KEXPhttp://www.kexp.orgEvery week KEXP hosts live performances from our studios and now you can take them with you. With roughly 200 performances each year, KEXP boasts an impressive line-up of guests. Go to KEXP.ORG for a list of upcoming performances.KEXP Live Performance PodcastEvery week KEXP hosts live performances from our studios and now you can take them with you. With roughly 200 performances each year, KEXP boasts an impressive line-up of guests. Go to KEXP.ORG for a list of upcoming performances.http://feeds.kexp.org/kexp/liveperformancesen-us2008 KEXPKEXPweb@kexp.orgMusicParts and LaborThe experimental Brooklyn band frosts their catchy rock melodies with expansive layers of guitar noise and manipulated found-sounds they received from fans. Tune in to this exclusive KEXP live set for tracks from “Receivers” and lessons on how to play an old cassette player. Recorded on 10/30/08 - 4 songs: Satellites, Nowheres Nigh, Mount Misery, Solemn Show WorldThe experimental Brooklyn band frosts their catchy rock melodies with expansive layers of guitar noise and manipulated found-sounds they received from fans. Tune in to this exclusive KEXP live set for tracks from “Receivers” and lessons on how to play an old cassette player. Recorded on 10/30/08 - 4 songs: Satellites, Nowheres Nigh, Mount Misery, Solemn Show WorldThe experimental Brooklyn band frosts their catchy rock melodies with expansive layers of guitar noise and manipulated found-sounds they received from fans. Tune in to this exclusive KEXP live set for tracks from “Receivers” and lessons on how to play an old cassette player. Recorded on 10/30/08 - 4 songs: Satellites, Nowheres Nigh, Mount Misery, Solemn Show Worldhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/6e/6ea4591a-c4a3-4e4f-b556-daf59b507781.mp3Friday, 28 11 2008 12:00:00 -070000:31:13kexp public radioDeerhoof (Live @ CMJ)San Francisco noise-pop experimentalists Deerhoof play an exclusive set for KEXP at CMJ live from Gibson Studios in New York. Recorded on 10/20/08 - 4 songs: Blue Cash, The Tears and Music of Love, Fresh Born, Basket Ball Get Your Groove BackSan Francisco noise-pop experimentalists Deerhoof play an exclusive set for KEXP at CMJ live from Gibson Studios in New York. Recorded on 10/20/08 - 4 songs: Blue Cash, The Tears and Music of Love, Fresh Born, Basket Ball Get Your Groove BackSan Francisco noise-pop experimentalists Deerhoof play an exclusive set for KEXP at CMJ live from Gibson Studios in New York. Recorded on 10/20/08 - 4 songs: Blue Cash, The Tears and Music of Love, Fresh Born, Basket Ball Get Your Groove Backhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/25/25c63775-2e4e-4fcb-98b8-c0ea814ca7c9.mp3Friday, 21 11 2008 12:00:00 -070000:22:11kexp public radioYelleFrench singer Yelle plays warm, dreamy acoustic pop songs, live at KEXP. Recorded 10/27/08. 2 songs - Ce Jeu, Je Veux Te Voir.French singer Yelle plays warm, dreamy acoustic pop songs, live at KEXP. Recorded 10/27/08. 2 songs - Ce Jeu, Je Veux Te Voir.French singer Yelle plays warm, dreamy acoustic pop songs, live at KEXP. Recorded 10/27/08. 2 songs - Ce Jeu, Je Veux Te Voir.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/2a/2aa886a6-eb78-4fd7-acbc-eacb420400dc.mp3Friday, 14 11 2008 12:00:00 -070000:15:39kexp public radioNick Cave And The Bad SeedsFor a limited time, you can dig Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds as they perform four songs from their latest album during an exclusive session for KEXP. Recorded 9/24/08 - 4 songs: Moonland, "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!", Jesus Of The Moon, Midnight Man For a limited time, you can dig Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds as they perform four songs from their latest album during an exclusive session for KEXP. Recorded 9/24/08 - 4 songs: Moonland, "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!", Jesus Of The Moon, Midnight Man For a limited time, you can dig Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds as they perform four songs from their latest album during an exclusive session for KEXP. Recorded 9/24/08 - 4 songs: Moonland, "Dig, Lazarus, Dig!!!", Jesus Of The Moon, Midnight Man http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/b6/b6738d0b-7cda-440a-885a-f25525d0ddfd.mp3Friday, 14 11 2008 12:00:00 -070000:17:49kexp public radioPassion PitBoston’s Michael Angelakos started Passion Pit as a private Valentine’s Day present to his girlfriend, but luckily for us he’s teamed up with friends to create a real band. They bring their electro-pop love letters with Italo-disco synths and impossibly high vocals to KEXP for a live set. Recorded on 10/28/08 - 4 songs: Better Things, I've Got Your Number, Live To Tell The Tale, SleepyheadBoston’s Michael Angelakos started Passion Pit as a private Valentine’s Day present to his girlfriend, but luckily for us he’s teamed up with friends to create a real band. They bring their electro-pop love letters with Italo-disco synths and impossibly high vocals to KEXP for a live set. Recorded on 10/28/08 - 4 songs: Better Things, I've Got Your Number, Live To Tell The Tale, SleepyheadBoston’s Michael Angelakos started Passion Pit as a private Valentine’s Day present to his girlfriend, but luckily for us he’s teamed up with friends to create a real band. They bring their electro-pop love letters with Italo-disco synths and impossibly high vocals to KEXP for a live set. Recorded on 10/28/08 - 4 songs: Better Things, I've Got Your Number, Live To Tell The Tale, Sleepyheadhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/52/522093e0-5789-4194-b56e-fbb907ec453f.mp3Friday, 7 11 2008 12:00:00 -070000:24:54kexp public radioUmalaliUmalali is a group of musicians from Belize, Honduras and Guatemala that blends the vocal stylings of the Garifuna women with rock, blues, funk, African, Latin and Caribbean music. The Garifuna people are descendants of African slaves who intermarried with the Carib and Arawak Indians of the Caribbean. You’ll be amazed by the unique beauty of this live KEXP performance. Recorded on 9/15/08 - 4 Songs: Abiemahani, Mérua, Fuleisei, WátinaUmalali is a group of musicians from Belize, Honduras and Guatemala that blends the vocal stylings of the Garifuna women with rock, blues, funk, African, Latin and Caribbean music. The Garifuna people are descendants of African slaves who intermarried with the Carib and Arawak Indians of the Caribbean. You’ll be amazed by the unique beauty of this live KEXP performance. Recorded on 9/15/08 - 4 Songs: Abiemahani, Mérua, Fuleisei, WátinaUmalali is a group of musicians from Belize, Honduras and Guatemala that blends the vocal stylings of the Garifuna women with rock, blues, funk, African, Latin and Caribbean music. The Garifuna people are descendants of African slaves who intermarried with the Carib and Arawak Indians of the Caribbean. You’ll be amazed by the unique beauty of this live KEXP performance. Recorded on 9/15/08 - 4 Songs: Abiemahani, Mérua, Fuleisei, Wátinahttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/11/11195205-0e6e-41cd-855a-36f2e0907873.mp3Friday, 31 10 2008 12:00:00 -070000:24:24kexp public radioBroken Social Scene (Live @ CMJ)Broken Social Scene perform a laid-back and off-the-cuff set live on KEXP from New York City for CMJ. Recorded live at the Gibson Showroom on 10/24/08, this set contains 4 songs from the radio set plus an impromtu song song for the studio audience and selections from your favorite children's tunes: Hit the Wall, Untitled (or Choose Your Own Adventure), Xerxes, Love is New, Audience Song, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star/ABC/Puff the Magic DragonBroken Social Scene perform a laid-back and off-the-cuff set live on KEXP from New York City for CMJ. Recorded live at the Gibson Showroom on 10/24/08, this set contains 4 songs from the radio set plus an impromtu song song for the studio audience and selections from your favorite children's tunes: Hit the Wall, Untitled (or Choose Your Own Adventure), Xerxes, Love is New, Audience Song, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star/ABC/Puff the Magic DragonBroken Social Scene perform a laid-back and off-the-cuff set live on KEXP from New York City for CMJ. Recorded live at the Gibson Showroom on 10/24/08, this set contains 4 songs from the radio set plus an impromtu song song for the studio audience and selections from your favorite children's tunes: Hit the Wall, Untitled (or Choose Your Own Adventure), Xerxes, Love is New, Audience Song, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star/ABC/Puff the Magic Dragonhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/60/609b3d23-00d5-4787-961b-c6fb987d582b.mp3Friday, 24 10 2008 12:00:00 -070000:47:45kexp public radioFujiya and Miyagi (Live @ CMJ)Expanding from a three-piece to a four-, Fugiya and Miyagi expand their funky electronic and rock groove in this session, performed live on KEXP from NYC for CMJ. Recorded at the Gibson Showroom on 10/23/08 - 5 Songs: Pickpocket, Sore Thumb, Knickerbocker, Goosebumps, Sick and TiredExpanding from a three-piece to a four-, Fugiya and Miyagi expand their funky electronic and rock groove in this session, performed live on KEXP from NYC for CMJ. Recorded at the Gibson Showroom on 10/23/08 - 5 Songs: Pickpocket, Sore Thumb, Knickerbocker, Goosebumps, Sick and TiredExpanding from a three-piece to a four-, Fugiya and Miyagi expand their funky electronic and rock groove in this session, performed live on KEXP from NYC for CMJ. Recorded at the Gibson Showroom on 10/23/08 - 5 Songs: Pickpocket, Sore Thumb, Knickerbocker, Goosebumps, Sick and Tiredhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/8a/8a3d1ccf-74d6-431c-8a1c-9c342287055b.mp3Thursday, 23 10 2008 12:00:00 -070000:23:26kexp public radioBang Bang Eche (Live @ CMJ)NZ dance-punkers Bang Bang Eche rock the Gibson Showroom for KEXP from CMJ 2008. Recorded 10/22/08 - 5 songs: Fingers In The Till, Exchange, Four To The Floor, Time Mismanagement, HangersNZ dance-punkers Bang Bang Eche rock the Gibson Showroom for KEXP from CMJ 2008. Recorded 10/22/08 - 5 songs: Fingers In The Till, Exchange, Four To The Floor, Time Mismanagement, HangersNZ dance-punkers Bang Bang Eche rock the Gibson Showroom for KEXP from CMJ 2008. Recorded 10/22/08 - 5 songs: Fingers In The Till, Exchange, Four To The Floor, Time Mismanagement, Hangershttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/c6/c6051f58-7341-4e62-874e-cfa778e48b85.mp3Wednesday, 22 10 2008 12:00:00 -070000:23:41kexp public radioLykke Li (Live @ CMJ)Swedish singer Lykke Li performs an affecting set of some of her most popular songs for KEXP at CMJ 2008. Recorded live at Gibson Showroom on 10/21/08 - 4 songs: Dance Dance Dance, I'm Good I'm Gone, Little Bit, TonightSwedish singer Lykke Li performs an affecting set of some of her most popular songs for KEXP at CMJ 2008. Recorded live at Gibson Showroom on 10/21/08 - 4 songs: Dance Dance Dance, I'm Good I'm Gone, Little Bit, TonightSwedish singer Lykke Li performs an affecting set of some of her most popular songs for KEXP at CMJ 2008. Recorded live at Gibson Showroom on 10/21/08 - 4 songs: Dance Dance Dance, I'm Good I'm Gone, Little Bit, Tonighthttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/1d/1de2f7ab-0d12-429a-abd3-af5c5d981adb.mp3Tuesday, 21 10 2008 12:00:00 -070000:21:47kexp public radioVivian Girls (Live @ CMJ)All-girl Brooklyn trio Vivian Girls throw down a sonic barrage that's equal parts rock, surf and punk during their performance from Gibson Showroom during KEXP's