. Bulls
4. Enemy of My Enemy

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On the show this time, it’s the spell-binding heavy-rock of All Them Witches.

All Them Witches is a band whose fans will show up. It appears that once you fall in love with their long form explorations of time and space, you will follow them to the ends of the earth. They play blues, transmuted. They can shift effortlessly from spooky R&B to heavy metal to epic psych-rock. Rhythm holds it all together, but any of the individual musicians can wander off into improvisation - safely cradled in the communal groove. They recently put out 'The Baker’s Dozen' - one song for each month of the year, plus one for safety - released on YouTube. They’ve been playing multi-night-in-one-city sold out shows supporting their latest album - 'Nothing As Ideal.' It was recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios, and is available on New West Records.

Recorded 04/14/2023.

1. See You Next Fall
2. L'Hotel Serein
3. Bulls
4. Enemy of My Enemy

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On the show this time, it’s the collaborative Mali meets world music of Vieux Farka Touré.

Vieux Farka Touré has released 7 studio albums since his debut in 2007. He’s shared stages with and collaborated with a slew of great musicians - from Amadou and Mariam to John Scofield and Dave Matthews. He’s played with slide virtuoso Derek Trucks and with Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder. He formed another band with Israeli singer Idan Raichel. He performed at the World Cup alongside Alicia Keys and Shakira. He’s clearly earned the right to be reviewed without mention of his father. But - he’s got the maturity to enjoy his connection to family and history. His latest album is named “Ali.” It’s another collaboration - this time with Texan psych-rock meets hip-hop trio Khruangbin - all covers of songs by his Dad. It’s available on Dead Oceans.

Recorded 04/11/2023.

1. Ali Hala Abada
2. Diarabi
3. Ngala Kaourene
4. Adou

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On the show this time, it’s the collaborative Mali meets world music of Vieux Farka Touré.

Vieux Farka Touré has released 7 studio albums since his debut in 2007. He’s shared stages with and collaborated with a slew of great musicians - from Amadou and Mariam to John Scofield and Dave Matthews. He’s played with slide virtuoso Derek Trucks and with Taj Mahal and Ry Cooder. He formed another band with Israeli singer Idan Raichel. He performed at the World Cup alongside Alicia Keys and Shakira. He’s clearly earned the right to be reviewed without mention of his father. But - he’s got the maturity to enjoy his connection to family and history. His latest album is named “Ali.” It’s another collaboration - this time with Texan psych-rock meets hip-hop trio Khruangbin - all covers of songs by his Dad. It’s available on Dead Oceans.

Recorded 04/11/2023.

1. Ali Hala Abada
2. Diarabi
3. Ngala Kaourene
4. Adou

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On the show this time, it’s the melodic psych-punk-pop of Zeta.

For our 400th episode of Live On KEXP, in the spirit of music discovery - we present a brilliant band originally from Venezuela.  Zeta plays freely, incorporating psychedelic post-rock, reggae, experimental jazz, cumbia, punk - even emo and mambo.  They patiently seek catharsis through the practice of collective ritual.  Extremely hard rockin' collective ritual. Their latest album is “Todo Bailarlo” released on Skeletal Lightning in 2022.

Recorded 03/31/2023.

1. La Flor De La Palabra
2. Completar
3. La Flor Del Tiempo
4. Magia Infinita

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On the show this time, it’s the melodic psych-punk-pop of Zeta.

For our 400th episode of Live On KEXP, in the spirit of music discovery - we present a brilliant band originally from Venezuela.  Zeta plays freely, incorporating psychedelic post-rock, reggae, experimental jazz, cumbia, punk - even emo and mambo.  They patiently seek catharsis through the practice of collective ritual.  Extremely hard rockin' collective ritual. Their latest album is “Todo Bailarlo” released on Skeletal Lightning in 2022.

Recorded 03/31/2023.

1. La Flor De La Palabra
2. Completar
3. La Flor Del Tiempo
4. Magia Infinita

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On the show this time,  it’s the dark-noise rowdy-rock of Sydney duo - Party Dozen.

What is a dozen but a larger version of a duo? 2 but turned up 10. Then on top of that, why not make it a party dozen? One more than 11! The Sydney duo of Kirsty Tickle on saxophone and Jonathan Boulet on drums and sampler most definitely bring the noise and make the party happen. Their live shows are incendiary, and their commitment to experimentation and improvisation exacerbates the danger. They’ve been at it since 2017, and released their third album (featuring Nick Cave on one track!) 'The Real Work' on Temporary Residence Ltd in 2022.

Recorded 03/28/2023.

1. The Worker
2. Fruits Of Labour
3. Party Dozen
4. The Iron Boot

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On the show this time,  it’s the dark-noise rowdy-rock of Sydney duo - Party Dozen.

What is a dozen but a larger version of a duo? 2 but turned up 10. Then on top of that, why not make it a party dozen? One more than 11! The Sydney duo of Kirsty Tickle on saxophone and Jonathan Boulet on drums and sampler most definitely bring the noise and make the party happen. Their live shows are incendiary, and their commitment to experimentation and improvisation exacerbates the danger. They’ve been at it since 2017, and released their third album (featuring Nick Cave on one track!) 'The Real Work' on Temporary Residence Ltd in 2022.

Recorded 03/28/2023.

1. The Worker
2. Fruits Of Labour
3. Party Dozen
4. The Iron Boot

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On the show this time, it’s the groovy, new-classic roots-rock of Portland’s Rose City Band.

Rose City Band is the latest project of singer and guitar-wizard - Ripley Johnson. It’s psychedelic country rock - summery, familiar, and comforting. It avoids becoming lost in the morass of bar-band humdrum by simultaneously being truer to its references - and manifesting an indie-original vibe that sounds fresh. With a flexible lineup - drums, bass, guitar, keys, and pedal steel - and hella musicians at each position, the band breezes through each number with such mastery that you find yourself relaxing. It's gonna be ok. They’ve got you. Dance. Sit by the window. Whatever you need, friend.

