On the show next time it’s the Bond-theme worthy torch-songs of vocalist nonpareil - Danielle Ponder.  It's one of a kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.

Live On KEXP

Live On KEXP, Episode 386 - Danielle Ponder (Promo)

On the show this time, it’s the danceable darkwave of Danish musician - Trentemøller.  His latest is Dreamweaver, featuring the Icelandic singer Disa, available on In My Room records.


Live on KEXP, Episode 487 - Trentemøller

On the show this time, it’s the Belarusian synth-pop of Molchat Doma.   Molchat Doma is a post-punk, synth-pop, new-wave electronic band from Minsk, Belarus.  Their latest is Belaya Polosa or White Stripe, available on Sacred Bones records.

Live on KEXP, Episode 488 - Molchat Doma

On the show next time, it’s the Indonesian funk of Ali.  It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.

Live on KEXP, Episode 489 - Ali (Promo)

On the show this time, it’s the Indonesian funk of Ali.  Ali incorporates 70’s soul, disco, and afrobeat with elements of arabic and middle eastern music.  They released their first single “Dance, Habibi” in 2001, and followed up with their debut album Malaka in 2023 on Anukara records.  Their latest EP - Patterns was released independently.

Live on KEXP, Episode 489 - Ali

On the show next time, it’s the heavy-rock of alt-metal pioneers, Helmet.  It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.


Live On KEXP, Episode 490 - Helmet (Promo)

On the show this time, it's the heavy-rock of alt-metal pioneers, Helmet. Helmet’s tunings, rhythms, and chord voicings are startlingly original, and easily as heavy as anything that came before or after them.  Their latest releases are the studio album Left available through earMUSIC, and Move On, a compilation of covers and live tracks.

Live on KEXP, Episode 490 - Helmet

On the show next time, it’s the danceable singalong punk-rock of Scottish band Franz Ferdinand.  It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.

LOK 491 PROMO

On the show this time, it’s the danceable singalong punk-rock of Scottish band Franz Ferdinand.  They released their debut single in 2003.  They followed it up with “Take Me Out” in early 2004. After a slow start, the song caught on, partly thanks to heavy rotation on MTV.  They were awarded the Mercury Prize, and their debut album sold millions of copies.  They’ve been on a steady roll since, recently releasing their 6th studio album The Human Fear available through the Domino Recording Company. 


Live on KEXP, Episode 491 - Franz Ferdinand

On the show next time, it’s the northern African desert-blues of Étran de l’Aïre.  It's one of-a-kind sessions from your favorite artists, and from a few, you're about to discover.  From our studios in Seattle it’s Live on KEXP.

Live On KEXP, Episode 386 - Danielle Ponder (Promo)

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