Kexp Live Performances Podcast

On the show this time, with a new release under his own name - it’s Wolf Parade’s Dan Boeckner. Dan Boeckner is of course, one of the frontmen of the band Wolf Parade.  He has been in a few other bands too - including Atlas Strategic, Operators, Divine Fits, and the Handsome Furs.  He’s a solid hard-rockin' guitarist, with a penchant for finding a killer turn of phrase, and then delivering it in his own quirky style, with his unmistakable voice.  His new album is “Boeckner!” available on Sub Pop Records. Recorded 04/29/24. Lose Don't Worry Baby Holy Is The Night I'm Confused Blue Moon  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 DIAY - that’s do it all yourself - groovy latin-dub of Pachyman. Pachyman is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and producer Pachy Garcia. He is from Puerto Rico, now living in Los Angeles. Pachyman wrote, produced, played, sang, recorded and mixed this latest record at his studio, “333 House.” The album is called 'Switched On' and is available on ATO records. Recorded 04/23/2024. Sale el Sol Switched-On Toyota Nuevo Trago Coqueto 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 DIAY - that’s do it all yourself - groovy latin-dub of Pachyman. Pachyman is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and producer Pachy Garcia. He is from Puerto Rico, now living in Los Angeles. Pachyman wrote, produced, played, sang, recorded and mixed this latest record at his studio, “333 House.” The album is called 'Switched On' and is available on ATO records. Recorded 04/23/2024. Sale el Sol Switched-On Toyota Nuevo Trago Coqueto 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 yarn-spinning indie-rock of Portland, Oregon’s The Decemberists. It’s been 6 years since The Decemberists released new music. The Portland-based mini orchestra has been making their infectious folk pop since their formation in 2000. Any myth, epic poem, or historical account is fair game as fodder for their songs. Over the years they’ve built a deeply invested group of fans, written some of the longest of catchy tunes, and have made some of the best sounding records of the past nearly quarter century.   Their latest album, their 9th is called  'As It Ever Was, So Will it Be Again' and is available through their own imprint Youth And Beauty Brigade or .. Yabb Records. Recorded 04/24/2024. Burial Ground Oh No! All I Want Is You The Reapers Angel Won't You Call Me 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 yarn-spinning indie-rock of Portland, Oregon’s The Decemberists. It’s been 6 years since The Decemberists released new music. The Portland-based mini orchestra has been making their infectious folk pop since their formation in 2000. Any myth, epic poem, or historical account is fair game as fodder for their songs. Over the years they’ve built a deeply invested group of fans, written some of the longest of catchy tunes, and have made some of the best sounding records of the past nearly quarter century.   Their latest album, their 9th is called  'As It Ever Was, So Will it Be Again' and is available through their own imprint Youth And Beauty Brigade or .. Yabb Records. Recorded 04/24/2024. Burial Ground Oh No! All I Want Is You The Reapers Angel Won't You Call Me 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 contemporary jazz and black classical music of Yussef Dayes. Drummer and composer Yussef Dayes makes music that embraces tradition, but then puts on a brand new shirt and walks out into the city, ready for anything.  He’s a band leader - having put together a group of monster players to bring this music into existence. The Lewisham native has been in the midst of the current London community ever since he and his brothers were in a band together.  “United Vibrations” was jamming at the house on weekends, busking in the streets, and later putting on shows - including the infamous nights called “12 Tone.”  His debut solo album “Black Classical Music” is available through Brownswood Recordings and Nonesuch Records. Recorded 11/27/23. Raisins Under The Sun  Turquoise Galaxy Chasing The Drum 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 contemporary jazz and black classical music of Yussef Dayes. Drummer and composer Yussef Dayes makes music that embraces tradition, but then puts on a brand new shirt and walks out into the city, ready for anything.  He’s a band leader - having put together a group of monster players to bring this music into existence. The Lewisham native has been in the midst of the current London community ever since he and his brothers were in a band together.  “United Vibrations” was jamming at the house on weekends, busking in the streets, and later putting on shows - including the infamous nights called “12 Tone.”  