Their latest record is 'Garden Party' - available on Thrill Jockey and Jean Sandwich Records.

Recorded 05/05/2023.

1. Empty Bottles
2. Ramblin' With The Day
3. Rabbit
4. Mariposa

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On the show this time, it’s the groovy, new-classic roots-rock of Portland’s Rose City Band.

Rose City Band is the latest project of singer and guitar-wizard - Ripley Johnson. It’s psychedelic country rock - summery, familiar, and comforting. It avoids becoming lost in the morass of bar-band humdrum by simultaneously being truer to its references - and manifesting an indie-original vibe that sounds fresh. With a flexible lineup - drums, bass, guitar, keys, and pedal steel - and hella musicians at each position, the band breezes through each number with such mastery that you find yourself relaxing. It's gonna be ok. They’ve got you. Dance. Sit by the window. Whatever you need, friend.

Their latest record is 'Garden Party' - available on Thrill Jockey and Jean Sandwich Records.

Recorded 05/05/2023.

1. Empty Bottles
2. Ramblin' With The Day
3. Rabbit
4. Mariposa

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On the show this time, it's the code-switching pop-pastiche of Caroline Polachek. 

Caroline Polachek returned to KEXP to play songs from her newest record ‘Desire, I Want To Turn Into You’ available on her own imprint “Perpetual Novice.” It opens with some gloriously over-the-top vocal acrobatics. A call across the ocean? A wail of anguish? A howl of desire? Maybe more directly an announcement and a warning - “I AM HERE.”

Without warning she flips the switch and bang! we are into the deadpan “Welcome to my Island” hook, and a beat that could be described as “Don’t you forget about the Soul-Sonic Force.” From there the music flows seamlessly through genres, styles, decades, vibes - anything goes, and Caroline Polachek’s encyclopedic knowledge of (and love for) music, unifies the experience.

1. Blood And Butter
2. Butterfly Net
3. Sunset

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On the show this time, it's the code-switching pop-pastiche of Caroline Polachek. 

Caroline Polachek returned to KEXP to play songs from her newest record ‘Desire, I Want To Turn Into You’ available on her own imprint “Perpetual Novice.” It opens with some gloriously over-the-top vocal acrobatics. A call across the ocean? A wail of anguish? A howl of desire? Maybe more directly an announcement and a warning - “I AM HERE.”

Without warning she flips the switch and bang! we are into the deadpan “Welcome to my Island” hook, and a beat that could be described as “Don’t you forget about the Soul-Sonic Force.” From there the music flows seamlessly through genres, styles, decades, vibes - anything goes, and Caroline Polachek’s encyclopedic knowledge of (and love for) music, unifies the experience.

1. Blood And Butter
2. Butterfly Net
3. Sunset

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On the show this time, it's El Sonido Amazonico with Peruvian psych-cumbia legends - Los Mirlos.

Since 1973, Los Mirlos (that’s The Blackbirds in English) have been playing magnificent, energetic dance music - Peruvian music, the sound of the Amazon. It’s impossible to overstate the importance of this band - they originate a sound. They are pioneers of psychedelic cumbia and all cumbia music has changed - or more properly all music has changed because of them. The lineup has also changed, but the group is still going. Like a family, they straddle generations. There are more than 30 albums available on vinyl through Infopesa Records, and on streaming services.

Recorded 03/17/2023.

1. Sonido Amazonico
2. La Danza De Los Mirlos
3. El Sonido De Los Mirlos
4. El Poder Verde
5. Lamento En La Selva
6. El Milagro Verde
7. El Escape
8. Llanto En La Selva
9. Un Traguito De Ayahuasca

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On the show this time, it's El Sonido Amazonico with Peruvian psych-cumbia legends - Los Mirlos.

Since 1973, Los Mirlos (that’s The Blackbirds in English) have been playing magnificent, energetic dance music - Peruvian music, the sound of the Amazon. It’s impossible to overstate the importance of this band - they originate a sound. They are pioneers of psychedelic cumbia and all cumbia music has changed - or more properly all music has changed because of them. The lineup has also changed, but the group is still going. Like a family, they straddle generations. There are more than 30 albums available on vinyl through Infopesa Records, and on streaming services.

Recorded 03/17/2023.

1. Sonido Amazonico
2. La Danza De Los Mirlos
3. El Sonido De Los Mirlos
4. El Poder Verde
5. Lamento En La Selva
6. El Milagro Verde
7. El Escape
8. Llanto En La Selva
9. Un Traguito De Ayahuasca

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On the show this time, it's the unsung legends of post-rock - Mexico City’s Austin TV.

Austin TV formed in 2001, influenced by post rock sounds like Mogwai or Explosions in the Sky. Unlike the former they are primarily instrumental with the only words you hear provided by samples. They are heavier than the latter, though equally saturnine. They have not released an album or really been performing live in over 12 years, but now that they are playing again - they rocked the 2023 Vive Latino festival - we are holding out hope for a new record. Their most recent full-length is 'Caballeros del Albedrío' available on Terrícolas Imbéciles Records and Bandcamp. They perform in masks - in accordance with the motto - “No importa tu cara, importas tú.” It’s not your face that’s important - it’s you.

Recorded 03/15/2023.

1. De la Orquídea y la Avispa
2. Caballeros del Albedrío
3. Lattice
4. Hasta Las Hifas, Un Micelio

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On the show this time, it's the unsung legends of post-rock - Mexico City’s Austin TV.

Austin TV formed in 2001, influenced by post rock sounds like Mogwai or Explosions in the Sky. Unlike the former they are primarily instrumental with the only words you hear provided by samples. They are heavier than the latter, though equally saturnine. They have not released an album or really been performing live in over 12 years, but now that they are playing again - they rocked the 2023 Vive Latino festival - we are holding out hope for a new record. Their most recent full-length is 'Caballeros del Albedrío' available on Terrícolas Imbéciles Records and Bandcamp. They perform in masks - in accordance with the motto - “No importa tu cara, importas tú.” It’s not your face that’s important - it’s you.

