Friday, August 19, 2011

Last Two Shows: 08/18/2011 and 08/15/2011



Thursday, August 18, 2011 (LISTEN TO THIS SHOW)
TimeArtistSongAlbumLabel
1:03Star SlingerDutchie CourageVolume 1self-released
DJ Comments: Playing Decibel September 30th! He's put out some incredible remixes of artists like Deerhunter and Cocteau Twins - http://www.dbfestival.com/artist/star-slinger/
1:04SBTRKTSomething Goes RightSBTRKTYoung Turks
DJ Comments: Wednesday October 19 @ Neptune Theater
1:09Jean Michel JarreOxygene 2Aero
DJ Comments: His 1983 album Music for Supermarkets was super rare, as in only one copy rare. Said copy was then incinerated. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jean-michel-jarre-p2619/biography
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1:16Aphex TwinIz Us
DJ Comments: featured in the latest KEXP DOCS- Songs from "Electronic Innovators". More on KEXP DOCS in On-demnad at kexp.org.
1:19Aesop RockNone Shall PassNone Shall PassDefinitive Jux
DJ Comments: R.I.P. Def Jux. Aesop is playing in Spokane August 28th with none other than Kimya Dawson (!) - http://www.songkick.com/artists/707825-aesop-rock
1:23ShlohmoJust UsBad VibesFriends of Friends
DJ Comments: This LA beatmaker's new one was just released.
1:27School of Seven BellsIamundernodisguiseAlpinismsGhostly International
DJ Comments: Although you'll probably be distracted by the attractive qualities of this duo in video form, why not check out their live performance from February here at KEXP? - http://blog.kexp.org/blog/2011/02/16/live-video-school-of-seven-bells/
1:31Benoît PioulardLastedLastedKranky
DJ Comments: playing Decibel as part of Orcas (collaboration with The Sight Below) at the Triple Door October 2! i'll be spinning between sets. spinning music. not dancing. well maybe.
1:33Talk TalkAscension DayLaughing StockPolydor
DJ Comments: KEXP's "Review Revue" of Talk Talk, wherein DJs comment on albums in our library -http://blog.kexp.org/blog/2011/06/30/review-revue-talk-talk-laughing-stock/
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1:40Gauntlet HairTop BunkGauntlet HairDead Oceans
DJ Comments: out 10/18! Another young, up-and-coming band from Denver: http://www.myspace.com/gauntlethair
1:45Milk MaidNot MeYuccaFatcat
DJ Comments: This Manchester band released this album last month and is touring extensively through the UK right now. Dates and such here: http://fat-cat.co.uk/fatcat/artist/Milk+Maid
1:49The Shangri-LasNever AgainThe Best ofDelta Music
DJ Comments: 1965 - Their secret weapon? It might haven been producer Shadow Morton (who also worked with Mott the Hoople and New York Dolls).
1:52Balam AcabMotionWander/WonderTri Angle
DJ Comments: Out August 29th! http://soundcloud.com/balamacab
1:55M83Midnight CityMidnight CityMute
DJ Comments: Playing Neumos November 13th!
2:00The CaretakerFleeting DreamsAn Empty Bliss Beyond This WorldHistory Always Favours the Winners
DJ Comments: Listen to the full album on The Caretaker's (aka James Kirby) Bandcamp -http://thecaretaker.bandcamp.com/album/an-empty-bliss-beyond-this-world
2:02DestroyerSuicide Demo for Kara WalkerKaputtMerge Records
DJ Comments: Listen to his live performance on KEXP from March - http://kexp.org/live/liveperformance.aspx?rId=33127
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2:11ZombyAlotheaDedication4AD
DJ Comments: playing Opening Party for Decibel Festival @ Re-Bar Sep 28!
2:13ClusterSchöne HändeCluster & EnoSky Records
DJ Comments: RIP Conrad Schnitzler, onetime member of Kluster.
2:16Shabazz PalacesThe King's New Clothes Were Made by His Own HandsBlack UpSub Pop Records
DJ Comments: Hear their LIVE set at Bumbershoot right here on KEXP, Saturday September 3rd at Noon.http://kexp.org/programming/instudio.asp
2:19Danger Mouse and SparklehorseStar Eyes (I Can't Catch It) (feat. David Lynch)Dark Night of the Soul[no label]
DJ Comments: RIP Mark Linkous...David Lynch is releasing a solo album - Crazy Clown Time - on November 8th with the help of Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O.
2:21XTCThe Meeting PlaceSkylarkingCaroline Records
DJ Comments: Request! Thanks listeners!
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2:25How To Dress WellSuicide Dream 1 (Orchestral Version)Just Once EPLove Letters Ink
DJ Comments: Another Google search that will yield positive results no matter what...Here's a track remixed by Star Slinger: http://pitchfork.com/forkcast/15691-ready-for-the-world-star-slinger-refix/
2:29PaavoharjuIkkunat nakevatIkkunat nakevat
DJ Comments: If you can pronounce this then YOU MIGHT BE A FINN! http://www.fonal.com/shop/paavoharju_ikkunatnakevat_clothing
