Live on KEXP

KEXP presents Ragana performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded December 12, 2025. 1. Desolation’s Flower2. Woe3. Burning Structures Noel Gilson - Guitar, Vocals, DrumsMaria Stocke - Guitar, Vocals, Drums Host: Tanner EllisonAudio & Mastering Engineer: Kevin SuggsPhoto by: Brady Harvey https://www.ragana.orghttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Antibalas performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded December 15, 2025. Solace La Ceiba Hourglass Oasis Martin Perna - Baritone SaxophoneChico Mann - GuitarKevin Raczka - DrumsJustin Kimmel - BassJake Pinto - KeyboardsTimothy James - GuitarMarcus Farrar - Vocals, ShekereAlberto Lopez - PercussionDrew Vandewinckel - Tenor SaxophoneMichael Pallas - TromboneAndrew McGovern - Trumpet Host: Troy NelsonAudio Engineer: Julian Martlew & Jon RobertsAudio Mix: Julian MartlewMastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz https://antibalas.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/join Photo by Amber KnechtSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents MAQUINA. performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 05, 2025. 1. dança2. kontakte3. denial4. :.  Halison Peres - DrumJosé Rego - BassJoão Cavalheiro - Guitar Host: MorganAudio & Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz https://maquinaponto.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/join Photo by Carlos CruzSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Etuk Ubong performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 05, 2025.  1. I See2. Freedom3. Chosen One4. Survival Ubong Friday Etuk - Trumpet, Vocal, KeyboardsFelix Cantau - TrumpetLucas Belon - Tenor SaxMathieu Cochard - KeyboardsLouis Rose - Barritone SaxEsther Etuk - VocalsOyebamiji Isaac - DrumsMarley Cook - BassRaffaello Visconti - GuitarMaxime Chevalier - Trombone Host: MorganAudio Engineer: & Mixer: Matt OgazMastering Engineer: Julian Martlew https://etukubong.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/join Photo by Carlos CruzSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Packaging performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded December 15, 2025. In Your Pocket On Holiday Didn't Wanna Stay Running Through The Airport Daniel Lyon - Guitar, VocalsConnor Birch - Keys/Synth, Percussion, VocalsNick Berlin - Drums, Percussion, SamplerBridget Hartman - Bass, FluteJessica Dobson (Guest) - Guitar, Vocals Host: Larry Mizell, Jr.Audio Engineer: Kevin Suggs & Jon RobertsAudio Mixer: Connor BirchMastering Engineer: Julian Martlew https://packagingmusic.com http://kexp.org  Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/join Photo by Carlos CruzSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP and BIME present  Live on KEXP in Bilbao with Alcalá Norte performing at Iglesia de la Encarnación. Recorded October 28, 2025. La Sangre del Pobre 420N La Calle Elfo Westminster La Vida Cañón Álvaro Rivas - VocalsJaime Barbosa - DrumsCarlos Elías - GuitarPablo Prieto - BassLaura de Diego - KeysRené del Hoyo - Guitar Live on KEXP in Bilbao is a partnership with BIME. Recorded at Iglesia de la Encarnación in Bilbao, Spain. Host: Albina CabreraAudio Engineer: Kevin SuggsGuest Audio Engineer: BIME crew and John BadiAudio Mixer: Pablo FergusMastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz BIMEJulen MartínLeire GoienetxeaAnne Salazar Guillermo Royo (NOIZ Lab Production) BIME Audio Team Israel Monzoncillo (Izarblue)Iñigo Escauriaza Juanjo Mediavilla Brayan ChacónPatxi Gabilondo (Call & Play backline assistant) Live on KEXP in Bilbao has the support of Sounds from Spain, ICEX, AIE and BASQUE.MUSIC. https://alcalanorte.bandcamp.comhttps://bime.org/http://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Ami Taf Ra performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 24, 2025. Law Kaana Qalbi Speak To Us How I Became A Madman Love The ProphetAmi Taf Ra - VocalsMicah Heard - DrumsIsaac Green - BassVeritus Miller - KeysHost: Jewel LoreeAudio Engineer: Julian MartlewMastering Engineer: Kevin Suggshttps://amitafra.comhttp://kexp.orgJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/join Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Angine de Poitrine performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 04, 2025.  SarniezzMata ZyklekFabienkSherpa Khn de Poitrine - Microtonal GuitarsKlek de Poitrine - Drums Host: MorganAudio & Mastering Engineer: Matt OgazGuest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Dany Lemay https://anginedepoitrine.