Live on KEXP

On the show this time, it’s the mesmerizing post-punk shoe-gaze of Brooklyn band DIIV. DIIV is a heavy, thinking-person’s rock band formed by Zachary Cole Smith in Brooklyn NY back in 2011. They released 3 albums on Captured Tracks and survived member changes, stints in rehab, almost calling it quits, and a reorganization to a more democratic structure to get to this point. They have released a new full-length album, 'Frog In Boiling Water,' which is available on Fantasy Records. Record 06/11/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the mesmerizing post-punk shoe-gaze of Brooklyn band DIIV. DIIV is a heavy, thinking-person’s rock band formed by Zachary Cole Smith in Brooklyn NY back in 2011. They released 3 albums on Captured Tracks and survived member changes, stints in rehab, almost calling it quits, and a reorganization to a more democratic structure to get to this point. They have released a new full-length album, 'Frog In Boiling Water,' which is available on Fantasy Records. Record 06/11/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, - flip that indie pop on its head with the music of Camera Obscura. Camera Obscura is an indie Scottish band from Glasgow. They’ve been making music together since 1996, though they took some time away from the band following keyboardist Carey Lander’s illness and eventual death from cancer. They reunited in 2018, to play a festival -cruise show - the Boaty Weekender - with fellow Glaswegians Belle & Sebastian. A few years later, they announced some new music and a tour, and their latest album Look to the East, Look to the West is available on Merge Records. Recorded June 7, 2024 Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, flip that indie pop on its head, with the music of Camera Obscura. Camera Obscura is an indie Scottish band from Glasgow. They’ve been making music together since 1996, though they took some time away from the band following keyboardist Carey Lander’s illness and eventual death from cancer. They reunited in 2018, to play a festival -cruise show - the Boaty Weekender - with fellow Glaswegians Belle & Sebastian. A few years later, they announced some new music and a tour, and their latest album Look to the East, Look to the West is available on Merge Records. Recorded June 7, 2024 Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, the Miki Berenyi Trio plays some classic Lush songs and some brand new music too. Miki Berenyi is a founding member and the eventual lead singer of the legendary shoegaze band Lush. She wrote a book about her childhood, and her life leading up to forming Lush, as well as the unvarnished reality of playing in a band in the 90s. Thanks to the book, and being continually asked to play music at book events, she formed a trio. They have a single, “Vertigo,” out on Bella Union. Recorded 06/04/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, the Miki Berenyi Trio plays some classic Lush songs and some brand new music too. Miki Berenyi is a founding member and the eventual lead singer of the legendary shoegaze band Lush. She wrote a book about her childhood, and her life leading up to forming Lush, as well as the unvarnished reality of playing in a band in the 90s. Thanks to the book, and being continually asked to play music at book events, she formed a trio. They have a single, “Vertigo,” out on Bella Union. Recorded 06/04/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, when drummers collide, the music of Lol Tolhurst and Budgie. Lol Tolhurst is a founding member of the band The Cure, playing drums and later keyboards. Budgie is a founding member of The Creatures, along with Siouxsie Sioux, after playing with Siouxsie Sioux and the Banshees for 9 albums and 17 years. Together with Irish producer Jacknife Lee they have a new project, and an album titled 'Los Angeles' available on PIAS Recordings. Recorded 06/04/2024. Los Angeles Travel Channel Uh Oh We Got To Move A Forest Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, when drummers collide, the music of Lol Tolhurst and Budgie. Lol Tolhurst is a founding member of the band The Cure, playing drums and later keyboards. Budgie is a founding member of The Creatures, along with Siouxsie Sioux, after playing with Siouxsie Sioux and the Banshees for 9 albums and 17 years. Together with Irish producer Jacknife Lee they have a new project, and an album titled 'Los Angeles' available on PIAS Recordings. Recorded 06/04/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the timeless freedom and fearlessness of Feist. Feist is the moniker of Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Leslie Feist. She’s been making music since she was a teenager, her first punk rock band winning a battle of the bands back in 1993. She toured with that band, until she was forced to take a 6 month break from singing due to losing her voice. She became the bassist for a friend's band. She became the guitarist in another band. She wrote songs and when she was ready, released her debut solo record in 1999. Her latest album released in 2023 is called “Multitudes” and is available on Polydor Records. Recorded 05/24/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the timeless freedom and fearlessness of Feist. Feist is the moniker of Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist Leslie Feist. She’s been making music since she was a teenager, her first punk rock band winning a battle of the bands back in 1993. She toured with that band, until she was forced to take a 6 month break