KEXP Archives - SMI (Seattle Music Insider)

Naked Giants “SLUFF” Explodes With Release at Chop Suey
By Abby Williamson on April 23, 2018
There are few young bands in Seattle that hustle like Naked Giants do. For a band that – in its current lineup – is just...
Seattle Hearts Dancing On The Valentine
By Greg Roth on February 2, 2017
For those that love music like we do, 2016 was a very difficult year. Great music artistry was built on the backs of the likes of...
“R” Day Parties into the night
By Christine Mitchell on October 24, 2016
Rainier Beer knows how to throw itself a party. For this year’s free annual “R” Day celebration, sponsored by KEXP and held at the Old Rainier...
Santigold Raises $20,000 For EMP Youth Programs
By Kriston McConnell on June 1, 2016
The Little Big Show concert series is a great way for music lovers to get to see some of their favorite artists while supporting local...
Little Big Show #15 Show Preview
By Kriston McConnell on April 8, 2016
EDIT: Per Seattle Theatre Group’s recent Facebook update, due to an illness, tonight’s Little Big Show with Santigold has been postponed. A new date will be announced once...
Little Big Show Raises $18,000 for Red Eagle Soaring Native Theatre
By Kriston McConnell on February 2, 2016
In 2012, three local groups came together with a common goal of creating a show that would support other groups within the community who share the...
KEXP Presents: Little Big Show With Unknown Mortal Orchestra – Concert Preview
By Kriston McConnell on January 27, 2016
KEXP’s Little Big Show is a series of concerts which set out to raise charity funds for selected organizations through ticket sales. Each concert benefits a different...
2015 was a big year for Lemolo
By Greg Roth on December 30, 2015
2015 was a big year for Meagan Grandall and her wonderful music vision, Lemolo. This past November, Grandall and company released the sonically and melodically...
The Hot Seat with music writer Dave O’Leary
By Christine Mitchell on August 24, 2015
Dave O’Leary, currently promoting his novel The Music Book (Booktrope), sat down in The Hot Seat this week and spoke of his passion and love for...
Bumbershoot 2014: There is no substitute for The Replacements (Photos)
By Greg Roth on September 4, 2014
Paul Westerberg and Tommy Stinson are rock n’ roll survivors of many musical train wrecks. They are the only original members left in the band but they are...
Looking back on Bumbershoot 2013: Day 1 Highlights (Photos)
By Dusty Henry on September 6, 2013
Photos by Greg Roth Instead of easing in to the weekend, Bumbershoot started with a wallop of talent this year. BUMBERSHOOT 2013: CLASSIC AND EMERGING...
Capitol Hill Block Party 2012: Lemolo lets it flow (Photo Slideshow)
By Greg Roth on July 22, 2012
Lemolo is an infectious atmospheric pop / folk duo comprised of Meagan Grandall (voices, guitar, piano) and Kendra Cox (piano, drums). This outfit has an affinity...