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Mandrake Handshake performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 4, 2025.  King Cnut Lorenzo's DeskThe Change And The ChangingHypersonic Super-Asterid Row Janjuah - Guitar, VocalsMax Goodall - GuitarTrinity De Simone - VocalsRudy Symonds - VocalsElvis Thirlwell - Percussion, KORG, VocalsJoe Bourdier - DrumsJake Kavanagh - BassShan Sriharan - Synth Host: MorganAudio & Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz https://mandrakehandshake.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join the YouTube channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents sunking performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 24, 2025. BAM BAM CIRCUIT CITY TAP WATER Glitch/Spy KAZA DUM Bobby Granfelt - DrumsAntoine Martel - Keyboard, SynthesizerVictory Nguyen - Synthesizer, Flute, Saxophone Host: Noel Brass Jr.Audio & Mastering Engineer: Julian MartlewAudio Mix: Sunking https://sunkingexperiment.bandcamp.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/join Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP and BIME present Live on KEXP in Bilbao with Roy Borland performing at Iglesia de la Encarnación. Recorded October 28, 2025. Considérame Mundo Azul Ramblin' Rose Aleluya Soldados Subacuáticos Canto a la Luna Roy Borland - Guitar, VocalsCarlos Clerencia - CelloDavid Sanz - SaxophoneNuria Martinez - KeysPatricia Colado - Cello Live on KEXP in Bilbao is a partnership with BIME. Recorded at Iglesia de la Encarnación in Bilbao, Spain. Host: Albina CabreraAudio Engineer: Kevin SuggsGuest Audio Engineer: BIME Audio Team & Mario CaballeroAudio Mixer: Roy BorlandMastering Engineer: Matt OgazSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Cut Copy performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 11, 2025. Solid Still See Love Belong to You Future Dan Whitford - Keys, VocalsTim Hoey - Guitar, VocalsBen Browning - Bass, Keys, VocalsMitchell Scott - Drums, Vocals Host: John RichardsAudio Engineer: Kevin SuggsGuest Audio Engineer: Michael QuinnAudio Mixer: Jonathan GardnerMastering Engineer: Julian Martlew http://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Obongjayar performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 04, 2025. 1.Sweet Danger2. Lipdance3. Holy Mountain4. Jellyfish OB - VocalsCiaran Corr - GuitarMutale Chashi - BassElias Atkinson - TrumpetOscar Ogden - Drums Host: Morgan Audio Engineer: Matt Ogaz Audio Mixer & Mastering Engineer: Julian Martlew http://obongjayar.com https://www.lestrans.com/ https://www.esma-artistique.com https://www.tourisme-rennes.com http://kexp.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Margaret Tchatcheuse performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 3, 2025. Ne reviens pas Montparnasse Développement personnel Britney Guerre froide Elodie Martin - Drums, VocalsAdrien Morice - Guitar, VocalsMogan Picq - Bass, vocals Audio & Mastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz https://margarettchatcheuse.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Chalk performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 10, 2025.1. Pain2. Can’t Feel It3. One-Nine-Eight-Zero4. Skem5. I.D.C. Ross Cullen - VocalsBenedict Hardie Goddard - Guitar, SamplerFiontan MacAleavey - Drums Host: Kevin ColeAudio Engineer: Julian MartlewAudio Mixer: Chris W RyanMastering Engineer: Julian MartlewPhoto by: Charina Pitzelhttps://chalkbelfast.bandcamp.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Lucius performing live on KEXP from The Triple Door. Recorded November 17, 2025.1. Final Days 2. Gold Rush 3. Hallways4. Stranger Danger5. Thick as Thieves6. Old Tape7. Mad Love 8. Everybody Hurts Jess Wolfe - Vocals, Synth, Moog BassHolly Laessig - Vocals, SynthsPeter Lalish - GuitarsDan Molad - Backing Vocals, DrumsJacob Peters - Backing Vocals, Guitars, Percussion Host: Ashley McDonaldAudio Engineer: Julian MartlewGuest Audio Engineer: Sam ScheiberAudio Mixer: Austin AsvanondaMastering Engineer: Matt OgazPhoto by: Melissa X. DeAunhttps://www.ilovelucius.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Blind Yeo performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 03, 2025. 1. Today/Tomorrow2. Love Not Fire3. Color Pillow4. Frick And Frack Sam Pert - Drums, Sample PadsCharlie Ward - BassStewart Hughs - PercussionAnoushka Helm - Synth, VocalsWill Greenham - Guitar, VocalsPhil Self - Guitar Host: MorganAudio & Mastering Engineer: Matt OgazGuest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Sam JonesPhoto by: Carlos Cruz https://blindyeo.