2:32Alaska in WinterThe Homeless and the HummingbirdsDance Party in the BalkansRegular Beat Recording Co.
DJ Comments: Just released a super-limited micro-cassette EP. Only 20 copies: http://alaskainwintermusic.blogspot.com/2011/05/suicide-prevention-hotline.html
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2:36Gold LeavesCruel/KindThe OrnamentHardly Art
DJ Comments: Played a wonderful in studio two days ago. See them in person at The Crocodile, September 1st -http://kexp.org/live/liveperformance.aspx?rId=33610
2:40Palace MusicWe All, Us Three, Will RideViva Last BluesDomino
DJ Comments: Will Oldham is the man behind Palace Music - http://www.allmusic.com/album/viva-last-blues-r218529
2:43Collections of Colonies of BeesLawnGivingHometapes
DJ Comments: From Milwaukee! Apropos of nothing, here's Nicolas Cage freaked out by bees - http://youtu.be/-1GadTfGFvU
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2:49Washed OutWithin and WithoutWithin and WithoutSub Pop Records
DJ Comments: Playing the Neptune Theatre October 6th. Here's a cover of Chris Isaak's "Wicked Games" -http://stereogum.com/770331/washed-out-covers-wicked-game/mp3s/
2:52John MausHey MoonWe Must Become the Pitiless Censors of OurselvesDomino
DJ Comments: This track features Molly Nilsson (her version: http://youtu.be/CZ594IL_wyw) ...He's playing some more dates soon after a long tour: http://pitchfork.com/news/43567-john-maus-schedules-tour/
2:56WallsSunporch (Holy Other Remix)
DJ Comments: Walls' S/T from last year was strangely under the radar but is well-worth seeking out:http://www.discogs.com/Walls-Walls/master/248419
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3:00Floating PointsK & G BeatJ & W BeatPlanet Mu
DJ Comments: Samuel Shepherd, a fine young lad from London, has put out some incredible releases the past couple years. The Vacuum EP, in particular, is stunning: http://www.discogs.com/artist/Floating+Points
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3:07Active ChildShield & SwordYou Are All I SeeVagrant
DJ Comments: Playing at The Crocodile September 23rd with Chad Valley. Plenty of falsetto to go around.
3:10Autre Ne VeutSweetheartBody EPOlde English Spelling Bee
DJ Comments: Second release from Autre Ne Veut. It doesn't mean anything in French if you were wondering...
3:15Gui BorattoThe DrillThe Drill EPKompakt
DJ Comments: A full length from this Brazilian is due September 12th...http://www.guiboratto.com.br/index.htm
3:20Teen DazeSurfaceA Silent PlanetWaaga
DJ Comments: From Vancouver! He's playing some dates there next month and you can stream some songs from his newest release: http://teendaze.bandcamp.com/
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3:24Ulrich SchnaussOn My OwnA Strangely Isolated PlaceCity Centre Offices
DJ Comments: playing the Sine Your Name Across My Heart Showcase @ benaroya Friday Sep 30 w/ Mountains & Simon Scott!
3:30UnderworldMmm Skyscraper I Love YouDubnobasswithmyheadmanJunior Boy's Own
DJ Comments: Third album from Underworld. One of their songs was featured in the movie Trainspotting.
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3:43The StepkidsShadows on BehalfThe StepkidsStones Throw
DJ Comments: Sep 8 @ Neumos with the Horrors!
3:47IlaiyaraajaSorgam Madhuvile - S.P. Balasubrahmanyam & ChorusSolla SollaB-Music
DJ Comments: Songs from Kollywood cinema - http://www.dustedmagazine.com/reviews/6526 (cover dude kinda looks like Larry Mizell, right?)
3:51The RaptureHow Deep Is Your Love?In the Grace of Your LoveDFA
DJ Comments: out 9/6!
3:58Blood OrangeChampagne CoastCoastal GroovesDomino
DJ Comments: Side project of Dev Hynes, Lightspeed Champion, Test Icicles. Stream here:http://swaggernewyork.com/2011/08/09/full-stream-blood-orange-coastal-grooves/
4:02The ChurchReptileStarfishArista Records
DJ Comments: Marty, the band's guitarist and songwriter, appeared on Amoeba Music's video feature 'What's in My Bag" where artists talk about their purchases. Pretty cool! http://www.amoeba.com/whats-in-my-bag/index.html#/detail/2011-08-13_marty-willson-piper
4:08Grave BabiesPleasurePleasures 7"Hardly Art
DJ Comments: This Seattle band is on a big tour and coming back to The Funhouse October 1st with Unnatural Helpers. Here's an interview they did with Vice Magazine - http://www.viceland.com/music/2010/01/grave-babies-mostly-shoot-up-and-get-into-fights/
4:10The WolfhoundsLost But Happy
DJ Comments: 1986-1990 comp
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4:14Thee Oh SeesIf I Stay Too LongCastlemaniaIn the Red
DJ Comments: The Creation cover. Playing Bumbershoot Sunday, September 4th.
4:17Ursula 1000Mondo BeyondoMondo BeyondoESL
