What is the Black Constellation? If you know, you'll want to listen to this podcast. If you don't, you'll want to listen, too. "Fresh off the Spaceship" is the newest podcast from KEXP, telling the story of the highly influential yet scarcely documented artist collective. The Black Constellation has included such varied musical acts as Shabazz Palaces, THEESatisfaction, Ya Tseen and Porter Ray. Hosted by KEXP's Larry Mizell Jr. and Martin Douglas, each episode in this 10-part series takes listen...
Mar 31, 2022•5 min
For our second Live on KEXP episode on Bartees Strange, we’re focusing on the growth the genre-defying artist has made since releasing his acclaimed debut full-length Live Forever in 2020. Now solely relying on music for his income and finally on the road post-pandemic, the DC-based artist has gotten to tour with a long list of impressive names including Lucy Dacus, Car Seat Headrest, and his heroes The National, finally celebrating in the glow of his success and ready to do more. Recorded 12/16...
Mar 29, 2022•21 min
For our second Live on KEXP episode on Bartees Strange, we’re focusing on the growth the genre-defying artist has made since releasing his acclaimed debut full-length Live Forever in 2020. Now solely relying on music for his income and finally on the road post-pandemic, the DC-based artist has gotten to tour with a long list of impressive names including Lucy Dacus, Car Seat Headrest, and his heroes The National, finally celebrating in the glow of his success and ready to do more. Recorded 12/16...
Mar 29, 2022•23 min
On the show this time, it’s the synapse snapping funkalicious virtuoso exuberance of Garage A Trois. KEXP’s Troy Nelson breaks down the legendary band, that goes back 23 years of constant evolution. The founding trio of guitarist Charlie Hunter, drummer Stanton Moore, and mononymous Seattle-based saxophonist Skerik open up to Darek Mazzone about their long and winding journey towards their new record, 'Calm Down Cologne,' and the importance of their position in the historical conversation we cal...
Mar 22, 2022•28 min
On the show this time, it’s the synapse snapping funkalicious virtuoso exuberance of Garage A Trois. KEXP’s Troy Nelson breaks down the legendary band, that goes back 23 years of constant evolution. The founding trio of guitarist Charlie Hunter, drummer Stanton Moore, and mononymous Seattle-based saxophonist Skerik open up to Darek Mazzone about their long and winding journey towards their new record, 'Calm Down Cologne,' and the importance of their position in the historical conversation we cal...
Mar 22, 2022•37 min
For the third episode of Live on KEXP featuring Courtney Barnett, Troy Nelson focuses on her third studio album, 'Things Take Time, Take Time.' Released in late 2021, the album replaces the fuzzy garage rock of 2018’s 'Tell Me How You Really Feel' for hypnotizingly laid back fingerpicked riffs. Barnett chats with Cheryl Waters about how changes in her living space and the extra time allotted by the pandemic affected the outcome of the record before playing four tracks off of it. Recorded 12/14/2...
Mar 15, 2022•23 min
For the third episode of Live on KEXP featuring Courtney Barnett, Troy Nelson focuses on her third studio album, 'Things Take Time, Take Time.' Released in late 2021, the album replaces the fuzzy garage rock of 2018’s 'Tell Me How You Really Feel' for hypnotizingly laid back fingerpicked riffs. Barnett chats with Cheryl Waters about how changes in her living space and the extra time allotted by the pandemic affected the outcome of the record before playing four tracks off of it. Recorded 12/14/2...
Mar 15, 2022•30 min
If feel-good, summery, synth-pop grooves are what you’re looking for (and really, who isn’t?), then Roosevelt’s got you covered. The project of German musician Marius Lauber, Roosevelt makes music ripe for escapism. KEXP’s Troy Nelson takes us through a detailed account of Lauber’s evolution from drumming in the teen indie-dance band Beat!Beat!Beat! to honing his own electronic-infused sound for Roosevelt. Their latest record, Polydans , was released in 2021 and is available on Greco-Roman recor...
Mar 08, 2022•25 min
If feel-good, summery, synth-pop grooves are what you’re looking for (and really, who isn’t?), then Roosevelt’s got you covered. The project of German musician Marius Lauber, Roosevelt makes music ripe for escapism. KEXP’s Troy Nelson takes us through a detailed account of Lauber’s evolution from drumming in the teen indie-dance band Beat!Beat!Beat! to honing his own electronic-infused sound for Roosevelt. Their latest record, Polydans , was released in 2021 and is available on Greco-Roman recor...
Mar 08, 2022•25 min
Wearing the self-described genre tag of “slap n’ soul,” Curtis Harding brings a wide range of influences into his soulful rock n’ roll sound. Troy Nelson connects the dots of his journey, from his early days in the church to Atlanta’s hip-hop scene and then playing rock n’ roll in Toronto until Harding found his unique sound. Find out how Cee Lo Green, Dangermouse, and Sam Cohen play a part in Harding’s path to If Words Were Flowers on this week’s episode of Live on KEXP. Recorded 11/18/2021. Ho...
