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Music That Matters, Vol. 177 - Mood Music For Winter

Fri, Dec 4 Listen

Morning Show host John Richards puts together his soundtrack to the dark days of winter with the best of this and next year in this moody mixed upbeat set. 1. BlakRoc - What You Do To Me 2. The Slew - It's All Over 3. HEALTH - Die Slowly 4. Los Campesinos! - There Are Listed Buildings 5. Rubik - Goji Berries (Live on KEXP) 6. The Union Line - Peals 7. Wild Yaks - River May Come 8. Universal Studios Florida - Haze Coasting 9. Desolation Wilderness - San Francisco 2am 10. Animal Collective -...

Music That Matters, Vol. 176 - Surfer Blood on Virgin Islands

Fri, Nov 27 Listen

In this breakthrough podcast, idealist DJ Kevin Cole and his kung fu fighting band of bands go ballistic on your ears! Includes Mexican Chili Taco Fiesta, The Bats, Laura Veirs and Gospel Gossip. 1. Surfer Blood - Floating Vibes 2. The Bats - Steppin Out 3. BOAT - We Want It! We Want It! 4. Laura Veirs - Sleeper In The Valley 5. Systems Officer - Pacer 6. The Ghost Is Dancing - Battles On 7. Macklemore - The Town 8. You Say Party! We Say Die! - Laura Palmer's Prom 9. Frank Turner - The Road...

Music That Matters, Vol. 175 - Pitch A Fit

Fri, Nov 20 Listen

The days are getting shorter and darker and colder in Seattle. Brrrr. It's dark when you wake up and dark when you leave work. But even on the darkest and dreariest of days, you have a reason to be happy: because KEXP is here for you to listen to all day long. In this podcast, Cheryl Waters offers just a sampling of the beautiful and the bright and sunny tunes that she's singing and dancing along with right now. 1. Rodrigo and Gabriela - Hanuman 2. The Scotland Yard Gospel Choir - Sixteen Is...

Music That Matters, Vol. 174 - Rachel Ratner's Cartographic Study of Musica

Fri, Nov 13 Listen

Ever hear of 6-degrees of Kevin Bacon? Join DJ Rachel Ratner as she explores the interconnectedness of the Northwest's music scene. 1. The Shackles - Way Before We Got Orphan Blues 2. The Charming Snakes - Love Life 3. Coconut Coolouts - Tireshredding 4. Lamborghiniz - Take Them Drawls Off 5. The Lights - Nervous Breakdown 6. Love Tan - This Land is No Good 7. Factums - When 8. Intelligence - Astrology 9. Popular Shapes - Elevator Friends 10. Charles Leo Gebhardt IV - Look Out, Look In 11....

Music That Matters, Vol. 173 - A Little Less Homesick

Fri, Nov 6 Listen

This "creepy yet exciting" Music That Matters podcast was recorded in a hidden basement in Brooklyn by John Richards and features the very best in the new music being played on the Morning Show with a ton of Seattle bands in the mix... making John feel a little less homesick. 1. Big Spider's Back - Perfect Machine 2. Islands - Vapour 3. The Mary Onettes - Dare 4. The Pains Of Being Pure At Heart - Higher Than The Stars 5. Drummer - Feel Good Together 6. Lou Barlow - Sharing 7. Fitz & The...

Music That Matters, Vol. 172 - More Noise With Less Noise

Fri, Oct 30 Listen

DJ Kevin Cole brings the noise. Warning: after listening to this podcast, you'll be running down the street in your underwear. 1. For A Minor Reflection - Converge ( live from Iceland Airwaves) 2. Strawberry Whiplash - Picture Perfect 3. The Tripwires - Look At It This Way 4. The Hold Steady - Both Crosses (from Live at KEXP Volume 5) 5. Grand Archives - Silver Among The Gold 6. Wax Tailor - Dragon Chasers 7. Brother Ali - The Travelers 8. Helladope - Just Do You Know 9. Andrew Bird - Oh No...

