Reflecting on American pathologies during the creation of the band's eighth album, Shearwater leader Jonathan Meiburg sought to make what David Bowie once called an oblique protest record. The result, this year's Jet Plane and Oxbow, is some of the Austin, Texas group's most expansive and impactful music to date. Meiburg and his bandmates join Cheryl Waters to play and discuss songs about "being against something that you're for at the same time" and finding solace in Bowie's 1979 album, Lodger....
Jul 15, 2016•29 min
Splitting the difference between bursts of lo-fi energy and ragged psychedelia, the Brooklyn trio Sunflower Bean channel a number of sounds from the storied lineage of their home city into their 2016 debut album, "Human Ceremony". Drawing equally from their pair of lead singers, the group join Troy Nelson in the KEXP studio for a set of tunes that highlight Nick Kivlen's rapturous howl and Julia Cumming's kinetic punch. Recorded 03/29/2016 - 4 songs: Come On, I Was Home, Easier Said, Space Explo...
Jul 13, 2016•23 min
Four years after the Denver, Colorado trio made the leap from small, sweaty clubs to massive outdoor stages, the Lumineers have retained their breezy, rustic charm on their sophomore effort, "Ophelia". Returning to an intimate venue not unlike the ones they cut their teeth on, the folk rock unit perform new tunes and old favorites during a special hour-long set at the Columbia City Theater in Seattle, WA. Recorded 04/01/2016 - 15 songs: Sleep On The Floor, Ophelia, Flowers In Your Hair, Ho Hey, ...
Jul 08, 2016•1 hr 16 min
After spending some time apart to work on other projects, Black Mountain eased back into the void between heavy and haunting that they've long occupied for their fourth LP, 2016's "IV". Their crunchy sludge now a potent force for over a decade, the Vancouver quintet join Cheryl Waters for a heady half-hour of tunes from "IV" that bask in acid-soaked riffs, copious guitar solos, and Amber Webber's otherworldly voice. Recorded 04/22/2016 - 4 songs: Mothers of the Sun, Defector, Line Them All Up, S...
Jul 06, 2016•33 min
One of the most prominent Romani language singers of all time, Esma Redžepova's half century-plus career has seen the Skopje, Macedonia singer preserve and promote Roma culture to a global audience with her music and humanitarian efforts. Backed by the colorful rhythms of Folk Masters, "The Queen of Romani Songs" joins Darek Mazzone on Wo' Pop for a career-spanning set that highlights her singular, vibrant voice. Recorded 04/26/2016 - 4 songs: 1001 Nights, Rushly Game, Zošto Si Me Majko Rodila, ...
Jul 01, 2016•25 min
Twelve solo albums into his career, Bob Mould's "Patch The Sky" captures the Minnesota songwriter at his darkest and most reflective. His emotional and sonic fury remains just as impactful – and loud – in this blistering live session where Mould discusses "the darkness behind the sunshine" of his new album and his reaction to the death of fellow Minnesotan Prince with DJ Kevin Cole. Recorded 05/10/2016 - 5 songs: The End of Things, Losing Time, You Say You, The Descent, Black Confetti Support th...
Jun 29, 2016•34 min
Peaches stepped away from making albums for a few years to "get her ya-ya's out" – specifically a documentary, a role in an opera, and a one-woman version of "Jesus Christ Superstar" – but she returned in 2015 as vital as ever. After spending a year crafting her sixth LP "Rub" in her garage, the patriarchy-challenging performer takes no prisoners during her fiery return in this session with DJ El Toro. Recorded 10/07/2015 - 3 songs: Dick In The Air, Vaginaplasty, Boys Wanna Be Her Support the sh...