His debut solo album “Black Classical Music” is available through Brownswood Recordings and Nonesuch Records. Recorded 11/27/23. Raisins Under The Sun  Turquoise Galaxy Chasing The Drum 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 immaculately tailored imagery of Heartworms. Heartworms is the band project of London singer-songwriter Jojo Orme. She named it after one of her favorite bands - the Shins - 2017 album of the same name. The sound is threatening, dark, gothic even. Her lyrics walk a tightrope, beautifully balanced betwixt concrete imagery and abstract entendre. And she’s got a voice worthy of the poetry, dynamically moving from breathy whisper, to truly alarming shout. Her EP 'A Comforting Notion' is available on Speedy Wunderground Records. Recorded 03/18/2024. A Comforting Notion 24 Hours Consistent Dedication Retributions Of An Awful 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 immaculately tailored imagery of Heartworms. Heartworms is the band project of London singer-songwriter Jojo Orme. She named it after one of her favorite bands - the Shins - 2017 album of the same name. The sound is threatening, dark, gothic even. Her lyrics walk a tightrope, beautifully balanced betwixt concrete imagery and abstract entendre. And she’s got a voice worthy of the poetry, dynamically moving from breathy whisper, to truly alarming shout. Her EP 'A Comforting Notion' is available on Speedy Wunderground Records. Recorded 03/18/2024. A Comforting Notion 24 Hours Consistent Dedication Retributions Of An Awful 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 Colombian psychedelic funk of BALTHVS. BALTHVS is a psych-funk power-trio from Colombia. They can play surfy classics and straight ahead Cumbia, but they excel at trippy groovy psych-rock that references the sounds of the Middle East, especially Turkish music. Oh - and you can definitely dance to it. Their 4th album and latest release is called 'Harvest' and it is available on Mixto Records. Recorded 04/01/2024. Anouk Ojos Verdes Johanna's Dream Turkish Coffee 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 Colombian psychedelic funk of BALTHVS. BALTHVS is a psych-funk power-trio from Colombia. They can play surfy classics and straight ahead Cumbia, but they excel at trippy groovy psych-rock that references the sounds of the middle east, especially Turkish music. Oh - and you can definitely dance to it. Their 4th album and latest release is called 'Harvest' and it is available on Mixto Records. Recorded 04/01/2024. Anouk Ojos Verdes Johanna's Dream Turkish Coffee 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 hope and light of Australian singer and writer Angie McMahon.  Angie McMahon’s new record is an ode to the simplest mantra - “One day at a time.” After the success of her first album she found herself struggling with anxiety and depression. She was diagnosed with ADHD. She moved out of her family home. She embraced being queer. She got really ill. She experienced panic attacks. She had to find a way through. Music and songwriting was one of the things that helped. The new album is filled with cautious hope, self forgiveness, and even joy - celebrating the small and great victories that are simply, somehow, doing what it takes to get on with living. It’s called 'Light, Dark, Light Again.' and is available on her own imprint through AWAL. Recorded 03/11/2024. Fireball Whiskey Fish Black Eye Letting Go 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 hope and light of Australian singer and writer Angie McMahon.  Angie McMahon’s new record is an ode to the simplest mantra - “One day at a time.” After the success of her first album she found herself struggling with anxiety and depression. She was diagnosed with ADHD. She moved out of her family home. She embraced being queer. She got really ill. She experienced panic attacks. She had to find a way through. Music and songwriting was one of the things that helped. The new album is filled with cautious hope, self forgiveness, and even joy - celebrating the small and great victories that are simply, somehow, doing what it takes to get on with living. It’s called 'Light, Dark, Light Again.' and is available on her own imprint through AWAL. Recorded 03/11/2024. Fireball Whiskey Fish Black Eye Letting Go 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 anti-apathy activism of Chile’s Ana Tijoux. Ana Tijoux is a hip-hop artist, rapper, singer and songwriter.  She is from France, with Chilean roots, but she represents a world-spanning perspective, a belief in the value of human life, in the equality we deserve, and in the necessity of fighting for those rights.  She has just released her 5th solo album “Vida."  It encompasses the political - borders, colonialism, and genocide -  and the personal - being a woman, being brown, being exiled, and the grief of personal loss.  “Vida” is available on Altafonte through Victoria Productions. Recorded on 03/20/2024. Ni​ñ​x Millonaria Bailando sola aquí Fin del mundo  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 anti-apathy activism of Chile’s Ana Tijoux. Ana Tijoux is a hip-hop artist, rapper, singer and songwriter.  