broadcast from CMJ. Recorded 10/20/08 - songs: I Can't Stay, Lake House, Second Date, Tell The WorldAll-girl Brooklyn trio Vivian Girls throw down a sonic barrage that's equal parts rock, surf and punk during their performance from Gibson Showroom during KEXP's broadcast from CMJ. Recorded 10/20/08 - songs: I Can't Stay, Lake House, Second Date, Tell The WorldAll-girl Brooklyn trio Vivian Girls throw down a sonic barrage that's equal parts rock, surf and punk during their performance from Gibson Showroom during KEXP's broadcast from CMJ. Recorded 10/20/08 - songs: I Can't Stay, Lake House, Second Date, Tell The Worldhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/03/039c5cee-186b-46b1-bda2-2210f0c40b3c.mp3Monday, 20 10 2008 12:00:00 -070000:15:18kexp public radioElliott BroodThis Ontario trio may tackle dark themes, but their roots-flavored indie rock is inspiriting and chock-full of catchy hooks. Elliott Brood visits KEXP for a rousing live radio performance. Recorded 9-22-2008 - 4 songs: Garden River, Cadillac Dust, The Valley Town, The BridgeThis Ontario trio may tackle dark themes, but their roots-flavored indie rock is inspiriting and chock-full of catchy hooks. Elliott Brood visits KEXP for a rousing live radio performance. Recorded 9-22-2008 - 4 songs: Garden River, Cadillac Dust, The Valley Town, The BridgeThis Ontario trio may tackle dark themes, but their roots-flavored indie rock is inspiriting and chock-full of catchy hooks. Elliott Brood visits KEXP for a rousing live radio performance. Recorded 9-22-2008 - 4 songs: Garden River, Cadillac Dust, The Valley Town, The Bridgehttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/b3/b3e863ff-e920-4c99-a49a-3b031ade831f.mp3Friday, 17 10 2008 12:00:00 -070000:22:40kexp public radioBlind Pilot (Live at MFNW)This Portland indie-folk band started as a duo, now tour (on bicycle) as a four piece, and play with up to nine members when they can. During KEXP's broadcast in Portland during Musicfest NW, founding members Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski are joined by five of their friends for this performance at the Doug Fir Lounge. Recorded on 9/5/08 - 6 songs: Story I Heard, We Are the Tide, 3 Rounds, One Red Thread, 2 Towns, Go On Say ItThis Portland indie-folk band started as a duo, now tour (on bicycle) as a four piece, and play with up to nine members when they can. During KEXP's broadcast in Portland during Musicfest NW, founding members Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski are joined by five of their friends for this performance at the Doug Fir Lounge. Recorded on 9/5/08 - 6 songs: Story I Heard, We Are the Tide, 3 Rounds, One Red Thread, 2 Towns, Go On Say ItThis Portland indie-folk band started as a duo, now tour (on bicycle) as a four piece, and play with up to nine members when they can. During KEXP's broadcast in Portland during Musicfest NW, founding members Israel Nebeker and Ryan Dobrowski are joined by five of their friends for this performance at the Doug Fir Lounge. Recorded on 9/5/08 - 6 songs: Story I Heard, We Are the Tide, 3 Rounds, One Red Thread, 2 Towns, Go On Say Ithttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/ea/ea9febac-eeb9-4634-8498-ed804b62ddcd.mp3Friday, 10 10 2008 12:00:00 -070000:25:51kexp public radioNada Surf (Live at Bumbershoot)The New York trio continues to prove that their former major label's loss is everyone else's gain with "Lucky," yet another solid release for Barsuk. In this, their most recent performance for KEXP, live from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge, Matthew Caws and Ira Elliot are joined by Jose Galvez on bass, replacing an injured Daniel Lorca, for another set of blissful pop. Recorded on 8/30/2008 - 7 songs: Ice On The Wing, Whose Authority, Weightless, Secret, Amateur, Concrete Bed, See These BonesThe New York trio continues to prove that their former major label's loss is everyone else's gain with "Lucky," yet another solid release for Barsuk. In this, their most recent performance for KEXP, live from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge, Matthew Caws and Ira Elliot are joined by Jose Galvez on bass, replacing an injured Daniel Lorca, for another set of blissful pop. Recorded on 8/30/2008 - 7 songs: Ice On The Wing, Whose Authority, Weightless, Secret, Amateur, Concrete Bed, See These BonesThe New York trio continues to prove that their former major label's loss is everyone else's gain with "Lucky," yet another solid release for Barsuk. In this, their most recent performance for KEXP, live from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge, Matthew Caws and Ira Elliot are joined by Jose Galvez on bass, replacing an injured Daniel Lorca, for another set of blissful pop. Recorded on 8/30/2008 - 7 songs: Ice On The Wing, Whose Authority, Weightless, Secret, Amateur, Concrete Bed, See These Boneshttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/35/35cfb04c-bddd-4456-8f34-4718e2d8c1c6.mp3Friday, 3 10 2008 12:00:00 -070000:28:37kexp public radioTwo Gallants (Live at Bumbershoot)San Francisco lo-fi indie folk-rockers Two Gallants perform a confessional and compelling set live from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge on KEXP. Recorded on 9/1/08 - 5 songs: Seems Like Home to Me, Despite What You've Been Told, New Song, Carrion Crow, Waves of GrainSan Francisco lo-fi indie folk-rockers Two Gallants perform a confessional and compelling set live from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge on KEXP. Recorded on 9/1/08 - 5 songs: Seems Like Home to Me, Despite What You've Been Told, New Song, Carrion Crow, Waves of GrainSan Francisco lo-fi indie folk-rockers Two Gallants perform a confessional and compelling set live from the Bumbershoot Music Lounge on KEXP. Recorded on 9/1/08 - 5 songs: Seems Like Home to Me, Despite What You've Been Told, New Song, Carrion Crow, Waves of Grainhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/6e/6e38c565-0e61-4520-ad8b-8b70c40f7f5b.mp3Friday, 26 9 2008 12:00:00 -070000:31:59kexp public radioCommon MarketNot only is this Seattle hip-hop duo getting more confident and inventive, but they keep upping the head-snapping factor with each release. Common Market is joined by the Total Experience Gospel Choir when they stop by KEXP to perform tracks from their second LP “Tobacco Road.” Recorded on 9/8/08 - 4 songs: Gol' Dust, 40 Acres, Nina Sing, Trouble IsNot only is this Seattle hip-hop duo getting more confident and inventive, but they keep upping the head-snapping factor with each release. Common Market is joined by the Total Experience Gospel Choir when they stop by KEXP to perform tracks from their second LP “Tobacco Road.” Recorded on 9/8/08 - 4 songs: Gol' Dust, 40 Acres, Nina Sing, Trouble IsNot only is this Seattle hip-hop duo getting more confident and inventive, but they keep upping the head-snapping factor with each release. Common Market is joined by the Total Experience Gospel Choir when they stop by KEXP to perform tracks from their second LP “Tobacco Road.” Recorded on 9/8/08 - 4 songs: Gol' Dust, 40 Acres, Nina Sing, Trouble Ishttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/37/37eaf9c0-d0d1-4605-88c6-469da1588186.mp3Friday, 19 9 2008 12:00:00 -070000:16:30kexp public radioDan Tyminski BandSure George Clooney is handsome, but you didn’t really think that was him singing in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” did you? Sorry, ladies, that was Dan Tyminski. This bluegrass singer and multi-instrumentalist has worked with a ton of great country artists and is part of Union Station with Alison Krauss. He’s also got his own top-notch band who tour for his solo albums. Check them out in this KEXP live set featuring tracks from “Wheels.” Recorded on 7/31/08 - 4 songs: How Many Times, Knock Knock!, Heads You Win Tails I Lose, WheelsSure George Clooney is handsome, but you didn’t really think that was him singing in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” did you? Sorry, ladies, that was Dan Tyminski. This bluegrass singer and multi-instrumentalist has worked with a ton of great country artists and is part of Union Station with Alison Krauss. He’s also got his own top-notch band who tour for his solo albums. Check them out in this KEXP live set featuring tracks from “Wheels.” Recorded on 7/31/08 - 4 songs: How Many Times, Knock Knock!, Heads You Win Tails I Lose, WheelsSure George Clooney is handsome, but you didn’t really think that was him singing in “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” did you? Sorry, ladies, that was Dan Tyminski. This bluegrass singer and multi-instrumentalist has worked with a ton of great country artists and is part of Union Station with Alison Krauss. He’s also got his own top-notch band who tour for his solo albums. Check them out in this KEXP live set featuring tracks from “Wheels.” Recorded on 7/31/08 - 4 songs: How Many Times, Knock Knock!, Heads You Win Tails I Lose, Wheelshttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/dd/dd7a0a4d-3022-4ee9-94fc-a4da9e4a3709.mp3Friday, 12 9 2008 12:00:00 -070000:24:24kexp public radioThe Airborne Toxic EventThis Los Angeles-based quintet mix sharp and danceable modern rock with dramatic orchestrations. You're sure to fancy this KEXP live set that features tracks from the band's self-titled debut LP. Recorded on 7/23/08 - 4 songs: Gasoline, This Is Nowhere, Sometime Around Midnight, InnocenceThis Los Angeles-based quintet mix sharp and danceable modern rock with dramatic orchestrations. You're sure to fancy this KEXP live set that features tracks from the band's self-titled debut LP. Recorded on 7/23/08 - 4 songs: Gasoline, This Is Nowhere, Sometime Around Midnight, InnocenceThis Los Angeles-based quintet mix sharp and danceable modern rock with dramatic orchestrations. You're sure to fancy this KEXP live set that features tracks from the band's self-titled debut LP. Recorded on 7/23/08 - 4 songs: Gasoline, This Is Nowhere, Sometime Around Midnight, Innocencehttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/f2/f25fa97b-1fbc-4b5c-ac66-5f37598f4d4f.mp3Friday, 5 9 2008 12:00:00 -070000:27:08kexp public radioBottomless Pit and The Kadane BrothersMatt and Bubba Kadane (formerly of Bedhead and now of The New Year) unite with Bottomless Pit (including former members of Silkworm) and each perform two of their own songs yet together create a cohesive and atmospheric full set. Recorded live 7/17/08 on KEXP at Engine Studios in Chicago. Recorded - 4 songs: Wages of Sleep, The Company I Can Get, Dogtag, WinterwindMatt and Bubba Kadane (formerly of Bedhead and now of The New Year) unite with Bottomless Pit (including former members of Silkworm) and each perform two of their own songs yet together create a cohesive and atmospheric full set. Recorded live 7/17/08 on KEXP at Engine Studios in Chicago. Recorded - 4 songs: Wages of Sleep, The Company I Can Get, Dogtag, WinterwindMatt and Bubba Kadane (formerly of Bedhead and now of The New Year) unite with Bottomless Pit (including former members of Silkworm) and each perform two of their own songs yet together create a cohesive and atmospheric full set. Recorded live 7/17/08 on KEXP at Engine Studios in Chicago. Recorded - 4 songs: Wages of Sleep, The Company I Can Get, Dogtag, Winterwindhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/5f/5f50610d-be47-49f0-b150-f4b0dd823ed1.mp3Friday, 29 8 2008 12:00:00 -070000:16:22kexp public radioOccidental Brothers Dance Band InternationalChicago's Occidental Brothers Dance Band