Recorded 03/15/2023.

1. De la Orquídea y la Avispa
2. Caballeros del Albedrío
3. Lattice
4. Hasta Las Hifas, Un Micelio

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North Carolina’s Superchunk have been ripping since 1989, as one of the bands that helped define the legendary music scene of Chapel Hill in the ‘90s. They recently stopped by KEXP to play songs off their twelfth studio album, Wild Loneliness, released in early 2022. The band chats with Cheryl Waters about the collaborative nature of the record and how the addition of voices such as Sharon Van Etten, Camera Obscura’s Tracyanne Campbell, and Mike Mills of REM helped elevate both the album and the band as a whole.

Recorded 04/04/2022.

1. Wild Loneliness
2. Refracting
3. Endless Summer
4. Rainy Street

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North Carolina’s Superchunk have been ripping since 1989, as one of the bands that helped define the legendary music scene of Chapel Hill in the ‘90s. They recently stopped by KEXP to play songs off their twelfth studio album, Wild Loneliness, released in early 2022. The band chats with Cheryl Waters about the collaborative nature of the record and how the addition of voices such as Sharon Van Etten, Camera Obscura’s Tracyanne Campbell, and Mike Mills of REM helped elevate both the album and the band as a whole.

Recorded 04/04/2022.

1. Wild Loneliness
2. Refracting
3. Endless Summer
4. Rainy Street

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Chicago’s KAINA makes dreamy indie R&B songs that serve as affirmations of joy for the Guatamalen-Venezuelan artist. She released her impressive sophomore record It Was a Home back in March, featuring collaborations with Helado Negro, Sleater-Kinney, and Sen Morimoto. She stopped by KEXP over the summer to play a gorgeous set of songs off the record and spoke with Gabriel Teodros about coming up in Chicago’s youth music programs, the role family plays in her new record, and building a home.

As an extra gift, we include a snippet from Sen Morimoto’s KEXP in-studio session from last year featuring KAINA on backing vocals.

Recorded 06/20/2022.

1. Anybody Can Be In Love
2. Good Feeling
3. Friend of Mine
4. Golden Mirror

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Chicago’s KAINA makes dreamy indie R&B songs that serve as affirmations of joy for the Guatamalen-Venezuelan artist. She released her impressive sophomore record It Was a Home back in March, featuring collaborations with Helado Negro, Sleater-Kinney, and Sen Morimoto. She stopped by KEXP over the summer to play a gorgeous set of songs off the record and spoke with Gabriel Teodros about coming up in Chicago’s youth music programs, the role family plays in her new record, and building a home.

As an extra gift, we include a snippet from Sen Morimoto’s KEXP in-studio session from last year featuring KAINA on backing vocals.

Recorded 06/20/2022.

1. Anybody Can Be In Love
2. Good Feeling
3. Friend of Mine
4. Golden Mirror

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"On the show this time, it's the avant songwriting of cellist Mabe Fratti. Mabe Fratti is a composer and cellist, born in Guatemala and now living in Mexico City. She is a rare bird - a cello player who also sings, who actually sings while playing the cello.  Her music is harmonically complex, rhythmically intrepid, and doesn’t shy away from dissonance. Against this backdrop she creates out of the ordinary melody - often surprisingly catchy.  She creates honestly, and - very closely with her chosen family of musicians. She would say they work “softly” with lots of room for improvisation and the musical personality of each player, of each friend. Her latest “Se Ve Desde Aqui” is available on Unheard of Hope records."

Recorded on 03/15/2023

1. El Sol Sigue Ahí
2. No Se Ve Desde Acá
3. Cada Músculo
4. Desde El Cielo
5. Creo Que Puedo Hacer Algo

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"On the show this time, it's the avant songwriting of cellist Mabe Fratti. Mabe Fratti is a composer and cellist, born in Guatemala and now living in Mexico City. She is a rare bird - a cello player who also sings, who actually sings while playing the cello.  Her music is harmonically complex, rhythmically intrepid, and doesn’t shy away from dissonance. Against this backdrop she creates out of the ordinary melody - often surprisingly catchy.  She creates honestly, and - very closely with her chosen family of musicians. She would say they work “softly” with lots of room for improvisation and the musical personality of each player, of each friend. Her latest “Se Ve Desde Aqui” is available on Unheard of Hope records."

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On the show this time, it’s the irreverent satire of Sweden's Viagra Boys. Viagra Boys lead with provocation. (Like if the name “Viagra Boys” doesn’t tip you off, we don’t know what to tell you.) They understand that in times when the patriarchal and fascist elements of society rise, it's essential that someone, something, somewhere - rises in opposition. To critique.  To mock. They use exaggerated characters that say outrageous things about the ridiculous and absurd things occurring in this time.  In this way they comment on masculinity, shootings, drug abuse and ADD, crime, the failures of “evolution”, monkeys of course, and for some reason - Shrimp. Their latest, 'Cave World,' is available on Year 0001.

Recorded on 03/04/2023

1. Ain't No Thief
2. Troglodyte
3. It Ain't Enough
4. Worms

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On the show this time, it’s the irreverent satire of Sweden's Viagra Boys. Viagra Boys lead with provocation. (Like if the name “Viagra Boys” doesn’t tip you off, we don’t know what to tell you.) They understand that in times when the patriarchal and fascist elements of society rise, it's essential that someone, something, somewhere - rises in opposition. To critique.  To mock. They use exaggerated characters that say outrageous things about the ridiculous and absurd things occurring in this time.  In this way they comment on masculinity, shootings, drug abuse and ADD, crime, the failures of “evolution”, monkeys of course, and for some reason - Shrimp. Their latest, 'Cave World,' is available on Year 0001.

