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Live Music recorded locally and distributed around the world. Brought to you by KEXP. Under the Needle is a weekly series featuring the best of KEXP’s live in-studio performances. With financial support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, KEXP is making this weekly series available at no cost to college and community stations from across the country. Each show is also archived and available on this site. KEXP hosts over 400 in-studio sessions each year, including a range of genres and a mix of well-established and up-and-coming artists. Kevin Cole and his staff choose among these sessions to bring an eclectic mix of incredible live performances to Under the Needle.

Caroline Rose

On the show this time, it's the cinematic indie-pop of songwriter Caroline Rose. Their latest album is called “The Art of Forgetting” and is available on New West Records.

08-30
34:00

Rodriguez

On the show this time, it's a very special throwback episode, featuring a live performance from the legendary Rodriguez. His albums “Cold Fact” and “Coming From Reality” are available on Light In The Attic Records.

08-23
34:00

The Kills

On the show this time, it’s a stripped down performance from post-garage rockers The Kills. Their latest album is “God Games” and it is available on Domino.

05-02
34:00

Glasser

On the show this time, it’s the experimental electronic pop of producer and singer-songwriter Glasser. Her latest album is called “crux” and is available on One Little Independent.

04-25
34:00

Rebroadcast of Episode 291 (Faye Webster)

On the show this time it's the Atlanta Americana of Faye Webster. Her latest release “I Know I’m Funny haha” will be available on Secretly Canadian and Bandcamp.

04-18
34:00

Phosphorescent (Rebroadcast)

On the show this week it’s the “don’t I know ya from somewhere” Americana of Phosphorescent. Their latestalbum “C’est La Vie” is a broken-in leather jacket of future classics, available on Dead Oceans. **Originally recorded 07-08-2019**

04-11
34:00

Margo Cilker

On the show this time, it’s the West Coast Americana of Margo Cilker. Her latest album is called “Valley of Heart's Delight” and is available on Fluff & Gravy Records.

04-04
34:00

Huush / Chalk

On the show this time, it’s a double shot of post punk from two different bands. We’ve got the punks at the disco pop of Huush. Then after the break We’ve got the Berghain-rock blended with techno-punk of Chalk.

03-28
34:00

J. Mascis

On the show this time, it’s a solo performance from J Mascis. His latest album is called “What Do We Do Now” and it is available on Sub Pop records.

03-21
34:00

Hooveriii

On the show this time,it’s the kickass concept-rock of Hooveriii. Their latest record is called “Pointe” and it is available through the Reverberation Appreciation Society / Levitation.

03-14
34:00

March 7, 2024

On the show this time, it’s the brilliant intensity of the veteran New York City band - Blonde Redhead. Their latest is called “Sit Down For Dinner” and it’s available on Section1 Records.

03-07
34:00

The Hives

On the show this time, it’s the Rock n Roll Revival of the Hives. Their latest is called “The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons” and it is available on their own imprint “Disques Hives.”

02-29
34:00

El Khat

On the show this time, it’s inspiration from the music of Yemen, played with the home-made instruments of El Khat. Their latest record is called “Albat Alawi Op. 99” and it is available on Glitterbeat.

02-22
34:00

TEKE TEKE

On the show this time, it’s the compelling “collage-rock” of Montreal’s TEKE TEKE. Their latest record is called “Hagata” and it is available on Kill Rock Stars.

02-15
34:00

Anoushka Shankar

On the show this time, it’s the avant-garde sitar of Anoushka Shankar. Her latest record, the first of a trilogy, is called “Chapter 1: FOREVER, FOR NOW.” Featuring production and collaboration from Arooj Aftab and Nils Frahm, it is available through Leiter, and on streaming services.

02-08
34:00

Jungle

On the show this time, dance your butt right off with London producers Jungle. Their latest record “Volcano” is available on Caiola Records

02-01
34:00

Young Fathers

On the show this time, dance, chant, and fight back with Scottish band Young Fathers. Their latest record - the Scottish Album of the Year for 2023 - is called “Heavy Heavy” and is available on Ninja Tune Records.

01-25
34:00

Gregory Alan Isakov

On the show this time, it’s the meticulous indie-folk songwriting of Gregory Alan Isakov. His latest album is called “Appaloosa Bones” and is available on Dualtone Records/Suitcase Town Music.

01-18
34:00

Frankie & The Witch Fingers

On the show this time, it’s doom, data and reverberation appreciation with Frankie & the Witch Fingers. Their latest album is called “Data Doom” and is available on Greenway Records.

01-12
34:00

The Mountain Goats

On the show this time, it’s the detail driven divinations of The Mountain Goats. Their latest is “Jenny From Thebes” - their 22nd full length album, and it’s available on Merge Records.

12-22
34:00

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