The Morning Show on KEXP

22/07/2024

It was an honor to celebrate the late Steve Albini on what would have been his 62nd birthday. This one is for Heather, Todd, and Bob, and you. Thanks to Greg, Jon and Taylor from Electrical Audio for participating.

If you missed the show, listen here for the next two weeks. https://www.kexp.org/djs/john-richards/?stream_time=1721656852

22/07/2024

We’re doing this on this morning. Come join us as we play his music from Big Black and Shellac, as well as cuts from the thousands of songs he recorded.

We would like to share an important message from Heather Whinna, Bob Weston and Todd Trainer with you:

Dear Friends, Fellow Music Fans, and Respected Venues,

Though we tragically lost Steve Albini on May 7, 2024, his indelible influence on music remains. Let's turn his birthday, July 22nd, into a worldwide celebration to honor his life and legacy.

The Plan:
On July 22nd, flood Instagram with stories and photos that capture the essence of Steve's impact. Share pictures of his albums that shaped you, concert memories, or even handwritten notes that resonated deeply. If you were lucky enough to meet him, let's see those photos!

The Important Part:
Tag your posts with . This will create a digital archive of our collective gratitude, ensuring Steve's influence remains vibrantly visible.

Spread the Word:
Invite everyone you know to participate. Share this message, or craft your own, to rally the music community. Let's make this a worldwide tribute!

Why It Matters:
Steve Albini dedicated his life to preserving music's raw integrity. His legacy continues inspiring artists and fans alike. This is our chance to demonstrate the immense impact of his life's work.

Let's Do This:
Make sure to mark July 22nd on your calendar! Unearth those cherished photographs and precious memories. Let's come together to honor Steve in the most fitting way possible.
…………

With immense gratitude,
Heather Whinna, Bob Weston & Todd Trainer

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24/05/2024

Hi. So we opened Life on Mars 9 months before the pandemic. We made it through that and as you may know, 100 other things to see our FIVE year anniversary on June 1st. That’s a big deal. We opened it to create a space for music, records, a sustainable menu, a place where people treat you with kindness and much more. We have achieved that I believe.

If you are in Seattle the coming weeks, I ask you stop by and make sure we have at least 5 more years. Any night. Just come in and enjoy. Oh and post! I’ll make sure to follow you if you do. I have a couple things Amy and I will be at that you might like as well.

Thursday May 30th: The Dr and the Dj…DJ. Join us from 6pm on as Amy and I play the records. It’s fun and kind of mayhem when the two of us are behind the decks. We are usually so busy laughing and talking we forget to put records on. Join us and say hi and support the bar and if you are going to PJ stop by on the way.

Sunday June 2nd. Drag Brunch. So for $20 a pop you get to hang at the bar, buy yourself some brunch and be entertained by drag queens. That seems awesome to me.

https://www.strangertickets.com/events/153152840/drag-brunch-on-mars

23/05/2024

Johnny Marr and James ticket gives plus a list of our favorite moog songs, ever, on the birthday of the synths inventor Robert Moog. Why yes, you should listen this morning to KEXP.

https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/

16/05/2024

We're giving away tickets to see Portugal. The Man this morning. Secret word at the link below. Plus, history.no future. Ahem....
https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/

13/05/2024

We're giving away tickets to see Sunny Day Real Estate this morning ... you'll need the secret word to text in...it's at the link below.
https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/

08/05/2024

OMD OMG
We have Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark tickets to give away today, plus wait until you see all the amazing shows in KEXP favorite cities AND an incredible list of Robert Johnson covers and samples on the late blues legends' birthday.
https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/

03/05/2024

We're giving away Rolling Stones tickets. Click the link to see how you have a chance to win!
https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/

02/05/2024

02/05/2024

Today's show is for Susie and all who love her. Find out why, here.

KEXP Radio hand selects all of its music, with expert DJs showcasing both established and emerging bands. Rock is generally a broad term for KEXP, as indie and alternative sounds are often blended with a variety of other genres in an innovative music format. KEXP variety mix programming makes up the...

30/04/2024

Tuesday! John has an AMAZING show planned!!! Plus, new band alert (Pink Breath of Heaven from SF), Yard Act ticket gives for our SF listeners! Oh, and history stuff, as well.
https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/

29/04/2024

The Maggie Rogers secret word and birthdays for two of music's greatest of all-time - happy birthday Duke and Willie. Plus, new band alert!!! Checkout Toronto's Bliss Fields!
https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/

26/04/2024

One of our greatest Friday shows on KEXP, ever...
https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/

25/04/2024

NICE!

