Morning Show host John Richards brings you what you need with his first podcast of 2014. Featuring new songs from Pixies, Damien Jurado, No Joy, Higgins Waterproof Black Magic Band, Benjamin Verdoes and more! 1. Pixies - Greens & Blues 2. Painted Palms - Too High 3. No Joy - Last Boss 4. Damien Jurado - Silver Timothy 5. A Weekend at the Feelies - Lowly Buzzard 6. PAPA - Cotton Candy 7. Higgins Waterproof Black Magic Band - The Blast, the Bloom 8. Widowspeak - Smoke and Mirrors 9. Hotels - R...
Jan 31, 2014•43 min
DJ Larry Rose, host of Larry's Lounge, satisfies your hunger for new music with a delicious mix of Tacocat, Blood Orange, Triceracorn, and Warm Soda, along with many other tasty new tracks. 1. Warm Soda - Tell Me In A Whisper 2. Detective Agency - My Ride 3. The Blow - From The Future 4. Pillar Point - Eyeballs 5. Cloud Control - Scar 6. Tacocat - Bridge To Hawaii 7. Blood Orange - Chamakay 8. Danny Brown - Lonely 9. ODESZA - My Friends Never Die 10. Gap Dream - Shine Your Love 11. Woods - Leave...
Jan 24, 2014•57 min
The Midday Show's Cheryl Waters returns with her first podcast of 2014. It's chock full of songs to rock your socks off, shake your booty and make you jump and shout. Enjoy. 1. Alice Russell - Twin Peaks 2. Cloud Control - Dojo Rising 3. The War On Drugs - Red Eyes 4. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - Retreat! 5. Night Beats - Outta Mind 6. White Denim - At Night In Dreams 7. Bass Drum of Death - Shattered Me 8. Bottomless Pit - Null Set 9. Blooper - You Won't Miss Me 10. The Dirtbombs - Jump a...
Jan 10, 2014•1 hr 6 min
The Morning Show's John Richards makes sure no songs in 2013 were missed and looks ahead to new music in 2014. 1. Gambles - Angel 2. Golden Gardens - The Ghost of a Total Stranger 3. Fey Moth - Inside 4. Azure Blue - Time Is On Our Side 5. Big Deal - In Your Car 6. Title Fight - Be a Toy 7. Gerhardts - Cold 8. Places to Hide - Self-Preservation 9. Robert Pollard - Magic Man Hype 10. The Obits - Spun Out 11. XVIII Eyes - Volcano Surfing 12. The KVB - Something Inside Support the show: https://www...
Jan 03, 2014•48 min
These are a few of Greg Vandy's favorite things in The Roadhouse and out. Most of his Top 10 LPs are represented here, but also his favorite songs of the year. It was a great year in music! Download, share, and tune into The Roadhouse on Wednesdays from 6-9pm for what's hot in the new year. 1. Preservation Hall Jazz Band - That's It! 2. Courtney Barnett - Avant Gardener 3. Case Studies - Driving East, and Through Her 4. Parquet Courts - Stoned and Starving 5. La Luz - Morning High 6. Foxygen - N...
Dec 27, 2013•1 hr 26 min
DJ Kevin Cole lays down some of the Greatest F*cking Songs of 2013 with John Grant, Phosphorescent, Laura Marling, and Julianna Barwick. This is freaking awesome! 1. John Grant - GMF 2. Phosphorescent - Song For Zula 3. Sin Fang - Look At The Light 4. Thee Oh Sees - I Come From The Mountain 5. Mind Spiders - Inside You 6. Parquet Courts - Borrowed Time 7. Lucius - Turn It Around 8. The Dirtbombs - Jump And Shout 9. Cloud Cult - Good Friend 10. Courtney Barnett - History Eraser 11. Foxygen - No D...
Dec 20, 2013•58 min
Apricity is an obsolete 17th century term meaning "the warmness of the sun in winter" and Midday Show host Cheryl Waters is here to help you find it. Warm up with new songs by Eleanor Friedberger, The Ocean Blue and Shake Some Action. We don't recommend staring at the sun while you listen, but please do feel free to bask in the apricity. 1. Low - Plastic Cup 2. Mark Pickerel & His Praying Hands - I Study Horses 3. Courtney Barnett - History Eraser 4. Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside - The...
