Live on KEXP

Joey Quiñones & Thee Sinseers

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Time warp with us to a year that’s *not* 2020 to settle into the sultry sounds of Joey Quiñones and Thee Sinseers. The East Los Angeles b...

High Pulp

28 Jul 2020

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Just in time for the sun-soaked dog days of summer, High Pulp are here to bring the heat with their jazz-influenced funky, soulful rhythms. The Seattl...

Michelle Blades

21 Jul 2020

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Mexican-Panamian artist Michelle Blades brings a vast range of influences to her unique transcontinental post-psych. Born into a family of salsa music...

Emily King

14 Jul 2020

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For over 15 years, Emily King has been showcasing her gorgeously soulful vocals and prize-winning songwriting on platforms both minor and major. The d...

SONS

07 Jul 2020

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If fiery fuzzed-out riffs and tireless headbangable energy is your thing then SONS is your band. The Belgian four-piece has spent the past couple of y...

47Soul

30 Jun 2020

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Palestinian-Jordanian band 47Soul are making waves around the world in a cultish way with their completely unique take on traditional Palestinian stre...

Caroline Polachek

23 Jun 2020

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You may know composer, singer, and producer Caroline Polachek best as the frontperson of the iPod-hawking band Chairlift. But, as Troy Nelson details ...

Georgia Anne Muldrow & Declaime

16 Jun 2020

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A prolific musical force, Georgia Anne Muldrow has released 19 albums since 2006 and has worked with everyone from Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Brittany Howa...

The Black Tones

09 Jun 2020

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Instead of releasing a new session today, we are continuing our station-wide pause on new content to hold space for anti-racist education and action. ...

The Shivas

26 May 2020

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Hailing from Portland, The Shivas make surfy psychedelic that takes a massive amount of inspiration from the 1960s. For this episode of Live on KEXP, ...

Penelope Isles

12 May 2020

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Formed by brother/sister duo Jack and Lily Wolter on a small island called Isle of Man, Penelope Isles channels salty seas and flowing currents for th...

Calexico and Iron & Wine

05 May 2020

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Fourteen years ago, Latin-infused Americana band Calexico teamed up with folk singer-songwriter Sam Beam, better known as Iron & Wine, for an EP c...

Hiss Golden Messenger

28 Apr 2020

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For his third KEXP in-studio performance as Hiss Golden Messenger, folk-rocker M.C. Taylor brought a whole gang of talented musicians to join him. Fla...

Marina Satti

24 Apr 2020

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Greek-Sudanese musician Marina Satti and her ever-present all-female polyhphonic vocal group Fonέs wowed the audience at the La Chapelle by le Studio...

Updates to Live on KEXP

22 Apr 2020

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Are you wondering about changes you've noticed to the KEXP podcasts lately? In addition to the name change (from "Live Performances" to simply "Live o...

Travis Thompson

22 Apr 2020

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Burien’s biggest musical export Travis Thompson has been building buzz since signing a record deal with major label Epic last year to release hi...

Kikagaku Moyo

17 Apr 2020

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The Bandcamp page housing Kikagaku Moyo’s discography simply describes the band as “feeling good music.” It’s succinct and per...

Soultanz

15 Apr 2020

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This past fall, beloved KEXP show Street Sounds went live with a performance in the Gathering Space from notable hip hop and R&B artists. The firs...

Los Bitchos

10 Apr 2020

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It’s only been two years since Los Bitchos uploaded their first bedroom recordings onto Bandcamp but they’ve quickly won hearts with their...

Hatari

08 Apr 2020

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Icelandic group Hatari are an experience unlike any other. Almost more performance art than anything else, their music lies somewhere between techno a...

Terror/Cactus

03 Apr 2020

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Seattle-based Terror/Cactus bring their distinctive take on psychedelic electro cumbia to the KEXP live stage for this unique performance. As always, ...

Angel Olsen

01 Apr 2020

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Last fall, indie chanteuse Angel Olsen unveiled her fourth studio album, All Mirrors. An exercise in grandeur, Olsen is backed by a cinematic orchestr...

Say Sue Me

27 Mar 2020

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Busan, South Korea’s favorite band Say Sue Me capped off 2019, a year of high highs and the lowest of lows for the good friends, by stopping by ...

Whitney

25 Mar 2020

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On their anticipated sophomore record, 'Forever Turned Around,' beloved Chicago duo Whitney continue their distinct interpretation of ‘70s AM so...

Death Valley Girls

20 Mar 2020

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Los Angeles quartet Death Valley Girls combines the volume and fury of proto-punk, desert mysticism, with a dash of spacey psych and freewheeling gara...

