Bay Area buzz band Girls are sure to top many critics’ Top Ten of 2009 lists, at least if the massive amounts of excellent review is an indication) (they broke the 9.0 barrier on Pitchfork). Not only that, there’s quite a story behind vocalist Christopher Owens, you can read about that elsewhere, and well… everyone [...]

Susan Boyle has made U.K. chart history. The former Britain’s Got Talent contestant sold over 410,000 copies of her debut album I Dreamed a Dream in its first week of release, making it the fastest-selling album of 2009 as well earning the biggest first-week sales of any album in U.K. chart...

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Portland pop-punkers The Thermals, who are performing during KEXP’s 7th Annual Yule Benefit on December 12th, are already revealing the news that their as-yet-finished fifth album will be released September 7th, 2010. That should give the band a bountiful cushion while keeping fans on pins and...

Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription.This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs and and studio recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. Today’s selection, featured...

Amid the deluge of dark and stormy nights that have been sounding off this month, and Champaign, Illinois’ Headlights came out to play at The Sunset Tavern on November 8th. For those still adjusting to Daylight Savings, it was high time to get a dose of something sunny and cozy to help get through...

The Brute Chorus Genre: Alternative / Garage / Folk From: London, United Kingdom The Brute Chorus are releasing their first Christmas single, Bury Me In Hawaii, on Christmas Eve. The song was recorded at The Strong...

Asobi SeksuGenre: Psychedelic / Trance / Pop From: Brooklyn, United States One of the last albums ever recorded at London’s renowned Olympic Studios (where The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and The Who have all recorded), ‘Acoustic...

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