Jun 24, 2016•17 min
New York duo PWR BTTM visit KEXP to perform a strong set of punkish garage-pop. Recorded 01/22/2016 - 4 songs: West Texas, Ugly Cherries, I Wanna Boy, 1994. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 22, 2016•20 min
Baltimore experimental indie-dream-pop group Lower Dens stop by the KEXP studio and play songs from their haunting new record "Escape from Evil" live on KEXP's The Midday Show with Cheryl Waters. Recorded 07/27/2015 - 4 songs: To Die In L.A., Ondine, Sucker's Shangri-La, Société Anonyme. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2016•24 min
Thao & the Get Down Stay Down visit KEXP to play songs from their fourth LP, "A Man Alive". Recorded 03/03/2016 - 4 songs: Hand To God, Astonished Man, Guts, Nobody Dies. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2016•26 min
Malian four-piece Songhoy Blues join Cheryl Waters on the Midday Show to perform their inventive desert rock live on KEXP. Recorded 04/05/2016 - 4 songs: Al Hassidi Terei, Sekou Oumarou, Petit Metier, Soubour. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 10, 2016•20 min
London-based artist Floating Points (aka Sam Shepherd) performs a set of intricate textured electronic blends live on KEXP. Recorded 05/03/2016 - 3 songs: Silhouettes, Argenté, Kuiper. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 08, 2016•47 min
Portland band STRFKR perform a dance-y set live on KEXP. Recorded 02/18/2016 - 4 songs: YAYAYA, Pop Song, Open Your Eyes, Never Ever. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 03, 2016•20 min
Eight-piece Seattle band Polyrhythmics perform a tight set of funk instrumentals live on the Afternoon Show with Kevin Cole. Recorded 03/24/2016 - 4 songs: Maruken, Fairweather Fiends, Chingador, Lord Of The Fries. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 01, 2016•33 min
North London trio Daughter perform brooding, folk-tinged dream-pop live on KEXP. Recorded 03/19/2016 - 4 songs: New Ways, How, Numbers, Doing The Right Thing. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2016•30 min
Noura Mint Seymali brings Mauritanian music to the KEXP studio with a live performance on Wo' Pop with Darek Mazzone. Recorded 03/01/2016 - 4 songs: Mohammedoun, Richa, Hebebe (Zrag), Ghizlane. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2016•37 min
Everett, Washington, band Fauna Shade visit KEXP to perform a set of vintage sounding psychedelic rock. Recorded 02/17/2016 - 4 songs: No Nostalgia, Marzipan, Delirium, Bazzle Shabbazz. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2016•29 min
Diane Coffee perform songs from their second album, "Everybody's A Good Dog", live on KEXP. Recorded 02/20/2016 - 4 songs: Mayflower, Not That Easy, You're Mine, Everyday. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 18, 2016•20 min
Dengue Fever bring their slick blend of 60's Cambodian pop and psychedelic rock to the KEXP studio. Recorded 03/08/2016 - 4 songs: Genjer Genjer, Uku, Only a Friend, Cement Slippers. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 13, 2016•35 min
Seattle soul singer-songwriter Allen Stone performs songs from his third album, Radius on the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters. Recorded 01/20/2016 - 5 songs: Upside, American Privilege, Million, Voo Doo, Perfect World. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 11, 2016•28 min
New York-based songwriter Eleanor Friedberger stops by the new KEXP Studio to play 4 songs off the album "New View". Recorded 03/05/2016 - 4 songs: He Didn't Mention His Mother, Sweetest Girl, Cathy With The Curly Hair, Does Turquoise Work?. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 06, 2016•19 min
Wussy, "The best band in America", as coined by Robert Christgau, performs songs from their sixth full-length, "Forever Sounds," live on the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters. Recorded 02/29/2016 - 5 songs: Pretty As You Please; Hello, I'm A Ghost; In The Tall Weeds; My Parade; Muscle Cars. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 04, 2016•30 min
Veteran singer-songwriter Ben Harper stops by the new KEXP studio to perform songs from his new album, "Call It What It Is", in an intimate solo acoustic set. Recorded 03/08/2016 - 4 songs: Call It What It Is, All That Has Grown, Deeper And Deeper, Goodbye To You. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2016•33 min
Canadian indie legends Metric deliver a somber acoustic set on the Midday Show with Stevie Zoom. Recorded 02/21/2016 - 4 songs: Lie Lie Lie, Cascades, Dreams So Real, Breathing Underwater. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 27, 2016•21 min
Underground hip hop artist P.O.S stops by KEXP to perform on Street Sounds with Larry Mizell Jr. Recorded 02/13/2016 - 3 songs: Lock Picks, All Of It, Sleepdrone. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2016•32 min
Houston neo-soul ten-piece The Suffers visit KEXP to perform a fiery set of songs from their eponymous debut. Recorded 03/02/2016 - 4 songs: Make Some Room, Midtown, Giver, Peanuts Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2016•29 min
Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band perform songs on KEXP's Jazz Theater with John Gilbreath. Recorded 02/26/2016 - 4 songs: Stoner Hill, Landmarks, Shenandoah, Farewell Bluebird. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2016•42 min
Portland band Battleme bring their '70s-inspired gritty rock sound to KEXP. Recorded 02/12/2016 - 4 songs: The Post Is Dead; All Night, All Night; Pete's Song; Shake Shake. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2016•21 min
Denver three-piece The Yawpers stop by KEXP to sound their barbaric yawp live on Swingin' Doors with Don Slack. Recorded 02/26/2016 - 4 songs: Tied, Savage Blue, 3 Days Sober, Walter. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 08, 2016•24 min
Reggae revivalist Protoje stops by KEXP and pays respect to those who came before with songs from his 2015 album, "Ancient Future". Recorded 03/07/2016 - 4 songs: Criminal, Stylin', Protection, Who Knows. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 06, 2016•30 min