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Martin Dupont performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 02, 2025. No Hands I Met The Beast Like A Lion Reality Inside Out Alain Seghir - Vocals, BassOlli (Ollivier Leroy) - Vocals, Synthesizer, ProgrammingThierry Sintoni - GuitarsBeverley Jane Crew - Carinet, SaxophoneSendrine Casado - Vocals Host: MorganAudio & Mastering Engineer: Matt OgazGuest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Samuel ColletPhoto by: Carlos Cruz https://martindupont.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Agriculture performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 20, 2025. Bodhidharma Hallelujah The Weight The Reply Leah Levinson - Bass, Vocals Kern Haug - Drums Dan Meyer - Guitar, VocalsRichard Chowenhill - Guitar Host: Tanner EllisonAudio Engineer: Kevin SuggsAudio Mixer: Richard ChowenhillMastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz https://agriculturemusic.com http://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Kerala Dust performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 18, 2025. The Orb, TX How The Light Gets In Love In The Underground White Noise Ed Kenny - Vocals, Bass, ElectronicsTim Gardner - KeysPascal Karier - DrumsLawrence Howarth - Guitar Host: Cheryl WatersAudio Engineer: Kevin SuggsGuest Audio Engineer & Mixer: Nick CarterMastering Engineer: Matt Ogaz https://www.keraladust.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Little Barrie & Malcolm Catto performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 3, 2025. Electric War ’Said Soul Old Role Rest In Blue My Now Barrie Cadogan - Vocals, GuitarLewis Wharton - Bass, VocalsMalcolm Catto - Drumshttps://littlebarrie.bandcamp.comhttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/join https://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.orgSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Gaia Banfi performing live at ESMA in Rennes, France, during Trans Musicales 2025. Recorded December 2, 2025. Il Lungoriva di Genova Amar Piazza Centrale Seia Gaia Banfi - Vocals, Guitar, Piano, ElectronicsPhoto by: Carlos Cruz https://trovarobato.bandcamp.com/album/la-maccaiahttps://www.lestrans.com/https://www.esma-artistique.comhttps://www.tourisme-rennes.comhttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Sextile performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 7, 2025.Songs: Kids Freak Eyes Women Respond To Bass Soggy Newports Brady Keehn - Vocals, SynthsMelissa Scaduto - Vocals, Synths, Guitar Host: Abbie GobeliAudio Engineer: Kevin SuggsMastering Engineer: Matt OgazPhoto by: Carlos Cruz https://sextile.musichttp://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KEXP presents Rocket performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded November 18, 2025. Songs: Pretending One Million Wide Awake Number One Fan R Is For Rocket Alithea Tuttle - Vocals, BassDesi Scaglione - GuitarBaron Rinzler - Guitar, KeysCooper Ladomade - Drums Host: Larry Mizell, Jr.Audio Engineer: Kevin SuggsMastering Engineer: Matt OgazPhoto by: Carlos Cruz Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Carlos Cruz, Scott Holpainen & Luke KnechtEditor: Carlos Cruz https://rockettheband.comhttps://kexp.org Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3I2GFN_F8WudD_2jUZbojA/joinSupport the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Live on KEXP Podcast will now feature audio versions of nearly every KEXP session that we publish on your YouTube channel, on the very same day it comes out. This means you’ll usually be getting about 4 or 5 sessions in this feed, each and every week. More live music, and more music discovery, right here on the Live on KEXP Podcast. Thanks for listening!Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the transportive electro-pop of Brooklyn band Nation of Language. Nation of Language is a trio from New York, Ian Devaney on synths and with “the voice”, Aidan Noell on synths and vocals, and Alex MacKay on bass.  