DJ Comments: Project of NYC DJ Alex Gimeno. http://www.ursula1000.com/
4:21The Glitch MobWarrior ConcertoWe Can Make the World Stop EPGlass Air
DJ Comments: The limited edition EP pack comes with a pretty rad T-shirt (lizard thing from V?):http://www.theglitchmob.com/
4:25Binary StarHonest ExpressionMasters of the UniverseSubterraneous Records
DJ Comments: One Be Lo and Senim Silla met in prison, started writing rhymes and released Masters of the Universe in 2000. Still one of the best underground rap albums of all time.
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4:30ApparatAsh/Black VeilThe Devil's WalkMute
DJ Comments: out 9/27!
4:35City CenterBleed BloodCity CenterType Records
DJ Comments: They released an album on K Records this year called Redeemer. Worth checking out!http://www.citycenternyc.blogspot.com/
4:41Bon IverHinnom, TXBon IverJagjaguwar
DJ Comments: Bon Iver and James Blake are teaming up for! New song "Fall Creek Boys Choir" to drop August 24th. Talk about swoon city...
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4:44Built to SpillElseKeep It Like A Secret (Advance)Warner
DJ Comments: Request! Bob Odenkirk directed a music video for them last year for the song "Hindsight." Great Job! http://pitchfork.com/news/39922-video-built-to-spill-hindsight/
4:48LettersHolidayAll the Adventures To See Them I WillYoYo
DJ Comments: What's this? A plucky, DIY-style band from Olympia? Can't imagine that's right...http://letters.bandcamp.com/
4:51Male BondingWhat's That Scene?Endless NowSub Pop Records
DJ Comments: Out August 30th!
4:54Orange JuiceFalling and LaughingYou Can't Hide Your Love ForeverPolydor
DJ Comments: One of the preeminent Scottish indie pop bands of the late 70s and 80s. Domino released a comprehensive box set not long ago: http://www.dominorecordco.us/usa/albums/19-08-10/coals-to-newcastle-boxset/
4:58RideDrive BlindSmileSire Records
DJ Comments: The Salieri to My Bloody Valentine's Mozart. But not really. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ride-p5269
5:00RideDrive BlindSmileSire Records
DJ Comments: The Salieri to My Bloody Valentine's Mozart. But not really. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/ride-p5269
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5:04The HorrorsYou SaidSkyingXL Recordings
DJ Comments: Playing Neumos Thursday, September 8th (with The Stepkids).
5:08The Go-BetweensLove Goes On!16 Lovers Lane
DJ Comments: Originally from Brisbane, Australia they relocated to London and pumped out hits. The band split a year after this album's release.
5:12Pure XDry IcePleasureAcephale
DJ Comments: Austin band with their debut LP. Hey man, sweet licks! http://soundcloud.com/pure-x
5:15Modest MouseHeart Cooks BrainThe Lonesome Crowded WestUp Records
DJ Comments: Request!
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5:20Wooden ShjipsLazy BonesWestThrill Jockey
DJ Comments: Admire Ripley Johnson's beard in person Saturday, August 27th at The Crocodile.
5:24FlexionsMagnetically EncodedGolden FjordCairo Records
DJ Comments: Playing THIS Saturday at Volunteer Park at Vibrations along with Seapony, Witch Gardens, Purple 'n' Green and more! Starts at 2:00 PM and it's FREE - http://cairocollection.blogspot.com/2011/07/announcing-vibrations-cairos-free.html
5:28LCD SoundsystemTime to Get AwaySound of SilverDFA Records
DJ Comments: James Murphy continues to DJ various gigs. If you have a private jet at your disposal, why not make a quick jaunt to see him in Ibiza at the end of the month? http://lcdsoundsystem.com/main/
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5:33PictureplaneReal Is a FeelingThee PhysicalLovepump United
DJ Comments: Here's Pictureplane dancing on a pyramid in Mexico to the song "Negative Slave" -http://youtu.be/2QRfjtd6Irk (LSD may be involved)
5:38Com TruiseCathode GirlsGalactic Melt
DJ Comments: Synth dude from NJ with his second release. Playing The Crocodile September 23rd.
5:42TychoHoursDiveGhostly International
DJ Comments: Out November 15th on Ghostly International. Shaping up to be a good one.http://soundcloud.com/tycho/tycho-hours
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5:47TrentemøllerTake Me Into Your SkinThe Last ResortPoker Flat Recordings
DJ Comments: At Decibel Tuesday, November 1st (Showbox at the Market) with a live band!http://www.dbfestival.com/trentem%C3%B8ller-live-with-band/
5:55Panda BearSlow MotionTomboyPaw Tracks
DJ Comments: Live performance with SONIC BOOM, the album's producer and ex-Spacemen 3 member. Legend. http://www.gorillavsbear.net/2011/07/12/video-panda-bear-sonic-boom-live-on-fallon/