Recorded on 03/04/2023

1. Ain't No Thief
2. Troglodyte
3. It Ain't Enough
4. Worms

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On the show this time, it’s the classic reggae sounds of Seattle legend Clinton Fearon.

Clinton Fearon is the real deal, an all-killer no-filler Jamaican reggae legend. He built his first guitar himself, at the age of 10, out of a single slab of wood, after seeing a life changing show - the Skatalites live in Kingston. He’s been living in Seattle part time since the late 80’s. He released an EP with his group The Defenders in 1989. Since then, with the Boogie Brown Band and as a solo artist, he’s put out a staggering 14 albums - culminating in his latest "Breaking News” available on the French label Baco Records.

Recorded 03/01/2023.

1. Trod On
2. I Wanna Dance
3. Rock Your Bones
4. Vision

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On the show this time, it’s the classic reggae sounds of Seattle legend Clinton Fearon.
Clinton Fearon is the real deal, an all-killer no-filler Jamaican reggae legend. He built his first guitar himself, at the age of 10, out of a single slab of wood, after seeing a life changing show - the Skatalites live in Kingston. He’s been living in Seattle part time since the late 80’s. He released an EP with his group The Defenders in 1989. Since then, with the Boogie Brown Band and as a solo artist, he’s put out a staggering 14 albums - culminating in his latest "Breaking News” available on the French label Baco Records.

Recorded 03/01/2023.

1. Trod On
2. I Wanna Dance
3. Rock Your Bones
4. Vision

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On the show this time, it's the Bossa Nova electro pop of Sofi Tukker.

Sofi Tukker is a duo - Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern. They met at an event - he was DJing, she was singing Bossa Nova. Tucker asked if he could remix a song, and they’ve been working together ever since. While they were both attending Brown, Tucker did a DJ set opening for the electro-funk-disco duo The Knocks. They encouraged him and Sophie to move to New York to make music. Good move. Their very first EP 'Soft Animals' opens with the song “Drinkee” which was eventually nominated for a Grammy. Their latest album 'WET TENNIS' (which stands for “When Everyone Tries To Evolve, Nothing Negative Is Safe”) is available on Ultra Music.

Recorded 01/05/2023.

1. Brazilian Soul
2. Jacaré
3. Sacrifice
4. Drinkee

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On the show this time, it's the Bossa Nova electro pop of Sofi Tukker.

Sofi Tukker is a duo - Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern. They met at an event - he was DJing, she was singing Bossa Nova. Tucker asked if he could remix a song, and they’ve been working together ever since. While they were both attending Brown, Tucker did a DJ set opening for the electro-funk-disco duo The Knocks. They encouraged him and Sophie to move to New York to make music. Good move. Their very first EP 'Soft Animals' opens with the song “Drinkee” which was eventually nominated for a Grammy. Their latest album 'WET TENNIS' (which stands for “When Everyone Tries To Evolve, Nothing Negative Is Safe”) is available on Ultra Music.

Recorded 01/05/2023.

1. Brazilian Soul
2. Jacaré
3. Sacrifice
4. Drinkee

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On the show this time it’s the Congolese-Canadian electro-pop of Pierre Kwenders

Pierre Kwenders was born in 1985 in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In his teens he emigrated to Canada with his mother. Despite a love for music, It wasn’t until he was coerced into auditioning for a church choir that he really started singing, but once he did, it was apparent to everyone that he should KEEP SINGING.  His latest album “José Louis And The Paradox Of Love” (which features the choir he started out with!) won the Polaris Music prize in 2022.

Recorded February 6, 2023.

Songs:

1. Heartbeat
2. Amours d'Été
3. Papa Wemba
4. Coupé Ofele

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On the show this time it’s the Congolese-Canadian electro-pop of Pierre Kwenders

Pierre Kwenders was born in 1985 in Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In his teens he emigrated to Canada with his mother. Despite a love for music, It wasn’t until he was coerced into auditioning for a church choir that he really started singing, but once he did, it was apparent to everyone that he should KEEP SINGING.  His latest album “José Louis And The Paradox Of Love” (which features the choir he started out with!) won the Polaris Music prize in 2022.

Recorded February 6, 2023.

Songs:

1. Heartbeat
2. Amours d'Été
3. Papa Wemba
4. Coupé Ofele

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On the show this time it’s the Anatolian folk-psych of Satellites.

Satellites describe themselves thus - “Lost somewhere between the mysterious alleys of 70s Istanbul, and the scorching sun and crystal blue sea of Jaffa Tel Aviv, the Şatellites’ sound shimmers between traditional Turkish folk and instrumentation, ethereal psychedelic guitar leads and groovy dance-floor basslines. The resulting concoction of songs draws on cross-continental influence, yet at its core is a desire to illuminate the vivid qualities of classic Turkish music, honoring the Anatolian folk and psych artists from this golden era of music.

Recorded December 8, 2022.

1. Kajma
2. Ulermo
3. Yekte
4. Hudayda
5. Big Baglama
6. Disko Arabesque
7. Seni Sen Oldu​ğ​un İ​ç​in Sevdim

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On the show this time it’s the Anatolian folk-psych of Satellites.

Satellites describe themselves thus - “Lost somewhere between the mysterious alleys of 70s Istanbul, and the scorching sun and crystal blue sea of Jaffa Tel Aviv, the Şatellites’ sound shimmers between traditional Turkish folk and instrumentation, ethereal psychedelic guitar leads and groovy dance-floor basslines. The resulting concoction of songs draws on cross-continental influence, yet at its core is a desire to illuminate the vivid qualities of classic Turkish music, honoring the Anatolian folk and psych artists from this golden era of music.

Recorded December 8, 2022.

1. Kajma
2. Ulermo
3. Yekte
4. Hudayda
5. Big Baglama
6. Disko Arabesque
7. Seni Sen Oldu​ğ​un İ​ç​in Sevdim

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On the show this time, it’s the hypnotic rhythms and interlaced guitars of veteran New York rockers Luna.