Mar 01, 2022•35 min
Wearing the self-described genre tag of “slap n’ soul,” Curtis Harding brings a wide range of influences into his soulful rock n’ roll sound. Troy Nelson connects the dots of his journey, from his early days in the church to Atlanta’s hip-hop scene and then playing rock n’ roll in Toronto until Harding found his unique sound. Find out how Cee Lo Green, Dangermouse, and Sam Cohen play a part in Harding’s path to If Words Were Flowers on this week’s episode of Live on KEXP. Recorded 11/18/2021. Ho...
Mar 01, 2022•27 min
Since 2004, The Black Angels have been doing their part to keep Austin’s psych rock scene alive and well with their constantly evolving neo-psychedelic sound. For Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson gives a quick account of the band’s trajectory over over the past 18 years while DJ Miss Ashley speaks with the band about how the pandemic and having a child influenced frontman Alex Maas’ prolific songwriting. Their latest Live at Levitation is available on The Reverb Appreciation Society label and Bandcamp....
Feb 22, 2022•24 min
Since 2004, The Black Angels have been doing their part to keep Austin’s psych rock scene alive and well with their constantly evolving neo-psychedelic sound. For Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson gives a quick account of the band’s trajectory over over the past 18 years while DJ Miss Ashley speaks with the band about how the pandemic and having a child influenced frontman Alex Maas’ prolific songwriting. Their latest Live at Levitation is available on The Reverb Appreciation Society label and Bandcamp....
Feb 22, 2022•26 min
When it comes to beloved local artists who still somehow fall under the “upcoming” label, Shaina Shepherd is leading them. Known primarily for her powerful vocals as a solo artist and also the frontwoman of Bearaxe, Shepherd does so much more than that. Troy Nelson details the many facets of Shaina Shepherd on this episode of Live on KEXP before Shepherd shimmies into a sultry set of songs. Recorded 11/22/2021. Never Be Another You Something to Say Lover Hope Watch the full Live on KEXP session ...
Feb 15, 2022•24 min
When it comes to beloved local artists who still somehow fall under the “upcoming” label, Shaina Shepherd is leading them. Known primarily for her powerful vocals as a solo artist and also the frontwoman of Bearaxe, Shepherd does so much more than that. Troy Nelson details the many facets of Shaina Shepherd on this episode of Live on KEXP before Shepherd shimmies into a sultry set of songs. Recorded 11/22/2021. Never Be Another You Something to Say Lover Hope Watch the full Live on KEXP session ...
Feb 15, 2022•26 min
Beloved Seattle band Deep Sea Diver returned to the KEXP studios this past October to finally play songs off their 2020 release Impossible Weight . Troy Nelson takes us through a deep dive of Jessica Dobson’s discography, from the 2009 debut EP up through Impossible Weight , which was 2020’s Top Album of the Year for KEXP listeners. Kevin Cole then speaks with Dobson about vulnerability and exploring directness in her lyrics while. Finally, Emily Fox spotlights Dobson on Sound & Vision, disc...
Feb 08, 2022•36 min
Beloved Seattle band Deep Sea Diver returned to the KEXP studios this past October to finally play songs off their 2020 release Impossible Weight . Troy Nelson takes us through a deep dive of Jessica Dobson’s discography, from the 2009 debut EP up through Impossible Weight , which was 2020’s Top Album of the Year for KEXP listeners. Kevin Cole then speaks with Dobson about vulnerability and exploring directness in her lyrics while. Finally, Emily Fox spotlights Dobson on Sound & Vision, disc...
Feb 08, 2022•26 min
Shortly after the pandemic shut the world down, Melbourne’s RVG (formerly known as Romy Vager Group) released their sophomore record of jangly post-punk, Feral . For Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson details the quartet’s origins up to their electric and exhilarating second album before the band tears into their pre-recorded remote set for KEXP at Melbourne’s Soundpark Recording. Plus, frontwoman Romy Vager and drummer Marc Nolte chat with Cheryl Waters about their complicated relationship pre-RVG. Reco...
Feb 01, 2022•24 min
Shortly after the pandemic shut the world down, Melbourne’s RVG (formerly known as Romy Vager Group) released their sophomore record of jangly post-punk, Feral . For Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson details the quartet’s origins up to their electric and exhilarating second album before the band tears into their pre-recorded remote set for KEXP at Melbourne’s Soundpark Recording. Plus, frontwoman Romy Vager and drummer Marc Nolte chat with Cheryl Waters about their complicated relationship pre-RVG. Reco...
Feb 01, 2022•45 min
Over the past twelve years, Sleigh Bells have experimented and tinkered with a variety of sounds in the five records they’ve released since Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller’s unlikely meeting at a Brazilian restaurant in Williamsburg. For Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson takes us through the variety of atmospherics the band has tried their hands at. Cheryl Waters then chats with Krauss about the duo’s songwriting process and the Southern country influences that Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton had on thei...