Playlist
Monday, August 15, 2011 (LISTEN TO THIS SHOW)
TimeArtistSongAlbumLabel
10:00JoakimI Wish You Were GoneMonsters and Silly Songs!K7
DJ Comments: http://www.myspace.com/jimibazzouka
10:04SBTRKTPharaohsSBTRKTYoung Turks
DJ Comments: Playing at the Neptune on October 26th. http://www.sbtrkt.com/live.php
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10:09WireKidney BingosWire 1985-1990: The A List (Best Of)
DJ Comments: Playing the Bootboohook Festival in Hamburg, Germany on August 20th.http://www.pinkflag.com/
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10:13Active ChildHigh PriestessYou Are All I SeeVagrant
DJ Comments: Playing at the Crocodile on September 23rd. http://activechildmusic.com/tour/
10:16CaribouJameliaSwimCity Slang
DJ Comments: http://www.myspace.com/cariboumanitoba
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10:21Little DragonShuffle A DreamRitual UnionPeacefrog
DJ Comments: Playing at Bumbershoot on September 3rd. http://www.little-dragon.se/
10:24RöyksoppHappy Up HereJuniorWall of Sound
DJ Comments: Playing at the Hollywood Bowl in California on October 22nd. http://royksopp.com/events
10:26The PhysicsThese MomentsLove Is A Businessself-released
DJ Comments: Playing at Showbox Market on September 17th with the Blue Scholars.http://www.thephysicsmusic.com/blog/
10:30David BowieFive YearsThe Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From MarsRykodisc
DJ Comments: http://www.davidbowie.com/
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10:35The Wronglers with Jimmie Dale GilmoreI'm Thinking Tonight Of My Blue EyesHeirloom MusicNeanderthal
DJ Comments: Playing the Slow Food Roots Festival in Stanwood, WA on August 28th.http://www.jimmiegilmore.com/concerts.html
10:39PavementStop Breathin'Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain: L.A.’s Desert OriginsMatador Records
DJ Comments: http://www.matadorrecords.com/pavement/
10:44Milk MaidOh!YuccaFatcat
DJ Comments: New UK tour dates here: http://www.loomeragency.co.uk/info/artists/milk-maid/
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10:49BroadcastCome On Let's GoThe Noise Made by PeopleWarp Records
10:52The Beta BandBrokeHot Shots IIRegal Recordings
DJ Comments: http://www.betaband.com/index.php
10:57The Ting TingsGreat DJGreat DJColumbia Records
DJ Comments: http://www.thetingtings.com/
11:00M83Midnight CityMidnight CityMute
DJ Comments: Playing Neumos on November 13th. http://ilovem83.com/
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11:05John MausBelieverWe Must Become the Pitiless Censors of OurselvesDomino
DJ Comments: http://www.upsettherhythm.co.uk/johnmaus.shtml
11:09The CureLet's Go to BedJapanese WhispersFiction Records
DJ Comments: Playing at the Bestival Music Festival on the Island of Wight, south of the UK on September 10th.http://www.bestival.net/#/news
11:12FlexionsHer WarGolden FjordCairo Records
DJ Comments: Playing at Neumos with Sleepy Eyes of Death on August 26th. http://www.flexions.org/main.html
11:15The Soft BoysI Wanna Destroy YouUnderwater Moonlight
DJ Comments: http://www.myspace.com/thesoftboys
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11:18Jens LekmanAn Argument With MyselfAn Argument With Myself
DJ Comments: Playing at Columbia City Theater on October 1st. http://www.jenslekman.com/shows.htm
11:22GoogooshDel TangieGoogooshB-Music
DJ Comments: This Iranian singer also has a cosmetic line. Check it out! http://www.googooshcosmetics.com/http://googoosh.com/
11:26Cocteau TwinsCicelyTreasure4AD
DJ Comments: http://www.cocteautwins.com/html/news.html
11:30PixiesWhere Is My Mind?Surfer Rosa4AD
DJ Comments: As they are on their "Lost Cities" tour, they aren't coming to Seattle... they'll be close though.http://www.pixiesmusic.com/tours/
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11:34Male BondingTame the SunEndless NowSub Pop Records
DJ Comments: Playing the Mercury Lounge in New York on August 29th. http://malebondingblog.blogspot.com/
11:36of MontrealHeimdalsgate Like a Promethean CurseHissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?Polyvinyl
DJ Comments: Playing the North Coast Music Festival in Chicago on September 4th. http://www.ofmontreal.net/tour-dates/
11:39BjorkCrystallineBiophilia
DJ Comments: out 9/26!
11:45Keep Shelly in AthensCremona MemoriesIn Love with DuskForest Family Records
