Thursday News Threads 9/10
photo by Juliette Dalton London hip-hop artist Speech Debelle was just announced the winner of the Mercury Music Prize, beating out strong contenders Bat For Lashes, Kasabian, La Roux, Friendly Fires,...
View ArticleDJ Sharlese’s Top Videos of 2009
Hi, I’m DJ Sharlese and I like to listen to music and watch TV, so naturally I like music videos. In no particular order, here are my favorite videos of 2009: The Horrors - Mirror’s Image Butterflies...
View ArticlePhotos from the Morning Show sessions at the Cutting Room Studios NYC, Pt. 1
This is the first of an ongoing series of installments showcasing the great photos shot during the KEXP Morning Show sessions at the Cutting Room Studios in New York City. This set includes acts from...
View ArticleLive Around Town This Week
The Arcade Fire Dear God! Once again it’s hard to believe how many amazing live shows will be in town this week. The Arcade Fire, Flaming Lips, Dirty Projectors, The Black Keys, Neon Indian, School of...
View ArticleOut This Week 11/2
There’s probably a lot on your mind during this Midterm Election Day today, and Elvis Costello isn’t about to let you forget. In effort to steer the tide on this potentially climate changing day,...
View ArticleSasquatch! is coming!
Every Memorial Day weekend, the Northwest plays host to the Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Columbia River Gorge in George, Washington. Founded by Adam Zacks, the festival has been bringing...
View ArticleWednesday Music News
For those who didn’t get their Coachella fix this year (or didn’t get tickets to next year’s fest), festival promoter Goldenvoice has a solution: the S.S. Coachella. Departing from Ft. Lauderdale,...
View ArticleStream Matt & Kim’s new album, Lightning, now!
Matt & Kim at Sasquatch 2011 / photo by Alex Crick Since even before their 2006 debut, Brooklyn’s Matt & Kim have been winning legions of fans with their fierce DIY aesthetic and energetic,...
View ArticleLive Around Town This Week
Cat Power performs Showbox SoDo on Saturday / photo by Hilary Harris We finish out October with Halloween and a strong week of shows ahead, and we swing right into November with a ton of other great...
View ArticleLive Around Town This Week
Frightened Rabbit return to Seattle this Friday / photo by Morgen Schuler With the KEXP Spring Fundraising Drive now over (and thank you to everyone who pledged a gift of support), it’s time to get...
View ArticleFriday on My Mind: 2014 Capitol Hill Block Party!
photo by Dave Lichterman It’s time again for Friday on My Mind. Our weekly blog post where we look at videos centered around one common theme. This is a collaborative effort between KEXP and King 5...
View ArticleCapitol Hill Block Party: Friday, Part 1 – Spoon, Matt & Kim, ODESZA, A$AP...
photo by Dave Lichterman Every summer, the crowds pack into Pike street between Broadway and 12th to throw a party unlike any other. Capitol Hill Block Party is a tried and true block party, rocking...
View ArticleTuesday Music News
photo by Alex Crick On April 17, indie duo Matt & Kim will release New Glow, the follow up 2012’s Lightening. They’ve given a little taste of what’s to come with the lyric video for the album’s...
View ArticleTuesday Music News
photo by Victoria Holt After signing with Capitol Record’s label Harvest, Best Coast have announced the May 5 release date of their new album California Nights. They’ve shared the video for the...
View ArticleTV Eye: Week of 4/20
The Waterboys // photo by Charina Pitzel (view set) KEXP has our TV eye set for this week in late night television. Set your DVR, TiVo, or just drink some coffee to stay awake for these musical guest...
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