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Live on KEXP
by 101.5 UMFM
Live Music recorded locally and distributed around the world. Brought to you by KEXP.Under the Needle is a weekly series featuring the best of KEXP’s live in-studio performances. With financial support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, KEXP is making this weekly series available at no cost to college and community stations from across the country. Each show is also archived and available on this site. KEXP hosts over 400 in-studio sessions each year, including a range of genres and a mix of well-established and up-and-coming artists. Kevin Cole and his staff choose among these sessions to bring an eclectic mix of incredible live performances to Under the Needle.
Episodes
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Caroline Rose
On the show this time, it's the cinematic indie-pop of songwriter Caroline Rose. Their latest album is called “The Art of Forgetting” and is available on New West Records.
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Rodriguez
On the show this time, it's a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from the legendary Rodriguez. His albums “Cold Fact” and “Coming From Reality” are available on Light In The Attic Records.
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The Kills
On the show this time, it’s a stripped down performance from post-garage rockers The Kills. Their latest album is “God Games” and it is available on Domino.
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Glasser
On the show this time, it’s the experimental electronic pop of producer and singer-songwriter Glasser. Her latest album is called “crux” and is available on One Little Independent.
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Rebroadcast of Episode 291 (Faye Webster)
On the show this time it's the Atlanta Americana of Faye Webster. Her latest release “I Know I’m Funny haha” will be available on Secretly Canadian and Bandcamp.
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Phosphorescent (Rebroadcast)
On the show this week it’s the “don’t I know ya from somewhere” Americana of Phosphorescent. Their latest album “C’est La Vie” is a broken-in leather jacket of future classics, available on Dead Oceans. **Originally recorded 07-08-2019**
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Margo Cilker
On the show this time, it’s the West Coast Americana of Margo Cilker. Her latest album is called “Valley of Heart's Delight” and is available on Fluff & Gravy Records.
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Huush / Chalk
On the show this time, it’s a double shot of post punk from two different bands. We’ve got the punks at the disco pop of Huush. Then after the break We’ve got the Berghain-rock blended with techno-punk of Chalk.
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J. Mascis
On the show this time, it’s a solo performance from J Mascis. His latest album is called “What Do We Do Now” and it is available on Sub Pop records.
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Hooveriii
On the show this time,it’s the kickass concept-rock of Hooveriii. Their latest record is called “Pointe” and it is available through the Reverberation Appreciation Society / Levitation.
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March 7, 2024
On the show this time, it’s the brilliant intensity of the veteran New York City band - Blonde Redhead. Their latest is called “Sit Down For Dinner” and it’s available on Section1 Records.
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The Hives
On the show this time, it’s the Rock n Roll Revival of the Hives. Their latest is called “The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons” and it is available on their own imprint “Disques Hives.”
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El Khat
On the show this time, it’s inspiration from the music of Yemen, played with the home-made instruments of El Khat. Their latest record is called “Albat Alawi Op. 99” and it is available on Glitterbeat.
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TEKE TEKE
On the show this time, it’s the compelling “collage-rock” of Montreal’s TEKE TEKE. Their latest record is called “Hagata” and it is available on Kill Rock Stars.
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Anoushka Shankar
On the show this time, it’s the avant-garde sitar of Anoushka Shankar. Her latest record, the first of a trilogy, is called “Chapter 1: FOREVER, FOR NOW.” Featuring production and collaboration from Arooj Aftab and Nils Frahm, it is available through Leiter, and on streaming services.
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Jungle
On the show this time, dance your butt right off with London producers Jungle. Their latest record “Volcano” is available on Caiola Records
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Young Fathers
On the show this time, dance, chant, and fight back with Scottish band Young Fathers. Their latest record - the Scottish Album of the Year for 2023 - is called “Heavy Heavy” and is available on Ninja Tune Records.
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Gregory Alan Isakov
On the show this time, it’s the meticulous indie-folk songwriting of Gregory Alan Isakov. His latest album is called “Appaloosa Bones” and is available on Dualtone Records/Suitcase Town Music.
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Frankie & The Witch Fingers
On the show this time, it’s doom, data and reverberation appreciation with Frankie & the Witch Fingers. Their latest album is called “Data Doom” and is available on Greenway Records.
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The Mountain Goats
On the show this time, it’s the detail driven divinations of The Mountain Goats. Their latest is “Jenny From Thebes” - their 22nd full length album, and it’s available on Merge Records.
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The Budos Band
On the show this time, it’s the powerful 60’s and 70’s influenced instrumentals of the mighty Budos Band. Their latest EP “Frontier’s Edge” is available on Diamond West Records.
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Youth Lagoon
On the show this time, it’s the experimentamericana of Boise Idaho’s Trevor Powers and his band Youth Lagoon. Their latest album “Heaven Is A Junkyard” is available on Fat Possum Records.
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Black Belt Eagle Scout
On the show this time, it’s a celebration of connection - to lineage and to land with Black Belt Eagle Scout. Their latest album “The Land, The Water, The Sky” is available on Saddle Creek Records.
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Spirit Award
On the show this time, it’s the new motorik psych-pop of Seattle’s own Spirit Award. Their latest album “The Fear” is available on Share It Music.
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Tamikrest
On the show this time, it’s the next generation of Tuareg music - the desert rock of Tamikrest. Their latest album “Tamotäit” is available on Glitterbeat Records.