from singing due to losing her voice. She became the bassist for a friend's band. She became the guitarist in another band. She wrote songs and when she was ready, released her debut solo record in 1999. Her latest album released in 2023 is called “Multitudes” and is available on Polydor Records. Recorded 05/24/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the shoegaze originators reunited - Ride rides again. Ride is an English rock band from Oxford, one of the original shoegaze bands. Their first album, 'Nowhere,' came out of nowhere in 1990, and now 34 years later they have a new album, 'Interplay,' available on Wichita Records. Recorded 05/25/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the shoegaze originators reunited - Ride rides again. Ride is an English rock band from Oxford, one of the original shoegaze bands. Their first album, 'Nowhere,' came out of nowhere in 1990, and now 34 years later they have a new album, 'Interplay,' available on Wichita Records. Recorded 05/25/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the genre-free Portland or Brooklyn or Jacksonville supergroup - Kairos Creature Club. Kairos Creature Club is a project created by Lena Simon (who previously played bass in La Luz) and Glenn Van Dyke (who co-founded the surfy pop-punk band BOYTOY). They invite collaborators to join in the fun - folks like drummer Kevin Jackson, Matt Shaw from Mother Gooses, Caroline Rose from … Caroline Rose, and Lucas Harwood from King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Their latest album is 'Kairos Creature Club' available on Greenway Records. Recorded 05/20/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the genre-free Portland or Brooklyn or Jacksonville supergroup - Kairos Creature Club. Kairos Creature Club is a project created by Lena Simon (who previously played bass in La Luz) and Glenn Van Dyke (who co-founded the surfy pop-punk band BOYTOY). They invite collaborators to join in the fun - folks like drummer Kevin Jackson, Matt Shaw from Mother Gooses, Caroline Rose from … Caroline Rose, and Lucas Harwood from King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. Their latest album is 'Kairos Creature Club' available on Greenway Records. Recorded 05/20/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the sometimes surprising, always satisfying, dreamy pop of… somesurprises. somesurprises is a dreamy shoegaze pop band from Seattle, featuring the songwriting and mesmerizing vocals of Natasha El-Sergany. Together with Josh Medina she makes a wash of glorious noise using synths and guitars, held together and driven forward by the relentless rhythm section - for this live session it was Laura Seniow on bass, and Benjamin Thomas Kennedy on drums. Her latest album is 'Perseids' available on Doom Trip Records. Recorded 04/22/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the sometimes surprising, always satisfying, dreamy pop of… somesurprises. somesurprises is a dreamy shoegaze pop band from Seattle, featuring the songwriting and mesmerizing vocals of Natasha El-Sergany. Together with Josh Medina she makes a wash of glorious noise using synths and guitars, held together and driven forward by the relentless rhythm section - for this live session it was Laura Seniow on bass, and Benjamin Thomas Kennedy on drums. Her latest album is 'Perseids' available on Doom Trip Records. Recorded 04/22/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, with a new release under his own name - it’s Wolf Parade’s Dan Boeckner. Dan Boeckner is of course, one of the frontmen of the band Wolf Parade. He has been in a few other bands too - including Atlas Strategic, Operators, Divine Fits, and the Handsome Furs. He’s a solid hard-rockin' guitarist, with a penchant for finding a killer turn of phrase, and then delivering it in his own quirky style, with his unmistakable voice. His new album is “Boeckner!” available on Sub Pop Records. Recorded 04/29/24. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, with a new release under his own name - it’s Wolf Parade’s Dan Boeckner. Dan Boeckner is of course, one of the frontmen of the band Wolf Parade. He has been in a few other bands too - including Atlas Strategic, Operators, Divine Fits, and the Handsome Furs. He’s a solid hard-rockin' guitarist, with a penchant for finding a killer turn of phrase, and then delivering it in his own quirky style, with his unmistakable voice. His new album is “Boeckner!” available on Sub Pop Records. Recorded 04/29/24. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the DIAY - that’s do it all yourself - groovy latin-dub of Pachyman. Pachyman is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and producer Pachy Garcia. He is from Puerto Rico, now living in Los Angeles. Pachyman wrote, produced, played, sang, recorded and mixed this latest record at his studio, “333 House.” The album is called 'Switched On' and is available on ATO records. Recorded 04/23/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show this time, it’s the DIAY - that’s do it all yourself - groovy latin-dub of Pachyman. Pachyman is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and producer Pachy Garcia. He is from Puerto Rico, now living in Los Angeles. Pachyman wrote, produced, played, sang, recorded and mixed this latest record at his studio, “333 House.” The album is called 'Switched On' and is available on ATO records. Recorded 04/23/2024. Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube. Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.