Could this have been the year that Seattle went pop? Sure, there have been bands here and there with pop leanings, but this was the year that Seattle finally shed it's flannel, got out of the garage, and didn't feel like it had to be wooly, bearded and mechanical all the time. Look out old Seattle, the kids don't care about your hang-ups! Here are my favorite 15 records (album, ep's and singles) from the Emerald City and environs. 1. Erik Blood - [...]
Taking a quick break from the studio, British Invasion lads Strangers have dropped off this aggressive remix of Kimbra’s “Posse”. Kimbra - Posse [STRANGERS REMIX] (Warners US) FREE DOWNLOAD by [STRANGERS] These guys will be be in London November 15th at Queen of Hoxton. Get your tickets here .
photo by Morgen Schuler Seattle's Posse have been building a large posse of fans of their own over the past year. Their catchy indie rock is loud when the opportunity comes, but just as frequently quiet and thoughtful. Posse's set at Bumbershoot Music Lounge allowed them to be both: to get in the loud shouts of "Sarah" (also the song's title) as well as the sweet crooning of "it's not me it's you" in the same song. Check out their self-titled album and Some Dongs on Bandcamp , and [...]
An inventive new social media platform, POSSE is bringing people together with the simple aim to have us all share the places we love. Now for all those that are getting into the whole POSSE love sharing, they want to give some love back in the form of a DOUBLE PASSE to each state for BIG DAY OUT . So what is this POSSE I speak of? I hear you ask, well! POSSE is an online social media platform where [...]
all photos by Dave Lichterman Seattle newcomers Posse have actually been around for a couple years. Although their debut self-titled album came out earlier this year, the trio, which began as a quartet, formed in 2010 before the departure of their bassist. Instead of replacing him the group continued on sans-bass, resulting in a melody heavy, guitar focused rock group who know how to write an addicting song. Their hazy blend of indie rock sounds as though it could have existed in any of the past few decades, from dreamy 602s to fuzzed out [...]
This weekend, KEXP returns to the Bumbershoot Music Lounge returns for a glorious seventh year bringing intimate performances from some of Bumbershoot's biggest names and broadcasting them live. This year's lineup features an incredibly diverse and talented group of artists, from electro-pop sensations Passion Pit to the legendary indie rockers Low to the Ethiopian funk group Debo Band . Access to these performances is free with a festival pass, but space is limited. Advance signup is already full, but if you still want to attend, be sure to stop by the KEXP [...]
photo by Bebe Besch The second show in the 2012 Concerts at the Mural series sponsored by Seattle Center and KEXP went off without a hitch earlier this month, showcasing 3 incredibly talented local acts. The evening featured two newcomers to the Seattle alt-rock scene, Posse and The Young Evils , and one recently reunited 20-year veteran, Brad . Check out more photos from the event here , and relive the sun-drenched evening below:
photo by Greg Stonebraker Continued the winning streak started by No Depression night last week, the second installment of KEXP and the Seattle Center's 2012 Concerts at the Mural was a killer from start to finish. Hosting energizing sets by Brad, The Young Evils, and Posse, the night was a celebration of some of Seattle's finest bands, both young and old. Experience (or relive) the night's festivities by viewing photos of all three bands alongside other shots from the event below. Brad: [...]
KEXP and the Seattle Center's 2012 series Concerts at the Mural kicked off with a bang last week , and the tomorrow night's all-local showcase is nearly here! Featuring Brad , The Young Evils and Posse , this concert is sure to be a triple-bill of intense up-to-11 rock. Admission is free and the music starts at 5:30, so be sure to arrive early for a good spot and check out more details on Friday's lineup below! [...]
Sigur Rós plays on Wednesday at Paramount As we recover from a beautiful (and hot!) weekend in Seattle, we have a whole crop of new and amazing shows to share with you this week. We start off slowly with some great small club shows at the Tractor with Phosphorescent and Mimicking Birds, and at the Sunset with Southeast Engine and Danielle Henry . Tuesday night, we recommend a great show at Neptune Theatre with Sharon Van Etten, Tennis, and Lemolo . [...]
Frank Ocean performs Friday at Showbox A great week of shows ahead. Starting on Monday night, we've got the first two night with Codeine at the Triple Door, On Tuesday The Young Evils play a free in-store show at Easy Street Records in Queen Anne, while James Hunter and Jesse Dee settle in for the first of two nights at Jazz Alley. Wednesday night, Kid Hops joins Reggae legends Toots and the Maytals at the Showbox, and on Thursday there's the first of many Free Summer [...]