San Salvador

18 Mar 2020

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One of the standouts from KEXP’s 2019 Trans Musicales broadcast, San Salvador is a six-piece vocal and percussion ensemble that sings in the Occ...

Great Grandpa

13 Mar 2020

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On their second LP, titled ‘Four of Arrows’ after an inspiring Tarot card pull, Seattle-bred Great Grandpa takes a step back from the play...

Parisalexa

11 Mar 2020

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At just 21-years-old, Paris Alexa Williams has made waves in the Seattle music scene with her R&B songwriting sensibilities, unforgettable hooks a...

DakhaBrakha

06 Mar 2020

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Upon hearing the sounds of DakhaBrakha (Ukrainian for “Give/Take”), it’s no surprise that the quartet was founded at a contemporary ...

Ahamefule J. Oluo

04 Mar 2020

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Seattle composer and celebrated jazz musician Ahamefule J. Oluo’s latest work is a musical portrait of his mother, ‘Susan.’ Through ...

San Pedro El Cortez

28 Feb 2020

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Tijuana’s San Pedro El Cortez is known for their raw and spontaneous live performances, always interpreting and playing with their surroundings....

Pillow Queens

26 Feb 2020

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Dublin’s Pillow Queens tackles topics like religion, sexuality and anxiety with precision indie rock songwriting that builds into swelling, cath...

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

21 Feb 2020

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band derives its name from Preservation Hall in the French Quarter of New Orleans, where the band originated in the early 1960s...

Chouk Bwa & The Ångstromers

19 Feb 2020

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Haitian group Chouk Bwa dispels racist myths surrounding their Vodou (Voodoo) religion by showcasing mesmerizing rhythms and uplifting chanting focuse...

NAVVI

14 Feb 2020

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Seattle duo NAVVI used their latest record, '2502,' as an exercise in trusting their creative instincts. Recorded in the span of one week at a remote ...

Frankie Cosmos

12 Feb 2020

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On her fourth LP, 'Close It Quietly,' Greta Kline of Frankie Cosmos engages with the idea of rebirth and reimagining, never lingering too long on the ...

Brakebill

07 Feb 2020

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The music of Seattle-based rapper/producer Sam Brakebill-Hacke exudes Pacific Northwest with its gloomy, laid back beats, floating melodies and earnes...

girl in red

05 Feb 2020

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Norwegian artist Marie Ulven, also known as girl in red, is a DIY success story. In 2015, she began releasing music on Soundcloud after writing, recor...

Gabríel Ólafs

31 Jan 2020

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Icelandic composer Gabríel Ólafs is a classically trained pianist who began writing melodies of his own at a young age, often creating t...

Seabear

29 Jan 2020

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Indie folk outfit Seabear is comprised of seven musicians who, in typical Icelandic fashion, each have musical pursuits of their own. Joining KEXP at ...

Brittany Howard

24 Jan 2020

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Alabama Shakes frontwoman Brittany Howard made waves last year with her debut solo record, 'Jaime.' Gliding on instrumentals that blend funk, soul, ps...

Celest

22 Jan 2020

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Mexico City-based project Celest gets their name from a fascination with the sky and the cosmos, and their sound fittingly blends dream pop, ambient, ...

Jake Xerxes Fussell

17 Jan 2020

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Jake Xerxes Fussell has proven himself a modern master of American folk and blues, with prodigious guitar playing and a rawness to his voice that goes...

Madame Gandhi

15 Jan 2020

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Convention-breaking artist and activist Madame Gandhi, formerly the drummer for M.I.A., writes music that centers the female voice and experience, bol...

KOKOKO!

10 Jan 2020

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Born out of the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, KOKOKO! inventively up-cycles various materials to create a sonically vibrant, spontaneou...

Oruã

08 Jan 2020

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Hailing from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, ORUÃ brings their own brand of jazz-infused, fuzzed-out psychedelia to the KEXP Live Room. Playing mostly ...

Hatchie

03 Jan 2020

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On her debut LP, 'Keepsake,' Australian artist Harriette Pilbeam, or Hatchie, delivers the electro-pop nostalgia the record's title promises. She and ...

José González & The String Theory

01 Jan 2020

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Recorded 04/02/2019. 4 songs - Crosses, Heartbeats, The Forest, Leaf Off / The Cave.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/li...

Garifuna Collective

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded 09/27/2019. 4 songs - Weyu Lárigi Weyu (Day By Day), Banda, Gudemei (Poverty), Mongulu.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSe...

Oh Sees

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Oh Sees frontman John Dwyer is known for his relentless experimentation across genres, encompassing krautrock, punk, thrash metal, no-wave, and psyche...

Black Pumas

20 Dec 2019

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The eponymous debut record from Austin-based Black Pumas has been a KEXP favorite since its summer release. The uniquely raw and soulful delivery of s...