The music recalls the great pop bands of the 80’s, but their captivating songwriting and sonic originality clearly push them forward as one of the great pop bands of right now. Their latest release is Dance Called Memory available on Sub Pop Records. Recorded August 4, 2025 Under The Water I'm Not Ready For The Change Inept Apollo In Another Life Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the very first, and very last episode of Live on KEXP / Under The Needle, with our cornerstone artist and fan favorite - Courtney Barnett. It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP. Recorded October 31, 2014 An Illustration of Loneliness Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go to the Party Pedestrian at Best Depreston Lance Jr. Don't Apply Compression Gently Scotty Says Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the transportive electro-pop of Brooklyn band Nation of Language. Nation of Language is a trio from New York, Ian Devaney on synths and with “the voice”, Aidan Noell on synths and vocals, and Alex MacKay on bass.  The music recalls the great pop bands of the 80’s, but their captivating songwriting and sonic originality clearly push them forward as one of the great pop bands of right now. Their latest release is Dance Called Memory available on Sub Pop Records. Recorded August 4, 2025 Under The Water I'm Not Ready For The Change Inept Apollo In Another Life Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the very first, and very last episode of Live on KEXP / Under The Needle, with our cornerstone artist and fan favorite - Courtney Barnett. It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP. Recorded October 31, 2014 An Illustration of Loneliness Nobody Really Cares If You Don’t Go to the Party Pedestrian at Best Depreston Lance Jr. Don't Apply Compression Gently Scotty Says Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Live on KEXP, we replay our 12 days of Gizz episode back from when the show was still called Under The Needle.  It's the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The Melbourne, Australia based psych-rockers released five albums in 2017. They returned to the KEXP studio in support of the releases: “Polygondwanaland” and “Gumboot Soup. Recorded June 6, 2018 Crumbling Castle The Fourth Colour Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet The Castle in the Air Muddy Water The Wheel Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Live on KEXP, we replay our 12 days of Gizz episode back from when the show was still called Under The Needle.  It's the dual-drum druid jazz of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The Melbourne, Australia based psych-rockers released five albums in 2017. They returned to the KEXP studio in support of the releases: “Polygondwanaland” and “Gumboot Soup. Recorded June 6, 2018 Crumbling Castle The Fourth Colour Deserted Dunes Welcome Weary Feet The Castle in the Air Muddy Water The Wheel Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the massive thrash-dub-rock of Venezuelan/Mexican duo, Cardiel. Cardiel is Sam Ambrosio on drums and Miguel Fraino on guitar. They say “skateboarding is the motor” which drives the band – they are named after legendary skater John Cardiel and were even featured in Thrasher magazine. Their latest release is a live recording from their studio in Mexico City, Live from Vesubio Grabaciones, available on Bandcamp. Recorded August 8, 2025 Antiglesia Skaterock México Destino Bowl Secreto Perros Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the massive thrash-dub-rock of Venezuelan/Mexican duo, Cardiel. Cardiel is Sam Ambrosio on drums and Miguel Fraino on guitar. They say “skateboarding is the motor” which drives the band – they are named after legendary skater John Cardiel and were even featured in Thrasher magazine. Their latest release is a live recording from their studio in Mexico City, Live from Vesubio Grabaciones, available on Bandcamp. Recorded August 8, 2025 Antiglesia Skaterock México Destino Bowl Secreto Perros Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the ambient norteño of Mexico’s Kevin Kaarl. Kevin Kaarl combines a potent mix of singer-songwriter indie-rock with an eclectic penchant for traditional Latin music.  Together with his twin brother Bryan, he’s been releasing music since 2018.  His latest is 2025’s Ultra Sodade released independently. Recorded July 25, 2025 que pasa si me voy? no me culpes por sentir San Lucas dime Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the ambient norteño of Mexico’s Kevin Kaarl. Kevin Kaarl combines a potent mix of singer-songwriter indie-rock with an eclectic penchant for traditional Latin music.  Together with his twin brother Bryan, he’s been releasing music since 2018.  His latest is 2025’s Ultra Sodade released independently. Recorded July 25, 2025 que pasa si me voy? no me culpes por sentir San Lucas dime Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the Northwest dream-pop of Sea Lemon. Sea Lemon is the Seattle-based solo project of musician Natalie Lew. The songs inhabit the deep, lush, reverb-drenched spaces of shoegaze, but carry the bright hooks of true pop music into those depths.  