Live on KEXP

Mia Berrin makes powerfully cathartic indie rock that’s just as biting as it is heartwrenching as Pom Pom Squad. The Brooklyn-based band recently stopped by KEXP to play songs off their 2021 debut Death of a Cheerleader, and Troy Nelson chatted with the frontwoman about learning to engineer music, Nada Surf’s influence on the band, as well as a very niche indie videogame called Cuphead. Recorded 05/04/2022. Head Cheerleader Cake Second That Forever Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the names and faces of Aeon Station seem familiar despite only releasing their debut record last year, it’s because they’re far from new to the scene. Nearly 20 years after the Wrens released their last record The Meadowlands, Aeon Station was formed by Kevin Whelan in the hopes of finally releasing the songs he’d been writing for the New Jersey indie rock band but would never see the light of day after years of creative clashes and business disputes with his former bandmate and co-songwriter unless he created a new band. Whelan and his band, primarily made up of other members of the Wrens, stopped by KEXP in April to play a few songs off their distortion-fueled debut Observatory, which came out on Sub Pop in 2021. Recorded 04/29/2022. Better Love Fade Air Queens Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the names and faces of Aeon Station seem familiar despite only releasing their debut record last year, it’s because they’re far from new to the scene. Nearly 20 years after the Wrens released their last record The Meadowlands, Aeon Station was formed by Kevin Whelan in the hopes of finally releasing the songs he’d been writing for the New Jersey indie rock band but would never see the light of day after years of creative clashes and business disputes with his former bandmate and co-songwriter unless he created a new band. Whelan and his band, primarily made up of other members of the Wrens, stopped by KEXP in April to play a few songs off their distortion-fueled debut Observatory, which came out on Sub Pop in 2021. Recorded 04/29/2022. Better Love Fade Air Queens Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday have become one of indie rock’s newest bands to watch. Their tangled blend of country and 90s grunge make for a sound that’s both raw and incredibly fresh. They stopped by KEXP to play songs off their latest record,Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling ‘em Up, and Troy Nelson gives some background on the Asheville band before jumping into their fiery performance. Recorded 04/28/2022. Twin Plagues Cody’s Only Handsome Man Maura Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday have become one of indie rock’s newest bands to watch. Their tangled blend of country and 90s grunge make for a sound that’s both raw and incredibly fresh. They stopped by KEXP to play songs off their latest record,Mowing the Leaves Instead of Piling ‘em Up, and Troy Nelson gives some background on the Asheville band before jumping into their fiery performance. Recorded 04/28/2022. Twin Plagues Cody’s Only Handsome Man Maura Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle’s Da Qween is probably best described by KEXP’s own Martin Douglas as “simply is what they are. A very good rapper, a queer-identifying person, too talented and too stubborn to allow straight people to view them as a gimmick, and as the title of their 2019 album suggests, a renaissance bitch.” For this episode of Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson gives some background on the “Black Queer Non Binary Raptress Spitting from the 206” before they prove their chops in the KEXP live room with a set of songs both new and old but all similarly slappin. Recorded 04/26/2022. ThunderClap When Worst Comes to Worst Quit Music Worthy Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle’s Da Qween is probably best described by KEXP’s own Martin Douglas as “simply is what they are. A very good rapper, a queer-identifying person, too talented and too stubborn to allow straight people to view them as a gimmick, and as the title of their 2019 album suggests, a renaissance bitch.” For this episode of Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson gives some background on the “Black Queer Non Binary Raptress Spitting from the 206” before they prove their chops in the KEXP live room with a set of songs both new and old but all similarly slappin. Recorded 04/26/2022. ThunderClap When Worst Comes to Worst Quit Music Worthy Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tacoma, WA-raised musician LIVt is a master at poetic lyricism that touts messages of self-acceptance, independence, and radically soulful love. For her recent KEXP in-studio, LIVt chats with Gabriel Teodros about being a girl unbothered as well as the escapism she found through music during the tough moments of the pandemic before playing songs off of 2019’s Black Girl Unbothered and 2020’s Flowers in the Void. Recorded 04/21/2022. Social Nomad One Track Mind Sade To Infinity Unbothered Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tacoma, WA-raised musician LIVt is a master at poetic