She is from France, with Chilean roots, but she represents a world-spanning perspective, a belief in the value of human life, in the equality we deserve, and in the necessity of fighting for those rights.  She has just released her 5th solo album “Vida."  It encompasses the political - borders, colonialism, and genocide -  and the personal - being a woman, being brown, being exiled, and the grief of personal loss.  “Vida” is available on Altafonte through Victoria Productions. Recorded on 03/20/2024. Ni​ñ​x Millonaria Bailando sola aquí Fin del mundo  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, electronics fight guitars in the post-prog noise-rock of SISTEMAS INESTABLES. SISTEMAS INESTABLES is an instrumental trio from Santiago de Chile. They are finishing a trilogy of EP’s which will comprise their full-length-release at the end of 2024. The first EP, 'oppidum,' which means “town” is about cities - powerful and aggressive. The second, 'homines,' meaning “people” is about humans - perhaps it is more emotional. The as yet unreleased third EP is about nature and will be more organic. Their music is available on Bandcamp, and through the label LeRock Psicophonique. For this performance the band played two songs from their 2018 release, 'O,' and one from the EP 'homines.' Recorded 03/12/2024. Descenso Retorno de Saturno Motus 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, electronics fight guitars in the post-prog noise-rock of SISTEMAS INESTABLES. SISTEMAS INESTABLES is an instrumental trio from Santiago de Chile. They are finishing a trilogy of EP’s which will comprise their full-length-release at the end of 2024. The first EP, 'oppidum,' which means “town” is about cities - powerful and aggressive. The second, 'homines,' meaning “people” is about humans - perhaps it is more emotional. The as yet unreleased third EP is about nature and will be more organic. Their music is available on Bandcamp, and through the label LeRock Psicophonique. For this performance the band played two songs from their 2018 release, 'O,' and one from the EP 'homines.' Recorded 03/12/2024. Descenso Retorno de Saturno Motus 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 low-end chaotic pattern-math of Taiwan’s Elephant Gym. Elephant Gym is siblings KT and Tell Chang on bass and guitar, and drummer Chia-Chin Tu. They met in high school, forming the band in 2012. They say the “elephant” refers to their emphasized agile bass guitar, and the “gym” refers to the physical and mental workout that is Math-Rock. Their music is a delicate balance of jazz, funk, and classical elements, unafraid to venture into catchy pop, or the shreddingest of shredding math-rock riffs. Sometimes the members of the band are counting in different time signatures. Simultaneously… YES. It’s surprisingly accessible given its complexity, due to an openness to the arrangements and their gorgeous tonal palette. Their latest albums are 'Dreams' and 'World,' both available through Topshelf Records. Recorded 03/14/2024. Witches Anima Wings Games Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in

On the show this time, it's the low-end chaotic pattern-math of Taiwan’s Elephant Gym. Elephant Gym is siblings KT and Tell Chang on bass and guitar, and drummer Chia-Chin Tu. They met in high school, forming the band in 2012. They say the “elephant” refers to their emphasized agile bass guitar, and the “gym” refers to the physical and mental workout that is Math-Rock. Their music is a delicate balance of jazz, funk, and classical elements, unafraid to venture into catchy pop, or the shreddingest of shredding math-rock riffs. Sometimes the members of the band are counting in different time signatures. Simultaneously… YES. It’s surprisingly accessible given its complexity, due to an openness to the arrangements and their gorgeous tonal palette. Their latest albums are 'Dreams' and 'World,' both available through Topshelf Records. Recorded 03/14/2024. Witches Anima Wings Games Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in

On the show this time, it's a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from Oakland’s own, R&B singer - Raphael Saadiq. Raphael Saadiq is a multi-instrumentalist, particularly deadly on bass - his first big gig was playing bass for Sheila E, who was opening for … Prince. He formed the multi-platinum group Tony Toni Toné with his brother and cousin. None of them are named Tony. He’s produced massive records for people like D’Angelo, TLC, and the Roots. And, he’s put out 5 solo records. Most of this show is from his 2008 release 'The Way I See It.' For this performance, the KEXP video team captured Raphael and his stellar live band at the Bumbershoot music festival in Seattle. Recorded 09/06/2009. Let’s Take a Walk Sure Hope You Mean It Love That Girl Watch the full Live on KEXP (from Bumbershoot) performance on YouTube.Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.