DJ Comments: http://keepshellyinathens.blogspot.com/
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11:48Black Rebel Motorcycle ClubMercyHowl SessionsRCA Records
DJ Comments: Playing in Long Beach, New York for Quicksilver's Pro Series on September 5th. http://www.blackrebelmotorcycleclub.com/upcoming-shows#shows-upcoming-shows
11:52SparklehorseMaria's Little ElbowsGood Morning SpiderParlophone
DJ Comments: http://www.sparklehorse.com/
11:57Joshua MorrisonSeven YearsSongs About BooksBall of Wax
DJ Comments: cd release show this Friday August 19 @ Fremont Abbey! http://strangertickets.com/events/3515450/songs-about-books
12:00Washed OutEyes Be ClosedWithin and WithoutSub Pop Records
DJ Comments: Thursday October 6 @ Neptune!
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12:05Blue Sky Black DeathWhere the Sun BeatsNoirFake Four Inc
DJ Comments: http://www.myspace.com/blueskyblackdeath
12:10AliasWanna Let It GoFever DreamAnticon
DJ Comments: http://www.anticon.com/index.php?section=artist&target=Alias&js=yes
12:14James BlakeCMYKCMYKR & S Records
DJ Comments: Playing at Showbox Market on September 24th. http://jamesblakemusic.com/
12:17PrinceI Wanna Be Your LoverThe Hits 2Paisley Park
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12:21Gauntlet HairTop BunkGauntlet HairDead Oceans
DJ Comments: http://www.gauntlethair.com/
12:26WhalebonesS/TSelf-Released
DJ Comments: playing concerts at the mural friday august 19 with black mountain and my goodness!
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12:30Wooden ShjipsBlack Smoke RiseWestThrill Jockey
DJ Comments: live on KEXP Saturday August 27 @ 2pm!
12:34SuicideGhost RiderSuicide
DJ Comments: http://www.zerecords.com/2010/artists_biography.php?id=29
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12:37Animal CollectiveNo More RunninMerriweather Post PavilionDomino
DJ Comments: http://animalcollective.org/
12:42TychoHoursDiveGhostly International
DJ Comments: Playing at Bumbershoot on September 4th. http://www.tychomusic.com/
12:47Chad ValleyNow That I'm Real (How Does It Feel?)Equatorial UltravoxLoose Lips
DJ Comments: Fri Sep 23 @ Crocodile!
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12:51Throwing MusesRed ShoesThe Real Ramona4AD
DJ Comments: Playing the Athens PopFest in Georgia on October 11-15. http://www.ticketalternative.com/Events/14767.aspx#.TjLIEI1pzJE.facebook
12:55Metal ChocolatesOpium of LoveMetal Chocolatesself-released
DJ Comments: Live on KEXP Saturday 8/27 @ 6pm!
12:57Charles BradleyThe World (Is Going Up In Flames)No Time For DreamingDaptone Records
DJ Comments: Performing at KEXP's Bumbershoot Music Lounge Mon Sep 5 @ 1:15pm!
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1:03The HorrorsStill LifeSkyingXL Recordings
DJ Comments: Playing at Neumos on September 8th. http://www.thehorrors.co.uk/live
1:08This Mortal CoilNot MeIt'll End in Tears4AD
DJ Comments: http://www.4ad.com/artists/thismortalcoil/
1:12CavemenThankfulCoCo Beware
DJ Comments: out 9/13
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1:16Gold LeavesThe OrnamentThe OrnamentHardly Art
DJ Comments: Live at KEXP Tuesday August 16, 12:00pm
1:20Pepper RabbitThe Annexation of Puerto RicoRed Velvet Snow BallKanine Records
DJ Comments: Playing at the Mercury Lounge in New York on August 31st. http://www.myspace.com/pepperrabbit
1:24George HarrisonI'd Have You AnytimeAll Things Must PassParlophone
DJ Comments: http://www.georgeharrison.com/#/
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1:28SeaweedStaggerWeakSub Pop Records
DJ Comments: http://www.myspace.com/seaweed
1:31IceageCollapseNew BrigadeWhat's Your Rupture?
DJ Comments: http://iceagecopenhagen.blogspot.com/
1:33MinutemenCoronaDouble Nickles on the DimeSST
1:36JEFF the brotherhoodBummerWe Are the ChampionsInfinity Cat Recordings
DJ Comments: http://www.facebook.com/JEFFtheBrotherhood?sk=events&s=0
1:38The ReplacementsBastards of YoungTimSire Records
1:42The CleanBilly TwoAnthologyMerge Records
DJ Comments: http://www.myspace.com/theclean
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1:45Neon IndianPolish GirlEra ExtranaMom + Pop
DJ Comments: Playing at the Crocodile on October 5th. http://neonindian.com/blog/
1:49SeefeelPolyfusionQuiqueToo Pure
DJ Comments: http://www.myspace.com/seefeelmyspace
1:55Beats AntiqueI Got... (Beats Antique remix)Blind ThresholdAntique Records