Jan 25, 2022•20 min
Over the past twelve years, Sleigh Bells have experimented and tinkered with a variety of sounds in the five records they’ve released since Alexis Krauss and Derek Miller’s unlikely meeting at a Brazilian restaurant in Williamsburg. For Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson takes us through the variety of atmospherics the band has tried their hands at. Cheryl Waters then chats with Krauss about the duo’s songwriting process and the Southern country influences that Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton had on thei...
Jan 25, 2022•20 min
It’s no secret that we at KEXP have been incredibly hyped on Jungle’s latest record, 'Loving In Stereo,' since it arrived in August. Sparkling in jubilance, the album takes listeners on a cinematic disco joyride. During the session, Cheryl Waters spoke to the duo about the joy that permeates the record. In another interview with the band, Emily Fox discussed the freedom that came with releasing the album through their own label, Caiola Records. Recorded 10/23/2021. Fire What D’You Know About Me?...
Jan 18, 2022•22 min
It’s no secret that we at KEXP have been incredibly hyped on Jungle’s latest record, 'Loving In Stereo,' since it arrived in August. Sparkling in jubilance, the album takes listeners on a cinematic disco joyride. During the session, Cheryl Waters spoke to the duo about the joy that permeates the record. In another interview with the band, Emily Fox discussed the freedom that came with releasing the album through their own label, Caiola Records. Recorded 10/23/2021. Fire What D’You Know About Me?...
Jan 18, 2022•26 min
Today, we bring you a story from KEXP's Sound & Vision podcast. Ketamine treatment centers are opening all over Seattle. The psychedelic drug is used to help with PTSD, depression, anxiety, and other ailments, but it does come with controversy. These treatments look and feel much different than most mental health treatments. It also sounds different because music is an important part of Ketamine infusions. KEXP’s Rachel Stevens reports on how the treatments work. Other recent stories from So...
Jan 13, 2022•12 min
Mexico City rockers El Shirota stopped by KEXP to play a searing set for one of our first performances in the Gathering Space since the start of the pandemic. On this episode, Troy Nelson breaks down the long list of possible artists one could compare the bold band to while KEXP’s Albina Cabrera chats with the members of El Shirota (en Español) about the making of their long-awaited debut full-length, Tiempos Raros , released in 2020. Recorded 09/28/2021. RTL Más de una vez Niebla La Ciudad Wat...
Jan 11, 2022•36 min
Mexico City rockers El Shirota stopped by KEXP to play a searing set for one of our first performances in the Gathering Space since the start of the pandemic. On this episode, Troy Nelson breaks down the long list of possible artists one could compare the bold band to while KEXP’s Albina Cabrera chats with the members of El Shirota (en Español) about the making of their long-awaited debut full-length, Tiempos Raros , released in 2020. Recorded 09/28/2021. RTL Más de una vez Niebla La Ciudad Wat...
Jan 11, 2022•26 min
Aussie punk rockers Amyl and The Sniffers virtually stopped by the KEXP studios to share a searing live set directed by Mark Bakaitis and filmed at Soundpark Studios in Melbourne. The quartet blazes through a set of eight songs from their discography, the majority from their 2021 full-length Comfort to Me , before lead singer Amy Taylor, drummer Bryce Wilson, and guitarist Dec Martens settle in to chat with KEXP’s Troy Nelson about the bands they love, the success of Comfort to Me , and blind re...
Jan 04, 2022•48 min
Brighton post-punkers Squid unveiled their debut record Bright Green Field in early summer 2021 with waves of acclaim for their glitchy, angular take on a genre that is currently chock-full of UK artists trying their hand at. For their Live on KEXP at Home session, the quintet showcased their skillful instrumentation with a jammy set of possibly six - but could be more - songs off the album in-between an in-depth conversation with KEXP’s DJ Morgan about the making of the record and how their par...
Dec 28, 2021•57 min
Lace Cadence, host of KEXP’s Overnight Afrobeats, made it his personal mission to get the funky as hell Cosmic Collective to play a virtual set for KEXP and it pays off in this session. In between playing an energetic five song set, band leaders Nikki Michelle and Tyler Enslow chat with Cadence about the band’s inception, their extensive sunglass collection, and the benefits of using a bass stand. Recorded 08/12/2021. Transcendent Love F.W.B.D.W.O. Time Socks Them Changes (Thundercat cover) Gott...
Dec 21, 2021•30 min
A message from the folks who bring you this podcast every week. Episodes with produced intros will be returning to this feed Tuesday, January 11th. Until then, enjoy "Performance and Interview Only" versions of a new live session every Tuesday. As always, you can choose from an ever-expanding selection of live performance videos on KEXP's YouTube channel . Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Dec 20, 2021•40 sec