Music That Matters, Vol. 171 - Exploding Head

Fri, Oct 23 Listen

Cheryl Waters presents her latest collection of songs, some a little newer and some a little older, but all so good they'll make your noggin burst! 1. The Dutchess And The Duke - Hands 2. Le Loup - Beach Town 3. The Bottle Rockets - Kid Next Door 4. Thao With The Get Down Stay Down - Know Better Learn Faster 5. Fool's Gold - Surprise Hotel 6. The Raveonettes - Breaking Into Cars 7. The Juan McLean - One Day 8. Magic Wands - Black Magic 9. The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition 10. The Asteroid...

Music That Matters, Vol. 170 - Survive With Style

Fri, Oct 16 Listen

Street Sounds host Larry Mizell Jr. brings a podcast of bangin' hip-hop from all over the map, figuratively and literally, with a healthy dose of hometown love. 1. Khingz - Bladed Poems 2. Fresh Espresso - Laserbeams 3. The Jacka - Won't Be Right 4. Fatal Lucciauno - Black Hearted 5. Diamond District - Who I Be 6. Helladope - Shine On 7. Tay Sean - Robin Hood 8. Shabazz Palaces - Sparkles 9. Champagne Champagne Magnetic Blackness (feat. THEESatisfaction) 10. THEESatisfaction - PTSD 11. The...

Music That Matters, Vol. 169 - Whacked Out and Venting

Fri, Oct 9 Listen

A delirious John Richards presents a collection of songs recorded smack in the middle of the 2009 Fall Membership Drive, but even while whacked out and venting, he still manages to pull out great new tune after another. 1. Middle East - Blood 2. Volcano Choir - Island, IS 3. Port Royal - The Photoshopped Prince 4. ArpLine - Cap (demo) 5. A Sunny Day in Glasgow - Failure 6. The Heavy - How Do You Like Me Now 7. Turbo Fruits - Want Some Mo 8. Visqueen - Hand Me Down 9. Sissy Wish - Float 10....

Music That Matters, Vol. 168 - Locals and Beyond, A Fall Mix

Fri, Oct 2 Listen

Join new overnight host DJ Tim as he brings you his current mix of local faves, nationals and beyond. All of the songs collected in this fall playlist remind him of his favorite time of year. So grab a warm sweater, get ready to watch the leaves fall, and enjoy. 1. Shenandoah Davis - Proof 2. Flexions - Fated Occupations 3. Miike Snow - Song For No One 4. Throw Me the Statue - Pistols 5. Le Loup - Forgive Me 6. Bird Announced Land - Sweet Dreams 7. Thee Satisfaction - Waltz 8. Black Whales -...

Music That Matters, Vol. 167 - Discover the Recipes You Are Using and Aband

Fri, Sep 25 Listen

Step into the musical kitchen with Afternoon Show DJ Kevin Cole! He's serving up nothing but great new music, with heaping spoonfuls of dreamy electronica, energetic power-pop, and foot-tappin' country tinged rock... Dig in! 1. Visqueen - Ward 2. The Fucking Eagles - Gentlemen's Blues 3. M. Bison - Maybe 4. Lusine - Twilight 5. Atlas Sound - Quick Canal 6. YACHT - Psychic City (Voodoo City) 7. Speech Debelle - Spinnin' 8. D. Black - Yah Have Mercy 9. Mason Jennings - The Field 10. The...

Music That Matters, Vol. 166 - Spotlight on Decibel Festival 2009

Fri, Sep 18 Listen

DJ Alex shines a spotlight on select artists performing at this year's 6th annual Decibel Festival, Seattle's premier electronic music and arts event. Running from September 24-27, Decibel Festival will feature over 100 acts from 10 different countries, 30 of which will be making their live NW debut! Tune in to get a taste of this year's diverse and stacked roster, and check out www.dbfestival.com for more information! 1. Nosaj Thing - Lords 2. Nalepa - Flatlands (Nosaj Thing Remix) 3....