International is a multi-racial, bi-continental afro-pop ensemble bringing jazz-trained and rock-schooled American musicians together with Ghanaian musicians. This spot-on cross-cultural throwdown blends Central and West African styles and is guaranteed to get your booty in motion. Recorded live on KEXP at Engine Studios in Chicago. Recorded on 7/18/08 - 4 songs: Nyenko!, Mafiwo, Odo Sanbra, Circle Circle CircleChicago's Occidental Brothers Dance Band International is a multi-racial, bi-continental afro-pop ensemble bringing jazz-trained and rock-schooled American musicians together with Ghanaian musicians. This spot-on cross-cultural throwdown blends Central and West African styles and is guaranteed to get your booty in motion. Recorded live on KEXP at Engine Studios in Chicago. Recorded on 7/18/08 - 4 songs: Nyenko!, Mafiwo, Odo Sanbra, Circle Circle CircleChicago's Occidental Brothers Dance Band International is a multi-racial, bi-continental afro-pop ensemble bringing jazz-trained and rock-schooled American musicians together with Ghanaian musicians. This spot-on cross-cultural throwdown blends Central and West African styles and is guaranteed to get your booty in motion. Recorded live on KEXP at Engine Studios in Chicago. Recorded on 7/18/08 - 4 songs: Nyenko!, Mafiwo, Odo Sanbra, Circle Circle Circlehttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/17/17ee5df2-cc17-4fbb-bf3b-2d4dcc47225c.mp3Friday, 22 8 2008 12:00:00 -070000:24:08kexp public radioBobby Bare Jr.KEXP favorite and fan Bobby Bare Jr. joins “Swingin’ Doors” host Don Slack for another great on-air performance. When’s the rest of country music radio going to catch on to the unique spirit and deft songwriting of this Nashville musician? Recorded on 7/17/08 - 4 songs: Don't Follow Me (I'm Lost), Life In Reverse, "A Storm, A Tree, My Mother's Head", Mayonnaise BrainKEXP favorite and fan Bobby Bare Jr. joins “Swingin’ Doors” host Don Slack for another great on-air performance. When’s the rest of country music radio going to catch on to the unique spirit and deft songwriting of this Nashville musician? Recorded on 7/17/08 - 4 songs: Don't Follow Me (I'm Lost), Life In Reverse, "A Storm, A Tree, My Mother's Head", Mayonnaise BrainKEXP favorite and fan Bobby Bare Jr. joins “Swingin’ Doors” host Don Slack for another great on-air performance. When’s the rest of country music radio going to catch on to the unique spirit and deft songwriting of this Nashville musician? Recorded on 7/17/08 - 4 songs: Don't Follow Me (I'm Lost), Life In Reverse, "A Storm, A Tree, My Mother's Head", Mayonnaise Brainhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/1c/1cedb112-c708-4b50-9204-6c908256dfd9.mp3Friday, 15 8 2008 12:00:00 -070000:27:28kexp public radioJoseph ArthurThis unique, and increasingly prolific, singer-songwriter makes his 6th live appearance at the KEXP studios bringing only guitar, harmonica and some new songs. Recorded on 7/22/08 - 5 songs: Turn Me On, Even When Yer Blue, All The Old Heroes, Invisible Hands, Dead SaviorThis unique, and increasingly prolific, singer-songwriter makes his 6th live appearance at the KEXP studios bringing only guitar, harmonica and some new songs. Recorded on 7/22/08 - 5 songs: Turn Me On, Even When Yer Blue, All The Old Heroes, Invisible Hands, Dead SaviorThis unique, and increasingly prolific, singer-songwriter makes his 6th live appearance at the KEXP studios bringing only guitar, harmonica and some new songs. Recorded on 7/22/08 - 5 songs: Turn Me On, Even When Yer Blue, All The Old Heroes, Invisible Hands, Dead Saviorhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/13/13633c45-26c8-427a-80b2-0e502d515c46.mp3Friday, 8 8 2008 12:00:00 -070000:36:31kexp public radioWhy?Bay Area indie art rock band Why? bring percussive lip noises, twisted lyrics, heart-wrenching piano and sleepy guitar riffs together for a quirky set of originals. Live at KEXP. Recorded on 4/17/08 - 4 songs: Song of The Sad Assassin, By Torpedos or Crohn's, Simeon's Dilemma, Yo Yo Bye ByeBay Area indie art rock band Why? bring percussive lip noises, twisted lyrics, heart-wrenching piano and sleepy guitar riffs together for a quirky set of originals. Live at KEXP. Recorded on 4/17/08 - 4 songs: Song of The Sad Assassin, By Torpedos or Crohn's, Simeon's Dilemma, Yo Yo Bye ByeBay Area indie art rock band Why? bring percussive lip noises, twisted lyrics, heart-wrenching piano and sleepy guitar riffs together for a quirky set of originals. Live at KEXP. Recorded on 4/17/08 - 4 songs: Song of The Sad Assassin, By Torpedos or Crohn's, Simeon's Dilemma, Yo Yo Bye Byehttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/57/57347c2e-6b46-4169-8709-f20be16e64c4.mp3Friday, 1 8 2008 12:00:00 -070000:24:20kexp public radioPlants and AnimalsMontreal progressive folk rock trio Plants and Animals deliver a fresh basket of earthy 21st century flower power to the KEXP studios in this live set drawn from their 2008 full-length "Parc Avenue." Can you dig it? Recorded on 6/23/08 - 4 songs: Faerie Dance, Good Friend, À L'orée Des Bois, Bye Bye Bye Montreal progressive folk rock trio Plants and Animals deliver a fresh basket of earthy 21st century flower power to the KEXP studios in this live set drawn from their 2008 full-length "Parc Avenue." Can you dig it? Recorded on 6/23/08 - 4 songs: Faerie Dance, Good Friend, À L'orée Des Bois, Bye Bye Bye Montreal progressive folk rock trio Plants and Animals deliver a fresh basket of earthy 21st century flower power to the KEXP studios in this live set drawn from their 2008 full-length "Parc Avenue." Can you dig it? Recorded on 6/23/08 - 4 songs: Faerie Dance, Good Friend, À L'orée Des Bois, Bye Bye Bye http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/13/13c18e5e-1dcf-4b2f-8131-ab7b72a50253.mp3Friday, 25 7 2008 12:00:00 -070000:31:25kexp public radioThe M's (Live in Chicago)Chicago neo-psychedelic noise-pop outfit The M's wake up the KEXP crew in this exclusive early morning live performance from Engine Studio on KEXP. Recorded 7/18/08 - 4 songs: Pigs Fly, Breakfast Score, Big Sound, How Could You?Chicago neo-psychedelic noise-pop outfit The M's wake up the KEXP crew in this exclusive early morning live performance from Engine Studio on KEXP. Recorded 7/18/08 - 4 songs: Pigs Fly, Breakfast Score, Big Sound, How Could You?Chicago neo-psychedelic noise-pop outfit The M's wake up the KEXP crew in this exclusive early morning live performance from Engine Studio on KEXP. Recorded 7/18/08 - 4 songs: Pigs Fly, Breakfast Score, Big Sound, How Could You?http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/f1/f1b4a5cc-7e97-402b-8db7-a285697c3119.mp3Friday, 18 7 2008 12:00:00 -070000:19:59kexp public radioT-Model Ford and GravelRoad (Live in Chicago)It may be a little early for John and Cheryl to take a nip, but it's Jack Daniel Time for real for Chicago Bluesman T-Model Ford and GravelRoad in this exclusive live performance for KEXP from Chicago. Recorded on 7/17/07 - 6 songs: Sallie Mae, Wood Cuttin' Man, Ask Her For Water, Rock Me Baby, T-Model Theme, Big Boss ManIt may be a little early for John and Cheryl to take a nip, but it's Jack Daniel Time for real for Chicago Bluesman T-Model Ford and GravelRoad in this exclusive live performance for KEXP from Chicago. Recorded on 7/17/07 - 6 songs: Sallie Mae, Wood Cuttin' Man, Ask Her For Water, Rock Me Baby, T-Model Theme, Big Boss ManIt may be a little early for John and Cheryl to take a nip, but it's Jack Daniel Time for real for Chicago Bluesman T-Model Ford and GravelRoad in this exclusive live performance for KEXP from Chicago. Recorded on 7/17/07 - 6 songs: Sallie Mae, Wood Cuttin' Man, Ask Her For Water, Rock Me Baby, T-Model Theme, Big Boss Manhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/84/84f4b2d2-387a-438c-9c61-f9cc10ae3d16.mp3Thursday, 17 7 2008 12:00:00 -070000:29:23kexp public radioMahjongg (Live in Chicago)Chicago electro-tribal experimentalists Mahjongg raid Engine Room Studio in this exclusive live performance on KEXP. Recorded on 7/16/08 - 4 songs: Tell the Police the Truth, Whoop, Those Birds Are Bats, TrilogyChicago electro-tribal experimentalists Mahjongg raid Engine Room Studio in this exclusive live performance on KEXP. Recorded on 7/16/08 - 4 songs: Tell the Police the Truth, Whoop, Those Birds Are Bats, TrilogyChicago electro-tribal experimentalists Mahjongg raid Engine Room Studio in this exclusive live performance on KEXP. Recorded on 7/16/08 - 4 songs: Tell the Police the Truth, Whoop, Those Birds Are Bats, Trilogyhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/ee/ee401e83-224d-4ef3-acfe-91d818f4eed3.mp3Wednesday, 16 7 2008 12:00:00 -070000:26:10kexp public radioFoalsThese British post-punk revivalists take the classic sound and blend contemporary dance-rock with smart guitar work, spacey keys, a bit of horns, and driving percussion. They share songs from their debut LP “Antidotes” with KEXP listeners live on-air. Recorded on 5/30/08 - 4 songs: The French Open, Heavy Water, Red Socks Pugie, Electric BloomThese British post-punk revivalists take the classic sound and blend contemporary dance-rock with smart guitar work, spacey keys, a bit of horns, and driving percussion. They share songs from their debut LP “Antidotes” with KEXP listeners live on-air. Recorded on 5/30/08 - 4 songs: The French Open, Heavy Water, Red Socks Pugie, Electric BloomThese British post-punk revivalists take the classic sound and blend contemporary dance-rock with smart guitar work, spacey keys, a bit of horns, and driving percussion. They share songs from their debut LP “Antidotes” with KEXP listeners live on-air. Recorded on 5/30/08 - 4 songs: The French Open, Heavy Water, Red Socks Pugie, Electric Bloomhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/e7/e75b43ab-0c9c-4e5f-ba3d-445ae940044d.mp3Friday, 11 7 2008 12:00:00 -070000:23:39kexp public radioHead Like a KiteMirabile dictu! Head Like a Kite may induce eyes like saucers with their trippy dance-party blend of electronica and field recordings, but their feet remain firmly planted on the ground by the hard driving rock beat propelling it all. Mastermind Dave Einmo and his moustachioed crew are joined by Asya of Smoosh for vocals on "Daydream Vacation" (which just about sums up the vibe). Check out the cover of Neil Young's "Ohio." Recorded on 6/26/08 - 4 songs: We Were So Entangled, No Ordinary Caveman, Daydream Vacation, OhioMirabile dictu! Head Like a Kite may induce eyes like saucers with their trippy dance-party blend of electronica and field recordings, but their feet remain firmly planted on the ground by the hard driving rock beat propelling it all. Mastermind Dave Einmo and his moustachioed crew are joined by Asya of Smoosh for vocals on "Daydream Vacation" (which just about sums up the vibe). Check out the cover of Neil Young's "Ohio." Recorded on 6/26/08 - 4 songs: We Were So Entangled, No Ordinary Caveman, Daydream Vacation, OhioMirabile dictu! Head Like a Kite may induce eyes like saucers with their trippy dance-party blend of electronica and field recordings, but their feet remain firmly planted on the ground by the hard driving rock beat propelling it all. Mastermind Dave Einmo and his moustachioed crew are joined by Asya of Smoosh for vocals on "Daydream Vacation" (which just about sums up the vibe). Check out the cover of Neil Young's "Ohio." Recorded on 6/26/08 - 4 songs: We Were So Entangled, No Ordinary Caveman, Daydream Vacation, Ohiohttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/b4/b443e6aa-7de6-4e1d-83e1-417800ab24d2.mp3Friday, 4 7 2008 12:00:00 -070000:20:33kexp public radioExtra GoldenComprised of Kenyan and American musicians, the unique collaboration that is Extra Golden perform a seamless and energetic blend of benga and rock. Hosts Jon Kertzer and Doug Paterson discuss the bands origins, the political situation in Kenya, and the possibility of a positive reception at home. Recorded live on KEXP 6/24/08. 