Her debut album Diving for a Prize was released in May of 2025. Recorded July 14, 2025 Stay Sunken Cost Cynical Crystals Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the Northwest dream-pop of Sea Lemon. Sea Lemon is the Seattle-based solo project of musician Natalie Lew. The songs inhabit the deep, lush, reverb-drenched spaces of shoegaze, but carry the bright hooks of true pop music into those depths.  Her debut album Diving for a Prize was released in May of 2025. Recorded July 14, 2025 Stay Sunken Cost Cynical Crystals Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the epic long-form rock of Texas band THIS WILL DESTROY YOU.The obnoxiously named Texas quartet, THIS WILL DESTROY YOU, started recording music in 2005 to have something to sell at shows.  Their first record which they were burning to CD-R themselves, was called Young Mountain. They released 4 more records, recorded with the brilliant producer John Congleton.  Musical and personal differences led to members leaving, and eventually to the current situation, where there are two versions of the band, each with one of the original guitarists.  This performance at KEXP features original member Jeremy Galindo, and songs from Young Mountain, S/T, and Another Language.  There’s one song from Jeremy and original bass player Raymond Brown’s new project - You, Infinite, available on Pelagic Records. Recorded July 16, 2025. THIS WILL DESTROY YOU A Three-Legged Workhorse  The World Is Our ____  Dustism  Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the epic long-form rock of Texas band THIS WILL DESTROY YOU. The obnoxiously named Texas quartet, THIS WILL DESTROY YOU, started recording music in 2005 to have something to sell at shows.  Their first record which they were burning to CD-R themselves, was called Young Mountain. They released 4 more records, recorded with the brilliant producer John Congleton.  Musical and personal differences led to members leaving, and eventually to the current situation, where there are two versions of the band, each with one of the original guitarists.  This performance at KEXP features original member Jeremy Galindo, and songs from Young Mountain, S/T, and Another Language.  There’s one song from Jeremy and original bass player Raymond Brown’s new project - You, Infinite, available on Pelagic Records. Recorded July 16, 2025. THIS WILL DESTROY YOU A Three-Legged Workhorse  The World Is Our ____  Dustism  Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the dreamy psych-rock of Brooklyn band Crumb. Brooklyn quartet Crumb started as a college band at Tufts University around 2016.  Singer and guitarist Lila Ramani had a collection of songs that pals Jesse Brotter (on bass and vocals), Bri Aronow (on keys and saxophone), and Jonathan Gilad (on drums) just loved. They experimented with playing them together.  They embraced a wide swath of influences, including indie rock, 60s psych, jazz, and Brazilian pop. Their latest is Amama, available on their own Crumb Records. Recorded June 26, 2025. AMAMA Genie Ice Melt Crushxd Ghostride Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the dreamy psych-rock of Brooklyn band Crumb. Brooklyn quartet Crumb started as a college band at Tufts University around 2016.  Singer and guitarist Lila Ramani had a collection of songs that pals Jesse Brotter (on bass and vocals), Bri Aronow (on keys and saxophone), and Jonathan Gilad (on drums) just loved. They experimented with playing them together.  They embraced a wide swath of influences, including indie rock, 60s psych, jazz, and Brazilian pop. Their latest is Amama, available on their own Crumb Records. Recorded June 26, 2025. AMAMA Genie Ice Melt Crushxd Ghostride Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the sunny 50’s and 60’s movie theme songs of Japanese singer Yuma Abe.Yuma Abe released his second solo album Hotel New Yuma in December of 2024.  It’s a concept album. The music is based on a fictitious variety show at a hotel “on a warm island, somewhere south of the country”, with Yuma himself as the host of the show. The songs on the record are the theme songs for the variety show.  It is available on White Noise Records.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the sunny 50’s and 60’s movie theme songs of Japanese singer Yuma Abe.Yuma Abe released his second solo album Hotel New Yuma in December of 2024.  