Cigarettes After Sex

18 Dec 2019

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On their sophomore LP, ‘Cry,’ Cigarettes After Sex continues delicately crafting a world that’s moody, atmospheric and cinematic. Fr...

Jay Som

13 Dec 2019

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The title of Jay Som’s latest record, ‘Anak Ko,’ is a term of endearment in the Filipino language of Tagalog, and translates to &ldq...

Mokoomba

11 Dec 2019

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Zimbabwe's Mokoomba merges traditional Tonga rhythms with modern Afro-fusion for a brimming sound that's at once energizing and emotionally evocative....

Nilüfer Yanya

06 Dec 2019

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On her dynamic debut LP, 'Miss Universe,' Nilüfer Yanya manages to exceed the hype of her alluring earlier releases. Breaking down boundaries of ...

Shana Cleveland

04 Dec 2019

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Shana Cleveland is best known as the lead guitarist and vocalist of surfer-rock group La Luz, but her solo music stands wholly on its own. Inspired in...

Psychedelic Porn Crumpets

29 Nov 2019

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This Perth-based psychedelic rock outfit gets bigger with every release. With crunchier guitars, heavier riffs and more hypnotic melodies, their much ...

Girlpool

27 Nov 2019

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LA-based duo Girlpool's third LP, 'What Chaos Is Imaginary,' demonstrates their continued need for expansion and experimentation. While at the heart, ...

No Kind Of Rider

22 Nov 2019

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The five members of Portland-based No Kind of Rider have been making music together since their teen years in Oklahoma, drawing influence from jazz, p...

Alsarah & The Nubatones

20 Nov 2019

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Brooklyn-based Alsarah & The Nubatones encompasses the diverse influences of its members in what they describe as "East-African retro-pop.” ...

Jeff Tweedy

15 Nov 2019

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Wilco frontman and indie rock icon Jeff Tweedy stops by Rainshadow Recording on his birthday for this live session during the THING Fest 2019 broadcas...

Molly Burch

13 Nov 2019

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Molly Burch's sophomore LP, ‘First Flower,' is an intimate self-portrait that lays bare her insecurities alongside her triumphs. Accompanied by ...

Júníus Meyvant

08 Nov 2019

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Iceland's Júníus Meyvant joins KEXP for another energy-packed live performance, this time from Rainshadow Recording during THING Fest 20...

Versus

06 Nov 2019

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A staple of the 90’s indie rock scene, Versus is back after a nearly decade-long hiatus with the LP ‘Ex Voto.’ Pared down to subtly ...

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

01 Nov 2019

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Aussie psych-rock favorite King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard continually impresses its die-hard fanbase, from ambitiously releasing five albums in ...

Combo Chimbita

30 Oct 2019

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First-generation Colombian-American quartet Combo Chimbita made an impression in 2017 with their debut LP, ‘Abya Yala,’ in a style they de...

The Hold Steady

25 Oct 2019

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Fifteen years and seven albums in, The Hold Steady (as their name suggests) remains a fan-favorite after their latest effort, ‘Thrashing Thru Th...

Summer Cannibals

23 Oct 2019

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On their fourth album, Can't Tell Me No, Portland's Summer Cannibals get confrontational about their past. The result is chock-full of empowering anth...

Lido Pimienta

18 Oct 2019

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In her music, avant-garde artist Lido Pimienta incorporates sounds from her indigenous Wayuu culture, traditional Afro-Colombian percussion, and textu...

Mdou Moctar

16 Oct 2019

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Leading with his hypnotic electric guitar and soulful vocals, Tuareg musician Mdou Moctar is a powerful force in contemporary Saharan music. Hosted by...

Black Belt Eagle Scout

11 Oct 2019

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Portland-based Katherine Paul, also known as Black Belt Eagle Scout, blends the moody atmospheres of post-rock and the power of Riot Grrrl punk with t...

Sudan Archives

09 Oct 2019

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The music of Sudan Archives is an ethereal blend of R&B and experimental electronic, built on a foundation of Sudanese folk. DJ Morgan hosts this ...

The Nude Party

04 Oct 2019

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The Nude Party fuses their own brand of psych-folk twang with classic rock and roll for an undeniably good time. Greg Vandy hosts the six-piece band i...

Versing

02 Oct 2019

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Seattle quartet Versing attempts to find peace in the chaos on their latest record, 10000. The band brings their intricate guitar textures and punchy ...

Julia Jacklin

27 Sep 2019

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Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin brings Cheryl Waters to tears in this live session. Her deeply personal new album, Crushing, exposes both h...