4 songs - OK-Oyot System, Nyako Wasaneo, Obama, Ilando Gima OngeComprised of Kenyan and American musicians, the unique collaboration that is Extra Golden perform a seamless and energetic blend of benga and rock. Hosts Jon Kertzer and Doug Paterson discuss the bands origins, the political situation in Kenya, and the possibility of a positive reception at home. Recorded live on KEXP 6/24/08. 4 songs - OK-Oyot System, Nyako Wasaneo, Obama, Ilando Gima OngeComprised of Kenyan and American musicians, the unique collaboration that is Extra Golden perform a seamless and energetic blend of benga and rock. Hosts Jon Kertzer and Doug Paterson discuss the bands origins, the political situation in Kenya, and the possibility of a positive reception at home. Recorded live on KEXP 6/24/08. 4 songs - OK-Oyot System, Nyako Wasaneo, Obama, Ilando Gima Ongehttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/05/054587b0-5c4a-4b03-bc8c-8c6576161e51.mp3Friday, 27 6 2008 12:00:00 -070000:42:58kexp public radioFirewaterThe album "The Golden Hour" has even more of a global influence than previous Firewater records as frontman Tod A recorded a lot of it during his recent travels East. The music is raucous, rebellious, but also empowering. This particular set features the KEXP staff joining a pirates' chorus on “Borneo.” Recorded live at KEXP 6/10/08 - 4 songs: Hey Clown, Electric City, 6:45, BorneoThe album "The Golden Hour" has even more of a global influence than previous Firewater records as frontman Tod A recorded a lot of it during his recent travels East. The music is raucous, rebellious, but also empowering. This particular set features the KEXP staff joining a pirates' chorus on “Borneo.” Recorded live at KEXP 6/10/08 - 4 songs: Hey Clown, Electric City, 6:45, BorneoThe album "The Golden Hour" has even more of a global influence than previous Firewater records as frontman Tod A recorded a lot of it during his recent travels East. The music is raucous, rebellious, but also empowering. This particular set features the KEXP staff joining a pirates' chorus on “Borneo.” Recorded live at KEXP 6/10/08 - 4 songs: Hey Clown, Electric City, 6:45, Borneohttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/24/24fc1b5a-1eeb-47a3-b901-89f92cdcb4bb.mp3Friday, 20 6 2008 12:00:00 -070000:23:25kexp public radioSons And Daughters (live @ Triple Door)The sound of Sons and Daughters is dark and tense with a roots music backbone, upfront bass and a great male/female vocal styling. Don’t let "roots" fool you though, this Scottish group is heavier than most so go ahead and dance or bang your head. They tear up Seattle’s The Triple Door live. Recorded 4/29/08 - 11 songs: Gilt Complex, Flags, The Nest, Hunt, This Gift, Rama Lama, Rebel With The Ghost, Darling, Goodbye Service, Dance Me In, Johnny CashThe sound of Sons and Daughters is dark and tense with a roots music backbone, upfront bass and a great male/female vocal styling. Don’t let "roots" fool you though, this Scottish group is heavier than most so go ahead and dance or bang your head. They tear up Seattle’s The Triple Door live. Recorded 4/29/08 - 11 songs: Gilt Complex, Flags, The Nest, Hunt, This Gift, Rama Lama, Rebel With The Ghost, Darling, Goodbye Service, Dance Me In, Johnny CashThe sound of Sons and Daughters is dark and tense with a roots music backbone, upfront bass and a great male/female vocal styling. Don’t let "roots" fool you though, this Scottish group is heavier than most so go ahead and dance or bang your head. They tear up Seattle’s The Triple Door live. Recorded 4/29/08 - 11 songs: Gilt Complex, Flags, The Nest, Hunt, This Gift, Rama Lama, Rebel With The Ghost, Darling, Goodbye Service, Dance Me In, Johnny Cashhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/fd/fd83c2b4-51a3-4a7a-b06b-049f0a935573.mp3Saturday, 14 6 2008 12:00:00 -070000:46:07kexp public radioThe KillsThis UK duo runs the gamut from minimal roots-punk to electro-rock all with a dark and gritty feel. The Kills perform a spirited acoustic set live on the KEXP airwaves that features a lot of cool percussive guitar. Recorded on 5/15/08 4 songs: Kissy Kissy, Hook And Line, Black Balloon, Goodnight Bad MorningThis UK duo runs the gamut from minimal roots-punk to electro-rock all with a dark and gritty feel. The Kills perform a spirited acoustic set live on the KEXP airwaves that features a lot of cool percussive guitar. Recorded on 5/15/08 4 songs: Kissy Kissy, Hook And Line, Black Balloon, Goodnight Bad MorningThis UK duo runs the gamut from minimal roots-punk to electro-rock all with a dark and gritty feel. The Kills perform a spirited acoustic set live on the KEXP airwaves that features a lot of cool percussive guitar. Recorded on 5/15/08 4 songs: Kissy Kissy, Hook And Line, Black Balloon, Goodnight Bad Morninghttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/fc/fc3e1171-f734-4d98-b591-d941598fbebc.mp3Friday, 6 6 2008 12:00:00 -070000:22:30kexp public radioAtmosphereMinneapolis emo-rappers Atmosphere play a rare stripped down and acoustic set of two songs from their 2008 release "When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold" and a new song from the latest in their EP series "Sad Clown Bad Spring #12." Recorded on 5/13/08 - 3 songs: Guarantees, You, Not Another DayMinneapolis emo-rappers Atmosphere play a rare stripped down and acoustic set of two songs from their 2008 release "When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold" and a new song from the latest in their EP series "Sad Clown Bad Spring #12." Recorded on 5/13/08 - 3 songs: Guarantees, You, Not Another DayMinneapolis emo-rappers Atmosphere play a rare stripped down and acoustic set of two songs from their 2008 release "When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold" and a new song from the latest in their EP series "Sad Clown Bad Spring #12." Recorded on 5/13/08 - 3 songs: Guarantees, You, Not Another Dayhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/a4/a4040024-f7df-49df-9a29-39cbc14cc7ae.mp3Friday, 30 5 2008 12:00:00 -070000:28:05kexp public radioVoyager OneLocal space-rock heroes Voyager One come in for a landing in the KEXP Studios and take you away with a set that hovers and jets. Recorded on 5/2/08 - 4 songs: Give, Bed of Sound, The Kids Take Control, Ocean GreyLocal space-rock heroes Voyager One come in for a landing in the KEXP Studios and take you away with a set that hovers and jets. Recorded on 5/2/08 - 4 songs: Give, Bed of Sound, The Kids Take Control, Ocean GreyLocal space-rock heroes Voyager One come in for a landing in the KEXP Studios and take you away with a set that hovers and jets. Recorded on 5/2/08 - 4 songs: Give, Bed of Sound, The Kids Take Control, Ocean Greyhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/ae/aee8923b-fab1-4367-9e1b-3ebfe498aa2b.mp3Friday, 23 5 2008 12:00:00 -070000:22:28kexp public radioDeVotchKa (Live @ The Triple Door)Denver globalistas DeVotchKa cook up a cinematic melting pot stew from a base of burlesque seasoned with sonic spices extending from Romani to Mariachi and beyond. Somehow it all blends together like grandma's goulash and certainly satisfied the Triple Door audience in this exclusive live performance for KEXP. Recorded on 5/3/08 - 9 songs: Head Honcho, Along the Way, Undone, Dearly Departed, Transliterator, You Love Me, The Clockwise Witness, How It Ends, Queen of the Surface StreetsDenver globalistas DeVotchKa cook up a cinematic melting pot stew from a base of burlesque seasoned with sonic spices extending from Romani to Mariachi and beyond. Somehow it all blends together like grandma's goulash and certainly satisfied the Triple Door audience in this exclusive live performance for KEXP. Recorded on 5/3/08 - 9 songs: Head Honcho, Along the Way, Undone, Dearly Departed, Transliterator, You Love Me, The Clockwise Witness, How It Ends, Queen of the Surface StreetsDenver globalistas DeVotchKa cook up a cinematic melting pot stew from a base of burlesque seasoned with sonic spices extending from Romani to Mariachi and beyond. Somehow it all blends together like grandma's goulash and certainly satisfied the Triple Door audience in this exclusive live performance for KEXP. Recorded on 5/3/08 - 9 songs: Head Honcho, Along the Way, Undone, Dearly Departed, Transliterator, You Love Me, The Clockwise Witness, How It Ends, Queen of the Surface Streetshttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/9a/9a3183a0-8f92-47db-b861-6a6a049497a6.mp3Friday, 16 5 2008 12:00:00 -070000:44:17kexp public radioElbowManchester, England's Elbow bring their warm and stately chamber-pop to KEXP in this intimate set drawing from their 2008 release "The Seldom Seen Kid." Recorded on 5/5/08 - 4 songs: Grounds for Divorce, Great Expectations, Some Riot, One Day Like ThisManchester, England's Elbow bring their warm and stately chamber-pop to KEXP in this intimate set drawing from their 2008 release "The Seldom Seen Kid." Recorded on 5/5/08 - 4 songs: Grounds for Divorce, Great Expectations, Some Riot, One Day Like ThisManchester, England's Elbow bring their warm and stately chamber-pop to KEXP in this intimate set drawing from their 2008 release "The Seldom Seen Kid." Recorded on 5/5/08 - 4 songs: Grounds for Divorce, Great Expectations, Some Riot, One Day Like Thishttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/19/190ce055-3aa5-4e4c-90cd-bf3051c0ee08.mp3Friday, 9 5 2008 12:00:00 -070000:28:21kexp public radioThe Transmissionary Six 2008Locals The Transmissionary Six once again craft a lovely atmospheric-pop record with"Cosmonautical." The duo's sound is perfect for headphone listening, but they sure sound wonderful with band too. The pedal steel and Terri Moeller's vocals make this live KEXP session particularly great. Recorded on 3/6/08 - 4 songs: Zero Gravity, I Want To Deprogram You, Edison Stare, TugboatLocals The Transmissionary Six once again craft a lovely atmospheric-pop record with"Cosmonautical." The duo's sound is perfect for headphone listening, but they sure sound wonderful with band too. The pedal steel and Terri Moeller's vocals make this live KEXP session particularly great. Recorded on 3/6/08 - 4 songs: Zero Gravity, I Want To Deprogram You, Edison Stare, TugboatLocals The Transmissionary Six once again craft a lovely atmospheric-pop record with"Cosmonautical." The duo's sound is perfect for headphone listening, but they sure sound wonderful with band too. The pedal steel and Terri Moeller's vocals make this live KEXP session particularly great. Recorded on 3/6/08 - 4 songs: Zero Gravity, I Want To Deprogram You, Edison Stare, Tugboathttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/23/2368eac9-2e6b-473b-96a7-f16c987426c6.mp3Friday, 2 5 2008 12:00:00 -070000:29:52kexp public radioJim WhiteTransnormal sure seems like a good adjective for southern singer/songwriter and all-around character Jim White. With “Transnormal Skiperoo” White says he’s found a sense of satisfaction in life that he never had with previous albums, but his haunting and twisted blend of Americana is still intact and perhaps extraordinarily bright. He plays tracks from the album along with a reworking of “Hey! You Going My Way???” live