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Nabihah Iqbal
On the show this time, it's the danceable dreamtronica of producer / DJ - Nabihah Iqbal. Her latest record is called “Dreamer” and it’s available on Ninja Tune Records.
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October 25, 2023
On the show this time, it’s the OG desert blues of Mali’s Tinariwen. Their latest album features playing from Daniel Lanois, banjo player Wes Corbett and fiddler Fats Kaplin, highlighting the band’s Americana influences. It’s called “Amatssou” and is available through Wedge.
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JoyCut
On the show this time, it’s the electronic meets organic, dark-wave, post-rock of Italy’s JoyCut. Their latest album is called “The Blu Wave [TimesWhenSilenceIsAPoem_ TheIceHasMelted_ AndBleedingGlaciersFormOurTears_].” It's available on the JoyCut Official website.
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Jeremy Dutcher
On the show this time, it’s the orchestral indigenous music of Jeremy Dutcher. Their latest album is called “MOTEWOLONUWOK” and it's available on Secret City Records.
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The Album Leaf
On the show this time, it’s the cinematic electronic compositions of The Album Leaf. His latest album is called “Future Falling,” with guests including Kimbra and Bat For Lashes. It's available on Nettwerk Records.
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Non-Binary Giirlfriend
On the show this time, it's indie punk for unfolding your gender - the music of Non-Binary Girlfriend. Their debut “Big And Kind” is available on Bandcamp.
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September 20, 2023
On the show this time, it’s the soulful humanity of Kurdish-Turkish vocalist Aynur. Her latest album “Hedûr - Solace of Time” is available through The Orchard distribution.
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Deerhoof
On the show this time, experimental-noise meets classic-rock-that-really-rocks of the legendary Deerhoof. Their latest album “Miracle-Level” is available on Joyful Noise Recordings.
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September 6, 2023
On the show this time, it’s the Mexican-American indie-folk of Portland’s Y La Bamba. Their latest album “Lucha” is available on Tender Loving Empire.
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All Them Witches
On the show this time, it’s the spell-binding heavy-rock of All Them Witches. Their latest album is “Nothing As Ideal” released on New West Records.
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Zeta
On the show this time, it’s the melodic psych-punk-pop of Zeta. Their latest album is “Todo Bailarlo” released on Skeletal Lightning in 2022.
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August 9, 2023
On the show this time, it’s the dark-noise rowdy-rock of Sydney duo - Party Dozen. Their latest record is “The Real Work” - available on Temporary Residence Ltd.
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August 2, 2023
On the show this time, it’s the groovy, new-classic roots-rock of Portland’s Rose City Band. Their latest record is “Garden Party” - available on Thrill Jockey and Jean Sandwich Records.
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July 19, 2023
On the show this time, it's El Sonido Amazonico with Peruvian psych-cumbia legends - Los Mirlos.
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July 12, 2023
On the show this time, it's the unsung legends of post-rock - Mexico City’s Austin TV. Their latest album “Caballeros del Albedrío” is available on Terrícolas Imbéciles Records.
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Mabe Fratti
On the show this time, it's the avant songwriting of cellist Mabe Fratti. Her latest album “Se Ve Desde Aqui” is available on Unheard of Hope Records.
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Viagra Boys
On the show this time, it’s the irreverent satire of Sweden's Viagra Boys. Their latest album “Cave World” is available on Year 0001.
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June 7, 2023
On the show this time, it’s the classic reggae sounds of Seattle legend Clinton Fearon. His latest album “Breaking News” available on the French label Baco Records.
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May 31, 2023
On the show this time, it's the bossanova electro pop of Sofi Tukker. Their latest album “WET TENNIS” (which stands for “When Everyone Tries To Evolve, Nothing Negative Is Safe” is available on Ultra Music.
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May 24, 2023
On the show this time it’s the Congolese-Canadian electro-pop of Pierre Kwenders. His latest album “José Louis And The Paradox Of Love” is available on Bandcamp.
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May 17, 2023
On the show this time it’s the Anatolian folk-psych of Satellites. Their album “Şatellites” is available on Batov Records and Bandcamp.
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May 8, 2023
On the show this time, it’s the hypnotic rhythms and interlaced guitars of veteran New York rockers Luna. Their latest “A Sentimental Education” is available on Double Feature Records and Bandcamp.
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May 3, 2023
On the show this time, it’s the hook-laden sparkle-pop of Paris / Seattle songwriter - Hibou. His latest EP “Arc” is available on Bandcamp.
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April 26, 2023
On the show this time, it’s the Bond-theme worthy torch-songs of vocalist nonpareil - Danielle Ponder. Her full length “Some of Us Are Brave” is available on Bandcamp, and Future Classic records.
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April 19, 2023
On the show this time, it’s the dual drummer groove-tronica of French band Meule. Their 6 song LP “Meule” is available on bandcamp, and a new release is imminent.
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Live Music recorded locally and distributed around the world. Brought to you by KEXP.Under the Needle is a weekly series featuring the best of KEXP’s live in-studio performances. With financial support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, KEXP is making this weekly series available at no cost to college and community stations from across the country. Each show is also archived and available on this site. KEXP hosts over 400 in-studio sessions each year, including a range of genres and a mix of well-established and up-and-coming artists. Kevin Cole and his staff choose among these sessions to bring an eclectic mix of incredible live performances to Under the Needle.
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