lyricism that touts messages of self-acceptance, independence, and radically soulful love. For her recent KEXP in-studio, LIVt chats with Gabriel Teodros about being a girl unbothered as well as the escapism she found through music during the tough moments of the pandemic before playing songs off of 2019’s Black Girl Unbothered and 2020’s Flowers in the Void. Recorded 04/21/2022. Social Nomad One Track Mind Sade To Infinity Unbothered Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For their fourth KEXP performance and second actually playing amongst the flickering lights of our revered studio, Altin Gün had a lot of new material to work with. Staying incredibly busy during the pandemic, the Amsterdam-based band put out two albums just last year. During their in-studio, Bassist Jasper Verhulst goes into how the band worked to give back on their latest album before jumping into a riveting set of Turkish folk psychedelia. Recorded 04/13/2022. Ordunun Dereleri Badi Sabah Olmadan Cips Kola Kilit Kalk Gidelim Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For their fourth KEXP performance and second actually playing amongst the flickering lights of our revered studio, Altin Gün had a lot of new material to work with. Staying incredibly busy during the pandemic, the Amsterdam-based band put out two albums just last year. During their in-studio, Bassist Jasper Verhulst goes into how the band worked to give back on their latest album before jumping into a riveting set of Turkish folk psychedelia. Recorded 04/13/2022. Ordunun Dereleri Badi Sabah Olmadan Cips Kola Kilit Kalk Gidelim Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukrainian quartet DakhaBrakha returned to the KEXP studios this past April for a powerful and timely performance highlighting the strength and beauty of Ukrainian culture in the midst of war tearing apart their homeland. Troy Nelson sheds some light on the background of the avant-garde band while vocalist Marco Halanevych expands, via translator, on the importance of raising awareness of the crisis and highlighting the beautiful art that comes from their country. Recorded 04/15/22 Sonnet 9 nedilechok Rozhestvo Watch the full live on KEXP performance on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ukrainian quartet DakhaBrakha returned to the KEXP studios this past April for a powerful and timely performance highlighting the strength and beauty of Ukrainian culture in the midst of war tearing apart their homeland. Troy Nelson sheds some light on the background of the avant-garde band while vocalist Marco Halanevych expands, via translator, on the importance of raising awareness of the crisis and highlighting the beautiful art that comes from their country. Recorded 04/15/22 Sonnet 9 nedilechok Rozhestvo Watch the full live on KEXP performance on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week’s Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson delves into the music of Florida rapper Denzel Curry. Starting with his early days as a member of Carol City collective Raider Klan, finding inspiration in the Memphis rap scene, and dropping his debut album while still in high school, we eventually find him eleven years later and five albums deep playing a very vibey and occasionally bleeped in-studio session for KEXP. Recorded 04/06/2022. Melt Session #1 [feat. Robert Glasper] Walkin Troubles [feat. T-Pain] X-Wing Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For this week’s Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson delves into the music of Florida rapper Denzel Curry. Starting with his early days as a member of Carol City collective Raider Klan, finding inspiration in the Memphis rap scene, and dropping his debut album while still in high school, we eventually find him eleven years later and five albums deep playing a very vibey and occasionally bleeped in-studio session for KEXP. Recorded 04/06/2022. Melt Session #1 [feat. Robert Glasper] Walkin Troubles [feat. T-Pain] X-Wing Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indigo De Souza made waves with her 2021 sophomore release Any Shape You Take for her intensely emotional, dexterous vocals and brooding instrumentation. On this episode of Live on KEXP, she opens up to Larry Mizell Jr. about how moving to Asheville when she was a teen had a major influence on her musical growth and understanding of what was possible and also explains the making of some of the powerfully cathartic moments on Any Shape You Take before jumping into four songs off the record. Recorded 03/28/2022. Kill Me Late Night Crawler Bad Dream Real Pain Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indigo De Souza made waves with her 2021 sophomore release Any Shape You Take for her intensely emotional, dexterous vocals and brooding instrumentation. On this episode of Live on KEXP, she opens up to Larry Mizell Jr. about how moving to Asheville when she was a teen had a major influence on her musical growth and understanding of what was possible and also explains the making of some of the powerfully cathartic moments on Any Shape You Take before jumping into four songs off the record. Recorded 