Khalif Diouf, aka Le1f, has become the first rapper to sign with Terrible Records (co-founded by Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor). Le1f will release a new EP called Hey on his new label on March 11. "Boom" is the EP's first single and there's no surprise that Le1f slays it effortlessly. [Stereogum]
It's a family affair for local artist Noah Gundersen. Accompanied by his sister, brother, and friends, the soft-spoken singer/songwriter performed a dynamic, yet delicate Morning Show session featuring tracks from his then-unreleased debut full-length, Ledges. It comes as no surprise that Gundersen…
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. Today’s song, featured on the Morn…
Bob Casale, founding member and guitarist of Devo, has died at age 61 from "conditions that lead to heart failure." In 1972, Bob and his brother Gerald created one of the most famous bands of the New Wave era. Gerald said, "As an original member of Devo, Bob Casale was there in the trenches with m…