Luna is one of those bands that just sound right when you drop the needle on the record. They’ve been doing it for a long time. The band was started by Dean Wareham in 1991, after he quit the influential alt rock band Galaxie 500. There were a few lineup changes, and some life changes before it settled into the current lineup in 2000 - Dean, bassist Britta Philips, drummer Lee Wall and guitarist Sean Eden. The music would fit in a set with the Velvet Underground, Mercury Rev, and Spacemen 3. Their latest, 'A Sentimental Education,' is available on Double Feature Records and Bandcamp.

Recorded 01/19/2023.

1. Thank You For Sending Me An Angel
2. Chinatown
3. Pup Tent
4. 23 Minutes In Brussels

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On the show this time, it’s the hypnotic rhythms and interlaced guitars of veteran New York rockers Luna.

Luna is one of those bands that just sound right when you drop the needle on the record. They’ve been doing it for a long time. The band was started by Dean Wareham in 1991, after he quit the influential alt rock band Galaxie 500. There were a few lineup changes, and some life changes before it settled into the current lineup in 2000 - Dean, bassist Britta Philips, drummer Lee Wall and guitarist Sean Eden. The music would fit in a set with the Velvet Underground, Mercury Rev, and Spacemen 3. Their latest, 'A Sentimental Education,' is available on Double Feature Records and Bandcamp.

Recorded 01/19/2023.

1. Thank You For Sending Me An Angel
2. Chinatown
3. Pup Tent
4. 23 Minutes In Brussels

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On the show this time, it’s the hook-laden sparkle-pop of Paris / Seattle songwriter - Hibou.
Hibou is the solo project of songwriter and producer Peter Michel. Hibou means an owl. A french owl. Hoo la LA! Peter lives in Paris where all the owls are French. He recorded and produced, playing all the instruments but the drums. That job was taken by Tacoma producer/ drummer Jase Ihler who also plays with Iska Daaf and YaTseen. The sound is influenced by the 80s, shoegaze, and good songwriters regardless of genre. His latest EP, 'Arc' is available on Bandcamp.

Recorded 01/13/2023.

1. Night Fell
2. June
3. Sunder
4. Upon The Clouds You Weep

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On the show this time, it’s the hook-laden sparkle-pop of Paris / Seattle songwriter - Hibou.
Hibou is the solo project of songwriter and producer Peter Michel. Hibou means an owl. A french owl. Hoo la LA! Peter lives in Paris where all the owls are French. He recorded and produced, playing all the instruments but the drums. That job was taken by Tacoma producer/ drummer Jase Ihler who also plays with Iska Daaf and YaTseen. The sound is influenced by the 80s, shoegaze, and good songwriters regardless of genre. His latest EP, 'Arc' is available on Bandcamp.

Recorded 01/13/2023.

1. Night Fell
2. June
3. Sunder
4. Upon The Clouds You Weep

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On the show this time, it’s the Bond-theme worthy torch-songs of vocalist nonpareil - Danielle Ponder.

Danielle Ponder blends her love of the blues, East Coast hip-hop, and 90s alternative rock with her gospel-ready voice. The music she makes is fresh and contemporary, even as her voice can only be described correctly as timeless. She sings to souls, she sings to spines, she activates humanity and humanizes activism. She's also a lawyer. Her full length, 'Some of Us Are Brave,' is available on Bandcamp, and Future Classic records.

Recorded 12/08/2022.

1. Fray
2. The Only Way Out
3. Thoughts
4. Roll The Credits

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On the show this time, it’s the Bond-theme worthy torch-songs of vocalist nonpareil - Danielle Ponder.

Danielle Ponder blends her love of the blues, East Coast hip-hop, and 90s alternative rock with her gospel-ready voice. The music she makes is fresh and contemporary, even as her voice can only be described correctly as timeless. She sings to souls, she sings to spines, she activates humanity and humanizes activism. She's also a lawyer. Her full length, 'Some of Us Are Brave,' is available on Bandcamp, and Future Classic records.

Recorded 12/08/2022.

1. Fray
2. The Only Way Out
3. Thoughts
4. Roll The Credits

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On the show this time, it’s the dual drummer groove-tronica of French band Meule.

Meule is an atypical power-trio. Instead of the standard drums, bass, guitar - they went with drums, drums, guitar. The two drummers face each other across the stage, and actually share a single kick-drum. The guitar player facing down-stage looks over the top of the two sets. But - very important - there is also a massive modular synth, looming behind and operated by the guitar player. It’s big enough and interesting enough to almost count as a fourth member. The band plays their blend of psych rock / kraut rock / electronica / punk with relentless momentum. Their 6 song LP 'Meule' is available on Bandcamp, and new recordings are imminent.

Recorded 12/07/2022.

Songs:

1. GETAWAY
2. FLUSH
3. No Couchette

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On the show this time, it’s the dual drummer groove-tronica of French band Meule.

Meule is an atypical power-trio. Instead of the standard drums, bass, guitar - they went with drums, drums, guitar. The two drummers face each other across the stage, and actually share a single kick-drum. The guitar player facing down-stage looks over the top of the two sets. But - very important - there is also a massive modular synth, looming behind and operated by the guitar player. It’s big enough and interesting enough to almost count as a fourth member. The band plays their blend of psych rock / kraut rock / electronica / punk with relentless momentum. Their 6 song LP 'Meule' is available on Bandcamp, and new recordings are imminent.

Recorded 12/07/2022.

Songs:

1. GETAWAY
2. FLUSH
3. No Couchette

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On the show this time, it’s the Estonian zither songs of Duo Ruut.

Duo Ruut is the stunning musical project of Estonian musicians and songwriters, Ann-Lisett Rebane and Katariina Kivi. They play a large Kannel, an Estonian Zither, while singing in harmony. They draw from Baltic traditions, but in reality they are creating a completely new sound. They have released an album - 2019’s 'Tuule sõnad,' and the EP 'Kulla kerguseks' available on Bandcamp or through their own website.