on KEXP. Recorded on 3/31/08 - 4 songs: A Town Called Amen, Jailbird, "Hey! You Going My Way???", Turquoise House Transnormal sure seems like a good adjective for southern singer/songwriter and all-around character Jim White. With “Transnormal Skiperoo” White says he’s found a sense of satisfaction in life that he never had with previous albums, but his haunting and twisted blend of Americana is still intact and perhaps extraordinarily bright. He plays tracks from the album along with a reworking of “Hey! You Going My Way???” live on KEXP. Recorded on 3/31/08 - 4 songs: A Town Called Amen, Jailbird, "Hey! You Going My Way???", Turquoise House Transnormal sure seems like a good adjective for southern singer/songwriter and all-around character Jim White. With “Transnormal Skiperoo” White says he’s found a sense of satisfaction in life that he never had with previous albums, but his haunting and twisted blend of Americana is still intact and perhaps extraordinarily bright. He plays tracks from the album along with a reworking of “Hey! You Going My Way???” live on KEXP. Recorded on 3/31/08 - 4 songs: A Town Called Amen, Jailbird, "Hey! You Going My Way???", Turquoise House http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/dc/dc50ef5b-701a-4eea-ad9d-821fada9b698.mp3Friday, 25 4 2008 12:00:00 -070000:27:07kexp public radioRootz UndergroundCheck dem stylie massive roots rock reggae from Jamaica’s Rootz Underground in this exclusive live performance for KEXP at SXSW 2008. Recorded on 3/15/08 - 4 songs: Time Is an Illusion, Hammer, Victims of the System, In the JungleCheck dem stylie massive roots rock reggae from Jamaica’s Rootz Underground in this exclusive live performance for KEXP at SXSW 2008. Recorded on 3/15/08 - 4 songs: Time Is an Illusion, Hammer, Victims of the System, In the JungleCheck dem stylie massive roots rock reggae from Jamaica’s Rootz Underground in this exclusive live performance for KEXP at SXSW 2008. Recorded on 3/15/08 - 4 songs: Time Is an Illusion, Hammer, Victims of the System, In the Junglehttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/4b/4b1d7a77-3274-4afe-a2f5-314294425bb1.mp3Friday, 18 4 2008 12:00:00 -070000:24:55kexp public radioThao with the Get Down Stay DownThao with the Get Down Stay Down perform tracks from "We Brave Bee Stings and All" in this exclusive live @ KEXP set. Their sharp folk-pop may seem candy-coated on the outside, but there's something irresistibly dark and rich in the middle. Bite in and let the mix melt on your tongue. Recorded live on 3/8/08 - 4 songs: Geography, Bag Of Hammers, Swimming Pools, Beat (Health, Life and Fire)Thao with the Get Down Stay Down perform tracks from "We Brave Bee Stings and All" in this exclusive live @ KEXP set. Their sharp folk-pop may seem candy-coated on the outside, but there's something irresistibly dark and rich in the middle. Bite in and let the mix melt on your tongue. Recorded live on 3/8/08 - 4 songs: Geography, Bag Of Hammers, Swimming Pools, Beat (Health, Life and Fire)Thao with the Get Down Stay Down perform tracks from "We Brave Bee Stings and All" in this exclusive live @ KEXP set. Their sharp folk-pop may seem candy-coated on the outside, but there's something irresistibly dark and rich in the middle. Bite in and let the mix melt on your tongue. Recorded live on 3/8/08 - 4 songs: Geography, Bag Of Hammers, Swimming Pools, Beat (Health, Life and Fire)http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/52/52ea32d5-40f0-40fe-92e6-119ac25fe913.mp3Friday, 11 4 2008 12:00:00 -070000:20:51kexp public radioGrand ArchivesGrand Archives are rising like a rocket with the combined forces of Matt Brooke (Band of Horses, Carissa’s Wierd), Jeff Montano (the New Mexicans), Curtis Hall (the Jeunes), Ron Lewis (Ghost Stories) and Thomas Wright (the Can't See) lifting their sunny, California vocal-pop inspired songs into an almost overnight Sub Pop Records deal and national tour. Here is a short taste recorded live at KEXP on 2/19/08 - 4 songs: Miniature Birds, George Kaminski, Torn Blue Foam Couch, Orange JuiceGrand Archives are rising like a rocket with the combined forces of Matt Brooke (Band of Horses, Carissa’s Wierd), Jeff Montano (the New Mexicans), Curtis Hall (the Jeunes), Ron Lewis (Ghost Stories) and Thomas Wright (the Can't See) lifting their sunny, California vocal-pop inspired songs into an almost overnight Sub Pop Records deal and national tour. Here is a short taste recorded live at KEXP on 2/19/08 - 4 songs: Miniature Birds, George Kaminski, Torn Blue Foam Couch, Orange JuiceGrand Archives are rising like a rocket with the combined forces of Matt Brooke (Band of Horses, Carissa’s Wierd), Jeff Montano (the New Mexicans), Curtis Hall (the Jeunes), Ron Lewis (Ghost Stories) and Thomas Wright (the Can't See) lifting their sunny, California vocal-pop inspired songs into an almost overnight Sub Pop Records deal and national tour. Here is a short taste recorded live at KEXP on 2/19/08 - 4 songs: Miniature Birds, George Kaminski, Torn Blue Foam Couch, Orange Juicehttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/9e/9e6bdd76-146a-4c3d-9bfe-0d1b5b000a44.mp3Friday, 4 4 2008 12:00:00 -070000:17:40kexp public radioDean and Britta and Keren AnnLuna frontman Dean Wareham teams up with Britta Phillips and singer-songwriter Keren Ann for a set of moody acoustic pop ballads and a cover of Serge Gainsbourg's "Bonnie and Clyde". Recorded on 2/15/08 - 5 songs: The Harder Ships of The World, Knives from Bavaria, Sailor and Widow, Words You Used To Say, Bonnie and ClydeLuna frontman Dean Wareham teams up with Britta Phillips and singer-songwriter Keren Ann for a set of moody acoustic pop ballads and a cover of Serge Gainsbourg's "Bonnie and Clyde". Recorded on 2/15/08 - 5 songs: The Harder Ships of The World, Knives from Bavaria, Sailor and Widow, Words You Used To Say, Bonnie and ClydeLuna frontman Dean Wareham teams up with Britta Phillips and singer-songwriter Keren Ann for a set of moody acoustic pop ballads and a cover of Serge Gainsbourg's "Bonnie and Clyde". Recorded on 2/15/08 - 5 songs: The Harder Ships of The World, Knives from Bavaria, Sailor and Widow, Words You Used To Say, Bonnie and Clydehttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/c4/c4d835fb-1cc0-443c-9fe4-db436cb827bc.mp3Friday, 28 3 2008 12:00:00 -070000:25:21kexp public radioBritish Sea Power"Do You Like Rock Music?" Is that even a question? You'll definitely like British Sea Power, the Brighton-based quartet, led by the Wilkinson brothers, who bring their epic, stadium-sized sound to the small studio at KEXP. Be sure to download this podcast of songs recorded live on 3/4/08 - 4 songs: Atom, No Lucifer, Canvey Island, Down On The Ground"Do You Like Rock Music?" Is that even a question? You'll definitely like British Sea Power, the Brighton-based quartet, led by the Wilkinson brothers, who bring their epic, stadium-sized sound to the small studio at KEXP. Be sure to download this podcast of songs recorded live on 3/4/08 - 4 songs: Atom, No Lucifer, Canvey Island, Down On The Ground"Do You Like Rock Music?" Is that even a question? You'll definitely like British Sea Power, the Brighton-based quartet, led by the Wilkinson brothers, who bring their epic, stadium-sized sound to the small studio at KEXP. Be sure to download this podcast of songs recorded live on 3/4/08 - 4 songs: Atom, No Lucifer, Canvey Island, Down On The Groundhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/f6/f6dbff78-8e18-4fe6-a019-1083c2a27147.mp3Friday, 21 3 2008 12:00:00 -070000:20:28kexp public radioThe Raveonettes (Live at SXSW)Danish ex-pats The Raveonettes blend sweet vocal harmonies with dark and reverb-drenched rumbles of fuzz in this exclusive live performance for KEXP from the 2008 SXSW Music Conference and Festival. Recorded on 3/15/08 - 6 songs: Hallucinations, Dead Sound, Expelled from Love, Lust, The Beat Dies, Aly, Walk With MeDanish ex-pats The Raveonettes blend sweet vocal harmonies with dark and reverb-drenched rumbles of fuzz in this exclusive live performance for KEXP from the 2008 SXSW Music Conference and Festival. Recorded on 3/15/08 - 6 songs: Hallucinations, Dead Sound, Expelled from Love, Lust, The Beat Dies, Aly, Walk With MeDanish ex-pats The Raveonettes blend sweet vocal harmonies with dark and reverb-drenched rumbles of fuzz in this exclusive live performance for KEXP from the 2008 SXSW Music Conference and Festival. Recorded on 3/15/08 - 6 songs: Hallucinations, Dead Sound, Expelled from Love, Lust, The Beat Dies, Aly, Walk With Mehttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/5c/5c04f3c1-c714-4ab3-84a9-fdc8bf56e118.mp3Sunday, 16 3 2008 12:00:00 -070000:30:15kexp public radioDeVotchka (Live at SXSW)Gyspy cowpunks DeVotchka are joined by Austin's Tosca String Quartet in this exclusive live performance for KEXP from the 2008 SXSW Music Conference and Festival. Recorded 3/14/08 - 5 songs: Undone, The Clockwise Witness, Along the Way, Transliterator, We're LeavingGyspy cowpunks DeVotchka are joined by Austin's Tosca String Quartet in this exclusive live performance for KEXP from the 2008 SXSW Music Conference and Festival. Recorded 3/14/08 - 5 songs: Undone, The Clockwise Witness, Along the Way, Transliterator, We're LeavingGyspy cowpunks DeVotchka are joined by Austin's Tosca String Quartet in this exclusive live performance for KEXP from the 2008 SXSW Music Conference and Festival. Recorded 3/14/08 - 5 songs: Undone, The Clockwise Witness, Along the Way, Transliterator, We're Leavinghttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/62/62ce3006-8513-404a-8dd5-21423fe01eda.mp3Saturday, 15 3 2008 12:00:00 -070000:29:07kexp public radioThe Helio SequenceThese 2 guys from Portland put out quite a bit of volume. This set of songs from their 2008 release "Keep Your Eyes Ahead" shows the growth and crystallization of The Helio Sequence as a truly great rock band. Cinematic, pop-smart, literary and emotionally sincere. Recorded live 1/29/08 - 4 songs: Can't Say No, You Can Come To Me, Send Your Love, Keep Your Eyes AheadThese 2 guys from Portland put out quite a bit of volume. This set of songs from their 2008 release "Keep Your Eyes Ahead" shows the growth and crystallization of The Helio Sequence as a truly great rock band. Cinematic, pop-smart, literary and emotionally sincere. Recorded live 1/29/08 - 4 songs: Can't Say No, You Can Come To Me, Send Your Love, Keep Your Eyes AheadThese 2 guys from Portland put out quite a bit of volume. This set of songs from their 2008 release "Keep Your Eyes Ahead" shows the growth and crystallization of The Helio Sequence as a truly great rock band. Cinematic, pop-smart, literary and emotionally sincere. Recorded live 1/29/08 - 4 songs: Can't Say No, You Can Come To Me, Send Your Love, Keep Your Eyes Aheadhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/a0/a0285a78-7d50-4280-ac69-c60b3da482c4.mp3Friday, 7 3 2008 12:00:00 -070000:20:53kexp public radioEditorsBirmingham (UK) based Editors bring their dark neo-post-punk dramas into the light of KEXP’s studio with this set of songs drawn from their 2007 release “An End Has a Start.” Recorded live 2/4/08 - 3 songs: Bones, An End Has a Start, Smokers Outside the Hospital DoorsBirmingham (UK) based Editors bring their dark neo-post-punk dramas into the light of KEXP’s studio with this set of songs drawn from their 2007 release “An End Has a Start.” Recorded live 2/4/08 - 3 songs: Bones, An End Has a Start, Smokers Outside the Hospital DoorsBirmingham (UK) based Editors bring their dark neo-post-punk