Saturday, August 6, 2011

Post Physical: KEXP Playlist 08/04/2011

Playlist

Thursday, August 04, 2011 (LISTEN TO THIS SHOW)
TimeArtistSongAlbumLabel
1:01ChromaticsDark DayIn The City EPItalians Do It Better

DJ Comments: http://www.myspace.com/chromatics
1:07Alain GorageurLa FemmeLa Planete Sauvage Soundtrack

DJ Comments: Il est un compositeur et arrangeur français, né le 20 août 1931 à Rosny-sous-Bois...
1:09Cocteau TwinsCrushedLonely Is an Eyesore4AD

DJ Comments: It behooves you to check out their 1986 collaboration with composer Harold Budd, The Moon and the Melodies: http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-moon-and-the-melodies-r2895- also this song was in the movie Mysterious Skin
1:12SBTRKTWildfireSBTRKTYoung Turks

DJ Comments: Watch the video for this song (feat. Little Dragon) : http://www.sbtrkt.com/wildfire.php
1:16BurialNear DarkUntrueHyperdub

DJ Comments: Put out a 12" in April on Hyperdub: http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/12161-street-halo/
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1:21TychoHours


DJ Comments: He's playing Bumbershoot on September 4th! If you've not browsed around his design website either, it's full of interesting stuff: http://blog.iso50.com/
1:25Clams CasinoGorillaRainforestTri Angle

DJ Comments: Not just a dish with bacon and breadcrumbs...He put out this EP recently, but do delve into his earlier work making beats for a host of MCs: http://soundcloud.com/clammyclams
1:30CaribouShe's the OneAndorraCity Slang

DJ Comments: Used to be called Manitoba but had to change his name for legal reasons (those pesky laws, amirite?!?). Here's some remixes: http://soundcloud.com/caribouband/sets/swim-remixes
1:33Little DragonPlease TurnRitual UnionPeacefrog

DJ Comments: At Bumbershoot September 3rd! This is the third LP from this Swedish group.
1:37Shabazz Palacesfree press and curlBlack UpSub Pop Records

DJ Comments: YEAH YEAH, NO YEAH. Also playing Bumbershoot September 3rd (5:45).
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1:42The CureThe Hanging GardenPornographyFiction Records

DJ Comments: Sean Penn IS Robert Smith (in a new movie. Kinda. There's Nazis...) : http://arts.nationalpost.com/2010/10/22/sean-penn-robert-smith/
1:47CoilPanicScatologyForce and Form

DJ Comments: sweet dreams (and take a listen to this weird cover of Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo3TUtRnZi4)
1:51PictureplanePost PhysicalThee PhysicalLovepump United

DJ Comments: Playing Sunset Tavern August 9th. Man about town Jason Baxter recently interviewed Pictureplane: http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/what-color-are-your-fingernails-right-now/Content?oid=9321569
1:55ZombyAlotheaDedication4AD

DJ Comments: Not your typical 4AD artist, but then again he's not your typical producer either (see what I did there?) http://4ad.com/artists/zomby
1:58YppahAgain With The SubtitlesYou Are Beautiful at All TimesNinja Tune

DJ Comments: Good luck trying to get this song out of your head! http://www.myspace.com/yppah
2:00Belle and SebastianSleep the Clock AroundThe Boy With the Arab StrapJeepster Recordings

DJ Comments: Unfortunately you won't be able to wear your Twee as Fuck shirt anytime soon...they're not currently touring. http://www.belleandsebastian.com/
2:06The War on DrugsBest NightSlave AmbientSecretly Canadian

DJ Comments: Stream this Philly band's new one here: http://lstn.urbanoutfitters.com/lstnradio.php?auto=on&name=Slave%20Ambient
2:11La Big VicMr. Broken BirdActually

DJ Comments: Lead guitarist Toshio Masuda used to be in a J-Pop boy band in Japan. They're playing some dates in NYC this month so go see them! http://www.myspace.com/labigvic/shows
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2:18The HorrorsMoving Further AwaySkyingXL Recordings

DJ Comments: Thursday September 8 @ Neumos! They must have made it because Nardwuar's interviewed them. Doot doo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLv2kM2qhHE
2:26LushDe-LuxeGalaReprise Records

DJ Comments: British press labelled them as part of the "scene that celebrates itself." A little pithy, innit? http://www.allmusic.com/artist/lush-p4805/biography
2:29John MausBelieverWe Must Become the Pitiless Censors of OurselvesDomino

DJ Comments: Check out his, er, insightful interview posted yesterday. Also, I wish they had this song at karaoke: http://pitchfork.com/features/guest-lists/8003-john-maus/
2:33Scott WalkerMathildeScottPhilips

