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Sinkane [Performance & Interview Only]
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
DIIV
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Zach...
DIIV [Performance & Interview Only]
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Zach...
Camera Obscura [Performance & Interview Only]
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. The...
Camera Obscura`
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. The...
Miki Berenyi Trio [Performance & Interview Only]
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 eve...
Miki Berenyi Trio
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 eve...
Lol Tolhurst x Budgie [Performance & Interview Only]
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 dr...
Lol Tolhurst x Budgie
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 dr...
Feist [Performance & Interview Only]
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ride [Performance & Interview Only]
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 shoe...
Ride
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 shoe...
Kairos Creature Club [Performance & Interview Only]
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Kairos Creature Club
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
somesurprises [Performance & Interview Only]
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the sometimes surprising, always satisfying, dreamy pop of… somesurprises. somesurprises is a dreamy shoegaze pop band...
somesurprises
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the sometimes surprising, always satisfying, dreamy pop of… somesurprises. somesurprises is a dreamy shoegaze pop band...
Boeckner [Performance & Interview Only]
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Boeckner
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Pachyman [Performance & Interview Only]
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-instrumenta...
Pachyman
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-instrumenta...
The Decemberists [Performance & Interview Only]
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Decemberists
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Yussef Dayes Experience [Performance & Interview Only]
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 embr...
The Yussef Dayes Experience
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 embr...
Heartworms [Performance & Interview Only]
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the immaculately tailored imagery of Heartworms. Heartworms is the band project of London singer-songwriter Jojo Orme. S...
Heartworms
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the immaculately tailored imagery of Heartworms. Heartworms is the band project of London singer-songwriter Jojo Orme. S...
BALTHVS
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 classic...
BALTHVS [Performance & Interview Only]
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 classic...
Angie McMahon
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 simple...
Angie McMahon [Performance & Interview Only]
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 simple...
Ana Tijoux [Performance & Interview Only]
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ana Tijoux
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SISTEMAS INESTABLES [Performance & Interview Only]
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, electronics fight guitars in the post-prog noise-rock of SISTEMAS INESTABLES. SISTEMAS INESTABLES is an instrumental trio from ...
SISTEMAS INESTABLES
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, electronics fight guitars in the post-prog noise-rock of SISTEMAS INESTABLES. SISTEMAS INESTABLES is an instrumental trio from ...
Elephant Gym [Performance & Interview Only]
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Elephant Gym
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Raphael Saadiq [Performance Only]
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Raph...
Raphael Saadiq
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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. Raph...
DJ Shadow [Performance & Interview Only]
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
DJ Shadow
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Circles Around the Sun [Performance & Interview Only]
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sh...
Circles Around The Sun
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sh...
Caroline Rose [Performance & Interview Only]
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the cinematic indie-pop of songwriter Caroline Rose. Caroline Rose is an uncompromising, ever morphing, creative force. Th...
Caroline Rose
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's the cinematic indie-pop of songwriter Caroline Rose. Caroline Rose is an uncompromising, ever morphing, creative force. Th...
Rodriguez [Performance Only]
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from the Detroit legend - Rodriguez. Detroit, Motor City. I...
Rodriguez
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it's a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from the Detroit legend - Rodriguez. Detroit, Motor City. I...
The Kills [Performance & Interview Only]
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Kills
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Glasser [Performance & Interview Only]
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the experimental electronic pop of producer and singer-songwriter Glasser. Glasser is the project name for California ba...
Glasser
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the experimental electronic pop of producer and singer-songwriter Glasser. Glasser is the project name for California ba...
Introducing "In Our Headphones"
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing KEXP’s newest music discovery podcast. In Our Headphones brings you five song recommendations every Monday, straight from KEXP’s DJs a...
beabadoobee (RE-RELEASE)
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
beabadoobee is the stage name for Filipino-British artist Beatrice Laus. Her latest album 'Beatopia' is available on the independent label Dirty Hit. ...
beabadoobee [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
beabadoobee is the stage name for Filipino-British artist Beatrice Laus. Her latest album 'Beatopia' is available on the independent label Dirty Hit. ...
Rochelle Jordan [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Rochelle Jordan (RE-RELEASE)
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Margo Cilker [Performance & Interview Only]
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Margo Cilker
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Huush and Chalk
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Huush and Chalk [Performances Only]
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
J Mascis [Performance & Interview Only]
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
J Mascis
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Hooveriii [Performance & Interview Only]
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hooveriii is the solo project, now writ large, of singer / guitarist Bert Hoover. Specifically, Robert Hoover the third. The project started out in a ...
Hooveriii
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hooveriii is the solo project, now writ large, of singer / guitarist Bert Hoover. Specifically, Robert Hoover the third. The project started out in a ...
Blonde Redhead [Performance & Interview Only]
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
Blonde Redhead
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
The Hives [Full Performance]
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 rele...
The Hives
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 rele...
El Khat [Performance & Interview Only]
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ey...
El Khat
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ey...
TEKE::TEKE [Performance & Interview Only]
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 be...
TEKE::TEKE
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 be...
Anoushka Shankar [Performance & Interview Only]
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 produc...
Anoushka Shankar
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 produc...
Jungle [Performance & Interview Only]
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, dance your butt right off with London producers Jungle. British dance-music producer-musicians Jungle have figured out the reci...
Jungle
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, dance your butt right off with London producers Jungle. British dance-music producer-musicians Jungle have figured out the reci...
Young Fathers [Performance & Interview Only]
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, dance, chant, and fight back with Scottish band Young Fathers. Young Fathers are pop, grimy electronica, organic percussion, an...
Young Fathers
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, dance, chant, and fight back with Scottish band Young Fathers. Young Fathers are pop, grimy electronica, organic percussion, an...
Gregory Alan Isakov [Performance & Interview Only]
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Gregory Alan Isakov
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
Frankie and The Witch Fingers [Performance & Interview Only]
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Frankie and The Witch Fingers
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Femi & Made Kuti [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cour...
Femi & Made Kuti (RE-RELEASE)
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cour...
Hania Rani [Performance & Interview Only] (RE-RELEASE)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Hania Rani (RE-RELEASE)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Mountain Goats [Performance & Interview Only]
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the detail driven divinations of The Mountain Goats. The Mountain Goats are a definitive independent band. John Darniell...
The Mountain Goats
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the show this time, it’s the detail driven divinations of The Mountain Goats. The Mountain Goats are a definitive independent band. John Darniell...
The Budos Band [Performance & Interview Only]
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 rel...
The Budos Band
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 rel...
Youth Lagoon [Performance & Interview Only]
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Youth Lagoon
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
47SOUL
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Black Belt Eagle Scout [Performance & Interview Only]
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 recordin...
Black Belt Eagle Scout
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 recordin...
Spirit Award [Performance & Interview Only]
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Da...
Spirit Award
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Da...
Tamikrest [Performance & Interview Only]
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, Ta...
Tamikrest
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, Ta...
Nabihah Iqbal [Performance & Interview Only]
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...