dramas into the light of KEXP’s studio with this set of songs drawn from their 2007 release “An End Has a Start.” Recorded live 2/4/08 - 3 songs: Bones, An End Has a Start, Smokers Outside the Hospital Doorshttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/a3/a39a0cb0-3825-4890-b464-7066f196f1d4.mp3Friday, 29 2 2008 12:00:00 -070022:18kexp public radioNada SurfThis New York band and KEXP staple returns with another wonderful grown-up pop record “Lucky.” It’s full of great sound layering and perhaps their most positive tone to date. Sample some of the tracks with this exclusive acoustic performance from KEXP. Recorded live 1/30/08 - 4 songs: Whose Authority, Ice On The Wing, See These Bones, I Like What You SayThis New York band and KEXP staple returns with another wonderful grown-up pop record “Lucky.” It’s full of great sound layering and perhaps their most positive tone to date. Sample some of the tracks with this exclusive acoustic performance from KEXP. Recorded live 1/30/08 - 4 songs: Whose Authority, Ice On The Wing, See These Bones, I Like What You SayThis New York band and KEXP staple returns with another wonderful grown-up pop record “Lucky.” It’s full of great sound layering and perhaps their most positive tone to date. Sample some of the tracks with this exclusive acoustic performance from KEXP. Recorded live 1/30/08 - 4 songs: Whose Authority, Ice On The Wing, See These Bones, I Like What You Sayhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/8b/8bb4a0ca-e56f-4bbd-97ff-b08137ab7b54.mp3Friday, 22 2 2008 12:00:00 -070000:22:53kexp public radioOrgonefrom Hollywood, California, Orgone add Jamaican and Afrobeat flavor to their solid funk/soul songs. Recorded live 1/29/08 - 5 songs: Who Knows Who, I Get Lifted, Hambone, Sophisticated Honky, Do Your Thingfrom Hollywood, California, Orgone add Jamaican and Afrobeat flavor to their solid funk/soul songs. Recorded live 1/29/08 - 5 songs: Who Knows Who, I Get Lifted, Hambone, Sophisticated Honky, Do Your Thingfrom Hollywood, California, Orgone add Jamaican and Afrobeat flavor to their solid funk/soul songs. Recorded live 1/29/08 - 5 songs: Who Knows Who, I Get Lifted, Hambone, Sophisticated Honky, Do Your Thinghttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/f2/f24a157e-3742-414c-b564-144c856d44d8.mp3Friday, 15 2 2008 12:00:00 -070000:37:02kexp public radioTullycraftThese Seattle indie-popsters keep their songs under three minutes and smiles on their faces. Put a smile on your own face with this live set of fun and whip-smart Tullycraft originals. Recorded live on 11/8/07 - 5 songs: Georgette Plays A Goth, The Secret History Of Devil's Paw, Our Days In Kansas, If You Take Away The Make-Up (Then The Vampires They Will Die), The Punks Are Writing Love SongsThese Seattle indie-popsters keep their songs under three minutes and smiles on their faces. Put a smile on your own face with this live set of fun and whip-smart Tullycraft originals. Recorded live on 11/8/07 - 5 songs: Georgette Plays A Goth, The Secret History Of Devil's Paw, Our Days In Kansas, If You Take Away The Make-Up (Then The Vampires They Will Die), The Punks Are Writing Love SongsThese Seattle indie-popsters keep their songs under three minutes and smiles on their faces. Put a smile on your own face with this live set of fun and whip-smart Tullycraft originals. Recorded live on 11/8/07 - 5 songs: Georgette Plays A Goth, The Secret History Of Devil's Paw, Our Days In Kansas, If You Take Away The Make-Up (Then The Vampires They Will Die), The Punks Are Writing Love Songshttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/26/262efff1-39f6-4566-9c84-a49cbe8eb7fa.mp3Friday, 8 2 2008 12:00:00 -070000:23:33kexp public radioThe CopsSeattle band The Cops punctuate edgy guitar hits with dramatic pauses and percussive pop-punk vocals in this live set of songs from their 2007 release "Free Electricity." Recorded live 11/15/07 - 4 songs: It's Epidemic, Light It Off, Modern Black, Them CatsSeattle band The Cops punctuate edgy guitar hits with dramatic pauses and percussive pop-punk vocals in this live set of songs from their 2007 release "Free Electricity." Recorded live 11/15/07 - 4 songs: It's Epidemic, Light It Off, Modern Black, Them CatsSeattle band The Cops punctuate edgy guitar hits with dramatic pauses and percussive pop-punk vocals in this live set of songs from their 2007 release "Free Electricity." Recorded live 11/15/07 - 4 songs: It's Epidemic, Light It Off, Modern Black, Them Catshttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/52/52152096-ca16-41f1-8601-b88f5b49df71.mp3Friday, 1 2 2008 12:00:00 -070015:24 kexp public radioLes Savy FavHot on the heels of their release “Let’s Stay Friends” Les Savy Fav stops by KEXP for a paint-peeling live set. During the interview these Brooklynites are strictly tongue-in-cheek, but when it’s time to rock they sure don’t mess around. Hot on the heels of their release “Let’s Stay Friends” Les Savy Fav stops by KEXP for a paint-peeling live set. During the interview these Brooklynites are strictly tongue-in-cheek, but when it’s time to rock they sure don’t mess around. Hot on the heels of their release “Let’s Stay Friends” Les Savy Fav stops by KEXP for a paint-peeling live set. During the interview these Brooklynites are strictly tongue-in-cheek, but when it’s time to rock they sure don’t mess around. http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/19/19012e11-32b0-4e41-90d6-a07147f4a4d2.mp3Friday, 25 1 2008 12:00:00 -070025:33kexp public radioSharon Jones and the Dap-KingsSoul survivor and Daptone Records diva Sharon Jones is living proof of the continuing relevance of classic old-school funk and soul sounds. She is hot as a firecracker here with The Dap-Kings in this exclusive live set recorded at The Triple Door on 12/11/07 - 8 songs: Sound of Summer, I'm Not Gonna Cry, How Do I Let a Good Man Down, Be Easy, Keep On Looking, Let Them Knock, What Have You Done For Me Lately, 100 Days 100 NightsSoul survivor and Daptone Records diva Sharon Jones is living proof of the continuing relevance of classic old-school funk and soul sounds. She is hot as a firecracker here with The Dap-Kings in this exclusive live set recorded at The Triple Door on 12/11/07 - 8 songs: Sound of Summer, I'm Not Gonna Cry, How Do I Let a Good Man Down, Be Easy, Keep On Looking, Let Them Knock, What Have You Done For Me Lately, 100 Days 100 NightsSoul survivor and Daptone Records diva Sharon Jones is living proof of the continuing relevance of classic old-school funk and soul sounds. She is hot as a firecracker here with The Dap-Kings in this exclusive live set recorded at The Triple Door on 12/11/07 - 8 songs: Sound of Summer, I'm Not Gonna Cry, How Do I Let a Good Man Down, Be Easy, Keep On Looking, Let Them Knock, What Have You Done For Me Lately, 100 Days 100 Nightshttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/4c/4c4d93dd-a173-4184-931a-27184625fbed.mp3Friday, 18 1 2008 12:00:00 -070032:50kexp public radioThe Scotland Yard Gospel ChoirChicago's The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir stirs up the KEXP live room with their melancholy, yet sweet folk-pop sounds. All tracks are from their self-titled release. Recorded live at KEXP on 12/7/07 - 5 songs: Aspidistra, I Never Thought I Could Feel This Way For A Boy, Then And Not A Moment Before, Everything You Paid For, Obsessions Chicago's The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir stirs up the KEXP live room with their melancholy, yet sweet folk-pop sounds. All tracks are from their self-titled release. Recorded live at KEXP on 12/7/07 - 5 songs: Aspidistra, I Never Thought I Could Feel This Way For A Boy, Then And Not A Moment Before, Everything You Paid For, Obsessions Chicago's The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir stirs up the KEXP live room with their melancholy, yet sweet folk-pop sounds. All tracks are from their self-titled release. Recorded live at KEXP on 12/7/07 - 5 songs: Aspidistra, I Never Thought I Could Feel This Way For A Boy, Then And Not A Moment Before, Everything You Paid For, Obsessions http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/da/da0383e5-29e1-4b63-afef-cc11d4ce7e70.mp3Friday, 11 1 2008 12:00:00 -070027:09kexp public radioMono In VCF The Tacoma band turns the KEXP live room into a moody dream where gorgeous vocals float on top of a dark sea of synths and strings. Their cinematic pop psychedelics will have you hitting the snooze bar for more and more. Recorded live on 12/18/07 - 4 songs: Escape City Scrapers, Spider Rotation, The Only One, Cinch RingThe Tacoma band turns the KEXP live room into a moody dream where gorgeous vocals float on top of a dark sea of synths and strings. Their cinematic pop psychedelics will have you hitting the snooze bar for more and more. Recorded live on 12/18/07 - 4 songs: Escape City Scrapers, Spider Rotation, The Only One, Cinch RingThe Tacoma band turns the KEXP live room into a moody dream where gorgeous vocals float on top of a dark sea of synths and strings. Their cinematic pop psychedelics will have you hitting the snooze bar for more and more. Recorded live on 12/18/07 - 4 songs: Escape City Scrapers, Spider Rotation, The Only One, Cinch Ringhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/6b/6b054763-4950-40b8-8767-fff3fd453f4f.mp3Friday, 4 1 2008 12:00:00 -070025:30kexp public radioBlue Scholars 12-13-2007Northwest hip-hop heavyweights Blue Scholars treat KEXP listeners to a live performance that features tracks from their EP releases “Joe Metro” and “Butter & Gun$”. Recorded 12/13/07 - 4 songs: Southbound, Just Listen (Versa Remix), Butter & Gun$ (Loyalty), 27Northwest hip-hop heavyweights Blue Scholars treat KEXP listeners to a live performance that features tracks from their EP releases “Joe Metro” and “Butter & Gun$”. Recorded 12/13/07 - 4 songs: Southbound, Just Listen (Versa Remix), Butter & Gun$ (Loyalty), 27Northwest hip-hop heavyweights Blue Scholars treat KEXP listeners to a live performance that features tracks from their EP releases “Joe Metro” and “Butter & Gun$”. Recorded 12/13/07 - 4 songs: Southbound, Just Listen (Versa Remix), Butter & Gun$ (Loyalty), 27http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/42/420aa6dd-c39a-4bab-910f-50ffa3d7c7a1.mp3Friday, 28 12 2007 12:00:00 -070024:16kexp public radioFederico AubeleArgentine guitarist/vocalist Federico Aubele plays gorgeous original ballads infused with flamenco, bolero and tango. Usually he uses electronic loops in his songs, but this acoustic-only set showcases his talent in organic form. Recorded live at KEXP on 11/4/07 - 4 songs: Esta Noche, En Cada Lugar, Postales, En El Desierto Argentine guitarist/vocalist Federico Aubele plays gorgeous original ballads infused with flamenco, bolero and tango. Usually he uses electronic loops in his songs, but this acoustic-only set showcases his talent in organic form. Recorded live at KEXP on 11/4/07 - 4 songs: Esta Noche, En Cada Lugar, Postales, En El Desierto Argentine guitarist/vocalist Federico Aubele plays gorgeous original ballads infused with flamenco, bolero and tango. Usually he uses electronic loops in his songs, but this acoustic-only set showcases his talent in organic form. Recorded live at KEXP on 11/4/07 - 4 songs: Esta Noche, En Cada Lugar, Postales, En El Desierto http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/d1/d18f6db0-c004-47af-9018-80b3a61e79b5.mp3Friday, 21 12 2007 12:00:00 -070029:30kexp public radioStars (live @ The Triple Door)Montreal-based Stars bring their romantic, layered and achingly melodic pop to an appreciative KEXP audience live at The Triple Door in Seattle on 11/16/07. 