03/28/2022. Kill Me Late Night Crawler Bad Dream Real Pain Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Carolina’s Superchunk have been ripping since 1989, as one of the bands that helped define the legendary music scene of Chapel Hill in the ‘90s. They recently stopped by KEXP to play songs off their twelfth studio album, Wild Loneliness, released in early 2022. The band chats with Cheryl Waters about the collaborative nature of the record and how the addition of voices such as Sharon Van Etten, Camera Obscura’s Tracyanne Campbell, and Mike Mills of REM helped elevate both the album and the band as a whole. Recorded 04/04/2022. Wild Loneliness Refracting Endless Summer Rainy Street Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Carolina’s Superchunk have been ripping since 1989, as one of the bands that helped define the legendary music scene of Chapel Hill in the ‘90s. They recently stopped by KEXP to play songs off their twelfth studio album, Wild Loneliness, released in early 2022. The band chats with Cheryl Waters about the collaborative nature of the record and how the addition of voices such as Sharon Van Etten, Camera Obscura’s Tracyanne Campbell, and Mike Mills of REM helped elevate both the album and the band as a whole. Recorded 04/04/2022. Wild Loneliness Refracting Endless Summer Rainy Street Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the course of 15 years, Alynda Segarra has been constantly pushing and evolving the sound of their band Hurray for the Riff Raff as well as the boundaries of folk music. The New Orleans-based band describes their latest album, 2022’s Life on Earth, as “nature punk” and give Cheryl Waters an explanation of what exactly that means to them and the importance of being tuned into nature on this episode of Live on KEXP. Recorded 04/01/2022 Pierced Arrows Pointed at the Sun Saga Rhododendron Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the course of 15 years, Alynda Segarra has been constantly pushing and evolving the sound of their band Hurray for the Riff Raff as well as the boundaries of folk music. The New Orleans-based band describes their latest album, 2022’s Life on Earth, as “nature punk” and give Cheryl Waters an explanation of what exactly that means to them and the importance of being tuned into nature on this episode of Live on KEXP. Recorded 04/01/2022 Pierced Arrows Pointed at the Sun Saga Rhododendron Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For her first in-studio session for KEXP, Lady Wray brought a stacked set of songs off her years-in-the-making 2022 record Piece of Me. Produced by Leon Michels of El Michels Affair, the album is a brilliant blend of soul, R&B and hip hop and just the latest release in her long and winding career. In this episode, Lady Wray also reveals to Cheryl Waters the primary source of musical inspiration: family.  Recorded 03/30/22 Come On In Piece Of Me Under the Sun Melody  Joy & Pain Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For her first in-studio session for KEXP, Lady Wray brought a stacked set of songs off her years-in-the-making 2022 record Piece of Me. Produced by Leon Michels of El Michels Affair, the album is a brilliant blend of soul, R&B and hip hop and just the latest release in her long and winding career. In this episode, Lady Wray also reveals to Cheryl Waters the primary source of musical inspiration: family.  Recorded 03/30/22 Come On In Piece Of Me Under the Sun Melody  Joy & Pain Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We believe that everyone who runs should have a great soundtrack. Not one curated by an algorithm, but one that’s hand-picked by a DJ who runs too. The Runcast with John Richards brings you a dynamic mix of music and inspiration to keep you company and motivate you on your run, no matter what your level. Subscribe to KEXP's The Runcast with John Richards, wherever you podcast, and enjoy new episodes every two weeks, June 3 - October 7, 2022.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If it feels like Arlo Parks was just at KEXP, she was - sort of. With her debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams released at the very beginning of 2021 and the world being what it was then, Parks played a Live At Home session for KEXP shortly after its release. Luckily, in March, the British musician was able to make a stop at the KEXP studios to play songs off the Grammy-nominated, Mercury Prize-winning album as well as her recently released single “Softly,” the making of which she explains to Larry Mizell Jr. in this episode of Live on KEXP. Recorded 04/23/2022. Eugene Black Dog Softly Hope Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If it feels like Arlo Parks was just at KEXP, she was - sort of. With her debut album Collapsed in Sunbeams released at the very beginning of 2021 and the world being what it was then, Parks played a Live At Home session for KEXP shortly after its release. Luckily, in March, the British musician was able to make a stop at the KEXP studios to play songs off the Grammy-nominated, Mercury Prize-winning album as well as her recently released single “Softly,” the making of which she explains to Larry Mizell Jr. in this episode of Live on KEXP. Recorded 04/23/2022. Eugene Black Dog Softly Hope Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago-based Bnny released their debut record, ‘Everything,’ in 2021 to rave reviews as a chronicle of love and loss. The project of Jessica Vicius, ‘Everything’ was made in the wake of and inspired by the loss of her partner Trey Gruber in 2017. Vicius spoke with Cheryl Waters about finding vulnerability through music and embodying elements of her late partner’s personality before jumping into a haunting set of songs off the record. Recorded 02/22/2022. Not Even You Time Walk August Sure Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago-based Bnny released their debut record, ‘Everything,’ in 2021 to rave reviews as a chronicle of love and loss. The project of Jessica Vicius, ‘Everything’ was made in the wake of and inspired by the loss of her partner Trey Gruber in 2017. Vicius spoke with Cheryl Waters about finding vulnerability through music and embodying elements of her late partner’s personality before jumping into a haunting set of songs off the record. Recorded 02/22/2022. Not Even You Time Walk August Sure Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson attempts to condense the massive life and career of Southern rocker Jason Isbell. His is a story that deserves much more than the time available here but his brief conversation with Cheryl Waters is an illuminating peek into the mind of the four-time Grammy winner, who’s still greatly enjoying the art of making music.  Recorded 03/02/2022. Only Children St. Peter’s Autograph Driver 8 Tour of Duty Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson attempts to condense the massive life and career of Southern rocker Jason Isbell. His is a story that deserves much more than the time available here but his brief conversation with Cheryl Waters is an illuminating peek into the mind of the four-time Grammy winner, who’s still greatly enjoying the art of making music.  Recorded 03/02/2022. Only Children St. Peter’s Autograph Driver 8 Tour of Duty Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an expert in both guitar slaying and heartfelt songwriting, Meg Duffy is a dynamic force as Hand Habits. For Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson details the differences in sound and circumstances between Duffy’s last Hand Habits record, 2019’s Placeholder, and their most recent release, Funhouse, while Duffy describes the experience of making the record within a very fun house to KEXP’s DJ Morgan. Recorded 02/19/2022. No Difference More Than Love Aquamarine 4th of July Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As an expert in both guitar slaying and heartfelt songwriting, Meg Duffy is a dynamic force as Hand Habits. For Live on KEXP, Troy Nelson details the differences in sound and circumstances between Duffy’s last Hand Habits record, 2019’s Placeholder, and their most recent release, Funhouse, while Duffy describes the experience of making the record within a very fun house to KEXP’s DJ Morgan. Recorded 02/19/2022. No Difference More Than Love Aquamarine 4th of July Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dallas born-and-raised Jazzmeia Horn is not just a vocalist, or even just a musician, she’s a trailblazer. As the first woman in the history of music to arrange, produce, write, sing, and record a big band album, Horn’s aspirations are anything but small. Speaking with KEXP’s Larry Mizell Jr., she goes into the hard work it took to manage such a big project as well her prophesied beginnings. Her latest album Dear Love is available on Empress Legacy Records.   Recorded 12/07/2021. Strive (To Be) Where We Are Free Your Mind Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dallas born-and-raised Jazzmeia Horn is not just a vocalist, or even just a musician, she’s a trailblazer. As the first woman in the history of music to arrange, produce, write, sing, and record a big band album, Horn’s aspirations are anything but small. Speaking with KEXP’s Larry Mizell Jr., she goes into the hard work it took to manage such a big project as well her prophesied beginnings. Her latest album Dear Love is available on Empress Legacy Records.   Recorded 12/07/2021. Strive (To Be) Where We Are Free Your Mind Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the number of bands and side-projects Ty Segall is involved in, it’s tough to count how many times the wildly-prolific musician has stopped by KEXP but it’s certainly more than one hand’s-worth. His most recent performance for us was behind 2021’s Harmonizer with the Freedom Band. During his set, Segall chats with DJ Morgan about collaborating with his wife Denée for the first time and the necessity of living life in order to find lyrical inspiration. Recorded 02/05/2022. Whisper Erased Harmonizer Waxman Watch the full Live on KEXP performance on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the number of bands and side-projects Ty Segall is involved in, it’s tough to count how many times the wildly-prolific musician has stopped by KEXP but it’s