DJ Comments: It's a bummer he shares names with a certain WI elected official: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/scott-walker-p21307
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2:37Metal ChocolatesAfro EgyptMetal Chocolatesself-released

DJ Comments: Playing with Flexions August 5 @ Chop Suey and the awesome VIBRATIONS music festival at Volunteer Park, August 20th: http://cairocollection.blogspot.com/2011/07/announcing-vibrations-cairos-free.html
2:40Gultskra ArtiklerPo DerevneKasha Iz ToporaMiasmah

DJ Comments: Moscow-based musician: http://www.gultskra.com/
2:42HauschkaAlexanderplatzForeign Landscapes130701

DJ Comments: He's from Düsseldorf; it's a very nice town (though they beef with Köln evidently): http://www.hauschka-net.de/
2:47Washed OutA DedicationWithin and WithoutSub Pop Records

DJ Comments: Here's his influences mix for BBC6: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b012brzs
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2:51Prommer & BarckSubmarine BellsAlex and the GrizzlyDerwin Recordings

DJ Comments: SOUNDS like a made up law firm, but they're actually a rad House duo from Germany: http://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/prommerbarck
2:58Autre Ne VeutYour ClothesBody EPOlde English Spelling Bee

DJ Comments: Keeps getting better. FYI the cover art is very NSFW, but like in a medical way...I've said too much. http://www.myspace.com/autreneveut
3:01LowTry to SleepC'mon (bonus disc: C'mon Acoustic)Sub Pop Records

DJ Comments: They made a music video for this song with Uncle Jesse from Full House! http://www.subpop.com/channel/blog/watch_lows_new_video_for_try_to_sleep
3:04Roy MontgomeryClear Night, Port HillsScenes From the South IslandDrunken Fish Records

DJ Comments: Check out his amazing split 12" with Grouper from last year: http://www.discogs.com/Grouper-Roy-Montgomery-Split/release/2078900
3:08Amon TobinLost & FoundISAMNinja Tune

DJ Comments: Playing the DECIBEL Festival Thursday September 29 @ The Paramount with ToKiMONSTA
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3:13Active ChildHigh PriestessYou Are All I SeeVagrant

DJ Comments: New album coming August 23rd! A free download for 'ya: http://www.myspace.com/activechild/blog/543497126
3:15Electric Light OrchestraLetter From SpainSecret Messages

DJ Comments: this was actually used as backing music in commercials for the Games of the XXV Olympiad, held in 1992 in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
3:20Bon IverPerthBon IverJagjaguwar

DJ Comments: Monday September 26 @ Paramount
3:24R. BarrettBeatnik HeartSongs About Books: Ball of Wax 25Ball of Wax

DJ Comments: Pica Beats (Ryan Barret's band) scheduled to play the Wildrose on August 13th.
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3:28The Psychedelic FursSister EuropeThe Psychedelic FursCBS Records

DJ Comments: happy birthday sis <3
3:33Chad ValleyFast ChallengesEquatorial UltravoxLoose Lips

DJ Comments: September 23rd at the Crocodile with Active Child!
3:38Thinking Fellers Union Local 282Cup of DreamsStrangers From the UniverseMatador Records

DJ Comments: aka TFUL282: http://www.allmusic.com/artist/thinking-fellers-union-local-282-p27071
3:45Archers of LoafWeb in FrontIcky MettleAlias Records

DJ Comments: Just re-issued! Look out for more re-issues from them in the next few months.
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3:49Fool's GoldStreet ClothesLeave No TraceIAMSOUND Records

DJ Comments: Playing the Mural (next to the Space Needle) August 6th. Check out the other amazing shows going on there all this month: http://blog.kexp.org/blog/kexp-seattle-center-presents-concerts-at-the-mural-2011/
3:51AutumnI Say You Hello


DJ Comments: a 'best of' collection of songs originally released on cassette in the 80s - out in 2011 on Minimal Wave
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3:59ShlohmoPlacesBad VibesFriends of Friends

DJ Comments: Out August 9th!
4:04The ClashPressure DropSuper Black Market Clash

DJ Comments: Originally recorded in 1969 by The Maytals
4:07NodzzzFear of AdviceInningsWoodsist

DJ Comments: Part of that feel-good Woodsist gang: http://nodzzz.blogspot.com/
4:09Shocking PinksThis Aching DealShocking Pinks

DJ Comments: Check out some newish material from this Christchurch, NZ band: http://alteredzones.com/posts/986/shocking-pinks-ten-years/
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4:12M83Midnight CityHurry Up, I'm DreamingMute

DJ Comments: out 10/18! See them at Neumos November 13 (but only if you want to)
4:16Soft MetalsVoicesSoft MetalsCaptured Tracks