Recorded 12/07/2022.

1. Noore kuu tervitamine
2. Tuule sõnad
3. Veresõnad
4. Nightingale
5. Tantsma kutsumine

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On the show this time, it’s the Estonian zither songs of Duo Ruut.

Duo Ruut is the stunning musical project of Estonian musicians and songwriters, Ann-Lisett Rebane and Katariina Kivi. They play a large Kannel, an Estonian Zither, while singing in harmony. They draw from Baltic traditions, but in reality they are creating a completely new sound. They have released an album - 2019’s 'Tuule sõnad,' and the EP 'Kulla kerguseks' available on Bandcamp or through their own website.

Recorded 12/07/2022.

1. Noore kuu tervitamine
2. Tuule sõnad
3. Veresõnad
4. Nightingale
5. Tantsma kutsumine

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beabadoobee is the stage name for Filipino-British artist Beatrice Laus. Her latest album 'Beatopia' is available on the independent label Dirty Hit. The music is unabashedly pop, with most songs clocking in from 2 ½ to 3 ½ minutes. She grabs your attention, hits you with the hooks, and moves on. Her light, airy delivery compliments first person lyrics about love, breakups, and magical matters of the heart.

Recorded 11/21/2022.

1. 10:36
2. Talk
3. Don’t Get The Deal
4. The Perfect Pair

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beabadoobee is the stage name for Filipino-British artist Beatrice Laus. Her latest album 'Beatopia' is available on the independent label Dirty Hit. The music is unabashedly pop, with most songs clocking in from 2 ½ to 3 ½ minutes. She grabs your attention, hits you with the hooks, and moves on. Her light, airy delivery compliments first person lyrics about love, breakups, and magical matters of the heart.

Recorded 11/21/2022.

1. 10:36
2. Talk
3. Don’t Get The Deal
4. The Perfect Pair

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On the show this time — try saying this band’s name ten times fast. It’s a downright disco revival with… Say She She. Say She She is a seven-piece group based in Brooklyn, and it's led by three women with awesomely powerful vocals. Their album 'Prism,' which host Larry Mizell Jr called "one of the best debuts of the year," came out last year on Karma Chief Records. 

Recorded 11/17/2022.

1. Fortune Teller
2. Blow My Mind
3. Forget Me Not
4. NORMA

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On the show this time — try saying this band’s name ten times fast. It’s a downright disco revival with… Say She She. Say She She is a seven-piece group based in Brooklyn, and it's led by three women with awesomely powerful vocals. Their album 'Prism,' which host Larry Mizell Jr called "one of the best debuts of the year," came out last year on Karma Chief Records. 

Recorded 11/17/2022.

1. Fortune Teller
2. Blow My Mind
3. Forget Me Not
4. NORMA

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On the show this time, it’s the power and the drama of Hartford, Connecticut’s producer-composer, Xenia Rubinos. Her album 'Una Rosa' came out in 2021 on ANTI- Records and is much more than an audio experience. You can see it for yourself on our full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. 

Xenia joins DJ Albina Cabrera for this session. They discuss the choreography and performance aspects of the album, as well as how she tapped into her cultural heritage when composing.

Recorded 11/04/2022.

1. Ay Hombre
2. Working All The Time
3. Sacude
4. Did My Best

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On the show this time, it’s the power and the drama of Hartford, Connecticut’s producer-composer, Xenia Rubinos. Her album 'Una Rosa' came out in 2021 on ANTI- Records and is much more than an audio experience. You can see it for yourself on our full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. 

Xenia joins DJ Albina Cabrera for this session. They discuss the choreography and performance aspects of the album, as well as how she tapped into her cultural heritage when composing.

Recorded 11/04/2022.

1. Ay Hombre
2. Working All The Time
3. Sacude
4. Did My Best

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On the show this time, it's the startling sound of future-soul wayfinder Spellling.

“Spellling,” with 3 “L’s” is the name of Oakland, California artist Tia Cabral’s ambitious solo project. If you were lost in a mythical forest, or a futuristic city, or even just stumbling aimlessly somewhere along Telegraph or San Pablo Avenue in Oakland - It's not that Spellling would know the way home (though she might.) It’s that, without a doubt, she would create a pathway to somewhere, and the journey to that new place would be delightful. It would be enchanting. Her latest album is called “The Turning Wheel,” embracing - both in title and in spirit - the karmic circle of life. The music combines her flexible airy voice with mischievous harmony, synths with acoustic orchestra, and natural or supernatural topics. It's available on Sacred Bones Records.

Recorded 10/29/2022.

1. Under The Sun
2. Always
3. Revolution
4. Boys At School

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On the show this time, it's the startling sound of future-soul wayfinder Spellling.

“Spellling,” with 3 “L’s” is the name of Oakland, California artist Tia Cabral’s ambitious solo project. If you were lost in a mythical forest, or a futuristic city, or even just stumbling aimlessly somewhere along Telegraph or San Pablo Avenue in Oakland - It's not that Spellling would know the way home (though she might.) It’s that, without a doubt, she would create a pathway to somewhere, and the journey to that new place would be delightful. It would be enchanting. Her latest album is called “The Turning Wheel,” embracing - both in title and in spirit - the karmic circle of life. The music combines her flexible airy voice with mischievous harmony, synths with acoustic orchestra, and natural or supernatural topics. It's available on Sacred Bones Records.

Recorded 10/29/2022.

1. Under The Sun
2. Always
3. Revolution
4. Boys At School

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On the show this time, it’s the potent post-punk predilections of Preoccupations.

Preoccupations is a post-punk rock quartet from Calgary, Alberta.  Their latest album - “Arrangements” - is a bleak indictment of the human race, having wasted opportunities to change - now facing its own inevitable, self induced destruction.  There is no escape - “everything tastes like the bitter end.” We are hopelessly awaiting death. Self-loathing. Staring at the ash and the dust, with “catastrophe eyes.”

