Top 12 Music Sessions of 2012
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Michael Kiwanuka - KXT: Live Sessions
British soul and folk artist Michael Kiwanuka won the BBC's Sound of 2012 poll in January, identifying him as one of the most promising up-and-coming musicians. He didn't disappoint with his debut album "Home Again" in March, reaching number four on the UK charts. Michael Kiwanuka stopped by KXT in Dallas to play a couple of songs and discuss his relationship with Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys as well as his rationale behind dropping out of music school. (KXT's Live Sessions, 3/19/12)
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Matisyahu - WNRN: Live In Studio
Matisyahu hit the scene in 2004 with his mixture of reggae, rock, beatboxing sounds, and traditional Hebrew themes. On this episode of Live In Studio on WNRN, Matisyahu discusses how his music (and hair) has changed over time and plays songs off of his new album Spark Seeker. (WNRN's Live In Studio, 10/31/12)
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Beach House - KCRW: Morning Becomes Eclectic
2012 was a great year for Beach House. Not only have they become the go-to indie band to sample on a hip-hop record, but they also released their fourth album, "Bloom," to widespread critical acclaim. Bloom's ambiance is similar to the feeling of their prior albums, but this time around, Beach House have expanded their sound to fully-realized, grand pop songs. On this segment, Beach House play songs from "Bloom" and discuss venues, touring lives, and arrangement. (MBE, 7/2/2012)
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Kishi Bashi - NPR: All Songs Considered: Tiny Desk...
Kishi Bashi released his debut album, "151a," in 2012, after having toured with Regina Spektor, Sondre Lerche and Of Montreal as a violinist. His songs channel other indie violinists, such as Andrew Bird and Owen Pallet, with heavy vocal and instrumental looping. On this episode of Tiny Desk Concerts, Kishi Bashi showcases his live looping and beatboxing skills by playing a few songs off of his debut album. (NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts, 5/10/12)
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The Lumineers - KEXP: Live Performances - Live from...
Although active for the last five years in different forms, The Lumineers hadn't garned much media attention until 2012 when they released their self-titled, debut album. Now The Lumineers have a #1 U.S. Alt and Rock Chart topping song in "Ho Hey" and Grammy nominations for Best Americana Album and Best New Artist. KEXP caught a great live set of theirs from Barboza in Seattle, which you can check out here. (KEXP's Live Performances, 7/23/12)
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The Great Lake Swimmers - CBC Radio 2: Canada Live
Folk rock mainstays The Great Lake Swimmers released their fifth studio album in April of 2012. CBC Radio 2 was at the Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto to capture the excellent debut performance of this album on their program Canada Live. (CBC Radio 2's Canada Live, 4/14/12)
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Rhett Miller - KXT: Live Sessions
Old 97's frontman Rhett Miller is one of the most fun and funny musicians around. He displayed a more subdued side of himself when he visited KXT's studios to perform a few songs. (KXT Live Sessions, 6/14/12)
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