Dec 13, 2013•55 min
John Richards, host of The Morning Show, takes you on a musical vacation. In Geography, where an artist makes music is what makes them make music. Featuring new songs by Best Coast, Los Campesinos!, Black Hollies, Shad and more. 1. Gang of Youths - Evangelists 2. Minor Alps - Far From the Roses 3. Los Campesinos! - What Death Leaves Behind 4. Tennis - Mean Streets 5. Best Coast - I Wanna Know 6. Cate Le Bon - I Can't Help You 7. Cub Sport - Paradise 8. The Black Hollies - When It's Time To Come ...
Dec 06, 2013•41 min
DJ Shannon brings you her latest faves to cure your loneliness. Sit back and forget your daily troubles with Jagwar Ma, The Crookes, Gentlemen and Cut Copy to name a few. 1. Jagwar Ma - That Loneliness 2. Gentlemen - Children of the Setting Sun 3. The Crookes - Bear's Blood 4. Holograms - Flesh and Bone 5. Augustines - Cruel City 6. Iska Dhaaf - All the Kids 7. The Preatures - Is This How You Feel? 8. Cut Copy - Free Your Mind 9. St. Lucia - Elevate 10. Is Bliss - Desire 11. Dark Bells - Wildflo...
Nov 29, 2013•57 min
A mind-expanding mix featuring some of DJ Kevin Cole's current favorite tracks including afro-beat grooves from Seattle and Icelandic alongside post-apocalyptic-disco and experimental-space-rock. 1. Cumulus - Hey Love 2. Barrence Whitfield and the Savages - The Corner Man 3. Frankie Rose - Question/Reason 4. Widowspeak - Brass Bed 5. Samúel Jón Samúelsson Big Band - Ethiópían 6. Polyrhythmics - Libra Stripes 7. Cock & Swan - Animal Totem 8. Lazer Kitty - Dino Wipeout 9. The Octopus Project -...
Nov 22, 2013•46 min
Midday Show host Cheryl Waters presents the latest Music That Matters podcast featuring a mix of new songs from Mono Town, Pixies, Summer Aviation and more! 1. Grizzly Bear - Listen and Wait 2. The Besnard Lakes - People of the Sticks 3. Holograms - Meditations 4. Mono Town - Jackie O 5. Ásgeir - King and Cross 6. The Mary Onettes - Can't Stop The Aching 7. The Head and the Heart - Shake 8. Mikal Cronin - Change 9. Songs: Ohia - Farewell Transmission 10. Pixies - Indie Cindy 11. Smith Westerns -...
Nov 15, 2013•57 min
Morning Show host John Richards presents a modern mix of shoegaze, psych-rock, icy synths, ambient pop, post-dubstep, RandB dance pop, post-punk, folk-pop and more! 1. Julianna Barwick - One Half 2. Mount Kimbie - Made to Stray 3. Dungeonesse - Private Party 4. Nightmare Air - Ice Daggers 5. Soft Metals - Tell Me 6. Girls Against Boys - It's a Diamond Life 7. No Age - Prodigy 8. Califone - Frosted Tips 9. Deer Tick - The Dream's in the Ditch 10. Silver Firs - Motherland 11. Crystal Antlers - Pra...
Nov 07, 2013•51 min
DJ Alex explores an evocative nocturnal vibe over 16 dreamy tracks perfectly suited to warm up your chilly autumn nights and soundtrack your next headphone session, late-night drive, or romantic rendezvous. 01. D33J - Slow (feat. Kreyola) 02. Gold Panda - Reprise 03. Chants - RU4Real (feat. Ramzi Awn) 04. Machinedrum - U Still Lie 05. Keep Shelly In Athens - Recollection 06. Devonwho - pretendingtowalkslow (feat. Zeroh) (M. Constant Remix) 07. Botany - Quatic 08. Movement - Us (Giraffage Remix) ...
Nov 01, 2013•1 hr 7 min
DJ Kevin Cole (aka Fire) and Online Content Manager Jim Beckmann (aka Ice) preview the 2013 Iceland Airwaves Music Festival with tracks from 18 Icelandic artists including múm, Snorri Helgasson, Retro Stefson, and Moses Hightower. 1. Grísalappalísa - Allt Má (Má Út) 2. Mono Town - Jackie O 3. Oyama - Shade 4. Moses Hightower - Tíu dropar (Halli Civelek remix) 5. Retro Stefson - Qween (Hermigervill Remix) 6. Kippi Kanínus - Chargé d'affaires 7. múm - Candlestick 8. Hermigervill - Nasty Boy 9. FM...