This music is relentlessly compelling, begging the question - Why is ruin so beautiful? The record is available on Flemish Eye / Jagjaguwar.

Recorded October 28, 2022

1. Death Of Melody
2. Ricochet
3. Advisor
4. Tearing Up The Grass

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On the show this time, it’s the potent post-punk predilections of Preoccupations.

Preoccupations is a post-punk rock quartet from Calgary, Alberta.  Their latest album - “Arrangements” - is a bleak indictment of the human race, having wasted opportunities to change - now facing its own inevitable, self induced destruction.  There is no escape - “everything tastes like the bitter end.” We are hopelessly awaiting death. Self-loathing. Staring at the ash and the dust, with “catastrophe eyes.”

This music is relentlessly compelling, begging the question - Why is ruin so beautiful? The record is available on Flemish Eye / Jagjaguwar.

Recorded October 28, 2022

1. Death Of Melody
2. Ricochet
3. Advisor
4. Tearing Up The Grass

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On the show this time, it’s the infectious & ferocious power punk of Japan’s Otoboke Beaver.

Otoboke Beaver is a punk rock quartet from Kyoto, Japan. They’ve got a sense of humor to complement their freak-flag feminism, and an awareness of their growing global audience. Their latest album is named 'Super Champon.' You might misread it as Super Champion - but Champon means “mixed” like the pork and seafood ramen of the same name. The self-described “Japanese girls 'knock out or pound cake' band” are incredible musicians, with a super fun inclusive energy. The record is available on Damnably and Bandcamp.

Recorded 10/14/2022.

1. I am not maternal (​ア​イ​ド​ン​ビ​リ​ー​ブ​マ​イ​母​性​)
2. YAKITORI (​ヤ​キ​ト​リ​)
3. I checked your cellphone (​携​帯​み​て​し​ま​い​ま​し​た​)
4. datsu . hikage no onna
5. PARDON? (​パ​ー​ド​ゥ​ン​)
6. I don’t want to die alone (​孤​独​死​こ​わ​い​)

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On the show this time, it’s the infectious & ferocious power punk of Japan’s Otoboke Beaver.

Otoboke Beaver is a punk rock quartet from Kyoto, Japan. They’ve got a sense of humor to complement their freak-flag feminism, and an awareness of their growing global audience. Their latest album is named 'Super Champon.' You might misread it as Super Champion - but Champon means “mixed” like the pork and seafood ramen of the same name. The self-described “Japanese girls 'knock out or pound cake' band” are incredible musicians, with a super fun inclusive energy. The record is available on Damnably and Bandcamp.

Recorded 10/14/2022.

1. I am not maternal (​ア​イ​ド​ン​ビ​リ​ー​ブ​マ​イ​母​性​)
2. YAKITORI (​ヤ​キ​ト​リ​)
3. I checked your cellphone (​携​帯​み​て​し​ま​い​ま​し​た​)
4. datsu . hikage no onna
5. PARDON? (​パ​ー​ド​ゥ​ン​)
6. I don’t want to die alone (​孤​独​死​こ​わ​い​)

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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. 

Along with her fellow “Sniffers,” lead singer Amy Taylor brought a snarling grimace to the KEXP Live Room from Melbourne, Australia. The band started in 2016 with an EP that they wrote and recorded in just 12 hours. That’s the same amount of time that it’d take you to listen to… like… 30 episodes of Live on KEXP! Piece of cake!

Recorded 10/06/2022.

1. Don’t Fence Me In
2. Guided By Angels
3. Choices
4. Hertz

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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. 

Along with her fellow “Sniffers,” lead singer Amy Taylor brought a snarling grimace to the KEXP Live Room from Melbourne, Australia. The band started in 2016 with an EP that they wrote and recorded in just 12 hours. That’s the same amount of time that it’d take you to listen to… like… 30 episodes of Live on KEXP! Piece of cake!

Recorded 10/06/2022.

1. Don’t Fence Me In
2. Guided By Angels
3. Choices
4. Hertz

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On the show this time, it’s the epic afrobeat-rap-rock disco-garage-prog of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.

No two ways about it, this Melbourne, Australia eclectic-fusion group is one of our favorite bands out there.  And they are way out there!  You could spend years trying to decipher their messages about cuttlefish and mushrooms, or trying to successfully categorize them into some sort of rock taxonomy, or trying to nail their perfectly imperfect groove.This record (we are afraid to say their most recent - cause there might be a new one any second) is called - Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava.  It’s available on their KGLW label.  It is their 21st studio album. Annnnnd - it’s only their 5th album in a year.

Recorded 10/07/2022.

1. Ice V
2. Iron Lung
3. Magma

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On the show this time, it’s the epic afrobeat-rap-rock disco-garage-prog of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard.

No two ways about it, this Melbourne, Australia eclectic-fusion group is one of our favorite bands out there.  And they are way out there!  You could spend years trying to decipher their messages about cuttlefish and mushrooms, or trying to successfully categorize them into some sort of rock taxonomy, or trying to nail their perfectly imperfect groove.This record (we are afraid to say their most recent - cause there might be a new one any second) is called - Ice, Death, Planets, Lungs, Mushrooms and Lava.  It’s available on their KGLW label.  It is their 21st studio album. Annnnnd - it’s only their 5th album in a year.

Recorded 10/07/2022.

1. Ice V
2. Iron Lung
3. Magma

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Bandalos Chinos is an Argentinian treasure of a band playing smooth, groovy pop, with strong leanings in the direction of 70s gold, disco, and 80’s Quincy Jones productions. This session was recorded during KEXP’s live from Argentina programming and features 3 songs from Bandalos Chinos’ 2022 record, ‘El Big Blue,’ 2 from 2018's ‘BACH,’ and their single with Adanowsky, “Departamento.” They’ve also released the live albums, ‘Feliz Navibach’ 1 and 2, available on streaming services.