It’s a concept album. The music is based on a fictitious variety show at a hotel “on a warm island, somewhere south of the country”, with Yuma himself as the host of the show. The songs on the record are the theme songs for the variety show.  It is available on White Noise Records.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the soul-filling songs of Choctaw Nation story-teller Samantha Crain. Shawnee, Oklahoma native Samantha Crain is foremost a writer. She’s got characters to introduce, stories to tell, and an original take on country-folk singer-songwriter music. She has been making recordings since the mid 2000s, putting out her first EP The Confiscation herself, a collection based on five of her own short stories. Her way with words has united a community of musicians who collaborate and contribute to her sound. Now seven full albums in, her latest is 2025’s Gumshoe, available on Real Kind Records. Recorded June 27, 2025 Dragonfly Gumshoe Dart B-Attitudes Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the soul-filling songs of Choctaw Nation story-teller Samantha Crain. Shawnee, Oklahoma native Samantha Crain is foremost a writer. She’s got characters to introduce, stories to tell, and an original take on country-folk singer-songwriter music. She has been making recordings since the mid 2000s, putting out her first EP The Confiscation herself, a collection based on five of her own short stories. Her way with words has united a community of musicians who collaborate and contribute to her sound. Now seven full albums in, her latest is 2025’s Gumshoe, available on Real Kind Records. Recorded June 27, 2025 Dragonfly Gumshoe Dart B-Attitudes Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the inimitable smart-pop of legendary band They Might Be Giants. They Might Be Giants have been making records since the early ‘80s, building a legion of hardcore fans who are addicted to their charming, clever, catchy, and completely original sound. Since then, they’ve released a massive body of work. They are now on their 23rd full length album. Their latest is called Book and is available on the band’s own Idlewild Recordings. Recorded June 16, 2025 Moonbeam Rays Ana NgSong Synopsis For Latecomers Let Me Tell You About My Operation Doctor Worm The Darlings Of Lumberland Particle Man Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the inimitable smart-pop of legendary band They Might Be Giants. They Might Be Giants have been making records since the early ‘80s, building a legion of hardcore fans who are addicted to their charming, clever, catchy, and completely original sound. Since then, they’ve released a massive body of work. They are now on their 23rd full length album. Their latest is called Book and is available on the band’s own Idlewild Recordings. Recorded June 16, 2025 Moonbeam Rays Ana NgSong Synopsis For Latecomers Let Me Tell You About My Operation Doctor Worm The Darlings Of Lumberland Particle Man Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the fresh original rock of English band Black Country, New Road. The London based group make delightful music, catchy but unpredictable, poppy - but with elements of classical music, cinematic scores, jazz, choral music, show tunes, and heavy rock. And that’s kind of selling them short. They play music. Anything is on the table. Their latest is called Forever Howlong and it is available on Ninja Tune Records. Recorded May 26, 2025 Besties For The Cold Country  Happy Birthday  Forever Howlong Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the fresh original rock of English band Black Country, New Road. The London based group make delightful music, catchy but unpredictable, poppy - but with elements of classical music, cinematic scores, jazz, choral music, show tunes, and heavy rock. And that’s kind of selling them short. They play music. Anything is on the table. Their latest is called Forever Howlong and it is available on Ninja Tune Records. Recorded May 26, 2025 Besties For The Cold Country  Happy Birthday  Forever Howlong Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s a celebration of connection - to lineage and to land with Black Belt Eagle Scout. Black Belt Eagle Scout is the recording project of Katherine "KP" Paul.  She’s been steadily creating indigenous-Swinomish-woman meets Pacific-Northwest indie-rock-and-punk since her self-titled debut EP in 2014.  Her 3rd full length and latest album “The Land, The Water, The Sky” is available on Saddle Creek Records. Recorded 05/08/2023. Fancy Dance Nobody Don't Give Up On the River Soft Stuf Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.