Music That Matters Vol. 165 - Wicked Blood

Fri, Sep 11 Listen

Cheryl Waters presents another collection of music that is wickedly good. 1. Sea Wolf - Wicked Blood 2. Blitzen Trapper - Black River Killer 3. Soft Black - The Earth Is Black 4. These United States - I Want You To Keep Everything 5. So Many Dynamos - New Bones 6. Shout Out Out Out Out - Bad Choices 7. Passion Pit - The Reeling 8. Metric - Gold Guns Girls 9. Bon Iver - Blood Bank 10. Nurses - Man At Arms 11. Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band - Who's Asking 12. Loney Dear - Airport Surroundings 13....

Music That Matters Vol. 164 - Modern Metal Worth Mining

Fri, Sep 4 Listen

Heavy metal has always been a resilient genre with a fiercely devoted fan base, but in the last several years, an impressive strain of punk informed, independent metal artists have emerged, forging elements of classic hard rock to the brash spirit of underground and post-punk artists. What follows is a survey of some of the best newer artists operating in this genre, along with one deliciously noisy history lesson from one of its early frontrunners, the late, great Karp. 1. Children -...

Music That Matters, Vol. 163 - A Lesson In Geography

Fri, Aug 28 Listen

Morning Show host John Richards brings you this podcast just in time for geography class -- 15 songs, 8 locations (NYC, Seattle, Scotland, Spain, Tacoma, LA, New Zealand, Hell). 1. Delorean - Deli 2. ArpLine - Fold Up Like A Piece Of Paper 3. The Redwood Plan - Push 4. The Ettes - No Home 5. Talbot Tagora - Mixed Signals Through Miles Of Pilgrimage 6. Dave Bazan - Bless This Mess 7. The Twilight Sad - Reflection Of Television 8. The Nightgowns - Animal Sound 9. The Clean - In The Dreamlife...

Music That Matters, Vol. 162 - Affiliated Aerodynamic Radio Hunting

Fri, Aug 21 Listen

Afternoon Show DJ Kevin Cole has hunted down some of his favorite songs right now, perfect for soaring through the last days of summer. 1. Langhorne Slim - Say Yes 2. Young Fresh Fellows - Lamp Industries 3. The Bottle Rockets - Way It Used To Be 4. Naomi Shelton and The Gospel Queens - I'll Take The Long Road 5. Gregory Alan Isakov - Light Year 6. Wye Oak - Siamese 7. Fruit Bats - My Unusual Friend 8. The Redwood Plan - Movers, Shakers, Makers 9. Plastiscines - Barcelona 10. Capsula - Found...

Music That Matters, Vol. 161 - Bumbershoot 2009 Sneak Preview

Fri, Aug 14 Listen

Kevin Cole presents the annual sneak preview of the Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival, happening on Labor Day weekend, Sept 5-7. Listen to some of KEXP's favorite bands playing the festival at large and at our exclusive Music Lounge, which you can sign up for at www.kexp.org. 1. Hey Marseilles - From A Terrace (from Live at KEXP Volume Five) 2. Hotels - Kite Fight 3. Matt and Kim - Daylight 4. Natalie Portman's Shaved Head - Me + Yr Daughter 5. Akron/Family - Set 'Em Free 6. Common Market...

Music That Matters, Vol. 160 - Beats Ablaze

Fri, Aug 7 Listen

DJ Alex burns through 20 tracks that have recently made him go, "Damn! That's fresh!" Packed with new local cuts, funky psychedelic jams, breezy tropical sounds, and intense rhythmic excursions, "Beats Ablaze" is sure to soothe sunburns and melt minds. Enjoy! 1. Leyode - Elizabeth Chateau 2. Nosaj Thing - Coat of Arms 3. Grynch - Chemistry (f. One Be Lo) 4. Machine Drum - Let It (f. Melo-X) 5. Toro Y Moi - Blessa 6. Bibio - Jealous of Roses 7. Big Spider's Back - Warped 8. Yppah - Bobbie Joe...