certainly more than one hand’s-worth. His most recent performance for us was behind 2021’s Harmonizer with the Freedom Band. During his set, Segall chats with DJ Morgan about collaborating with his wife Denée for the first time and the necessity of living life in order to find lyrical inspiration. Recorded 02/05/2022. Whisper Erased Harmonizer Waxman Watch the full Live on KEXP performance on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past ten years we’ve seen Scotland’s CHVRCHES evolve from a trendy synth-pop trio into a legit larger-than-life rock band. Their latest album, 2021’s Screen Violence, sees the band at their most epic and lyrically most vulnerable. The band spoke with Troy Nelson about horror scores and working with their musical heroes before jumping into an incredible “At Home” session recorded for KEXP during a soundcheck at the Palladium in Los Angeles. Recorded 01/24/2022. Asking For a Friend California Final Girl How Not to Drown Violent Delights Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over the past ten years we’ve seen Scotland’s CHVRCHES evolve from a trendy synth-pop trio into a legit larger-than-life rock band. Their latest album, 2021’s Screen Violence, sees the band at their most epic and lyrically most vulnerable. The band spoke with Troy Nelson about horror scores and working with their musical heroes before jumping into an incredible “At Home” session recorded for KEXP during a soundcheck at the Palladium in Los Angeles. Recorded 01/24/2022. Asking For a Friend California Final Girl How Not to Drown Violent Delights Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten years after John Richards declared “Ho Hey” the best song of 2012 and bombarded the KEXP airwaves with it for an entire week, The Lumineers returned (virtually) to KEXP. The band, led by Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, chat with Richards about the fateful moment that Richards pressed play on the CD demo the duo mailed to him before playing songs off their new fuzzy folk record Brightside.  Recorded 01/12/2022. Brightside A.M. Radio Where We Are Just Like Heaven Ophelia Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten years after John Richards declared “Ho Hey” the best song of 2012 and bombarded the KEXP airwaves with it for an entire week, The Lumineers returned (virtually) to KEXP. The band, led by Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites, chat with Richards about the fateful moment that Richards pressed play on the CD demo the duo mailed to him before playing songs off their new fuzzy folk record Brightside.  Recorded 01/12/2022. Brightside A.M. Radio Where We Are Just Like Heaven Ophelia Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooklyn-based band Crumb make a special type of indie that has both brooding, dark undertones and also floating and dreamy psychedelic. Tough to pin down but very easy to enjoy. Troy Nelson gives us the lowdown on the band, born in the prestigious halls of Tufts University and now on their second studio album, Ice Melt, released in 2021 while Crumb fills DJ Evie in on their constantly evolving songwriting styles. Recorded 12/02/2021. Balloon Part III BNR Retreat Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooklyn-based band Crumb make a special type of indie that has both brooding, dark undertones and also floating and dreamy psychedelic. Tough to pin down but very easy to enjoy. Troy Nelson gives us the lowdown on the band, born in the prestigious halls of Tufts University and now on their second studio album, Ice Melt, released in 2021 while Crumb fills DJ Evie in on their constantly evolving songwriting styles. Recorded 12/02/2021. Balloon Part III BNR Retreat Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 listeners on an audio journey connecting the stars of the Constellation, shedding light on their art and their ethos along the way. New episodes come out every Friday from March 18 - May 27, 2022. Find out more at KEXP.org/fresh-off-the-spaceship. Watch a video version of the trailer and explore more work from the artists of the Constellation on KEXP's Fresh off the Spaceship YouTube playlist.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 12/16/2021. Mustang Kelly Rowland Stone Meadows Boomer Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 12/16/2021. Mustang Kelly Rowland Stone Meadows Boomer Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 call jazz. Recorded 12/17/2021. Calm Down Cologne Improv 666 Etienne Wizard Sleeve Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 call jazz. Recorded 12/17/2021. Calm Down Cologne Improv 666 Etienne Wizard Sleeve Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 12/14/2021. Rae Street Sunfair Sundown Before You Gotta Go Turning Green Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 12/14/2021. Rae Street Sunfair Sundown Before You Gotta Go Turning Green Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 records and Bandcamp. Recorded 12/08/2021. Easy Way Out Strangers Feels Right Sign Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTubeSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.