Looking for an inexpensive way to enjoy Seattle's newfound warm weather? Look no further, as Concerts at the Mural returns this summer! Presented by KEXP and the Seattle Center, 20122s installment of Concerts at the Mural will consist of four nights of FREE shows - every Friday night in August - featuring some of our city's best live acts, including Brad , Fresh Espresso , Absolute Monarchs , The Young Evils and BOAT , alongside buzzworthy national acts like Reptar and Shovels & Rope . Past years of Concerts [...]
Rhett Miller performs at the Crocodile on Friday photo by Brittney Bollay We've got a great week of shows ahead, starting with a very important benefit at the Tractor for the Victims Families of The Cafe Racer Tragedy featuring Wages of Sin, Bucharest Drinking Team, The Bad Things, Miss Mamie Lavona, Hounds of the Wild Hunt, The Great Um Millionaires Club, Dexter Street Stompers, Cast Iron Maidens . There's also a show at the Paramount with Scissor Sisters and another cool show at Barboza with Terry Malts, Permanent Collection, and [...]
Wussy perform in the Northwest for the first time ever! / photo from SXSW by Jim Bennett There's something for just about anyone this week and a ton of great local choices. On Monday night, things get awfully loud at the Crocodile with A Place To Bury Strangers, This Will Destroy You, and Dusted, while some of our favorite Canadian's - Japandroids hit the stage at Neumo's. Tuesday night, Posse, Big Eyes, and Battle Stations play a Free show at Chop Suey, Lemonade [...]
The lineup was announced today for the 2012 Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival . Headliners Jane’s Addiction , Tony Bennett , SKRILLEX , and M83 are joined by a wide range of artists including many KEXP favorites: The Helio Sequence, Blitzen Trapper, Passion Pit, M. Ward, The Jayhawks, The Heavy, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, King Khan & The Shrines, Oberhofer, THEESatisfaction, Damien Jurado, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, Posse, Rebirth Brass Band, Sera Cahoone, Don't Talk to the Cops!, The Barr Brothers, Low, Debo Band, The Pains [...]
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On reçoit une alerte pour apprendre la sortie du dernier volet de « Da Movelt Posse » et on se rend compte que nous en sommes déjà au cinquième volume. Moveltraxx commence à avoir de la bouteille et ça fait plaisir à voir. Cette nouvelle compilation faisant office de best of pour tout ce qui touche de près ou de loin au label réunit la crème en matière de tropical bass, juke, trap, ... 15 titres, plus nerveux les uns que les autres qui vous feront voyager de Rio à Detroit en faisant une [...]
Washed Out, in the KEXP studios 2011-10-07 // photo credit: Dave Lichterman ( more photos ) A light schedule of shows for the week. Tuesday starts with Lambchop and Alina Hardin at Tractor, Wednesday has a great show at the Neptune with Washed Out and Memoryhouse , and across town, Yuni In Taxco, Feral Children, and Dark State Lines are at the sizzling hot new Barboza venue at Neumos. On Thursday, there's a Folklife Festival preview at the Tractor with Big Sur, Denver, and Annie [...]
photo by Christopher Nelson Talk about a strong start to the week. We start off Monday night with one of the biggest acts to come to Seattle this year, Radiohead , performing to a sold out Key Arena. Also in town, Band of Skulls and We Are Augustines are at Neptune Theatre, while Andrew Bird is at the Paramount Theatre, and Codeine is at the Sunset. On Tuesday night, Miike Snow and Penguin Prison are at the Paramount, Explosions In The Sky [...]
This month, KEXP's Community Partnership Initiative , is proud to spotlight the NFFTY , National Film Festival for Talented Youth, the largest and most influential film festival for young filmmakers, age 22 and under. NFFTY occurs each Spring in Seattle and includes more than 250 screenings of films from more than 40 states and 20 countries. On Saturday, March 3, the Audioasis Community Partnerships Benefit show at The Sunset in Ballard will feature Pollens with Katie Kate and Posse . Each band has generously donated their performances to benefit NFFTY, [...]
photo by Lauren Slusher Can you believe it's nearly March already? The week of shows starts on Tuesday with Elliot BROOD at the Crocodile, Shelby Earl performing at the Triple Door, and Atlas Sound at Neumo's. On Wednesday, Anna Coogan, Sam Russell, and Joy Mills are all at Columbia City Theater. Thursday night, SOJA, Trevor Hall, and Anuhea are at Showbox at the Market, Nobunny, Tacocat, Dude York are at Rendezvous, and Cold War Kids start the first of their three [...]
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