Music That Matters, Vol. 159 - Lust for Life: Thoughts of PJ

Fri, Jul 31 Listen

This week's podcast was recorded while thinking of much loved KEXP volunteer, member, listener and friend PJ Welsh, who was struggling to hold onto life as she battled organ failure. A consummate music lover, PJ shared her enthusiasm and generosity with so many around her. She inspired me with her passion for so many things, music and otherwise, and with her lust for life. 1. The Cinematic Orchestra - To Build a Home 2. Star Anna and the Laughing Dogs - Through the Winter 3. Dear Tick - Easy...

Music That Matters, Vol. 158 - Temperate Times

Fri, Jul 24 Listen

Breeze your way through DJ Shannon's warm seasonal mix and explore her latest international jams from The Temper Trap, Post War Years, The Silent Years, The Twilight Sad, Mew and Sad Day for Puppets, among others. Boost your mood immediately with feel good tunes. 1. The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition 2. Post War Years - Whole World on Its Head 3. Plugs - All Them Witches 4. Chew Lips - Salt Air 5. Mad Rad - Sexy Bicycle 6. Fresh Espresso - Girls and Fast Cars 7. Engineers - Sometimes I...

Music That Matters, Vol. 157 - Morning Show Podcast

Fri, Jul 17 Listen

John Richards presents a selection of his favorite songs from the Morning Show, including White Rabbits, The Fiery Furnaces, Generationals, Stellastarr*, Pela, Deerhunter, and Foreign Born. 1. Phantogram - When I'm Small 2. Deerhunter - Rainmaker Cassette Exchange 3. White Rabbits - Rudie Fails 4. Foreign Born - Vacationing People 5. La Strada - Sun Song 6. Generationals - Angry Charlie 7. The Nightgowns - Animal 8. Pela - Augustine (Live on KEXP) 9. The Fiery Furnaces - The End Is Near 10....

Youth Podcast, Vol. 5 - Ashley and RJ

Fri, Jul 17 Listen

Welcome to a special edition of KEXP's Music that Matters Podcast. This podcast was conceived, programmed and hosted by young adults who participated in KEXP's Spring Youth Podcasting Workshop, in collaboration with the Vera Project, a youth-focused music and arts venue in Seattle. This podcast is hosted by Ashley McDonald and RJ Cubarrubia, two stellar KEXP interns. To learn more and to apply for future workshops, visit the "About" page of our website, www.kexp.org. 1. Jessica Lea Mayfield...

Music That Matters, Vol. 156 - Northwest Festival Preview

Fri, Jul 10 Listen

Sunshine, drum circles and water parks aren't the only things that the summer months have to offer, there's also music festivals! DJ Sharlese gives you a preview of three summer festivals she's excited to attend: The Capitol Hill Block Party, What The Heck Fest, and PDX Pop Now! Yay for Summer! 1. Japandroids - Young Hearts Spark Fire 2. The Maldives - By The Wind Sailor (Live @ KEXP) 3. Mika Miko - Beat The Rush 4. They Live - Meth Heads 5. Cryptacize - Mythomania 6. Grouper - Heavy...

Music That Matters, Vol. 155 - Bubblegum

Fri, Jul 3 Listen

Kevin Cole presents 14 songs to chew out a rhythm to on your bubblegum. 1. Dreamdate - 8 Sleeves 2. Liechtenstein - All At Once 3. Major Lazer - Hold The Line 4. Starfucker - Biggie Smalls 5. Fresh Espresso - Big Or Small 6. The Nightgowns - Narwhal Aerobics 7. Rancid - Let The Dominoes Fall 8. The Omens – Pray For You 9. Thunderheist - Bubblegum 10. Dirty Projectors - Stillness Is The Move 11. Star Lake Drownings - Where It All Began 12. Mochipet - Spring (Featuring Daedelus) 13. Zizek /...