25/04/2024

Get to know the band rocket, and a happy birthday to the man who drummed on hits from Tom Petty, Chaka Khan, Johnny Cash AND more!
https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/

23/04/2024

When I broadcast from home I get to see the family at a time that I didn’t for…most of our lives together.  I go in and wake up Henry and between the lamp I turn on, the blinds I raise, the song I sing and the dance I do…he is both awake and annoyed all at once.   I remembered that skill set from my Mom waking up and trying the same.   I had days and days of not getting up.  I refused to get up.  I could NOT. GET. UP.  Let me get this straight, you want me to get up and deal with a world my brain is telling me is dangerous, ugly and unforgiving?  I’m good.  These blankets are good.   Nothing can get me there.  Unless a plane crashes into the house.  SHUT UP BRAIN. My son always gets up BTW.  

So I can imagine how hard it was for her to deal with something no one understood then.  How can he be sick when he’s not sick?  When you are sick, you are sick.  You appear sick.  You sneeze, you cough, you are sick.  Depression is like being sick but no one can see it, YOU can’t see it.  You just feel it.   You can’t even understand how to explain it.   

If you make it out, you find the tools to understand that yes it is ugly out there and yes that plane could crash into your house but it is also beautiful and full of music and love and planes that don’t crash into your house nearly 100% of the time.  

You are not alone

ALERT!  

NEW OPENINGS to the DJ John Richards Record Club.  Join the waiting list NOW and look for an email soon.  

Exclusive records, variants, my favorite vinyl out right now all sent to you.  You also will get to DJ at my bar, receive merch and we just announced a plan to fund artist’s vinyl.   It’s about music and community.  Sign up for the waiting list to make sure you get one of the spots:

23/04/2024

Did you miss somesurprises yesterday live on the morning show? Listen here https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/
Oh, and yes, go see them when they come to your town.

21/04/2024

Great feature by The Strangers Dave Segal on Natasha El-Sergany's somesurprises. Hear them live on KEXP (our show) at 930a Monday morning! https://www.thestranger.com/music/2024/04/19/79461524/seattle-space-rockers-somesurprises-new-album-poised-for-meteoric-impact?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1lF1nT0x6MfC7mhHKdQBtMh4AXbnoTA93KFhwXJ86Qvu7yFiQiyf9hqmk_aem_AaoM3S2YnKIUQZa2HGe3o_zVTgUiiBVrXZ3ymvb4IaDg1DuFrgj8KiP65-ihfUboh5QP4-1IrsoDqztllvA7yHQH

somesurprises' album Perseids is out on Doom Trip Records Friday, April 19.

18/04/2024

18/04/2024

What a DAY here at KEXP! Morning show 6-degrees with T.Roy Nelson, plus Film School's session just dropped!
https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/

17/04/2024

WEDNESDAY - EVIE SAVES OUR BACON...
..err, Seitan . Seriously, we curated ourselves into a cul-de-sac and Evie got us out through the powers of LCD Soundsystem and Nation of Language! She was AMAZING to hang with and create this incredible unique show in celebrating
Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament! Listen below.

https://www.kexp.org/djs/john-richards/

16/04/2024

That time DJ Kevin Sur joined us for six degrees of Stone Gossard (Pearl Jam/Brad) on KEXP and it was as awesome! How did we get from Fugazi to We Are The World? Click the link to find out!

https://www.kexp.org/archive/

15/04/2024

We celebrated six degrees of Mike McCready (Pearl Jam, Mad Season, etc.) on KEXP with our pal Kevin Cole this morning. Listen to find out how we get from Mad Season (featuring Chris Cornell) to Black Keys with a stop along the way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of Space Ghost Coast to Coast.

https://www.kexp.org/djs/john-richards/?stream_time=1713189833

12/04/2024

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KEXP Radio hand selects all of its music, with expert DJs showcasing both established and emerging bands. Rock is generally a broad term for KEXP, as indie and alternative sounds are often blended with a variety of other genres in an innovative music format. KEXP variety mix programming makes up the...

09/04/2024

If you missed yesterday's Morning Show on KEXP featuring THE
Troy Nelson, well, you missed a master class in DJing to start the show. If only there was some way to listen...if only. BUT WAIT...NOW THERE IS!
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05/04/2024

www.KEXP.ORG/Morning - songs inspired by Kurt Cobain on the 30th anniversary of his passing, Orville Peck news, all the amazing shows in Seattle tonight AND new music from our pals ACTORS!

04/04/2024

It's our annual Morning on KEXP in celebration of Seagaze Music Fest at Tractor Tavern this weekend featuring MØAA, Federale, Sun Atoms and so much more. Plus, album release show info from Acid Tongue, new music from new local band Painted Vein and much, much more.
https://www.kexp.org/shows/the-morning-show/