Hibou

25 Sep 2019

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On his third record, Halve, Peter Michel (aka Hibou) confronts the dichotomies of being a young adult, with the backdrop of his signature ethereal ind...

Altin Gün

20 Sep 2019

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Altin Gün is the Amsterdam-based psych-folk project that crosses borders between cultures, genres and time. On their sophomore album, Gece, they ...

Stef Chura

18 Sep 2019

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Detroit-based artist Stef Chura teamed up with Car Seat Headrest's Will Toledo to produce her sophomore LP, Midnight. The result is full of satisfying...

The Head and the Heart

13 Sep 2019

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The Head and the Heart helped define the folk-pop genre with their self-titled debut in 2011. Now, the Seattle band returns to the KEXP Live Room in s...

Wand

11 Sep 2019

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Psychedelic rock outfit Wand pares down their sound in their fifth studio album, Laughing Matter, opening up space for their hypnotic essence to truly...

Jenny Lewis

06 Sep 2019

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Indie rock icon Jenny Lewis shines brighter than ever on her latest record, On The Line. From her honest reckoning with past demons to her shimmery 70...

Vagabon

04 Sep 2019

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Cameroon-born Lætitia Tamko burst into the indie rock scene as Vagabon in 2017 with her debut album Infinite Worlds, showcasing unique guitar-dr...

The Dip

30 Aug 2019

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Seattle septet The Dip skillfully blends classic soul, funk rhythms, and modern pop to produce upbeat music that’s impossible not to get up and ...

Bill Callahan

28 Aug 2019

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On Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest, Bill Callahan proves as powerful as ever. This time reflecting on his home and family life, the record is a compellin...

Tacocat

23 Aug 2019

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In their fourth record, This Mess Is a Place, Seattle pop-punk outfit and KEXP regulars Tacocat blend political critique with their signature sense of...

Cate Le Bon

21 Aug 2019

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While writing her fifth studio album, Reward, Welsh singer Cate Le Bon retreated to a rural English town and studied the art of chairmaking. The resul...

The Black Tones

16 Aug 2019

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Seattle’s local favorite The Black Tones invigorates audiences with their original blend of blues and punk. Listen to them perform 4 songs from ...

Rodrigo Y Gabriela

14 Aug 2019

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Known for their impressive live shows, internationally beloved Mexican guitar rock duo Rodrigo Y Gabriela joins fans in the KEXP Gathering Space to pe...

Diane Coffee

09 Aug 2019

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Diane Coffee is the genre-defying solo project of versatile Foxygen drummer Shaun Fleming. In his latest album, Internet Arms, he insightfully tackles...

Tres Leches

07 Aug 2019

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Jumping between genres and regularly swapping instruments, Seattle trio Tres Leches is impossible to put labels on. One consistency is that it’s...

Orville Peck

02 Aug 2019

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Everybody’s favorite masked cowboy visits Cheryl Waters in the KEXP Live Room to perform 4 songs from his breakout album, Pony. Crooning about l...

The Qualitons

31 Jul 2019

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Hailing from Budapest, Hungary, The Qualitons draw from 60s and 70s funk to showcase upbeat, psychedelic rock and a killer live performance. Hosted by...

Weyes Blood

26 Jul 2019

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Weyes Blood's latest album Titanic Rising opens the skies to the celestial, seamlessly bouncing from folksy tracks like Andromeda to more dreamy and s...

Amanda Palmer

24 Jul 2019

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Amanda Palmer, the songwriter, author, performance artist, and alt-rock icon formerly of the Dresden Dolls, performs 3 soul-baring, dynamic songs from...

Durand Jones & The Indications

19 Jul 2019

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Soulful superstars Durand Jones & The Indications join Kevin Cole in the KEXP Live Room to perform 4 songs from their sophomore LP, American Love ...

No Somos Marineros

17 Jul 2019

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Mexican rock band No Somos Marineros shares their trance-like tunes with KEXP in the first-ever broadcast from Mexico City at Panoram Studios. Recorde...

Hand Habits

12 Jul 2019

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With songwriter Meg Duffy at the helm, Hand Habits' sophomore album Placeholder explores ambiguity and the undefinable on a bed of lush folk instrumen...

The Budos Band

10 Jul 2019

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The Budos Band's fifth album V is another solid collection of classic R&B from the Daptone Records retro heroes. The band performed 4 songs from t...

Kevin Morby

05 Jul 2019

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Kevin Morby's fifth album Oh My God finds the Kansas City songwriter examining mortality and the afterlife. Morby and his band play 4 songs in the KEX...

Hello Seahorse!

03 Jul 2019

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With traces of new wave and garage rock, Hello Seahorse! have crafted kinetic, electric songs for more than a decade. The Mexico City quartet perform ...