Oct 25, 2013•1 hr 31 min
Morning Show host John Richards presents a Music That Matters podcast full of atmospheric, seasonal beats to get you through the dark mornings and early nights of Fall. 1. Moby - A Case For Shame (feat. Cold Specks) 2. FAIRCHILD - Dancer 3. Moderat - Bad Kingdom 4. Washed Out - Don't Give Up 5. Goldfrapp - Drew 6. Woods - Be All Be Easy 7. Bare Mutants - Crying With Bob 8. Yuck - Rebirth 9. Charms - Wartime 10. Surf City – I Had The Starring Role Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See...
Oct 18, 2013•44 min
Variety host Mel Trejo is your DJ for the 2013 CMJ Preview edition of KEXP's Music That Matters podcast. The mix highlights artists participating in this year's CMJ Music Marathon taking place in New York beginning Tuesday, October 15th, through Saturday, October 19th. The playlist includes choice tracks from Eleanor Friedberger, Menomena, Au Revoir Simone, Real Estate, and more. 1. Bleeding Rainbow - You're Not Alone 2. Speedy Ortiz - Tiger Tank 3. Menomena - Heavy is as Heavy Does 4. HAERTS - ...
Oct 11, 2013•45 min
Weekend Overnight dj, and frequent Jazz Theater substitute host, Nate shares music from just a fraction of the artists he's excited to see at this year's Earshot Jazz Festival, this year celebrating 25 years of jazz and more! 1. NEXT Collective – Perth 2. John Scofield – Lucky For Her 3. Keith Jarrett – Bop-Be 4. Charles Lloyd Quartet – Caroline, No 5. Dayna Stephens – Wink Wink 6. SFJAZZ Collective – Three Flowers 7. Industrial Revelation – Shadowboxing in the Wind 8. Dave Douglas Quintet – Gar...
Oct 04, 2013•1 hr 8 min
DJ Morgan presents the latest installment of the KEXP Music That Matters mixtape-style podcast, featuring new music from Goldfrapp, Washed Out, and Stres, that acts as the perfect soundtrack as we segue from Summer into Fall. 1. Volcano Choir - Byegone 2. Okkervil River - It Was My Season 3. Goldfrapp - Drew 4. Moderat - Bad Kingdom 5. Pretty Lights - Color Of My Soul 6. Mean Lady - Bop Bop 7. Washed Out - Don't Give Up 8. Stres - Windows 9. Brass Bed - I'll Be There With Bells 10. The Peep Temp...
Sep 27, 2013•40 min
DJ Alex shines a spotlight on 14 artists performing at this year's 10th annual Decibel Festival, Seattle's premier electronic music and arts event, happening all over the city from September 25th to September 29th! As with years past, tune in to get a taste of this year's massive, diverse international roster and check out dbfestival.com for more information. 1. Shigeto - Detroit Part 1 2. Machinedrum - Body Touch 3. J.Alvarez - Format 4. Gold Panda - Community 5. Ikonika - Beach Mode (Keep It S...
Sep 20, 2013•1 hr 2 min
DJ Troy hosts the newest addition to our Music That Matters series, featuring new music from Jacuzzi Boys, Porcelain Raft, and Crocodiles. 1. Crocodiles - I Like It in the Dark 2. The So So Glos - Everything Revival 3. Jacuzzi Boys - Double Vision 4. Friends and Family - Green & Yellow Basket 5. Ghost Pains - Kids For Rent 6. Secretary - Words 7. MINKS - Everything's Fine 8. Porcelain Raft - Cluster 9. Evil Eyes - Shake the Dust 10. Rathborne - What More Support the show: https://www.kexp.or...
Sep 13, 2013•46 min
DJ Morgan curates the latest installment of the KEXP Music That Matters podcast, which highlights bands and artists from Seattle, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Portland, and everywhere in-between. Featuring new music from Wampire, Rainbow Arabia, and Har Mar Superstar. 1. The Amazing - Flashlight 2. Waxahatchee - Coast To Coast 3. Brazos - Charm 4. CocoRosie - Gravediggress 5. Wampire - The Hearse 6. Lilacs & Champagne - Le Grand 7. Club 8 - Kill Kill Kill 8. Rainbow Arabia - He Is Sorcerer 9. Casb...
Sep 06, 2013•41 min
The 43rd annual Bumbershoot Music Festival will be taking place this upcoming Labor Day weekend from Saturday, August 31st through Monday, September 2nd. This year's edition of KEXP's Music That Matters Bumbershoot Podcast is curated by variety mix DJ Melissa Trejo who brings you a mix of familiar favorites such as Bob Mould, Superchunk, and Redd Kross, along with newer rising stars such as Washed Out, The Men, and BRONCHO, all of which are playing Bumbershoot this year. 1. Washed Out - Great Es...