9 songs: Take Me to the Riot, The Night Starts Here, Elevator Love Letter, The Ghost of Genova Heights, Midnight Coward, One More Night, Personal, My Favorite Book, Your Ex-Lover Is DeadMontreal-based Stars bring their romantic, layered and achingly melodic pop to an appreciative KEXP audience live at The Triple Door in Seattle on 11/16/07. 9 songs: Take Me to the Riot, The Night Starts Here, Elevator Love Letter, The Ghost of Genova Heights, Midnight Coward, One More Night, Personal, My Favorite Book, Your Ex-Lover Is DeadMontreal-based Stars bring their romantic, layered and achingly melodic pop to an appreciative KEXP audience live at The Triple Door in Seattle on 11/16/07. 9 songs: Take Me to the Riot, The Night Starts Here, Elevator Love Letter, The Ghost of Genova Heights, Midnight Coward, One More Night, Personal, My Favorite Book, Your Ex-Lover Is Deadhttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/f3/f3f7ff86-6568-482e-947f-1988d32271e8.mp3Friday, 14 12 2007 12:00:00 -070043:13kexp public radioThe WaterboysWhether they’re doing epic rock, Celtic folk, or a combination of the two, The Waterboys have been pleasing fans for over 25 years. Mike Scott and company stop by KEXP while touring for “Book Of Lightning” to perform live. Whether they’re doing epic rock, Celtic folk, or a combination of the two, The Waterboys have been pleasing fans for over 25 years. Mike Scott and company stop by KEXP while touring for “Book Of Lightning” to perform live. Whether they’re doing epic rock, Celtic folk, or a combination of the two, The Waterboys have been pleasing fans for over 25 years. Mike Scott and company stop by KEXP while touring for “Book Of Lightning” to perform live. http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/45/45ed0dc2-f502-4137-aaad-3cc361ac2116.mp3Friday, 7 12 2007 12:00:00 -070029:43kexp public radioM.I.A.Like Maya Arulpragasam herself the music of M.I.A. is adventurous, strong and not unlike a meeting of different worlds. Western clubs beats collide with unique samples and international sounds while her lyrics cross hip-hop slang with patois and modern rock tracks. It’s party and politics, and it’s certainly fresh. Live @ KEXP 11/16/07 Bamboo Banga, Paper Planes, 20 Dollar, GalangLike Maya Arulpragasam herself the music of M.I.A. is adventurous, strong and not unlike a meeting of different worlds. Western clubs beats collide with unique samples and international sounds while her lyrics cross hip-hop slang with patois and modern rock tracks. It’s party and politics, and it’s certainly fresh. Live @ KEXP 11/16/07 Bamboo Banga, Paper Planes, 20 Dollar, GalangLike Maya Arulpragasam herself the music of M.I.A. is adventurous, strong and not unlike a meeting of different worlds. Western clubs beats collide with unique samples and international sounds while her lyrics cross hip-hop slang with patois and modern rock tracks. It’s party and politics, and it’s certainly fresh. Live @ KEXP 11/16/07 Bamboo Banga, Paper Planes, 20 Dollar, Galanghttp://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/8e/8e481c02-fdf7-4fe1-8f87-4c9c79a2fb8c.mp3Friday, 30 11 2007 12:00:00 -070028:40kexp public radioThurston MooreA live set of solo material from Sonic Youth frontman Thurston Moore recorded at KEXP.A live set of solo material from Sonic Youth frontman Thurston Moore recorded at KEXP.A live set of solo material from Sonic Youth frontman Thurston Moore recorded at KEXP.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/51/517cc5bf-9599-4fda-9dfb-55ed0d28b964.mp3Friday, 23 11 2007 12:00:00 -070033:38kexp public radioPelaBrooklyn band Pela bring on their ardent alt-rock anthems in this high-energy performance recorded live on KEXP at the Gibson Showcase in New York City.Brooklyn band Pela bring on their ardent alt-rock anthems in this high-energy performance recorded live on KEXP at the Gibson Showcase in New York City.Brooklyn band Pela bring on their ardent alt-rock anthems in this high-energy performance recorded live on KEXP at the Gibson Showcase in New York City.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/43/43f5e019-104d-40a0-820f-429bb0fc1a73.mp3Friday, 16 11 2007 12:00:00 -070026:33kexp public radioSons And Daughters Sons and Daughters mix angular post-punk with dark folk rock. The male/female dynamic is romantic and spooky at the same time but is always danceable. The Scottish group perform live on KEXP during CMJ 2007 in New York. Sons and Daughters mix angular post-punk with dark folk rock. The male/female dynamic is romantic and spooky at the same time but is always danceable. The Scottish group perform live on KEXP during CMJ 2007 in New York. Sons and Daughters mix angular post-punk with dark folk rock. The male/female dynamic is romantic and spooky at the same time but is always danceable. The Scottish group perform live on KEXP during CMJ 2007 in New York. http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/87/8728b81d-877f-4d3e-bdd7-8a53ba66649f.mp3Friday, 9 11 2007 12:00:00 -070020:22kexp public radioThe Poison Control CenterJoin Ames, Iowa indie/power-pop band Poison Control Center in this exclusive performance featuring a not-to-be-missed closing sing-along with the entire KEXP crew and studio audience. Recorded live on KEXP at the Gibson Showroom in New York City.Join Ames, Iowa indie/power-pop band Poison Control Center in this exclusive performance featuring a not-to-be-missed closing sing-along with the entire KEXP crew and studio audience. Recorded live on KEXP at the Gibson Showroom in New York City.Join Ames, Iowa indie/power-pop band Poison Control Center in this exclusive performance featuring a not-to-be-missed closing sing-along with the entire KEXP crew and studio audience. Recorded live on KEXP at the Gibson Showroom in New York City.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/72/724aa985-0d64-4d1b-a921-9a87a2c94f78.mp3Friday, 2 11 2007 12:00:00 -070021:21kexp public radioJohn VandersliceSan Francisco singer-songwriter John Vanderslice plays some of his creative and well-crafted tracks from "Emerald City" live at KEXP. It's a fun acoustic set featuring violin accompaniment. "Keep The Dream Alive" and "Pale Horse" are bonus songs recorded after the on-air performance. San Francisco singer-songwriter John Vanderslice plays some of his creative and well-crafted tracks from "Emerald City" live at KEXP. It's a fun acoustic set featuring violin accompaniment. "Keep The Dream Alive" and "Pale Horse" are bonus songs recorded after the on-air performance. San Francisco singer-songwriter John Vanderslice plays some of his creative and well-crafted tracks from "Emerald City" live at KEXP. It's a fun acoustic set featuring violin accompaniment. "Keep The Dream Alive" and "Pale Horse" are bonus songs recorded after the on-air performance. http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/66/66dd77c7-284a-4da9-b014-bb33b8716fed.mp3Friday, 26 10 2007 12:00:00 -070038:01kexp public radioBand of Horses Join KEXP local favorites Band of Horses in this exclusive set recorded live on KEXP at Gibson Showroom in New York City. Join KEXP local favorites Band of Horses in this exclusive set recorded live on KEXP at Gibson Showroom in New York City. Join KEXP local favorites Band of Horses in this exclusive set recorded live on KEXP at Gibson Showroom in New York City. http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/39/39d15825-398b-46b9-abc4-a733471eb514.mp3Friday, 19 10 2007 12:00:00 -070031:53kexp public radioYeasayerNo need to worry, you will be swept away by the fantastic tribal-gospel sound of Brooklyn's Yeasayer. Recorded live on KEXP at Gibson Showroom in NYC.No need to worry, you will be swept away by the fantastic tribal-gospel sound of Brooklyn's Yeasayer. Recorded live on KEXP at Gibson Showroom in NYC.No need to worry, you will be swept away by the fantastic tribal-gospel sound of Brooklyn's Yeasayer. Recorded live on KEXP at Gibson Showroom in NYC.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/10/10d1db01-64f5-4576-b42c-05318c45f644.mp3Thursday, 18 10 2007 12:00:00 -070033:56kexp public radioDead ConfederateSoaring. Psychedelic. Southern. Grunge. What do all these have in common? They only begin to describe the explosive sonic assault of Dead Confederate, live on KEXP from New York City. Oh yeah!Soaring. Psychedelic. Southern. Grunge. What do all these have in common? They only begin to describe the explosive sonic assault of Dead Confederate, live on KEXP from New York City. Oh yeah!Soaring. Psychedelic. Southern. Grunge. What do all these have in common? They only begin to describe the explosive sonic assault of Dead Confederate, live on KEXP from New York City. Oh yeah!http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/31/31f542f4-37bd-459d-bcc1-77d5b681ea05.mp3Wednesday, 17 10 2007 12:00:00 -070028:23kexp public radioThe Hold SteadyHold steady boys and girls in America, it only gets inconvenient when you want to get high alone. Classic rock themes and classic rock tones abound as The Hold Steady raze the Gibson Showroom in NYC in this exclusive live performance for KEXP. Hold steady boys and girls in America, it only gets inconvenient when you want to get high alone. Classic rock themes and classic rock tones abound as The Hold Steady raze the Gibson Showroom in NYC in this exclusive live performance for KEXP. Hold steady boys and girls in America, it only gets inconvenient when you want to get high alone. Classic rock themes and classic rock tones abound as The Hold Steady raze the Gibson Showroom in NYC in this exclusive live performance for KEXP. http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/28/280b1928-e64b-4bc2-867a-51b7bee8f1dc.mp3Tuesday, 16 10 2007 12:00:00 -070022:03kexp public radioLe Loup Prepare to be blown away on the winds of Le Loup (pronounced Lay Loo), a 7-piece Washington, D.C. band who build huge multilayered waves of sound from four guitars, french horn, percussion, male-female vocals and more. Their energy is infectious in this exclusive performance recorded live on KEXP at Gibson Showroom in NYC.Prepare to be blown away on the winds of Le Loup (pronounced Lay Loo), a 7-piece Washington, D.C. band who build huge multilayered waves of sound from four guitars, french horn, percussion, male-female vocals and more. Their energy is infectious in this exclusive performance recorded live on KEXP at Gibson Showroom in NYC.Prepare to be blown away on the winds of Le Loup (pronounced Lay Loo), a 7-piece Washington, D.C. band who build huge multilayered waves of sound from four guitars, french horn, percussion, male-female vocals and more. Their energy is infectious in this exclusive performance recorded live on KEXP at Gibson Showroom in NYC.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/c9/c9c4a0d9-cfd0-4bba-9937-a49cbb09619b.mp3Monday, 15 10 2007 12:00:00 -070036:49kexp public radioThe Cinematic OrchestraJason Swinscoe and his band play explorative jazz parts that hover over lush electronic loops. They add orchestral textures and live vocals and instruments for a dreamy soundtrack to an imaginary movie.Jason Swinscoe and his band play explorative jazz parts that hover over lush electronic loops. They add orchestral textures and live vocals and instruments for a dreamy soundtrack to an imaginary movie.Jason Swinscoe and his band play explorative jazz parts that hover over lush electronic loops. They add orchestral textures and live vocals and instruments for a dreamy soundtrack to an imaginary movie.