Anyone who's stared at the iconic Seattle landmark the Space Needle has wondered when that thing would blast off. On July 11th, it did as long running Seattle legends Mudhoney rocked the top of the Needle during KEXP and Sub Pop's Silver Jubilee Broadcast, celebrating the label's 25th anniversary. Thousands of fans watched the historic performance live during our video stream, and now it's available for all to see! Check out this full set by Mudhoney now and be sure to see them again at the Sub Pop Silver Jubilee tomorrow... for free...
Most bands wait ten, fifteen, twenty or more years to put out an anniversary re-issue of a significant album in their careers, but for The Dandy Warhols, thirteen's the lucky number. Recently, the Portland group toured the U.S. on the Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia Thirteenth Anniversary in Twen…
On Thursday, July 11, KEXP and Sub Pop made history when Seattle rock icons Mudhoney played a full set from the top of the Space Needle. We've already shared with you video streamed live from their explosive set (watch it here), but there was a lot more going on during our day on the Needle, includ…
Every Monday through Friday, we deliver a different song as part of our Song of the Day podcast subscription. This podcast features exclusive KEXP in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that our DJs think you should hear. In celebration of Sub Pop’s Silver…
"Holy lord that was loud," said DJ Sean of hardcore trio METZ's near-My Bloody Valentine level of noise. "I don't want to put too fine of a point on it. But it was loud." Only six months after their first visit to KEXP's studios, Alex Edkins, Chris Slorach, and Hayden Menzies were back in Seattle l…