Aug 30, 2013•46 min
KEXP weekend overnight DJ Nate shares some favorites of 2013, perfect to wind you up as the summer rolls along! Featuring new music from Pond, The Moondoggies, and The Dodos. 1. Pity Sex – Wind-Up 2. Moon King – Appel 3. Pond – Giant Tortoise 4. Sebadoh – Keep The Boy Alive 5. Free Time – Nothin But Nice 6. The Moondoggies – One More Chance 7. Dodos – Confidence 8. John Wizards – Muizenberg 9. Peaking Lights – Subterranean Brainblow 10. Gabriel Mintz – Castles Fall Support the show: https://www....
Aug 23, 2013•42 min
DJ Kevin Cole invites you to sharpen your sense of wonder with a cascade of sweet new music from local faves Sean Nelson, Laura Veirs, and Rose Windows, alongside out-of-townies Superchunk, Love Language, Light Heat, and more! 1. Sean Nelson – Make Good Choices 2. Love Language – Calm Down 3. SPLASHH – Headspins 4. Light Heat – And The Birds... 5. Laura Veirs – That Alice 6. Aye Nako – Start Talking 7. Rose Windows – Native Dreams 8. The Reflections – Disconnected 9. Sibling Rivalry – Secret Jes...
Aug 16, 2013•49 min
KEXP's DJ Morgan presents the latest installment of our Music That Matters mixtape podcast, perfect for watching the sunset on a summer day. Featuring new music from Akron/Family, Veronica Falls, and The Black Angels. 1. Dead Ship Sailing - Burn To Dust 2. Akron/Family - Sand Talk 3. Caveman - In The City 4. Veronica Falls - My Heart Beats 5. Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Hate The Taste 6. The Black Angels - Don't Play With Guns 7. Thee Oh Sees - I Come From The Mountain 8. The Thermals - The Su...
Aug 09, 2013•40 min
Whether it be a run or a ride, Morning Show host John Richards presents a podcast that brings brand new, and very upbeat, tracks together to motivate you through whatever you need to be motivated through. 1. Weed - Silent Partner 2. Weekend - July 3. The Blakes - Chernobyl 4. Big Deal - Dream Machines 5. Yast - Yast 6. Shelby Earl - Sea of Glass 7. Bear Mountain - Two Step 8. FEATHERS - Land of the Innocent 9. Baths - Worsening 10. Daughn Gibson - The Sound of Law 11. Speedy Ortiz - Tiger Tank S...
Aug 02, 2013•41 min
Greg Vandy, host of KEXP's The Roadhouse, previews a handful of artists playing this year's Pickathon Music Festival. Pickathon is an innovative music experience happening August 2nd-4th at beautiful Pendarvis Farm just outside of Portland, Oregon. More info at www.pickathon.com 1. Foxygen - No Destruction 2. Lake Street Dive - Don't Make Me Hold Your Hand 3. King Tuff - Anthem 4. Ty Segall - Who Are You? 5. Divine Fits - Would That Not Be Nice? 6. Shakey Graves - Built to Roam 7. The Felice Bro...
Jul 26, 2013•53 min
This is The Party Podcast, a podcast that's about a state of mind and a way of being. DJ Sharlese has carefully selected each song for this podcast, featuring real-life party tips from Andrew W.K. and KEXP staff, because she and her friends would like to party with you! Put on your party hat and break out those party favors, because you're about to party hard! 1. Craft Spells - Party Talk 2. Dismemberment Plan - You're Invited 3. Chastity Belt - Seattle Party 4. Kingdom Crumbs - Red Cups 5. Dom ...
Jul 19, 2013•51 min
Morning Show host John Richards presents an upbeat mix of cutting edge rock, beats, soul and more as your soundtrack for the summer. Featuring Major Lazer, Don't Talk to the Cops, and Har Mar Superstar. 1. Pigeonhed - The Power Come Over Me 2. Child of Lov - Fly 3. Major Lazer - Watch Out For This (Bumaye) (feat. Busy Signal, The Flexican & FS Green) 4. Natalia Clavier - El Tren 5. Don't Talk to the Cops - What I Love About You (feat. Hollis) 6. Har Mar Superstar - Lady, You Shot Me 7. Beach...
Jul 12, 2013•51 min