Recorded 09/20/2022 from Kirchner Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

1. Mi Fiesta
2. Sin Vos No Puedo
3. Demasiado
4. La Final
5. Vamonos de Viaje
6. Departamento

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Bandalos Chinos is an Argentinian treasure of a band playing smooth, groovy pop, with strong leanings in the direction of 70s gold, disco, and 80’s Quincy Jones productions. This session was recorded during KEXP’s live from Argentina programming and features 3 songs from Bandalos Chinos’ 2022 record, ‘El Big Blue,’ 2 from 2018's ‘BACH,’ and their single with Adanowsky, “Departamento.” They’ve also released the live albums, ‘Feliz Navibach’ 1 and 2, available on streaming services.

Recorded 09/20/2022 from Kirchner Cultural Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

1. Mi Fiesta
2. Sin Vos No Puedo
3. Demasiado
4. La Final
5. Vamonos de Viaje
6. Departamento

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A party in the Bronx on August 11th, 1973 is widely considered to be the birthplace of hip-hop. The art form has since touched every corner of our world and evolved into one of the most significant cultural forces today. This year, on hip-hop's 50th anniversary, we’re giving it a proper tribute. 

50 Years of Hip-Hop is KEXP’s newest podcast. Hosted by Larry Mizell Jr, the series highlights a different year of rap history each week. Jumping around the timeline from 1973 to today, expect personal reflections, iconic tracks and albums, and conversations around the genesis of the culture. New episodes drop every Wednesday starting February 1. 

Subscribe to 50 Years of Hip-Hop now and learn more at KEXP.org.

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On the show this time, it’s the minimalist-no-rubbish storytelling of singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin.

The Aussie songwriter Julia Jacklin composes thoughtful lyrics and spacious arrangements, which in combination with her fresh harmonic choices make for a rewarding listening experience. Her latest album Pre-Pleasure is named for the state we all exist in - the moment right before a mythical state -  where we have arrived, we have done the work, and we can now live in the state of “pleasure.” Problem is - that kind of work is never done, so we remain in this state - pre-pleasure, in perpetuity.  This episode features 3 songs from the new record, one from a Sub Pop Singles Club release, and a bonus from her 2019 in-studio, the epic “Don’t Know How to Keep Loving You” from the album “Crushing.”  Both are available from the Polyvinyl Record Company.

Recorded 09/30/2022.

1. Moviegoer to Perth
2. before the border closes
3. Ignore Tenderness
4. Lydia Wears A Cross

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On the show this time, it’s the minimalist-no-rubbish storytelling of singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin.

The Aussie songwriter Julia Jacklin composes thoughtful lyrics and spacious arrangements, which in combination with her fresh harmonic choices make for a rewarding listening experience. Her latest album Pre-Pleasure is named for the state we all exist in - the moment right before a mythical state -  where we have arrived, we have done the work, and we can now live in the state of “pleasure.”  Problem is - that kind of work is never done, so we remain in this state - pre-pleasure, in perpetuity.  This episode features 3 songs from the new record, one from a Sub Pop Singles Club release, and a bonus from her 2019 in-studio, the epic “Don’t Know How to Keep Loving You” from the album “Crushing.”  Both are available from the Polyvinyl Record Company.

Recorded 09/30/2022.

1. Moviegoer to Perth
2. before the border closes
3. Ignore Tenderness
4. Lydia Wears A Cross

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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.

This 8-member multicultural band put out their latest album ‘Electricity’ in March of 2022. Blending elements of West African funk and electro-post-punk, it was produced by saxophonist Max Grunhard in collaboration with Hot Chip. The record highlights singer Eno Williams' adamant vocals, and expands the band's sound - it’s all bangers, ready for the club. This performance features the first 4 songs from the album, though in a different order.

Recorded 09/29/2022.

1. Electricity
2. 17 - 18 - 19
3. Protection from Evil
4. All That You Want

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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.

This 8-member multicultural band put out their latest album ‘Electricity’ in March of 2022. Blending elements of West African funk and electro-post-punk, it was produced by saxophonist Max Grunhard in collaboration with Hot Chip. The record highlights singer Eno Williams' adamant vocals, and expands the band's sound - it’s all bangers, ready for the club. This performance features the first 4 songs from the album, though in a different order.

Recorded 09/29/2022.

1. Electricity
2. 17 - 18 - 19
3. Protection from Evil
4. All That You Want

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On the show this time, it’s the cinematic piano and electronics of Hania Rani.

The Polish pianist’s latest album, 'On Giacometti,' is out February 2023 on Gondwana Records.  She continues to expand on her film score ambient classical atmospherics, using electronics and her clear wistful voice. In this episode, we touch on Rani's origin story and influences and then get right to the music as these works are a bit longer. This performance features 3 previously unreleased pieces, and one - “Buka” - from her 2020 release, 'Home.'

Recorded 07/09/2022.

1. 24.03
2. Ghosts
3. Komeda Part 3
4. Buka

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On the show this time, it’s the cinematic piano and electronics of Hania Rani.

The Polish pianist’s latest album, 'On Giacometti,' is out February 2023 on Gondwana Records.  She continues to expand on her film score ambient classical atmospherics, using electronics and her clear wistful voice. In this episode, we touch on Rani's origin story and influences and then get right to the music as these works are a bit longer. This performance features 3 previously unreleased pieces, and one - “Buka” - from her 2020 release, 'Home.'

Recorded 07/09/2022.

1. 24.03
2. Ghosts
3. Komeda Part 3
4. Buka

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Hayden Silas Anhedönia has been creating music under the moniker Ethel Cain since 2010 but only just finally released her debut full-length Preacher’s Daughter in 2022. Honing in on Southern Gothic themes, her music delves into coming to terms with her hyper-religious upbringing which Troy Nelson details in this episode of Live on KEXP before the Tallahassee-bred musician and model performs a gorgeous rendition of three songs from Preacher’s Daughter and one from her 2021 EP Inbred.

Recorded 08/19/2022.