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Polaris Music Prize 2011 Shortlist Announced
As previously mentioned, the countdown to the 2011 Polaris Music Prize Gala is in full swing. Slated for September 19th, yesterday saw the Long List of 40 nominees pared down to 10. The ten Short List...
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Live Around Town This Week
The weather has certainly gotten cooler, but that only means the concert season is heating up. Just another fantastic week of music here in the Northwest. Fresh off their amazing Bumbershoot...
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Monday Music News
Ty Segall at Bumbershoot 2012 / photo by Amber Zbitnoff Today’s a big day for Ty Segall, that is if the legendary scuzz garage king can have big days anymore after his many releases, shows, and side...
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Tuesday Music News
photo via Consequence of Sound Here’s one of the most unexpectedly amazing mash-ups you’re likely to hear. Music producer Mr. Troublesome is working on a new mash-up album called What’s a Black Beatle...
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Wednesday Music News
La Luz’s Shana Cleveland at Capitol Hill Block Partyphoto by Matthew Thompson Seattle’s La Luz will be releasing their LP It’s Alive on Hardly Art this fall - and today they’ve released “Big Big...
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Live Video: BRAIDS
photo by Dave Lichterman (view set) Right before their KEXP in-studio, DJ Cheryl Waters caught the Montreal band BRAIDS in a group hug. It was a sweet moment that defines this young group’s history:...
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Music That Matters Podcast: Late Night Lachrymosity (A Breakup Inspired Mix)
Check out some of the KEXP DJ’s favorite artists from the Pacific Northwest and around the world on-the-go. KEXP’s Music That Matters weekly podcast brings you an exclusive mix of new music from the...
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Out This Week 4/28
It’s been twelve long years, but there’s finally a new album from UK pop giants Blur out today! KEXP Music Director Don Yates describes their eighth album as “a strong return-to-form incorporating...
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Live Around Town This Week
Monday, June 15th: • Rhett Miller (Old 97’s), Annalisa Tornfelt at Tractor Tavern // 21+ (more info) • A.R. Rahman at Concerts at Marymoor Park // All Ages (more info) Tuesday, June 16th: • Purity...
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Live Review: Purity Ring with BRAIDS and Born Gold at Showbox SoDo & Q...
photos by Dave Lichterman and Brittany Brassell Want a great example of how to get hugely popular as a band without losing your soul? Look no further than Alberta electronic duo Purity Ring. The band’s...
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