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Mudhoney mayhem last night at KEXP

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2008-07-24 21:46:14 by Jason Kinnard, KEXP in KEXP Blog
...bands. Around and hovering over the crow, film crews and photographers were in a frenzy. Obviously, this was no normal Wednesday No Age started with an energized set influenced by some rowdy kids up front eliciting calls from the band for: Kids to the front! Sound issues did their best to annoy the band, but these guys live in feedback and...
 
Tags: stage, makeshift stage, people, mudhoney, crazy people lined, set, band, night, blue hair
 
 
 
 
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Review Revue: Foetus - Thaw

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2008-07-24 19:18:34 by Levi, KEXP in KEXP Blog
...music (their motto was No Commercial Potential, and they took it seriously). One artist I discovered by listening to ZBC was Foetus (aka Jim Thirlwell, Clint Ruin, Foetus Under Glass, Youve Got Foetus On Your Breath, Foetus Interruptus, Scraping Foetus Off The Wheel, etc.), specifically the Scraping Foetus off the Wheel album Nail . I dont...
 
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Thursday News Threads

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2008-07-24 18:08:55 by L. Manheim, KEXP in KEXP Blog
...music? Give a testimonial for possible use in the short films toaccompany the albums Conor Oberst of Bright Eyes fame is now streaming his new album with The Mystic Valley Band. The album isslated for release on August 5 by Merge The finalists for Britains Mercury Prize have been announced . Those making the cut include Radiohead, Robert...
 
Tags: album, debut album exile, studio album, september, animal collective, performance isin mandarin, west trailer, bright eyes fame, cut include radiohead
 
 
 
 
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KEXP In-Studio Video of the Week: The Fluid

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2008-07-24 15:09:08 by Jim, KEXP in KEXP Blog
...bands how its done! overheard at SP20 That was a sentiment frequently shared by those who witnessed the many seminal Sub Pop bands that reformed in celebration of SP20 , the two-day festival at Marymoor Park. Groups that had been either disbanded or out of commission for years, or even decades Red Red Meat, Green River, Les Thugs, The...
 
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Midnight Album Spotlight: Billie Holiday - The Legacy Box 1933-1958

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2008-07-24 14:02:03 by DJ Michele, Nite Life in KEXP Blog
...music swells past the intro she leans in and the microphone is hit with the sweet, sculptural breath of Billie Holiday. Her eyes smolder. They flash and then hide. The lyrics are unbearably sad. The melody is heartbreakingly beautiful. Its like shes fanning the fire of her crushed past. The embers of broken relationships (starting with her...
 
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Song of the Day: The Airborne Toxic Event - Does This Mean Youre Moving On?

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2008-07-24 13:00:26 by Eric, KEXP in KEXP Blog
...bands playing the Capitol Hill Block Party as chosen by John in the Morning. Todays selection is Does This Mean Youre Moving On? by The Airborne Toxic Event from the 2008 album The Airborne Toxic Event on Majordomo The Airborne Toxic Event - Does This Mean Youre Moving On? ( MP3 A few years ago, Mikel Jollett experienced a personal tragedy...
 
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DVD Review: Punks Not Dead

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2008-07-23 18:15:57 by Chris, KEXP in KEXP Blog
...musicians in popular bands) to punk-friendly companies Vans and Fender to assist director/producer Susan Dynner on Punks Not Dead Dynner is taking the dynamic, diverse documentary on the festival rounds, getting accolades from critics for capturing not only the usual spit and fire of the regular icons but also the voices of more women (than,...
 
Tags: mall, mall-punk, punk, punk-friendly companies vans, gutter-punk heroes, heroes, punk band, dead, sign punk acts
 
 
 
 
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Where The Funny Matters: Best Birthday Ever

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2008-07-23 18:13:37 by Corbett, KEXP in KEXP Blog
Robin Williams outside SP20 Comedy Show photo by Ron Henry by Corbett Cummins and Heather Christianson We here at WTFM , believe a lot of things. We believe that laughter, cheap drinks and $5 covers can heal almost everything (except serious conditions that require medical attention). We believe that you should be forced to get a permit before...
 
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JellyNYC Pool Party with Liars, Fuck Buttons & Team Robespierre - Photos!

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2008-07-23 17:02:48 by KEXP in KEXP Blog
...Music Festival, New Yorkers were basking at McCarren Park Pool for a blazing installment of the JellyNYC Pool Parties with Liars , Fuck Buttons , and Team Robespierre Next Sunday, July 27, KEXP Morning Show host John Richards DJs for the next installment of the JellyNYC Pool Parties with MGMT , Black Moth Super Rainbow , and The Ting Tings
 
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Equalizer Showcase, Darkroom, Chicago 7/3/08 KEXP Listener Party with Catfish Haven, Au & Sleep Out

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2008-07-23 16:07:36 by Mike Turner, Equalizer in KEXP Blog
...music troops. DJs Johnny Kesh and Mikey Dance Panther played their finest assortment of imported MP3s and they even handed out a couple of pairs of 3 day passes for Pitchfork to some lucky winners without being total dicks about it. It was quite a night from what I can remember If you were listening to the live in-studio broadcasts from...
 
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