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/16/16ddaf70-debb-4822-90fb-7c14f03c5011.mp3Friday, 12 10 2007 12:00:00 -070025:52kexp public radioThe Jai-Alai Savant Chicago power trio The Jai-Alai Savant wrap post-punk, dance-hall reggae and frontman Ralph Darden's infectious personality into an irresistably frenetic blend of musical energy in this exclusive live performance for KEXP at Engine Studio in Chicago. Chicago power trio The Jai-Alai Savant wrap post-punk, dance-hall reggae and frontman Ralph Darden's infectious personality into an irresistably frenetic blend of musical energy in this exclusive live performance for KEXP at Engine Studio in Chicago. Chicago power trio The Jai-Alai Savant wrap post-punk, dance-hall reggae and frontman Ralph Darden's infectious personality into an irresistably frenetic blend of musical energy in this exclusive live performance for KEXP at Engine Studio in Chicago. http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/1d/1daa6b01-9086-4fe3-a86f-575c0cdf8ae9.mp3Friday, 5 10 2007 12:00:00 -070031:25kexp public radioThe Twilight SadPrepare to be blown away by the torrential and anthemic sheets of sound generated by Scottish band The Twilight Sad in this powerful exclusive performance recorded live on KEXP at Engine Studios in Chicago.Prepare to be blown away by the torrential and anthemic sheets of sound generated by Scottish band The Twilight Sad in this powerful exclusive performance recorded live on KEXP at Engine Studios in Chicago.Prepare to be blown away by the torrential and anthemic sheets of sound generated by Scottish band The Twilight Sad in this powerful exclusive performance recorded live on KEXP at Engine Studios in Chicago.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/90/90315837-95c8-4542-a6a6-d352058049a4.mp3Thursday, 4 10 2007 12:00:00 -070030:49kexp public radioBeirutJoin multi-instrumentalist Zach Condon's Eastern bloc inspired band Beirut in this exclusive and otherworldly performance recorded live at Engine studios in Chicago on KEXP.Join multi-instrumentalist Zach Condon's Eastern bloc inspired band Beirut in this exclusive and otherworldly performance recorded live at Engine studios in Chicago on KEXP.Join multi-instrumentalist Zach Condon's Eastern bloc inspired band Beirut in this exclusive and otherworldly performance recorded live at Engine studios in Chicago on KEXP.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/e5/e50569e0-c51f-488f-bba3-d26884fb6dac.mp3Wednesday, 3 10 2007 12:00:00 -070028:27kexp public radioThe Magic NumbersThree-quarters of the brother/sister brother/sister British group The Magic Numbers play a live acoustic set in the KEXP studios. Their sun-kissed folk-pop with plainspoken lyrics and amazing harmonies still shines bright.Three-quarters of the brother/sister brother/sister British group The Magic Numbers play a live acoustic set in the KEXP studios. Their sun-kissed folk-pop with plainspoken lyrics and amazing harmonies still shines bright.Three-quarters of the brother/sister brother/sister British group The Magic Numbers play a live acoustic set in the KEXP studios. Their sun-kissed folk-pop with plainspoken lyrics and amazing harmonies still shines bright.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/9e/9e842b03-5416-4e09-b40e-2cb2d67289ff.mp3Friday, 28 9 2007 12:00:00 -070038:23kexp public radioAnimal CollectiveCheck out this head-turning live set of entrancing and delightfully poppy noise-folk from Animal Collective. Campfire sing-a-long on Venus or exclusive KEXP performance? Check out this head-turning live set of entrancing and delightfully poppy noise-folk from Animal Collective. Campfire sing-a-long on Venus or exclusive KEXP performance? Check out this head-turning live set of entrancing and delightfully poppy noise-folk from Animal Collective. Campfire sing-a-long on Venus or exclusive KEXP performance? http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/bd/bd2fcd57-e53d-4572-818b-87b4deb75e75.mp3Monday, 24 9 2007 12:00:00 -070024:43kexp public radioMocean WorkerShake ya boogie with this exclusive live set from Mocean Worker. A great mix of live funky jazz and modern electronics recorded at Bumbershoot 2007 on KEXP.Shake ya boogie with this exclusive live set from Mocean Worker. A great mix of live funky jazz and modern electronics recorded at Bumbershoot 2007 on KEXP.Shake ya boogie with this exclusive live set from Mocean Worker. A great mix of live funky jazz and modern electronics recorded at Bumbershoot 2007 on KEXP.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/9b/9b985810-f424-40ed-af12-33b05defc285.mp3Friday, 14 9 2007 12:00:00 -070026:27kexp public radioBattlesBattles invited some lucky fans to watch their sound-check performance at the Crocodile Café on July 5th before the official show started. The set was recorded and is now available for you to download. Enjoy the uniquely exciting and twisted world of Battles. Battles invited some lucky fans to watch their sound-check performance at the Crocodile Café on July 5th before the official show started. The set was recorded and is now available for you to download. Enjoy the uniquely exciting and twisted world of Battles. Battles invited some lucky fans to watch their sound-check performance at the Crocodile Café on July 5th before the official show started. The set was recorded and is now available for you to download. Enjoy the uniquely exciting and twisted world of Battles. http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/00/00f9751f-b66a-4179-baaa-1f02c7e9abb8.mp3Friday, 7 9 2007 12:00:00 -070021:12kexp public radioDale WatsonAustin honky tonk man Dale Watson stops by KEXP for a great live set of tracks from his LP “From The Cradle To The Grave.” It’s no coincidence that the songs have a Johnny Cash feeling to them as the album was recorded in a Tennessee cabin that was once owned by the legend himself. Austin honky tonk man Dale Watson stops by KEXP for a great live set of tracks from his LP “From The Cradle To The Grave.” It’s no coincidence that the songs have a Johnny Cash feeling to them as the album was recorded in a Tennessee cabin that was once owned by the legend himself. Austin honky tonk man Dale Watson stops by KEXP for a great live set of tracks from his LP “From The Cradle To The Grave.” It’s no coincidence that the songs have a Johnny Cash feeling to them as the album was recorded in a Tennessee cabin that was once owned by the legend himself. http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/59/5980ca01-25f8-454b-bfc4-f8de91ccfc36.mp3Friday, 31 8 2007 12:00:00 -070026:16kexp public radioBishop AllenBishop Allen is a Brooklyn based ensemble led by Harvard educated frontmen and songwriting duo Justin Rice and Christian Rudder. They play an infectiously diverse blend of catchy indie-pop songs from their 2nd album "The Broken String," which in turn were drawn from their ambitious yearlong EP-a-month project. Recorded live on KEXP.Bishop Allen is a Brooklyn based ensemble led by Harvard educated frontmen and songwriting duo Justin Rice and Christian Rudder. They play an infectiously diverse blend of catchy indie-pop songs from their 2nd album "The Broken String," which in turn were drawn from their ambitious yearlong EP-a-month project. Recorded live on KEXP.Bishop Allen is a Brooklyn based ensemble led by Harvard educated frontmen and songwriting duo Justin Rice and Christian Rudder. They play an infectiously diverse blend of catchy indie-pop songs from their 2nd album "The Broken String," which in turn were drawn from their ambitious yearlong EP-a-month project. Recorded live on KEXP.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/70/70db26a4-ff6a-4093-a010-0920ddc3f299.mp3Thursday, 23 8 2007 12:00:00 -070018:27kexp public radioBrother AliBrother Ali Brother Ali is a talented MC from Minneapolis who’s equally adept at exposing his soul as he is at exposing the world’s inequality. Don’t get it twisted, though, this is party rockin’ music for certain, as is apparent in this live set of tracks from his release “The Undisputed Truth.” Brother Ali Brother Ali is a talented MC from Minneapolis who’s equally adept at exposing his soul as he is at exposing the world’s inequality. Don’t get it twisted, though, this is party rockin’ music for certain, as is apparent in this live set of tracks from his release “The Undisputed Truth.” Brother Ali Brother Ali is a talented MC from Minneapolis who’s equally adept at exposing his soul as he is at exposing the world’s inequality. Don’t get it twisted, though, this is party rockin’ music for certain, as is apparent in this live set of tracks from his release “The Undisputed Truth.” http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/7c/7c8eb7a6-cad7-42bb-ad44-1231a99540b7.mp3Friday, 17 8 2007 12:00:00 -070028:23kexp public radioDatarockGet your sexy nerd on with this Norwegian band and their 80's-inspired dance-pop with naughty lyrics and cheesy keyboards. Datarock play songs from their debut "Datarock Datarock" live at KEXP. Datarock 6/11/07 4 songs plus Full Performance: Ugly Primadonna, Computer Camp Love, I Used To Dance With My Daddy, Fa-Fa-Fa.Get your sexy nerd on with this Norwegian band and their 80's-inspired dance-pop with naughty lyrics and cheesy keyboards. Datarock play songs from their debut "Datarock Datarock" live at KEXP. Datarock 6/11/07 4 songs plus Full Performance: Ugly Primadonna, Computer Camp Love, I Used To Dance With My Daddy, Fa-Fa-Fa.Get your sexy nerd on with this Norwegian band and their 80's-inspired dance-pop with naughty lyrics and cheesy keyboards. Datarock play songs from their debut "Datarock Datarock" live at KEXP. Datarock 6/11/07 4 songs plus Full Performance: Ugly Primadonna, Computer Camp Love, I Used To Dance With My Daddy, Fa-Fa-Fa.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/aa/aa8b4568-2acf-4567-afc1-c1073e9fd6d6.mp3Friday, 10 8 2007 12:00:00 -070024:20kexp public radioVampire Weekend Poppy Brooklyn band Vampire Weekend play a set of short, catchy songs infused with African pop guitar styles and ska rhythms. Poppy Brooklyn band Vampire Weekend play a set of short, catchy songs infused with African pop guitar styles and ska rhythms. Poppy Brooklyn band Vampire Weekend play a set of short, catchy songs infused with African pop guitar styles and ska rhythms. http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/34/342e435e-a449-4139-884b-5f152c5e7400.mp3Friday, 3 8 2007 12:00:00 -070018:35kexp public radioMarissa Nadler The summer of love may be over, but you might still catch the fall in the soft and breathy voice and finger-picked modal guitar stylings of folk artist Marissa Nadler's ethereal balladry. Recorded live on KEXP.The summer of love may be over, but you might still catch the fall in the soft and breathy voice and finger-picked modal guitar stylings of folk artist Marissa Nadler's ethereal balladry. Recorded live on KEXP.The summer of love may be over, but you might still catch the fall in the soft and breathy voice and finger-picked modal guitar stylings of folk artist Marissa Nadler's ethereal balladry. Recorded live on KEXP.http://www.digitalwell.washington.edu/dw/1/51/20/20ff90e7-0e45-41be-8385-28ba51152e85.mp3Friday, 27 7 2007 12:00:00 -070031:17kexp public radioBlue ScholarsPremier 206 hip-hop duo Blue Scholars stop by KEXP to perform tracks off of the sophomore LP “Bayani.” Sabzi’s slick, but crackin beats still partner perfectly with Geologic’s militant rhymes and