DJ Comments: Captured Tracks puts out another winner with this Portland duo's new release. Get sexy with them here: http://soundcloud.com/soft-metals
4:21Puro InstinctSilvers of YouHeadbangers in EcstasyMexican Summer

DJ Comments: This song originally recorded under their old name - Pearl Harbor. That is deliciously silky: http://vimeo.com/12987214
4:24The Temper TrapSweet DispositionConditionsLiberation Music

DJ Comments: This band is really into tour diaries, video and written: http://www.thetempertrap.com/temper_tv
4:28Young Athletes LeagueWe Only Feed OurselvesWe Only Feed OurselvesCeremony

DJ Comments: Released in March but you can stream the album at their Bandcamp. You'll feel more athletic because of it: http://youngathletesleague.bandcamp.com/album/we-only-feed-ourselves
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4:36Stephin MerrittForever And A DayObscuritiesMerge

DJ Comments: I wonder if he gets mad when people misspell his name...Anyhoo, all the details about his upcoming record of older songs (out August 23rd) available here: http://www.mergerecords.com/blog/2011/05/stephin-merritt-to-release-obscurities-on-merge-in-august/
4:37Kurt VileInvisibility: NonexistentSquare Shells EPMatador Records

DJ Comments: Next playing Seattle on September 28th at the Paramount.
4:45Land of TalkSpeak to Me BonesApplause Cheer Boo HissDependent Music

DJ Comments: Some pretty good music videos they've made. Pretty, pretty, pretty good (as Larry would say) : http://www.landoftalk.com/landoftalk/
4:48WU LYFDirtGo Tell Fire To The MountainLYF

DJ Comments: World Unite! Youth Lucifer Foundation - see them November 11th at the Crocodile.
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4:53Josef KIt's Kinda FunnyEntomologyDomino

DJ Comments: 1981 - appeared on the legendary C81 mixtape put out by NME / Rough Trade along with Scritti Politti, Pere Ubu, Orange Juice, Aztec Camera and everybody else that was awesome back then.
4:55LoisValentineButterfly KissK Records

DJ Comments: Was a DJ on KAOS in Olympia!
4:58Warren ZevonAin't That Pretty at AllThe EnvoyRhino

DJ Comments: AND I AIN'T THAT PRETTY AT ALL! http://www.allmusic.com/artist/warren-zevon-p140899
5:01Blue Sky Black DeathWhere Do We GoNoirFake Four Inc

DJ Comments: Seattle / SF group. This album is a real grower: http://www.myspace.com/blueskyblackdeath
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5:08The RaptureHow Deep Is Your Love?In the Grace of Your LoveDFA

DJ Comments: New album out in September! On a completely unrelated note, their band site is the first result in Google when you search for The Rapture. Take THAT sins of humankind! http://www.therapturemusic.com/
5:12Loose JointsIs It All Over My Face (Larry Levan mix)The World of Arthur RussellSoul Jazz Records

DJ Comments: 1980 - recorded much of his disco / dance tracks with producer Bob Blank : http://www.theblankgeneration-blanktapes.com/
5:17Seun Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80You Can RunFrom Africa With Fury: RiseKF

DJ Comments: Fela Kuti's youngest son and a badass in his own right: http://www.myspace.com/seunkuti/shows
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5:25ZomesOpeningsEarth GridThrill Jockey

DJ Comments: Read about "Zome" on Wikipedia - your head might explode. If that doesn't sound like your cup of tea, read about the ex-Lungfish member instead : http://www.thrilljockey.com/catalog/?id=105273
5:27The FeaturesHow It StartsWildernessSerpents and Snakes/Bug Music

DJ Comments: See them (if it pleases the court) September 16th at El Corazon. In Spanish it means "The Corazon"
5:31The Birthday PartyMr. ClarinetHee-Haw4AD

DJ Comments: Where Nick Cave got his start. The band was originally called The Boys Next Door.
5:34IceageCollapseNew BrigadeWhat's Your Rupture?

DJ Comments: http://www.myspace.com/egaeci
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5:38Cold CaveLove Comes CloseLove Comes CloseThe Heartworm

DJ Comments: Some US and European tour dates coming up soon: http://www.matadorrecords.com/cold_cave/
5:42PHANTOGRAMMouthful of DiamondsEyelid MoviesBarsuk Records

DJ Comments: Their awesome live set at KEXP is here --------> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfTZEEJS_uU
5:46Rainbow ArabiaBoys and DiamondsBoys and DiamondsKompakt

DJ Comments: Playing THIS Saturday at the Mural, part of the KEXP Concerts at the Mural summer series. Be there or be square : http://blog.kexp.org/blog/kexp-seattle-center-presents-concerts-at-the-mural-2011/
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5:51Ty SegallMy Head ExplodesGoodbye BreadDrag City

DJ Comments: If I saw him on the street I'd be like "sweet licks man!"
5:53SeefeelIndustriousQuiqueToo Pure

DJ Comments: Their new album is ace too! http://warp.net/records/seefeel