Music That Matters, Vol. 154 - Big Gay Podcast 2009

Fri, Jun 26 Listen

40 years after the Stonewall riots, the musical landscape of the queer community is more diverse than ever. For the 2009 edition of the "Big Gay Podcast," DJ El Toro rustled up tracks by 15 openly gay and lesbian artists or bands with prominent LGBT members, from Seattle and around the globe. From moody instrumentals and histrionic electronics, to tongue-in-cheek punk rock and a double-dose of lesbian hip hop, there's something for everyone on this special Pride podcast. 1. Grizzly Bear - He...

Music That Matters, Vol. 153 - Heart Sweats

Fri, Jun 19 Listen

Cheryl Waters brings you a collection of upbeat songs so good they'll give your heart a workout! 1. Wake the President - Professor 2. Black Moth Super Rainbow - Born On a Day the Sun Didn't Rise 3. Nicodemus - Sun Children 4. Cut Copy - Feel the Love 5. Japandroids - Heart Sweats 6. Kelley Stoltz - Your Reverie 7. The Builders and the Butchers - Barcelona 8. These United States - The Business 9. Hatcham Social - So So Happy Making 10. Strange Boys - This Girl Taught Me a Dance 11. King Khan...

Music That Matters, Vol. 152 - Songs for a Summer Evening

Fri, Jun 12 Listen

Quilty 3000 shares a selection of music perfect for a summer evening, to take you from sunset to dusk. 1. Dave Alvin and The Guilty Women - Nani and Jimi 2. Dex Romweber Duo - Pictures of You 3. Final Spins - Another Sunny Day 4. The Old Haunts - Volatile 5. Great Northern - Houses 6. Richard Swift - Lady Luck 7. Starlight Mints - Zoomba 8. Fleet Foxes - Mykonos 9. Green Pajamas - Any Way The Wind Blow 10. The Wooden Birds - False Alarm 11. Calexico - Two Silver Trees 12. Telekinesis - I Saw...

Music That Matters, Vol. 151 - Summer Songs

Fri, Jun 5 Listen

John Richards searches for the perfect summer song as he plays a number of his recent favorites from the Morning Show. 1. Miike Snow - Animal 2. Arch Cupcake - Rubix Dude 3. Iran - Buddy 4. Wussy - Muscle Cars 5. Phoenix - Listamania 6. Escape Act - Cabin Fever 7. Threatmantics - Big Man 8. Bell X1 - The Ribs of a Broken Umbrealla 9. Erik Blood - To Leave America 10. Akron/ Family - The River 11. O + S - We Do What We Want To 12. Bill Callahan - All thoughts are Prey to Some Beast 13. Faunts...

Music That Matters, Vol. 150 - No Fun: DJ Shani's Summertime Podcast!

Fri, May 29 Listen

Explore DJ Shani's favorite new songs on her latest podcast. Travel to France, Poland, England, Germany, Portugal, and the US of A! Listen to some electronic beats, experimental landscapes, lo-fi garage rock, lazy summertime pop, and more. You'll find your favorite new songs for driving on a sunny summer's day, walking home on a warm summer's night, or lounging on the porch with a mint julep... or make that the beach... mmmm. 1. Sonny and The Sunsets - Strange Love 2. Dreamdate - 8 Sleeves...

Music That Matters, Vol. 149 - The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Fri, May 22 Listen

Kevin Cole does what your closest friend would do: he shares fifteen amazing songs with you including new music from John Vanderslice, Jeremy Enigk, and Superchunk. 1. BrakesBrakesBrakes - Ancient Mysteries 2. I Was A King - Norman Bleik 3. Fanfarlo - The Walls Are Coming Down 4. John Vanderslice - Too Much Time 5. Jeremy Enigk - Life's Too Short 6. Erik Blood - Broken Glass 7. Red Collar - The Astronaut 8. Common Market - Escaping Arkham 9. Bill Callahan - All Beasts Are Prey To Some Beast...

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